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- Spitfires lose their second shootout in their past three games and still have the OHL’s best record at 13-3-0-3 with 29 points
- Forwards Scott Timmins and Taylor Hall scored one shorthanded goal each tonight and are both tied for the league lead in this category with three apiece this season
- Forward Taylor Hall scores one goal and two assists tonight, records his 100th career goal tonight and leads the OHL Scoring Race with 38 points (17 goals and 21 assists) in 19 games
- Defenseman Cam Fowler leads the OHL Defenseman Scoring Race with 25 points (3 goals and 22 assists) 19 games
- Four Spitfires are ranked in the top 10 for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 38 points, 4th Nemisz – 28 points, 5th – Henrique – 25 points, tied for 6th – Fowler – 25 points)
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Spitfires’ Special Notes Oct 30
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Windsor Spitfires Defeat Sault Ste. Marie Greyounds 7-4 in Sault Ste. Marie
- Spitfires record a season high 66 shots on goal tonight and are 8-1-0-1 in their past 10 games
- Forward Eric Wellwood records his first career four goal game, Wellwood has scored goals in each of his past four games and a point in each of his past nine games
- Forward Kenny Ryan scores his first OHL goal tonight
- Forward Taylor Hall leads the OHL Scoring Race with 35 points (16 goals and 19 assists) in 18 games
- Defenseman Cam Fowler leads the OHL Defenseman Scoring Race with 24 points (3 goals and 21 assists) 18 games
- Goaltender Troy Passingham records his OHL leading 12th win tonight and also leads the league with 3 shutouts
- Four Spitfires are ranked in the top 10 for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 35 points, 3rd Nemisz – 27 points, tied for 4th – Henrique – 25 points, tied for 7th – Fowler – 24 points)
- Seven Spitfires are ranked in the top 10 in the OHL for plus/minus rating (1st - Fowler +22, 2nd - Cundari + 21, 3rd - Henrique +18, 4th - Wellwood +16, tied for 5th Young and Hall +15, 10th – Panik +14)
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Windsor Spitfires Defeat Sault Ste. Marie Greyounds 7-4 in Sault Ste. Marie
- Spitfires record a season high 66 shots on goal tonight and are 8-1-0-1 in their past 10 games
- Forward Eric Wellwood records his first career four goal game, Wellwood has scored goals in each of his past four games and a point in each of his past nine games
- Forward Kenny Ryan scores his first OHL goal tonight
- Forward Taylor Hall leads the OHL Scoring Race with 35 points (16 goals and 19 assists) in 18 games
- Defenseman Cam Fowler leads the OHL Defenseman Scoring Race with 24 points (3 goals and 21 assists) 18 games
- Goaltender Troy Passingham records his OHL leading 12th win tonight and also leads the league with 3 shutouts
- Four Spitfires are ranked in the top 10 for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 35 points, 3rd Nemisz – 27 points, tied for 4th – Henrique – 25 points, tied for 7th – Fowler – 24 points)
- Seven Spitfires are ranked in the top 10 in the OHL for plus/minus rating (1st - Fowler +22, 2nd - Cundari + 21, 3rd - Henrique +18, 4th - Wellwood +16, tied for 5th Young and Hall +15, 10th – Panik +14)
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Owen Sound Attack Windsor
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Spitfires Writer
Owen Sound fought through overtime to beat the Windsor Spitfires 5-4 in a shootout on Thursday at the WFCU Centre.
The game started off with a heavy weight tilt as Owen Sounds' Jason Wilson went toe-to-toe with Windsor’s' Ryan Baldwin. Windsor had their scoring chances as they put 15 shots on net but Jordan Binnington of Owen Sound turned away all opportunities.
The second period the Spitfires jumped off to a quick start as Greg Nemisz put the puck past Binnington. Just under a minute later Chris Brown scored to give Owen Sound a 2-1 lead over the Spitfires. A five minute major for goalie interference penalty on Adam Wallace for skating into Binnington let the Attack capitalize as Wilson bashed in the rebound past Nishi to take the lead going into the third.
The third period started off the same as the second with quick scoring. Just over a minute into the power play, Cam Fowler scored a much needed goal to keep the Spits close. Then Eric Wellwood sniped one home to tie the game with just under 15 minutes left. So with a 4-4 tie, this would send the game to overtime.
Adam Henrique would shoot last for Windsor to try and keep the shoot out going but he was denied as the Owen Sound Attack defeated the Spitfires 5-4.
The Spits out shot the Attack 50-31.
Although Michael Nishi allowed four goals in today’s game, he showed that when he settles down he will be able to come up clutch in big situations when the Spits need him to and showed that he will make it as a starter one day in the OHL.
In Play! talked to Spits Head Coach Bob Boughner, and he says, “Nishi looked better as the game went on. It's hard to put a kid in that position. It's tough.”
In Play! then spoke with Michael Nishi and he says, “I found my groove in the third period and I wanted to play my game rather than try something else.”
Tonight’s In Play! Magazine Player of the Game had to go to Jordan Binnington who came up huge for his team to help them upset the Spits. Having 46 saves against Windsor’s high powered offence and he also contributed an assist in the game.
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Owen Sound fought through overtime to beat the Windsor Spitfires 5-4 in a shootout on Thursday at the WFCU Centre.
The game started off with a heavy weight tilt as Owen Sounds' Jason Wilson went toe-to-toe with Windsor’s' Ryan Baldwin. Windsor had their scoring chances as they put 15 shots on net but Jordan Binnington of Owen Sound turned away all opportunities.
The second period the Spitfires jumped off to a quick start as Greg Nemisz put the puck past Binnington. Just under a minute later Chris Brown scored to give Owen Sound a 2-1 lead over the Spitfires. A five minute major for goalie interference penalty on Adam Wallace for skating into Binnington let the Attack capitalize as Wilson bashed in the rebound past Nishi to take the lead going into the third.
The third period started off the same as the second with quick scoring. Just over a minute into the power play, Cam Fowler scored a much needed goal to keep the Spits close. Then Eric Wellwood sniped one home to tie the game with just under 15 minutes left. So with a 4-4 tie, this would send the game to overtime.
Adam Henrique would shoot last for Windsor to try and keep the shoot out going but he was denied as the Owen Sound Attack defeated the Spitfires 5-4.
The Spits out shot the Attack 50-31.
Although Michael Nishi allowed four goals in today’s game, he showed that when he settles down he will be able to come up clutch in big situations when the Spits need him to and showed that he will make it as a starter one day in the OHL.
In Play! talked to Spits Head Coach Bob Boughner, and he says, “Nishi looked better as the game went on. It's hard to put a kid in that position. It's tough.”
In Play! then spoke with Michael Nishi and he says, “I found my groove in the third period and I wanted to play my game rather than try something else.”
Tonight’s In Play! Magazine Player of the Game had to go to Jordan Binnington who came up huge for his team to help them upset the Spits. Having 46 saves against Windsor’s high powered offence and he also contributed an assist in the game.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Ryan Baldwin Out, Spits Stand Strong.
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Even though Ryan Baldwin has been out for the past couple of games, the Windsor Spitfires have showed they can still stand up and play a physical game.
Warren Rychel, Vice-President and General Manager of the Spitfires, said they brought Baldwin in to add toughness to the team. But with Baldwin out, the Spitfires have certainly have not been backing down from any team. They aren't afraid to get in scrums, play the body and they certainly haven't been afraid to drop the mitts.
In Play! spoke to Bob Boughner, Head Coach of the Spitfires and he says, “Our team was built with toughness along with talent. When teams play Windsor, I want them to know that we're not just going to be a push over team.”
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Even though Ryan Baldwin has been out for the past couple of games, the Windsor Spitfires have showed they can still stand up and play a physical game.
Warren Rychel, Vice-President and General Manager of the Spitfires, said they brought Baldwin in to add toughness to the team. But with Baldwin out, the Spitfires have certainly have not been backing down from any team. They aren't afraid to get in scrums, play the body and they certainly haven't been afraid to drop the mitts.
In Play! spoke to Bob Boughner, Head Coach of the Spitfires and he says, “Our team was built with toughness along with talent. When teams play Windsor, I want them to know that we're not just going to be a push over team.”
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Spitfires’ Taylor Hall Named CHL Player of the Week
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced that forward Taylor Hall of the Windsor Spitfires is the CHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 25. Hall finished the week with 10 points including six goals and four assists with a plus-minus rating of plus-7 in three games played.
Hall scored four points and was named first star of the game in back-to-back nights beginning on Thursday when he recorded two goals and two assists in a 5-2 win over the London Knights. One of his goals was a shorthanded marker, and one of his assists set up the game-winner. On Friday he scored his second hat-trick of the season plus an assist in an 8-4 win over the Owen Sound Attack. Hall finished his week on Sunday by scoring a power play goal and adding one assist in a 6-1 win over the Belleville Bulls as third star of the game. The win was the sixth straight for the Spitfires.
Hall, a 17-year-old from Kingston, ON, is playing in his third season with the Spitfires. He currently leads the OHL in scoring with 34 points including 16 goals and 18 assists in 16 games. Hall is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Defenceman Charles-Olivier Roussel of the Shawinigan Cataractes was the QMJHL nominee for the award this week for scoring two goals with five assists for seven points in four games. WHL scoring leader Brandon Kozun of the Calgary Hitmen was also nominated for scoring three goals and six assists for nine points in four games.
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Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced that forward Taylor Hall of the Windsor Spitfires is the CHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 25. Hall finished the week with 10 points including six goals and four assists with a plus-minus rating of plus-7 in three games played.
Hall scored four points and was named first star of the game in back-to-back nights beginning on Thursday when he recorded two goals and two assists in a 5-2 win over the London Knights. One of his goals was a shorthanded marker, and one of his assists set up the game-winner. On Friday he scored his second hat-trick of the season plus an assist in an 8-4 win over the Owen Sound Attack. Hall finished his week on Sunday by scoring a power play goal and adding one assist in a 6-1 win over the Belleville Bulls as third star of the game. The win was the sixth straight for the Spitfires.
Hall, a 17-year-old from Kingston, ON, is playing in his third season with the Spitfires. He currently leads the OHL in scoring with 34 points including 16 goals and 18 assists in 16 games. Hall is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Defenceman Charles-Olivier Roussel of the Shawinigan Cataractes was the QMJHL nominee for the award this week for scoring two goals with five assists for seven points in four games. WHL scoring leader Brandon Kozun of the Calgary Hitmen was also nominated for scoring three goals and six assists for nine points in four games.
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CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 7
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Rank-Team (Record)
1-Calgary Hitmen (12-3-0-0)
2-Drummondville Voltigeurs (13-2-0-1)
3-Windsor Spitfires (12-3-0-1)
4-Kitchener Rangers (9-1-1-2)
5-Tri-City Americans (11-2-0-0)
6-Gatineau Olympiques (12-4-0-0)
7-Saint John Sea Dogs (13-4-1-0)
8-London Knights (10-4-0-0)
9-Vancouver Giants (10-3-1-2)
10-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (10-3-0-0)
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Rank-Team (Record)
1-Calgary Hitmen (12-3-0-0)
2-Drummondville Voltigeurs (13-2-0-1)
3-Windsor Spitfires (12-3-0-1)
4-Kitchener Rangers (9-1-1-2)
5-Tri-City Americans (11-2-0-0)
6-Gatineau Olympiques (12-4-0-0)
7-Saint John Sea Dogs (13-4-1-0)
8-London Knights (10-4-0-0)
9-Vancouver Giants (10-3-1-2)
10-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (10-3-0-0)
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Get To Know Your Spitfiress – Troy Passingham
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
One the very day it was announced, In Play! had an exclusive interview with the Week Six Canadian Hockey League (CHL) “Goaltender of the Week”…Windsor Spitfire netminder, Troy Passingham.
The 18 year old Passingham has been in goal since the age of eight. He started playing the position in his second year of hockey and has never looked back. “I tried it out and just loved it,” he tells In Play!
Passingham is not just good on the ice; he is also a good person and hard worker off the ice too.
In Play! also spoke exclusively with Warren Rychel, Vice-President and General Manager of the Windsor Spitfires about the young goaltender.
“He's a real quiet kid,” says Rychel,. “He comes to practice and games ready and goes about his business in the dressing room. He's a real good kid.”
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One the very day it was announced, In Play! had an exclusive interview with the Week Six Canadian Hockey League (CHL) “Goaltender of the Week”…Windsor Spitfire netminder, Troy Passingham.
The 18 year old Passingham has been in goal since the age of eight. He started playing the position in his second year of hockey and has never looked back. “I tried it out and just loved it,” he tells In Play!
Passingham is not just good on the ice; he is also a good person and hard worker off the ice too.
In Play! also spoke exclusively with Warren Rychel, Vice-President and General Manager of the Windsor Spitfires about the young goaltender.
“He's a real quiet kid,” says Rychel,. “He comes to practice and games ready and goes about his business in the dressing room. He's a real good kid.”
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
OHL Announces Five Spitfires to Participate in 2009 SUBWAY® Super Series
(Windsor) At a press conference hosted today by the Barrie Colts in Barrie, ON, the Ontario Hockey League announced that five Windsor Spitfire players will participate in the 2009 SUBWAY® Super Series as part of Team OHL. Spitfire forwards Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Adam Henrique and defenseman Ryan Ellis will play in both OHL games of the Super Series on Thursday, November 19th at the Barrie Molson Centre in Barrie, ON and on Monday, November 23rd at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, ON. Spitfire defenseman Mark Cundari will also participate in the November 19th game in Barrie, ON.
“All of the players selected from our team are very deserving of this honour. These two games will serve as auditions for the Team Canada World Junior Hockey Championship roster selection camp later this season and I expect that our players will perform to the very best of their ability in each game and showcase their skills in front of a national audience,” said Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel.
The Windsor Spitfires would like to remind Spitfire Season Ticket Holders that they have until Friday, October 30th to purchase 2009 SUBWAY ® Super Series tickets for the Monday, November 23rd, 7:05 p.m. game hosted in Windsor, ON at the WFCU Centre. Following this date, season ticket holder seats will be released for general sale.
The SUBWAY® Super Series is an integral part of the identification process for Canada’s National Junior Team final selection camp as regional teams of CHL All-Stars compete against the Russian National Junior Team. Hockey Canada’s Men’s National Team Head Scout Al Murray works with regional league General Managers to assemble the best Canadian talent for the QMJHL, OHL, and WHL All-Star teams.
Team OHL emerged victorious in both 2008 games including a 6-3 win in Guelph, ON, on November 20, 2008, with a 3-2 win in St. Catharines, ON, November 24, 2008. CHL Player of the Year Cody Hodgson and 2009 NHL first overall pick John Tavares were both named game MVP’s during the series.
Last season, the CHL won five of the six games of the series before Canada captured its fifth straight gold medal at the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championships in Ottawa, ON, with a victory over Sweden. All 21 CHL players on Team Canada were selected to regional team rosters for the series. Russia defeated Slovakia to claim bronze with 14 players from the 2008 CHL event on its roster. The 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships will once again be played on Canadian soil in Saskatoon and Regina, SK.
All six games will be broadcast nationally on Rogers Sportsnet with RDS televising both games from the QMJHL.
“All of the players selected from our team are very deserving of this honour. These two games will serve as auditions for the Team Canada World Junior Hockey Championship roster selection camp later this season and I expect that our players will perform to the very best of their ability in each game and showcase their skills in front of a national audience,” said Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel.
The Windsor Spitfires would like to remind Spitfire Season Ticket Holders that they have until Friday, October 30th to purchase 2009 SUBWAY ® Super Series tickets for the Monday, November 23rd, 7:05 p.m. game hosted in Windsor, ON at the WFCU Centre. Following this date, season ticket holder seats will be released for general sale.
The SUBWAY® Super Series is an integral part of the identification process for Canada’s National Junior Team final selection camp as regional teams of CHL All-Stars compete against the Russian National Junior Team. Hockey Canada’s Men’s National Team Head Scout Al Murray works with regional league General Managers to assemble the best Canadian talent for the QMJHL, OHL, and WHL All-Star teams.
Team OHL emerged victorious in both 2008 games including a 6-3 win in Guelph, ON, on November 20, 2008, with a 3-2 win in St. Catharines, ON, November 24, 2008. CHL Player of the Year Cody Hodgson and 2009 NHL first overall pick John Tavares were both named game MVP’s during the series.
Last season, the CHL won five of the six games of the series before Canada captured its fifth straight gold medal at the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championships in Ottawa, ON, with a victory over Sweden. All 21 CHL players on Team Canada were selected to regional team rosters for the series. Russia defeated Slovakia to claim bronze with 14 players from the 2008 CHL event on its roster. The 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships will once again be played on Canadian soil in Saskatoon and Regina, SK.
All six games will be broadcast nationally on Rogers Sportsnet with RDS televising both games from the QMJHL.
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Taylor Hall of the Windsor Spitfires Named Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week
Monday October 26, 2009
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that forward Taylor Hall of the Windsor Spitfires is the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 25. Hall led the league in scoring with six goals and four assists for 10 points in three games with a plus-minus rating of plus-7.
Hall began his week on Thursday night with the first of his two consecutive four-point games. The Spitfires defeated conference rivals the London Knights 5-2 with Hall named the game’s first star scoring two goals including a shorthanded marker. He also contributed two assists, both on goals by Adam Henrique including the game-winner at 10:07 of the opening frame. Hall followed that up by scoring a goal in all three periods Friday night in Owen Sound for his second hat-trick of the season. He added an assist in the 8-4 win over the Attack and was named first star of the game for the second straight night. He finished his week Sunday at home with a power play goal and one assist for two points as third star of the game in a 6-1 win over the Belleville Bulls.
Hall, a 17-year-old from Kingston, ON, is playing in his third season with the Spitfires. He currently leads the OHL in scoring with 34 points including 16 goals and 18 assists in 16 games. Hall is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Honourable mention for the award this week goes to Taylor Beck of the Guelph Storm and Devante Smith-Pelly of the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors. Beck finished the week with seven points including three goals and four assists in three games, while Smith-Pelly had a four-goal game as first star Friday night in a 7-4 win over the Ottawa 67’s. In goal, Matt Hackett of the Plymouth Whalers won two games including a shutout victory with 42 saves as first star in a 2-0 win over the Kitchener Rangers on Friday.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that forward Taylor Hall of the Windsor Spitfires is the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 25. Hall led the league in scoring with six goals and four assists for 10 points in three games with a plus-minus rating of plus-7.
Hall began his week on Thursday night with the first of his two consecutive four-point games. The Spitfires defeated conference rivals the London Knights 5-2 with Hall named the game’s first star scoring two goals including a shorthanded marker. He also contributed two assists, both on goals by Adam Henrique including the game-winner at 10:07 of the opening frame. Hall followed that up by scoring a goal in all three periods Friday night in Owen Sound for his second hat-trick of the season. He added an assist in the 8-4 win over the Attack and was named first star of the game for the second straight night. He finished his week Sunday at home with a power play goal and one assist for two points as third star of the game in a 6-1 win over the Belleville Bulls.
Hall, a 17-year-old from Kingston, ON, is playing in his third season with the Spitfires. He currently leads the OHL in scoring with 34 points including 16 goals and 18 assists in 16 games. Hall is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Honourable mention for the award this week goes to Taylor Beck of the Guelph Storm and Devante Smith-Pelly of the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors. Beck finished the week with seven points including three goals and four assists in three games, while Smith-Pelly had a four-goal game as first star Friday night in a 7-4 win over the Ottawa 67’s. In goal, Matt Hackett of the Plymouth Whalers won two games including a shutout victory with 42 saves as first star in a 2-0 win over the Kitchener Rangers on Friday.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Spitfires Successful Season Generates Yet Another “Record” Donation!!
Kin Club of Windsor Donates Over $15,000
To Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
(Windsor) During a pre-game presentation at yesterday’s Spitfire home game versus the Belleville Bulls, the Kin Club of Windsor presented the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) - Windsor Chapter, with a cheque for $15,550. Annually, the Kin Club of Windsor donates $50 for every regular season goal scored by the Spitfires and the Spits scored 311 goals as a team last season.
David Falcioni – Current Deputy Governor and Past President of the Kin Club of Windsor and his son Logan were on hand to provide 9 year old Virginia Kondratowicz, a local CF child and her family, representing the CCFF Windsor Chapter, with the largest ever donation provided as a result of this program.
The Kin Club of Windsor and CCFF also presented Spitfire forward Taylor Hall with a trophy for having led the team in goals scored last year with 38.
“The Windsor Spitfires are proud to again be partnered with the Kin Club of Windsor and CCFF in this wonderful program,” commented Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner. “The Kin Club of Windsor is a great supporter of CCFF and we will try to score as many goals as we can to help raise additional funds for CCFF this season.”
Current Kin Club of Windsor President, Dennis Stutt, who was also in attendance, said “we are thrilled to be involved with this unique fund raising arrangement and this year we are ‘Back for More’ as the Spits strive to attain back to back Memorial Cup championships”.
The Kinsmen Club of Windsor has been serving the Windsor community for 78 years and has now donated well over $100,000 to CCFF specifically as a result of their “Goals for CF” partnership with the Windsor Spitfires.
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To Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
(Windsor) During a pre-game presentation at yesterday’s Spitfire home game versus the Belleville Bulls, the Kin Club of Windsor presented the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) - Windsor Chapter, with a cheque for $15,550. Annually, the Kin Club of Windsor donates $50 for every regular season goal scored by the Spitfires and the Spits scored 311 goals as a team last season.
David Falcioni – Current Deputy Governor and Past President of the Kin Club of Windsor and his son Logan were on hand to provide 9 year old Virginia Kondratowicz, a local CF child and her family, representing the CCFF Windsor Chapter, with the largest ever donation provided as a result of this program.
The Kin Club of Windsor and CCFF also presented Spitfire forward Taylor Hall with a trophy for having led the team in goals scored last year with 38.
“The Windsor Spitfires are proud to again be partnered with the Kin Club of Windsor and CCFF in this wonderful program,” commented Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner. “The Kin Club of Windsor is a great supporter of CCFF and we will try to score as many goals as we can to help raise additional funds for CCFF this season.”
Current Kin Club of Windsor President, Dennis Stutt, who was also in attendance, said “we are thrilled to be involved with this unique fund raising arrangement and this year we are ‘Back for More’ as the Spits strive to attain back to back Memorial Cup championships”.
The Kinsmen Club of Windsor has been serving the Windsor community for 78 years and has now donated well over $100,000 to CCFF specifically as a result of their “Goals for CF” partnership with the Windsor Spitfires.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Windsor Spitfires Defeat Belleville Bulls 6-1 at WFCU Centre
Spitfires’ Special Notes
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- Forward Greg Nemisz surpassed 200 points in his OHL career, with one goal and two assists today
- Windsor has won six games in a row and currently has the OHL’s best record - 12-3-0-1, good for 25 points
- Forward Taylor Hall leads the OHL Scoring Race with 34 points (16 goals and 18 assists) in 16 games
- Defenseman Cam Fowler leads the OHL Defenseman Scoring Race with 21 points (2 goals and 19 assists) 15 games
- Goaltender Troy Passingham leads all OHL Goaltenders with 3 shutouts and 11 wins
- Four Spitfires are ranked in the top 10 for the OHL Scoring Race
1st Hall – 34 points
3rd Henrique – 24 points
tied for 4th Nemisz – 23 points
tied for 9th – Fowler – 21 points
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- Forward Greg Nemisz surpassed 200 points in his OHL career, with one goal and two assists today
- Windsor has won six games in a row and currently has the OHL’s best record - 12-3-0-1, good for 25 points
- Forward Taylor Hall leads the OHL Scoring Race with 34 points (16 goals and 18 assists) in 16 games
- Defenseman Cam Fowler leads the OHL Defenseman Scoring Race with 21 points (2 goals and 19 assists) 15 games
- Goaltender Troy Passingham leads all OHL Goaltenders with 3 shutouts and 11 wins
- Four Spitfires are ranked in the top 10 for the OHL Scoring Race
1st Hall – 34 points
3rd Henrique – 24 points
tied for 4th Nemisz – 23 points
tied for 9th – Fowler – 21 points
Friday, October 23, 2009
Spits Keep Rolling
By Chris Lucas
In Play! Magazine
Live from WFCU Centre
The Windsor Spitfires continue their hot streak as they beat their Conference rival London Knights 5-2.
Two seconds into the game, newly acquired Spitfire, Paul Bezzo dropped the gloves against London’s Steven Tarasuk, which got the fans immediately into the game. Just two minutes later Greg Nemisz found the back of the net to open up the scoring for Windsor. The Spitfires’ Mitch Dunning and Richard Panik both got nabbed on roughing calls which sent London to the power play when Taylor Hall intercepted the puck which sent him on a break away where he scored the Spits second goal. Three minutes later, the Spitfires kept the momentum going as Hall and Cam Fowler assisted on Adam Henrique's goal which would send the Spits to the dressing room with a 3-0 lead.
In the second period London’s Zac Rinaldo scored to put the Knights on the board. There was a lot of rough play from both teams throughout the period. Adam Henrique put his second of the game in the net with under a minute remaining in the period and the Spitfires went into the third with a 4-1 lead.
It was a big hitting and scoreless third period until near the end when Daniel Erlich of London scored to put the Knights within two. London pulled their goalie and Hall scored an almost controversial empty netter to finish off the Knights. The Spitfires out shot the Knights 32-15.
The reason for the controversy, Hall was tripped on an empty net break away, plus the flailing London player threw his stick in an attempt to derail the puck. Hall was able get through the gauntlet and score but it would have been an automatic goal regardless, due the multiple infractions.
More amazing than beating London, was the fact that Windsor held the Knights to only 15 shots. That is huge as it gives Passingham an easier time in net and increases their odds of winning tremendously. Shots for and against is a big part of the game and tonight the Spits held them to very little.
In Play! spoke with Spits Head Coach Bob Boughner after the game and he says, “Keeping them low in shots is more impressive than scoring.”
Taylor Hall is tonight’s player of the game as he scored a short-handed goal to boost Windsor’s momentum in the first period. Hall also contributed with another goal and two assist in tonight’s win which helped him achieve his 200th Ontario Hockey League Point.
The Spitfires look to continue their winning streak as they travel to Owen Sound to play the Attack.
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Live from WFCU Centre
The Windsor Spitfires continue their hot streak as they beat their Conference rival London Knights 5-2.
Two seconds into the game, newly acquired Spitfire, Paul Bezzo dropped the gloves against London’s Steven Tarasuk, which got the fans immediately into the game. Just two minutes later Greg Nemisz found the back of the net to open up the scoring for Windsor. The Spitfires’ Mitch Dunning and Richard Panik both got nabbed on roughing calls which sent London to the power play when Taylor Hall intercepted the puck which sent him on a break away where he scored the Spits second goal. Three minutes later, the Spitfires kept the momentum going as Hall and Cam Fowler assisted on Adam Henrique's goal which would send the Spits to the dressing room with a 3-0 lead.
In the second period London’s Zac Rinaldo scored to put the Knights on the board. There was a lot of rough play from both teams throughout the period. Adam Henrique put his second of the game in the net with under a minute remaining in the period and the Spitfires went into the third with a 4-1 lead.
It was a big hitting and scoreless third period until near the end when Daniel Erlich of London scored to put the Knights within two. London pulled their goalie and Hall scored an almost controversial empty netter to finish off the Knights. The Spitfires out shot the Knights 32-15.
The reason for the controversy, Hall was tripped on an empty net break away, plus the flailing London player threw his stick in an attempt to derail the puck. Hall was able get through the gauntlet and score but it would have been an automatic goal regardless, due the multiple infractions.
More amazing than beating London, was the fact that Windsor held the Knights to only 15 shots. That is huge as it gives Passingham an easier time in net and increases their odds of winning tremendously. Shots for and against is a big part of the game and tonight the Spits held them to very little.
In Play! spoke with Spits Head Coach Bob Boughner after the game and he says, “Keeping them low in shots is more impressive than scoring.”
Taylor Hall is tonight’s player of the game as he scored a short-handed goal to boost Windsor’s momentum in the first period. Hall also contributed with another goal and two assist in tonight’s win which helped him achieve his 200th Ontario Hockey League Point.
The Spitfires look to continue their winning streak as they travel to Owen Sound to play the Attack.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
CHL Top 10 Rankings
Wednesday October 21, 2009
Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced the BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings for week six of the 2009-10 season. The weekly rankings of the Canadian Hockey League’s Top 10 teams are selected by a panel of National Hockey League scouts.
BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 6
Rank-Team (Record)
1-Drummondville Voltigeurs (11-1-0-1)
2-Calgary Hitmen (9-3-0-0)
3-Windsor Spitfires (9-3-0-1)
4-Gatineau Olympiques (11-3-0-0)
5-Kitchener Rangers (7-0-1-2)
6-London Knights (8-3-0-0)
7-Kamloops Blazers (8-4-2-0)
8-Vancouver Giants (8-3-0-2)
9-Quebec Remparts (10-2-2-1)
10-Tri-City Americans (8-2-0-0)
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Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced the BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings for week six of the 2009-10 season. The weekly rankings of the Canadian Hockey League’s Top 10 teams are selected by a panel of National Hockey League scouts.
BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 6
Rank-Team (Record)
1-Drummondville Voltigeurs (11-1-0-1)
2-Calgary Hitmen (9-3-0-0)
3-Windsor Spitfires (9-3-0-1)
4-Gatineau Olympiques (11-3-0-0)
5-Kitchener Rangers (7-0-1-2)
6-London Knights (8-3-0-0)
7-Kamloops Blazers (8-4-2-0)
8-Vancouver Giants (8-3-0-2)
9-Quebec Remparts (10-2-2-1)
10-Tri-City Americans (8-2-0-0)
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Spitfires’ Troy Passingham Named CHL Goaltender of the Week
Spitfires’ Troy Passingham Named CHL Goaltender of the Week
Wednesday October 21, 2009
Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced that Troy Passingham of the Windsor Spitfires is the CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending October 18. In three starts Passingham earned three wins including two shutout victories with a goals-against-average of 1.67 and a save percentage of .938.
Passingham currently leads the OHL with three shutouts and backstopped the Spitfires to two of them this past week, the first of which came on Monday afternoon making 28 saves in a 7-0 win over the Sudbury Wolves. His second shutout of the week came Saturday night but not before a 19 save effort Thursday in an 8-5 win over the Ottawa 67’s. His 29 saves on Saturday earned the Spitfires a 4-0 win over West Division rivals the Plymouth Whalers. He was also named the game’s third star.
Passingham, an 18-year-old from Mississauga, ON, is playing in his first OHL season with the Spitfires. He has a record of 8-2-0-1 with a goals-against-average of 2.33 and save percentage of .918. The Spitfires, winners of three straight games, currently hold top spot in the OHL with 19 points in 13 games.
Philippe Tremblay of the Rimouski Océanic was also considered this week for posting a 2-0-0-0 record with one shutout victory with a goals-against-average of 1.00 and a save percentage of .963. Lucas Gore of the Chilliwack Bruins was the WHL nominee with a .970 goals-against-average and a .968 save percentage following a week where he went 1-0-1-0 including a shutout win Tuesday as first star in a 1-0 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes where he made 31 saves.
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Wednesday October 21, 2009
Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced that Troy Passingham of the Windsor Spitfires is the CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending October 18. In three starts Passingham earned three wins including two shutout victories with a goals-against-average of 1.67 and a save percentage of .938.
Passingham currently leads the OHL with three shutouts and backstopped the Spitfires to two of them this past week, the first of which came on Monday afternoon making 28 saves in a 7-0 win over the Sudbury Wolves. His second shutout of the week came Saturday night but not before a 19 save effort Thursday in an 8-5 win over the Ottawa 67’s. His 29 saves on Saturday earned the Spitfires a 4-0 win over West Division rivals the Plymouth Whalers. He was also named the game’s third star.
Passingham, an 18-year-old from Mississauga, ON, is playing in his first OHL season with the Spitfires. He has a record of 8-2-0-1 with a goals-against-average of 2.33 and save percentage of .918. The Spitfires, winners of three straight games, currently hold top spot in the OHL with 19 points in 13 games.
Philippe Tremblay of the Rimouski Océanic was also considered this week for posting a 2-0-0-0 record with one shutout victory with a goals-against-average of 1.00 and a save percentage of .963. Lucas Gore of the Chilliwack Bruins was the WHL nominee with a .970 goals-against-average and a .968 save percentage following a week where he went 1-0-1-0 including a shutout win Tuesday as first star in a 1-0 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes where he made 31 saves.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Windsor Acquires Bezzo, Draft Picks from Owen Sound
(Windsor) Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel today announced that the team has acquired defenseman Paul Bezzo from the Owen Sound Attack as well as Owen Sound’s second, third and twelfth round picks in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection and a second round pick in 2012.
Bezzo, an 18 year-old rearguard, attended the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Training Camp earlier this year. The 6’1, 198 pound Simcoe, Ontario native will be in the lineup for this Thursday’s Spitfire home game against the London Knights at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m.
In exchange, the Spitfires have sent defenseman Jesse Blacker and forward Ben Dubois to the Attack.
“The addition of Bezzo brings toughness to our lineup on the back end. He is a good two-way player who will provide added experience to our defensive corps. The draft picks we received from Owen Sound will also help us build our team’s future,” said Warren Rychel.
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Bezzo, an 18 year-old rearguard, attended the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Training Camp earlier this year. The 6’1, 198 pound Simcoe, Ontario native will be in the lineup for this Thursday’s Spitfire home game against the London Knights at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m.
In exchange, the Spitfires have sent defenseman Jesse Blacker and forward Ben Dubois to the Attack.
“The addition of Bezzo brings toughness to our lineup on the back end. He is a good two-way player who will provide added experience to our defensive corps. The draft picks we received from Owen Sound will also help us build our team’s future,” said Warren Rychel.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Ryan Ellis's Injury Only Minor
By Chris Lucas
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The Windsor Spitfires heard good news as defenseman Ryan Ellis will only be out for a couple of weeks.
Ellis, drafted by the Nashville Predators in the NHL draft, will be a nice addition back into the line-up of this years already hot Spitfire team.
In Play! talked with Bob Boughner, Windsor Spitfire head coach, and he says, “He contributes to everything. He contributes to our power play unit and when we're even strength, he does it all.”
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The Windsor Spitfires heard good news as defenseman Ryan Ellis will only be out for a couple of weeks.
Ellis, drafted by the Nashville Predators in the NHL draft, will be a nice addition back into the line-up of this years already hot Spitfire team.
Photo by Colin Jones/In Play! Magazine
In Play! talked with Bob Boughner, Windsor Spitfire head coach, and he says, “He contributes to everything. He contributes to our power play unit and when we're even strength, he does it all.”
Friday, October 16, 2009
Troy Passingham shaky against 67's
Oct. 16
By Chris Lucas
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Since Josh Unice went down in game three, Troy Passingham has started all but one game and has played phenomenal.
Passingham, with his 7-3 record, had a rough game against the Ottawa 67's. Although he picked up the win, he allowed five goals on 25 shots. With him playing so much it might be time to start Michael Nishi, who is 1-0.
In Play! interviewed Bob Boughner, Windsor Spitfire head coach and here's what he said, “We have a nice long break coming up so we'll see how he's feeling when the time comes.”
By Chris Lucas
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Since Josh Unice went down in game three, Troy Passingham has started all but one game and has played phenomenal.
Passingham, with his 7-3 record, had a rough game against the Ottawa 67's. Although he picked up the win, he allowed five goals on 25 shots. With him playing so much it might be time to start Michael Nishi, who is 1-0.
In Play! interviewed Bob Boughner, Windsor Spitfire head coach and here's what he said, “We have a nice long break coming up so we'll see how he's feeling when the time comes.”
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Windsor Spitfires to Host 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
Windsor, ON – The Canadian Hockey League in association with the Ontario Hockey League, the Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club, and Home Hardware Stores Limited, today announced that the Windsor Spitfires will host the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Wednesday January 20, 2010. The announcement was made at a press conference at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, ON.
“On behalf of the Canadian Hockey League I am pleased to announce that the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game will be hosted in the city of Windsor by the Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club” said CHL President David Branch. “It is only fitting that a world class facility like the WFCU Centre hosts the best NHL draft eligible players in the world as they showcase their skills before NHL Scouts and fans in attendance and before a national television audience.”
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The 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game will be the 15th annual showcase of the top-40 NHL draft eligible players from across the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The two-day event also features an exciting skills competition taking place on Tuesday January 19, 2010.
“The Windsor Spitfires are proud to have been selected as the host destination for the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Windsor at the state-of-art, world class WFCU Centre” said Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner. “We are excited to provide our fans with the opportunity to enjoy some of the world’s best junior aged hockey talent here in the great City of Windsor and the Spitfire organization looks forward to hosting yet another major CHL event.”
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Spitfires’ Defenceman Ryan Ellis played in the game last season in Oshawa, ON. Ellis contributed an assist for Team Orr in the 6-1 win over Team Cherry before his 11th overall selection by the Nashville Predators in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Forward Greg Nemisz also participated in the 2008 event in Edmonton, AB, alongside teammate and ninth overall selection Josh Bailey, now playing with the New York Islanders. Nemisz was later selected 25th overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames, and recorded an assist representing Team Fuhr/Anderson as part of an 8-4 win over Team McDonald/Vernon. In 2000, Steve Ott of the Spitfires was named Game MVP for Team Cherry in a 6-3 loss to Team Orr, recording two assists. He would later be selected 25th overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.
Many NHL stars have participated in the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game over the years including eight first overall selections such as Chris Phillips, Joe Thornton, Vincent Lecavalier, Rick Nash, Marc-Andre Fleury, Patrick Kane, Steven Stamkos, and most recently John Tavares, selected first overall by the New York Islanders in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
"It was an honour to participate in the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects game last year" said Tavares, who recorded one assist in the contest. "Being Captain of a team coached by the legendary Bobby Orr will be an experience I will never forget."
In addition to Tavares, 15 other players from the 2009 event were selected in the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft such as third overall pick Matt Duchene, and fourth overall pick Evander Kane, all three of whom have started the 2009-10 season in the NHL.
“The Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game is a highly anticipated annual showcase for National Hockey League scouts,” said E.J McGuire, Director of NHL Central Scouting. “This is the only event of its kind that assembles the best NHL draft eligible players from across Canadian Major Junior Hockey for on ice competition. The City of Windsor and the WFCU Centre can expect more than one hundred NHL scouts in attendance representing all 30 NHL teams with a highly skilled and intense contest on the ice.”
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Spits Business Manager PeterDobrich, GM Warren Rychel, CHL President David Branch and Head Coach Bob Boughner. Photo Colin Jones/In Play! Magazine
“The Windsor Spitfires are proud to have been selected as the host destination for the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Windsor at the state-of-art, world class WFCU Centre” said Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner. “We are excited to provide our fans with the opportunity to enjoy some of the world’s best junior aged hockey talent here in the great City of Windsor and the Spitfire organization looks forward to hosting yet another major CHL event.”
Spitfire D Ryan Ellis and Forward Greg Nemisz with Top Prospect Trophy. Photo Colin Jones/In Play! Magazine
Home Hardware, a title sponsor since 2000, continues as the title partner of the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game this season, following a recent three-year corporate partnership extension with the CHL.
“On behalf of more than 1,000 Canadian Home Hardware Dealers, we are proud to support the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game,” says Rob Wallace, Public Relations & Promotional Events Manager for Home Hardware Stores Limited. The 2010 event in Windsor will mark our eleventh straight year as title partner of this exciting event, and every year we are thrilled to help showcase the CHL’s top draft eligible players for fans across Canada to watch as these young athletes prepare themselves for the NHL.”
Many NHL stars have participated in the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game over the years including eight first overall selections such as Chris Phillips, Joe Thornton, Vincent Lecavalier, Rick Nash, Marc-Andre Fleury, Patrick Kane, Steven Stamkos, and most recently John Tavares, selected first overall by the New York Islanders in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
"It was an honour to participate in the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects game last year" said Tavares, who recorded one assist in the contest. "Being Captain of a team coached by the legendary Bobby Orr will be an experience I will never forget."
In addition to Tavares, 15 other players from the 2009 event were selected in the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft such as third overall pick Matt Duchene, and fourth overall pick Evander Kane, all three of whom have started the 2009-10 season in the NHL.
“The Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game is a highly anticipated annual showcase for National Hockey League scouts,” said E.J McGuire, Director of NHL Central Scouting. “This is the only event of its kind that assembles the best NHL draft eligible players from across Canadian Major Junior Hockey for on ice competition. The City of Windsor and the WFCU Centre can expect more than one hundred NHL scouts in attendance representing all 30 NHL teams with a highly skilled and intense contest on the ice.”
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Troy Passingham – The Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
(Windsor) Spitfires rookie goaltender Troy Passingham is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week for the second time this season as selected by the team’s coaching staff for the week ending Monday, October 12th. Passingham posted two shutouts in three games for the Spitfires with a 2.04 goals against average and .932 save percentage as he led Windsor to a 2-1 record this past week.
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Passingham started off the week in style, as he stopped all 33 shots faced in recording his first career OHL shutout, leading the Spitfires to a 2-0 victory over the London Knights on Thursday. He was selected as the game’s first star for his outstanding performance. On Sunday, he allowed 6 goals on 27 shots as the Spitfires lost 6-5 to the Sarnia Sting but the following day, Passingham rebounded with a sparkling 28 save effort and his second OHL shutout as Windsor blanked the Sudbury Wolves 7-0.
The 18 year-old native of Mississauga, ON is currently ranked in the top ten of every major OHL statistic amongst goalies, as he is first in the OHL with two shutouts, tied for first in wins with six, third in goals against average at 2.29 and eighth in save percentage at .920. Passingham is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
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The 18 year-old native of Mississauga, ON is currently ranked in the top ten of every major OHL statistic amongst goalies, as he is first in the OHL with two shutouts, tied for first in wins with six, third in goals against average at 2.29 and eighth in save percentage at .920. Passingham is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
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Troy Passingham Jumps On Opportunity
By Chris Lucas
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Troy Passingham continued the impressive play on Thursday against the rival Knights.
The 19 year-old rookie recorded his first shut out making 33 saves in the 2-0 win. This isn't the first game Passingham has looked great. Passingham got the opportunity to start when veteran goalie Josh Unice went down with an injury.
If Passingham keeps up the stellar play, Unice might be looking at a back up position, when he gets back, and Passingham could take over between the pipes.
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Troy Passingham continued the impressive play on Thursday against the rival Knights.
The 19 year-old rookie recorded his first shut out making 33 saves in the 2-0 win. This isn't the first game Passingham has looked great. Passingham got the opportunity to start when veteran goalie Josh Unice went down with an injury.
If Passingham keeps up the stellar play, Unice might be looking at a back up position, when he gets back, and Passingham could take over between the pipes.
MASSE BETS ON SPITS
Friendly wager with Sudbury MP Glenn Thibeault
[WINDSOR]—Brian Masse (Windsor-West) an avid Spitfires fan is always willing to put his time and energy on the line for his favourite OHL team. After overhearing caucus-mate Glenn Thibeault (Sudbury) bragging about his Sudbury Wolves, Masse challenged Thibeault to a friendly wager the next time they met the reigning Memorial Cup Champs—Thibeault happily but perhaps not wisely accepted.
“It’s a good thing Glenn is a great Parliamentarian because he will never make a living as a sports handicapper” Masse commented.
The Spits will take on the Wolves this Monday October 12th at the WFCU Centre, the puck drops at 3 pm. Terms of the wager stipulate that the MP representing the riding of the losing team will spend an hour serving patrons at Dirty Jersey’s Sports Grill located on Tecumseh Rd. E not far from the WFCU Centre.
“Dirty Jersey’s gets pretty busy for Spits games. I hope Glenn wears sensible shoes.”
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[WINDSOR]—Brian Masse (Windsor-West) an avid Spitfires fan is always willing to put his time and energy on the line for his favourite OHL team. After overhearing caucus-mate Glenn Thibeault (Sudbury) bragging about his Sudbury Wolves, Masse challenged Thibeault to a friendly wager the next time they met the reigning Memorial Cup Champs—Thibeault happily but perhaps not wisely accepted.
“It’s a good thing Glenn is a great Parliamentarian because he will never make a living as a sports handicapper” Masse commented.
The Spits will take on the Wolves this Monday October 12th at the WFCU Centre, the puck drops at 3 pm. Terms of the wager stipulate that the MP representing the riding of the losing team will spend an hour serving patrons at Dirty Jersey’s Sports Grill located on Tecumseh Rd. E not far from the WFCU Centre.
“Dirty Jersey’s gets pretty busy for Spits games. I hope Glenn wears sensible shoes.”
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Spitfires Goalie Unice Questionable
By Chris Lucas
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Windsor Spitfire fans are questioning back up goaltender Josh Unice's play right now.
The offence is proven that they are willing to win, but goalie Unice has not been playing up to his potential. Unice went from having a 2.67 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 last year, to a 10.27 goals against average and a save percentage of .690 this year. His performance will need to improve if he is willing to stay as the number two goalie in Windsor.
If he continues to struggle in between the pipes, the Spits might have to play Troy Passingham more often than not.
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Windsor Spitfire fans are questioning back up goaltender Josh Unice's play right now.
The offence is proven that they are willing to win, but goalie Unice has not been playing up to his potential. Unice went from having a 2.67 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 last year, to a 10.27 goals against average and a save percentage of .690 this year. His performance will need to improve if he is willing to stay as the number two goalie in Windsor.
If he continues to struggle in between the pipes, the Spits might have to play Troy Passingham more often than not.
CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 4
Rank Team (Record)
1-Calgary Hitmen (5-1-0-0)
2-Windsor Spitfires (5-2-0-1)
3-Gatineau Olympiques (8-2-0-0)
4-Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (7-0-0-0)
5-Drummondville Voltigeurs (7-1-0-1)
6-Brandon Wheat Kings (4-2-0-0)
7-Kamloops Blazers (5-1-0-2)
8-Barrie Colts (5-2-0-0)
9-Quebec Remparts (6-2-1-1)
10-London Knights (5-1-0-0)
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1-Calgary Hitmen (5-1-0-0)
2-Windsor Spitfires (5-2-0-1)
3-Gatineau Olympiques (8-2-0-0)
4-Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (7-0-0-0)
5-Drummondville Voltigeurs (7-1-0-1)
6-Brandon Wheat Kings (4-2-0-0)
7-Kamloops Blazers (5-1-0-2)
8-Barrie Colts (5-2-0-0)
9-Quebec Remparts (6-2-1-1)
10-London Knights (5-1-0-0)
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Spitfires’ Adam Henrique Named Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week
Monday October 5, 2009
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that forward Adam Henrique of the Windsor Spitfires is the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 4. Henrique led the league in scoring with eight points including five goals and three assists while producing a plus-minus rating of plus-3 in three games.
Henrique capped off a three-game weekend Eastern Conference road trip with his top performance on Sunday with three third period goals to lead the Spitfires to a 6-3 win over the Kingston Frontenacs. Named the second star of the game, he netted his first goal just 30 seconds into the final frame to tie the score at three, and later scored the insurance marker at 15:14 before completing the hat-trick at 17:18 of the period to solidify the win. His week began with a goal and an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Ottawa 67’s on Friday night, before tallying a three-point night on Saturday in the 5-4 overtime win against the Belleville Bulls scoring one goal and two assists.
Henrique, a 19-year-old from Burford, ON, is in his fourth OHL season with the Spitfires. He is currently tied for third in league scoring with 14 points following a 2008-09 campaign where he scored 30 goals and 33 assists for 63 points in 56 games, and finished tied for the tournament lead in scoring with nine points at the MasterCard Memorial Cup in Rimouski, QC. He was selected in the third round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils.
Also considered for the award this week were Cody Lindsay of the Ottawa 67’s and Tyler Seguin of the Plymouth Whalers. Both forwards recorded seven points including five goals and two assists in three games. In goal, Mark Visentin of the Niagara IceDogs made 101 saves in two games while posting a 2.01 goals-against-average and save percentage of .960.
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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that forward Adam Henrique of the Windsor Spitfires is the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 4. Henrique led the league in scoring with eight points including five goals and three assists while producing a plus-minus rating of plus-3 in three games.
Henrique capped off a three-game weekend Eastern Conference road trip with his top performance on Sunday with three third period goals to lead the Spitfires to a 6-3 win over the Kingston Frontenacs. Named the second star of the game, he netted his first goal just 30 seconds into the final frame to tie the score at three, and later scored the insurance marker at 15:14 before completing the hat-trick at 17:18 of the period to solidify the win. His week began with a goal and an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Ottawa 67’s on Friday night, before tallying a three-point night on Saturday in the 5-4 overtime win against the Belleville Bulls scoring one goal and two assists.
Henrique, a 19-year-old from Burford, ON, is in his fourth OHL season with the Spitfires. He is currently tied for third in league scoring with 14 points following a 2008-09 campaign where he scored 30 goals and 33 assists for 63 points in 56 games, and finished tied for the tournament lead in scoring with nine points at the MasterCard Memorial Cup in Rimouski, QC. He was selected in the third round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils.
Also considered for the award this week were Cody Lindsay of the Ottawa 67’s and Tyler Seguin of the Plymouth Whalers. Both forwards recorded seven points including five goals and two assists in three games. In goal, Mark Visentin of the Niagara IceDogs made 101 saves in two games while posting a 2.01 goals-against-average and save percentage of .960.
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CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 3
BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 3
Rank
1- Calgary Hitmen (4-0-0-0)
2-Drummondville Voltigeurs (6-0-0-0)
3-Windsor Spitfires (3-1-0-1)
4-Brandon Wheat Kings (3-1-0-0)
5-Gatineau Olympiques (5-2-0-0)
6-Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (5-0-0-0)
7-Barrie Colts (3-1-0-0)
8-Victoriaville Tigres (5-2-0-1)
9-Saskatoon Blades (2-1-0-1)
10-Saint John Sea Dogs (5-2-0-0)
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Rank
1- Calgary Hitmen (4-0-0-0)
2-Drummondville Voltigeurs (6-0-0-0)
3-Windsor Spitfires (3-1-0-1)
4-Brandon Wheat Kings (3-1-0-0)
5-Gatineau Olympiques (5-2-0-0)
6-Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (5-0-0-0)
7-Barrie Colts (3-1-0-0)
8-Victoriaville Tigres (5-2-0-1)
9-Saskatoon Blades (2-1-0-1)
10-Saint John Sea Dogs (5-2-0-0)
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