(Kennewick, Wa.) Both the Tri-City Americans and Kelowna Rockets are in unfamiliar territory right now. Twice over the past three seasons, the Americans have played in elimination games in Game 4 of their first round series. They were, however, the ones looking to stave off elimination. The Kelowna Rockets on […]
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Tri-City stays hot taking out Everett to win fourth straight
Kennewick, Wa. Through all the ups and downs of the 72-game WHL regular season schedule, it’s not how you start, but how you finish. The Tri-City Americans (36-24-8-1, 81pts.) have certainly had their fair share of ups and downs this year. But they are making a strong case to finish […]
Americans take down Giants for second time in three nights
Kennewick, Wa. It’s been a tale of two different weekends for the Tri-City Americans (35-24-8-1, 79 pts.) Last weekend, the team was in the midst of a nasty losing streak that included two shutouts to Portland, giving up a lead to Spokane only to lose in overtime, and falling behind […]
Americans lock up playoff berth by taking down the Giants
Kennewick, Wa. With just over a week left in the regular season, the Tri-City Americans (33-24-8-1, 75 pts.) hosted the Vancouver Giants (34-24-6-3, 77 pts.) for the first time this season. Both the Americans and Giants have struggled a bit lately. Both teams have just four wins in their past […]
Americans battle back but fall in Seattle
Kent, Wa. To say that things haven’t gone the way the Tri-City Americans (32-24-8-1, 73 pts) have wanted them to lately would be a major understatement. Coming into Tuesday nights contest with the Seattle Thunderbirds (31-25-8-2, 72 pts.), the Americans had just a 3 point lead in the standings over […]
Americans win fourth straight by doubling up on Portland
Kennewick, Wa. Two of the heavyweights in the Western Conference met in Kennewick tonight as the Tri-City Americans (27-16-7-0, 61 pts.) played host to the Portland Winterhawks (30-18-1-3, 64 pts.). Both teams were sporting a mostly full and healthy roster that featured 7 NHL first round draft picks. It would […]
Tri-City battles back twice but falls in OT to Spokane
Spokane, Wa. The Tri-City Americans (23-16-7-0, 53 pts.) were coming off of a desperately needed win Friday night against the Brandon Wheat Kings. The win snapped a five-game losing streak for the Americans and provided a possible spring board for the team to get back on the right track. The […]
