By Derek_Deis. Published Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

SPOKANE - The Spokane Chiefs will play the Western Hockey League's first outdoor game at Avista Stadium this season, KXLY confirmed Tuesday evening.

The Chiefs are set to make the official announcement in a news conference on Wednesday at 1:00pm.

Spokane will host the Kootenay Ice at Avista Stadium on Saturday, January 15, 2011.

Outdoor games have become a popular trend in the National Hockey League.  The Calgary Hitmen will also play an outdoor WHL game this season.  But that game is schedule a month after the Chiefs-Ice matchup.