Thursday, December 31, 2009
Windsor Spitfires Defeat Saginaw Spirit 4-3 in an Overtime Shootout at the WFCU Centre
By Chris Lucas
In Play! Magazine
The Spitfires defeated the Spirit in a shoot out by a score of 4-3.
Saginaw started off the game by applying a lot of pressure on Windsor but that all changed when Kenny Ryan tucked the puck in then net. A few minutes later Eric Wellwood had a wide open net and made no mistake in giving Windsor a two goal lead. Troy Passingham made some huge saves in the period in which he had to show his flexibility and quickness off.
In the second, Tyler Murovich got the puck past Troy Passingham to give the Spirit their first goal of the game. Windsor was all over Saginaw but Barry Sanderson scored on a break away while being short-handed to tie the game. Windsor answered with a goal of their own as Mark Cundari ripped a slap shot that got through traffic to give the Spits the lead going into the third.
The thrid period was filled with scoring chances and rough play from both teams but it was Saginaw who came through and scored late in the period as Josh Shalla roofed the puck to send this game to overtime.
No scoring in overtime brought the teams to a shoot out. Dale Mitchell scored for Windsor and Vincent Trochek scored for Saginaw making it 1-1. Then Cundari made a nice move while Shalla missed the net. Wellwood scored to finish off the Spirit and win the game.
Today's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Windsor goalie Troy Passingham. Making 34 saves in the game he came through in the clutch in Windsor's win.
Passingham explains to In Play! how the break helped him out.
“I needed a little break. In today's game my legs were feeling full and ready to go.”
Spitfires’ Special Notes
- Windsor, the CHL’s #1 ranked team, currently leads the OHL standings with 64 points on the strength of a 30-0-4-4 record after 38 games
- Forward Dale Mitchell posts his third consecutive three-point game, as he registered three assists against the Spirit in today’s game.
- Goaltender Troy Passingham won his league leading 28th game of the season. He is also tied for second in the OHL with 3 shutouts and is ranked third in the league with a 2.40 goals against average.
- Forwards Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Adam Henrique and defenseman Ryan Ellis are currently out of the lineup for the Spitfires as they are playing for Team Canada at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. Spitfire defenseman Cam Fowler and future goaltender Jack Campbell are currently playing for Team USA at the WJHC while forward Richard Panik is also participating in the world championships as a member of Team Slovakia.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Hall Scores Hat-Trick Over Slovakia, Named Canada’s Player of the Game in Canada’s 8-2 Win at 2010 IIHF WJHC
USA Defeats Latvia 12-1
(Saskatoon) Earlier tonight, Spitfire forward Taylor Hall enjoyed a breakout game as he scored a hat-trick and added one assist in Canada’s 8-2 win against Slovakia at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatoon, SK. Hall also scored the game-winning goal for Canada midway through the first period and was selected as the Canadian player of the game for his outstanding performance. Spitfire defenseman Ryan Ellis also scored one goal and registered an assist in Canada’s win.
Spitfire forward Richard Panik scored one goal for Slovakia and he has scored at least one goal in each game of the WJHC preliminary round.
With the win, Canada improves their perfect record to 3-0 in the Group A pool of the preliminary round and they have secured a berth in the WJHC playoff quarterfinals.
Earlier today, USA defeated Latvia 12-1 and also improved their perfect record to 3-0 in the Group A pool of the preliminary round, which also guarantees the Americans a berth in the WJHC playoff quarterfinals.
The much anticipated matchup between Canada and USA for the top spot in the Group A standings will take place on New Year’s Eve at 8 pm EST. Spitfire and Team Canada forwards Taylor Hall, Adam Henrique, Greg Nemisz and defenseman Ryan Ellis will take on Spitfire teammate and Team USA defenseman Cam Fowler as well as future teammate, and Team USA netminder Jack Campbell. The winner of the final game in the Group A pool of the preliminary round will have a bye until the WJHC playoff semi-finals. The game will be broadcast live on TSN.
Slovakia, featuring Spitfire forward Richard Panik will face Switzerland on New Year’s Eve at 4 pm EST. The winner of this game will secure a berth in the WJHC playoff quarterfinals.
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(Saskatoon) Earlier tonight, Spitfire forward Taylor Hall enjoyed a breakout game as he scored a hat-trick and added one assist in Canada’s 8-2 win against Slovakia at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatoon, SK. Hall also scored the game-winning goal for Canada midway through the first period and was selected as the Canadian player of the game for his outstanding performance. Spitfire defenseman Ryan Ellis also scored one goal and registered an assist in Canada’s win.
Spitfire forward Richard Panik scored one goal for Slovakia and he has scored at least one goal in each game of the WJHC preliminary round.
With the win, Canada improves their perfect record to 3-0 in the Group A pool of the preliminary round and they have secured a berth in the WJHC playoff quarterfinals.
Earlier today, USA defeated Latvia 12-1 and also improved their perfect record to 3-0 in the Group A pool of the preliminary round, which also guarantees the Americans a berth in the WJHC playoff quarterfinals.
The much anticipated matchup between Canada and USA for the top spot in the Group A standings will take place on New Year’s Eve at 8 pm EST. Spitfire and Team Canada forwards Taylor Hall, Adam Henrique, Greg Nemisz and defenseman Ryan Ellis will take on Spitfire teammate and Team USA defenseman Cam Fowler as well as future teammate, and Team USA netminder Jack Campbell. The winner of the final game in the Group A pool of the preliminary round will have a bye until the WJHC playoff semi-finals. The game will be broadcast live on TSN.
Slovakia, featuring Spitfire forward Richard Panik will face Switzerland on New Year’s Eve at 4 pm EST. The winner of this game will secure a berth in the WJHC playoff quarterfinals.
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Monday, December 28, 2009
Canada Defeats Switzerland 6-0 at the 2010 IIHF WJHC Tournament
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(Saskatoon) Earlier today, Canada improved their record to a perfect 2-0 at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, as they defeated Switzerland 6-0 in Saskatoon, SK. Spitfire defenseman Ryan Ellis notched two assists for Canada and Spitfire forward Taylor Hall added one assist for Canada in the contest. Canadian goaltender Jake Allen stopped all 15 shots he faced in securing the win. Canada has now outscored its opponents 22-0 in their first two games of the tournament.
Canada will play its third game of the tournament tomorrow at 8 pm EST as they face Slovakia. Spitfires Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis, Adam Henrique and Greg Nemisz of Team Canada will be facing Spitfire teammate Richard Panik from Team Slovakia. The game will be broadcast live on TSN.
Team USA, featuring Spitfire defenseman Cam Fowler and future Spits goaltender Jack Campbell will play Latvia at 4 pm EST tomorrow. USA has also won both of their games in the tournament and is tied with Canada at 2-0 atop the Group A standings.
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(Saskatoon) Earlier today, Canada improved their record to a perfect 2-0 at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, as they defeated Switzerland 6-0 in Saskatoon, SK. Spitfire defenseman Ryan Ellis notched two assists for Canada and Spitfire forward Taylor Hall added one assist for Canada in the contest. Canadian goaltender Jake Allen stopped all 15 shots he faced in securing the win. Canada has now outscored its opponents 22-0 in their first two games of the tournament.
Canada will play its third game of the tournament tomorrow at 8 pm EST as they face Slovakia. Spitfires Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis, Adam Henrique and Greg Nemisz of Team Canada will be facing Spitfire teammate Richard Panik from Team Slovakia. The game will be broadcast live on TSN.
Team USA, featuring Spitfire defenseman Cam Fowler and future Spits goaltender Jack Campbell will play Latvia at 4 pm EST tomorrow. USA has also won both of their games in the tournament and is tied with Canada at 2-0 atop the Group A standings.
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
Henrique Scores, Canada Routs Latvia 16-0 at 2010 IIHF WJHC
Henrique Scores, Canada Routs Latvia 16-0 at 2010 IIHF WJHC Tournament and Panik Scores for Slovakia, USA Defeats Slovakia 7-3
(Saskatoon) Yesterday afternoon, Team Canada scored early and often in their opening game of the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships as they routed Latvia 16-0 in Saskatoon, SK. Windsor Spitfire forward Adam Henrique netted one goal for Team Canada, while Spitfire forward Taylor Hall and defenseman Ryan Ellis registered two points and one point respectively for Canada in the contest. Gabriel Bourque of Team Canada tied a team record with a seven-point performance for the five-time defending WJHC champions who will have the day off today before taking on Switzerland tomorrow at 3 pm CENT. The game will be broadcast live on TSN.
USA will face off against Switzerland today at 3 pm CEN, with Slovakia taking on Latvia at 7 pm CEN.
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(Saskatoon) Yesterday afternoon, Team Canada scored early and often in their opening game of the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships as they routed Latvia 16-0 in Saskatoon, SK. Windsor Spitfire forward Adam Henrique netted one goal for Team Canada, while Spitfire forward Taylor Hall and defenseman Ryan Ellis registered two points and one point respectively for Canada in the contest. Gabriel Bourque of Team Canada tied a team record with a seven-point performance for the five-time defending WJHC champions who will have the day off today before taking on Switzerland tomorrow at 3 pm CENT. The game will be broadcast live on TSN.
Photo by Dave Pickford
In other world junior tournament action, Spitfire defenseman Cam Fowler posted one assist as Team USA defeated Team Slovakia 7-3 last night. Spitfire forward Richard Panik scored Slovakia’s third goal in a losing effort.USA will face off against Switzerland today at 3 pm CEN, with Slovakia taking on Latvia at 7 pm CEN.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Spitfires Defenseman Cam Fowler and Goaltender Jack Campbell to Play for Team USA at World Juniors
(Windsor) USA Hockey today announced that Spitfire defenseman Cam Fowler and future Spits goaltender Jack Campbell will be part of Team USA’s 22-man roster which will compete at the upcoming 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship from Dec. 26, 2009 – Jan. 5, 2009 in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan. Team USA trimmed their roster from 24 players to 22 this morning.
Team USA will face Team Slovakia on Saturday, December 26th at 8 pm in their first game of the tournament. Fowler will face current Spitfire teammate Richard Panik in Saturday’s game as Panik was named as a member of Team Slovakia earlier this month.
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Team USA will face Team Slovakia on Saturday, December 26th at 8 pm in their first game of the tournament. Fowler will face current Spitfire teammate Richard Panik in Saturday’s game as Panik was named as a member of Team Slovakia earlier this month.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
CHL Announces Rosters for the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
In Play Magazine
Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League in association with Home Hardware Stores Limited today announced the rosters for the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. The game will take place at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, ON, beginning with a skills competition on Tuesday January 19 followed by the game on Wednesday January 20, 2010.
“On behalf of the Canadian Hockey League I am pleased to announce the rosters for the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game which includes 40 of the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft from across the CHL” said CHL President David Branch. “CHL fans in attendance and watching live across the country on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS have the opportunity to preview the next wave of NHL stars as they compete in front of a record number of NHL management and scouts in what will surely be an intense competition.”
The rosters were selected by the 30 NHL General Managers with NHL Central Scouting and include 18 players from the Ontario Hockey League, 13 players from the Western Hockey League, and nine players from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. 18 players competed at the 2009 SUBWAY Super Series including 12 players on Team Orr and six players on Team Cherry.
“On behalf of NHL Central Scouting we are very excited to visit Windsor and watch 40 of the CHL’s top prospects compete at the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game said E.J McGuire, Director of NHL Central Scouting. “The players named to the rosters should be proud of their accomplishments so far this season but should take advantage of all opportunities at this event to elevate their play and prove that they are ready for the next level.”
Three members of the host Windsor Spitfires including 2010 World Junior Team Canada forward Taylor Hall, along with Cam Fowler, and Austin Watson will compete with Team Cherry. Also competing from the OHL are two players that attended Canada’s National Junior Team Selection Camp including John McFarland of the Sudbury Wolves and Tyler Seguin of the Plymouth Whalers who was listed first in the OHL by NHL Central Scouting in their November preliminary rankings.
"I'm excited about playing in the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game” said Seguin. “It's an opportunity to play among the best players in the CHL. The game is something we all dream about when we're growing up, so we're all looking forward to play. It should be a lot of fun."
Click here to download a short interview with Taylor Hall courtesy of AM 800 in Windsor as he discusses what it feels like to be named to the roster, what it means to play in front of the Windsor crowd, playing for Don Cherry, and what the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game means for his development leading up to the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Brett Connolly of the Prince George Cougars headlines the list of WHL players competing in the game after being ranked first amongst WHL skaters in November by NHL Central Scouting. He is joined by three members of the Portland Winterhawks including forwards Ryan Johansen, Nino Niederreiter, and defenceman Troy Rutkowski.
“It’s a great honour that they consider me one of the top prospects” said Connolly. “I’d like to be able to show people where I’m at with the best draft eligible players in the country. It’ll be stiff competition, for sure. I’ve had a chance to play with a couple of guys from Ontario and there are great players in Quebec and of course in our league as well. It’s a great measuring stick for me and I’m looking forward to the chance to play in the game.”
The Moncton Wildcats lead the QMJHL with three players competing in the game including defenceman Brandon Gormley who was the league’s top ranked skater as determined by NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary rankings. He is joined by teammates Kirill Kabanov and goaltender Louis Domingue. The QMJHL’s top team the Saint John Sea Dogs are represented by forward Stanislav Galiev who was selected first overall in the 2009 CHL Import Draft.
It’s a great honour to be selected and a great opportunity to be play in the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects game” said Gormley, who was also invited to Canada’s National Junior Team Selection Camp. “I have been watching the game on TV for a number of years now and I’m sure it will be a fantastic experience. I look forward to it.”
The 2009 event was held in Oshawa, ON, and featured all 16 CHL players that were selected in the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft including the New York Islanders’ first overall pick John Tavares. In addition to Tavares, seven other NHL stars have participated in the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game before being selected first overall including Chris Phillips, Joe Thornton, Vincent Lecavalier, Rick Nash, Marc-Andre Fleury, Patrick Kane, and Steven Stamkos. A total of 11 Windsor Spitfires have played in this game including Ryan Ellis who competed at the 2009 event before being selected 11th overall by the Nashville Predators.
“Home Hardware proudly congratulates the 40 players that have been selected to compete in the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game,” says Rob Wallace, Public Relations & Promotional Events Manager for Home Hardware Stores Limited. “On behalf of more than 1,000 Canadian Home Hardware Dealers, I would like to wish all of these top prospects the best of luck and look forward to seeing them compete in Windsor.”
Home Hardware continues as the title sponsor of the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game for the eleventh straight year. Associate sponsors include Bank of Montreal, Subway, and NeilMed. The game will be broadcast nationally live on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS.
2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Rosters:
Team Cherry (Red):
Forwards (12) CHL Club
Jakub Culek Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)
Emerson Etem Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Stanislav Galiev Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
Taylor Hall* Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Curtis Hamilton* Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
Ryan Johansen Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
Kirill Kabanov Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
Ryan Spooner Peterborough Petes (OHL)
Ivan Telegin* Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
Austin Watson Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Jordan Weal Regina Pats (WHL)
Andrew Yogan Erie Otters (OHL)
Defence (6)
Brandon Archibald Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
Brock Beukeboom Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
Cam Fowler Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Erik Gudbranson* Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
Alexander Petrovic Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
Troy Rutkowski Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
Goaltenders (2)
Maxime Clermont* Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
Calvin Pickard* Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
Head Coach : Don Cherry
Assistant Coaches: Brian Kilrea and Bert O’Brien
Trainer: Andy Brown (Owen Sound Attack)
Equipment Manager: Russ Hammond (Guelph Storm)
Team Orr (White) CHL Club
Forwards (12)
Alexander Burmistrov* Barrie Colts (OHL)
Michael Bournival* Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
Brett Connolly* Prince George Cougars (WHL)
Joey Hishon Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
Quinton Howden* Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
Ryan Martindale Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
John McFarland* Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
Nino Niederreiter Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
Tyler Seguin* Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
Jeff Skinner* Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
Petr Straka Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)
Tyler Toffoli* Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
Defence (6)
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc Rouyn Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)
Brandon Gormley* Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
Matt MacKenzie Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
Dylan McIlrath Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
Mark Pysyk* Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
Stephen Silas* Belleville Bulls (OHL)
Goaltenders (2)
Louis Domingue* Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
Mark Visentin Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
Head Coach: Bobby Orr
Assistant Coach: Bob Boughner (Windsor Spitfires)
Trainer: Joey Garland (Windsor Spitfires)
Equipment Manager: Tyson Tatomir (Windsor Spitfires)
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“On behalf of the Canadian Hockey League I am pleased to announce the rosters for the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game which includes 40 of the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft from across the CHL” said CHL President David Branch. “CHL fans in attendance and watching live across the country on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS have the opportunity to preview the next wave of NHL stars as they compete in front of a record number of NHL management and scouts in what will surely be an intense competition.”
The rosters were selected by the 30 NHL General Managers with NHL Central Scouting and include 18 players from the Ontario Hockey League, 13 players from the Western Hockey League, and nine players from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. 18 players competed at the 2009 SUBWAY Super Series including 12 players on Team Orr and six players on Team Cherry.
“On behalf of NHL Central Scouting we are very excited to visit Windsor and watch 40 of the CHL’s top prospects compete at the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game said E.J McGuire, Director of NHL Central Scouting. “The players named to the rosters should be proud of their accomplishments so far this season but should take advantage of all opportunities at this event to elevate their play and prove that they are ready for the next level.”
Three members of the host Windsor Spitfires including 2010 World Junior Team Canada forward Taylor Hall, along with Cam Fowler, and Austin Watson will compete with Team Cherry. Also competing from the OHL are two players that attended Canada’s National Junior Team Selection Camp including John McFarland of the Sudbury Wolves and Tyler Seguin of the Plymouth Whalers who was listed first in the OHL by NHL Central Scouting in their November preliminary rankings.
"I'm excited about playing in the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game” said Seguin. “It's an opportunity to play among the best players in the CHL. The game is something we all dream about when we're growing up, so we're all looking forward to play. It should be a lot of fun."
Click here to download a short interview with Taylor Hall courtesy of AM 800 in Windsor as he discusses what it feels like to be named to the roster, what it means to play in front of the Windsor crowd, playing for Don Cherry, and what the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game means for his development leading up to the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Brett Connolly of the Prince George Cougars headlines the list of WHL players competing in the game after being ranked first amongst WHL skaters in November by NHL Central Scouting. He is joined by three members of the Portland Winterhawks including forwards Ryan Johansen, Nino Niederreiter, and defenceman Troy Rutkowski.
“It’s a great honour that they consider me one of the top prospects” said Connolly. “I’d like to be able to show people where I’m at with the best draft eligible players in the country. It’ll be stiff competition, for sure. I’ve had a chance to play with a couple of guys from Ontario and there are great players in Quebec and of course in our league as well. It’s a great measuring stick for me and I’m looking forward to the chance to play in the game.”
The Moncton Wildcats lead the QMJHL with three players competing in the game including defenceman Brandon Gormley who was the league’s top ranked skater as determined by NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary rankings. He is joined by teammates Kirill Kabanov and goaltender Louis Domingue. The QMJHL’s top team the Saint John Sea Dogs are represented by forward Stanislav Galiev who was selected first overall in the 2009 CHL Import Draft.
It’s a great honour to be selected and a great opportunity to be play in the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects game” said Gormley, who was also invited to Canada’s National Junior Team Selection Camp. “I have been watching the game on TV for a number of years now and I’m sure it will be a fantastic experience. I look forward to it.”
The 2009 event was held in Oshawa, ON, and featured all 16 CHL players that were selected in the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft including the New York Islanders’ first overall pick John Tavares. In addition to Tavares, seven other NHL stars have participated in the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game before being selected first overall including Chris Phillips, Joe Thornton, Vincent Lecavalier, Rick Nash, Marc-Andre Fleury, Patrick Kane, and Steven Stamkos. A total of 11 Windsor Spitfires have played in this game including Ryan Ellis who competed at the 2009 event before being selected 11th overall by the Nashville Predators.
“Home Hardware proudly congratulates the 40 players that have been selected to compete in the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game,” says Rob Wallace, Public Relations & Promotional Events Manager for Home Hardware Stores Limited. “On behalf of more than 1,000 Canadian Home Hardware Dealers, I would like to wish all of these top prospects the best of luck and look forward to seeing them compete in Windsor.”
Home Hardware continues as the title sponsor of the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game for the eleventh straight year. Associate sponsors include Bank of Montreal, Subway, and NeilMed. The game will be broadcast nationally live on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS.
2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Rosters:
Team Cherry (Red):
Forwards (12) CHL Club
Jakub Culek Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)
Emerson Etem Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Stanislav Galiev Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
Taylor Hall* Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Curtis Hamilton* Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
Ryan Johansen Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
Kirill Kabanov Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
Ryan Spooner Peterborough Petes (OHL)
Ivan Telegin* Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
Austin Watson Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Jordan Weal Regina Pats (WHL)
Andrew Yogan Erie Otters (OHL)
Defence (6)
Brandon Archibald Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
Brock Beukeboom Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
Cam Fowler Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Erik Gudbranson* Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
Alexander Petrovic Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
Troy Rutkowski Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
Goaltenders (2)
Maxime Clermont* Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
Calvin Pickard* Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
Head Coach : Don Cherry
Assistant Coaches: Brian Kilrea and Bert O’Brien
Trainer: Andy Brown (Owen Sound Attack)
Equipment Manager: Russ Hammond (Guelph Storm)
Team Orr (White) CHL Club
Forwards (12)
Alexander Burmistrov* Barrie Colts (OHL)
Michael Bournival* Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL)
Brett Connolly* Prince George Cougars (WHL)
Joey Hishon Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
Quinton Howden* Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
Ryan Martindale Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
John McFarland* Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
Nino Niederreiter Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
Tyler Seguin* Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
Jeff Skinner* Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
Petr Straka Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)
Tyler Toffoli* Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
Defence (6)
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc Rouyn Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)
Brandon Gormley* Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
Matt MacKenzie Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
Dylan McIlrath Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
Mark Pysyk* Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
Stephen Silas* Belleville Bulls (OHL)
Goaltenders (2)
Louis Domingue* Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
Mark Visentin Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
Head Coach: Bobby Orr
Assistant Coach: Bob Boughner (Windsor Spitfires)
Trainer: Joey Garland (Windsor Spitfires)
Equipment Manager: Tyson Tatomir (Windsor Spitfires)
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Saturday, December 19, 2009
Windsor Spitfires Defeat Saginaw Spirit 6-1 in Saginaw
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Spitfires’ Special Notes
- Forward Austin Watson scores two goals tonight, making him the seventh Spitfire to score at least 10 goals this season
- Forward Dale Mitchell scores two goals, including the game winning goal and he added one assist tonight. This was his second consecutive three-point game, as he scored one goal and registered two assists against the London Knights this past Thursday.
- Forward Derek Lanoue scored his first career OHL goal
- Goaltender Troy Passingham won his league leading 27th game of the season. He is also tied for second in the OHL with 3 shutouts and is ranked third in the league with a 2.38 goals against average.
- Spitfire players currently occupy six of the top ten spots in the OHL for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +34, 3rd Fowler +26, tied for 4th Henrique, Wellwood and Hall +25, tied for 7th Young +24)
- Three Spitfires are ranked in the top ten for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 59 points, 3rd - Henrique – 53 points, tied for 7th – Nemisz – 48 points)
- Forwards Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Adam Henrique and defenseman Ryan Ellis are currently out of the lineup for the Spitfires as they are playing for Team Canada at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. Forward Richard Panik is also participating in the world championship as a member of Team Slovakia.
- Defenseman Cam Fowler and forward Kenny Ryan are currently attending the Team USA World Junior Selection Camp
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Spitfires’ Special Notes
- Forward Austin Watson scores two goals tonight, making him the seventh Spitfire to score at least 10 goals this season
- Forward Dale Mitchell scores two goals, including the game winning goal and he added one assist tonight. This was his second consecutive three-point game, as he scored one goal and registered two assists against the London Knights this past Thursday.
- Forward Derek Lanoue scored his first career OHL goal
- Goaltender Troy Passingham won his league leading 27th game of the season. He is also tied for second in the OHL with 3 shutouts and is ranked third in the league with a 2.38 goals against average.
- Spitfire players currently occupy six of the top ten spots in the OHL for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +34, 3rd Fowler +26, tied for 4th Henrique, Wellwood and Hall +25, tied for 7th Young +24)
- Three Spitfires are ranked in the top ten for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 59 points, 3rd - Henrique – 53 points, tied for 7th – Nemisz – 48 points)
- Forwards Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Adam Henrique and defenseman Ryan Ellis are currently out of the lineup for the Spitfires as they are playing for Team Canada at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. Forward Richard Panik is also participating in the world championship as a member of Team Slovakia.
- Defenseman Cam Fowler and forward Kenny Ryan are currently attending the Team USA World Junior Selection Camp
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Spits Out Shot But Still Beat London
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
The Windsor Spitfires got out shot for the first time in 27 games but still managed to defeat the London Knights 4-2.
Scott Timmins scored early for the Spits to get Windsor off to a hot start to the game. But Jared Knight shot the puck off Troy Passingham and it trickled in to answer back. Patrick Murphy of Windsor and Pieter Schinkelshoek of London, dropped the mitts following the goal. There were some great hay makers thrown from both players. That would cap off the first period.
The Spitfires came out firing in the second period but they weren't able to find the back of the net until just over three minutes left in the period when Eric Wellwood made a nice move to score and give Windsor the lead going into the third.
Windsor would take a two goal lead on the power play as Mark Cundari blasted a shot from the point. Stephen Sanza would score another goal for London but it wasn't enough as Dale Mitchell finished the game with an empty net goal. The final shots on goal were 33-30 for London.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Troy Passingham. He made 30 saves against a tough London team. With some key players leaving to the World Junior Tournament, Passingham knows he has to step up his game and he did so tonight.
Passingham explains to In Play! about how he has had to improve his play.
“It was a big game against London and we were missing some key players. I think it's a good opportunity for me to show people that when we have a lot of shots, I can make the saves.”
Windsor will travel to Saginaw on Saturday to take on the Spirit. Game time is at 7 p.m. This will be the Spits last game until Dec. 31.
Spitfires’ Special Notes
- Goaltender Troy Passingham won his league leading 26th game of the season. He is also tied for second in the OHL with 3 shutouts and is ranked third in the league with a 2.43 goals against average.
- Spitfire players currently occupy seven of the top eleven spots in the OHL for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +32, tied for 2nd Fowler +26, tied for 4th Henrique and Hall +25, 6th Wellwood +23, tied for 9th Young +22, tied for 10th Nemisz + 21)
- Three Spitfires are ranked in the top ten for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 59 points, 2nd - Henrique – 53 points, 6th – Nemisz – 48 points)
- Forwards Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Adam Henrique and defenseman Ryan Ellis are currently out of the lineup for the Spitfires as they are playing for Team Canada at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. Forward Richard Panik is also participating in the world championship as a member of Team Slovakia.
- Defenseman Cam Fowler and forward Kenny Ryan are currently attending the Team USA World Junior Selection Camp
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The Windsor Spitfires got out shot for the first time in 27 games but still managed to defeat the London Knights 4-2.
Scott Timmins scored early for the Spits to get Windsor off to a hot start to the game. But Jared Knight shot the puck off Troy Passingham and it trickled in to answer back. Patrick Murphy of Windsor and Pieter Schinkelshoek of London, dropped the mitts following the goal. There were some great hay makers thrown from both players. That would cap off the first period.
The Spitfires came out firing in the second period but they weren't able to find the back of the net until just over three minutes left in the period when Eric Wellwood made a nice move to score and give Windsor the lead going into the third.
Windsor would take a two goal lead on the power play as Mark Cundari blasted a shot from the point. Stephen Sanza would score another goal for London but it wasn't enough as Dale Mitchell finished the game with an empty net goal. The final shots on goal were 33-30 for London.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Troy Passingham. He made 30 saves against a tough London team. With some key players leaving to the World Junior Tournament, Passingham knows he has to step up his game and he did so tonight.
Passingham explains to In Play! about how he has had to improve his play.
“It was a big game against London and we were missing some key players. I think it's a good opportunity for me to show people that when we have a lot of shots, I can make the saves.”
Windsor will travel to Saginaw on Saturday to take on the Spirit. Game time is at 7 p.m. This will be the Spits last game until Dec. 31.
Spitfires’ Special Notes
- Goaltender Troy Passingham won his league leading 26th game of the season. He is also tied for second in the OHL with 3 shutouts and is ranked third in the league with a 2.43 goals against average.
- Spitfire players currently occupy seven of the top eleven spots in the OHL for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +32, tied for 2nd Fowler +26, tied for 4th Henrique and Hall +25, 6th Wellwood +23, tied for 9th Young +22, tied for 10th Nemisz + 21)
- Three Spitfires are ranked in the top ten for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 59 points, 2nd - Henrique – 53 points, 6th – Nemisz – 48 points)
- Forwards Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Adam Henrique and defenseman Ryan Ellis are currently out of the lineup for the Spitfires as they are playing for Team Canada at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. Forward Richard Panik is also participating in the world championship as a member of Team Slovakia.
- Defenseman Cam Fowler and forward Kenny Ryan are currently attending the Team USA World Junior Selection Camp
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Spitfire Forwards Hall, Henrique, Nemisz and Defenceman Ryan Ellis are on Team Canada's 22-man Roster for the 2010 IIHF WJHC in Sasktachewan
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Windsor Spitfire Forwards Taylor Hall, Adam Henrique, Greg Nemisz and Defenceman Ryan Ellis are on Team Canada’s 22-man Roster for the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatchewan
2008/09 OHL & Memorial Cup Champ Adam Henrique
Photo Dave Anton/In Play! Magazine
“It’s a great day for the organization; much of the credit has to go to the coaching they received in Windsor which helped their overall development. They are all proven winners and we wish them all the best in this prestigious tournament,” said Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manger Warren Rychel.
The team will practice for the next few days before taking to the ice for their first pre-tournament game on Sunday against Sweden. The game will be broadcast on TSN2 at 8 pm EST.
The 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship tournament starts on December 26th as Canada faces Latvia in their first game. The game will be broadcast live on TSN/RDS and The Fan Radio Network (check local listings).
Canada is looking to win its sixth consecutive World Junior title and has medaled at eleven straight IIHF World Junior Championships including gold medal performances in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009, silver medals in 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2004 and bronze medals in 2000 and 2001.
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Windsor Spitfire Forwards Taylor Hall, Adam Henrique, Greg Nemisz and Defenceman Ryan Ellis are on Team Canada’s 22-man Roster for the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatchewan
2009/10 Top Prospects Ryan Ellis and Greg Nemisz.
Photo Colin Jones/In Play! Magazine
(Windsor) In conjunction with Hockey Canada, the Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce that forwards Taylor Hall, Adam Henrique, Greg Nemisz and defenceman Ryan Ellis have all been named to Team Canada’s 22-man final roster for the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, to be hosted in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan from December 26, 2009 – January 5, 2010. Hall, Nemisz and Henrique will be making their first appearances in the World Junior Championships, with Ryan Ellis making his second straight appearance at the tournament after having won a gold medal with Canada at the World Juniors last year.
2009/10 OHL Select Taylor Hall.
Photo Dave Anton/In Play! Magazine
After being cut from last year’s selection camp, Taylor Hall registered five points in three exhibition games. First year invite Adam Henrique scored two goals in three exhibition games with Greg Nemisz, also in his first year at the main camp, scored two goals and recorded five points in three exhibition games as well. Ellis recorded one goal and one assist in two exhibition games.
Photo Dave Anton/In Play! Magazine
“It’s a great day for the organization; much of the credit has to go to the coaching they received in Windsor which helped their overall development. They are all proven winners and we wish them all the best in this prestigious tournament,” said Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manger Warren Rychel.
The team will practice for the next few days before taking to the ice for their first pre-tournament game on Sunday against Sweden. The game will be broadcast on TSN2 at 8 pm EST.
The 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship tournament starts on December 26th as Canada faces Latvia in their first game. The game will be broadcast live on TSN/RDS and The Fan Radio Network (check local listings).
Canada is looking to win its sixth consecutive World Junior title and has medaled at eleven straight IIHF World Junior Championships including gold medal performances in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009, silver medals in 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2004 and bronze medals in 2000 and 2001.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Spitfire Forward Kenny Ryan Added to Team USA National Junior Selection Camp
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(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce that USA Hockey has added right-winger Kenny Ryan to its 29-man roster for the Team USA National Junior Selection Camp to be held from December 17 – 19, 2009 in Grand Folks, North Dakota. Ryan will join Spitfire defenseman Cam Fowler at the camp, which will determine Team USA’s National Junior roster for the upcoming 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, to be hosted in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan from December 26, 2009 – January 5, 2010.
Ryan will be one of seven Spitfires attending national junior selection camps for the 2010 World Championships as Spitfire forwards Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Adam Henrique and defenseman Ryan Ellis are currently participating in Team Canada’s camp and forward Richard Panik will be joining Team Slovakia’s camp.
Spitfires Vice-President and General Manger Warren Rychel offered his thoughts on Ryan’s inclusion to the Team USA camp, “the Windsor Spitfires are excited that Kenny has been selected to Team USA’s Junior Camp. Kenny has played exceptionally well for our team in the short time that he has been with us. The Windsor Spitfire organization wishes him and Cam Fowler the very best of luck in their quest to make Team USA and we hope to see our five other players involved in national junior camps make their respective clubs.”
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(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce that USA Hockey has added right-winger Kenny Ryan to its 29-man roster for the Team USA National Junior Selection Camp to be held from December 17 – 19, 2009 in Grand Folks, North Dakota. Ryan will join Spitfire defenseman Cam Fowler at the camp, which will determine Team USA’s National Junior roster for the upcoming 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, to be hosted in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan from December 26, 2009 – January 5, 2010.
Ryan will be one of seven Spitfires attending national junior selection camps for the 2010 World Championships as Spitfire forwards Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Adam Henrique and defenseman Ryan Ellis are currently participating in Team Canada’s camp and forward Richard Panik will be joining Team Slovakia’s camp.
Spitfires Vice-President and General Manger Warren Rychel offered his thoughts on Ryan’s inclusion to the Team USA camp, “the Windsor Spitfires are excited that Kenny has been selected to Team USA’s Junior Camp. Kenny has played exceptionally well for our team in the short time that he has been with us. The Windsor Spitfire organization wishes him and Cam Fowler the very best of luck in their quest to make Team USA and we hope to see our five other players involved in national junior camps make their respective clubs.”
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Troy Passingham – The Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
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(Windsor) Spitfires’ rookie goaltender Troy Passingham is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, December 13th. In three starts last week, Passingham led the CHL’s number one ranked team to a 2-1 record, as he posted a 2.32 goals against average and a .913 save percentage. Overall, this is Passingham’s team leading fourth Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week award this season and he was also selected as the OHL’s Player of the Week and CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending October 18, 2009.
On Thursday, Passingham stopped 23 of 24 shots in Windsor’s 3-1 victory over the Erie Otters at the WFCU Centre. The following night, he stopped 21 of 23 shots and four of five shooters in the Spitfires’ 3-2 shootout victory on the road against the CHL’s sixth ranked Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors. On Sunday, Passingham stopped 29 of 33 shots as Windsor suffered its first regulation time loss in more than two months to the Kitchener Rangers by a count of 5-2 at the WFCU Centre.
The 19 year-old native of Mississauga, ON is currently ranked first amongst goaltenders in the OHL with 25 wins, and he is also tied for second in the league with three shutouts and is ranked third in the OHL for goals against average at 2.44. Passingham is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will face off against the London Knights at the WFCU Centre on Thursday, December 17th. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Prior to the commencement of the game, the Spitfires will be conducting a “We Can, We Care Canned Food Drive Campaign” to support local food banks for the holiday season. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the game. The city wide food drive is presented courtesy of the Rose City/Mayflower Moving Company, the Windsor and Essex County Rotary Clubs and the Greater Essex County District School Board.
Past Windsor Spitfires Players of the Week
Troy Passingham – Dec. 7 – Dec. 13, 2009
Adam Henrique – Nov. 30 – Dec. 6, 2009
Ryan Ellis – Nov. 23 – Nov. 29, 2009
Taylor Hall – Nov. 16 – Nov. 22, 2009
Mark Cundari – Nov. 9 – Nov. 15, 2009
Greg Nemisz – Nov. 2 – Nov. 8, 2009
Eric Wellwood – Oct. 26 – Nov. 1, 2009
** Taylor Hall – Oct. 19 - Oct. 25, 2009
* Troy Passingham – Oct. 13 - Oct. 18, 2009
Troy Passingham – Oct. 5 - Oct. 11, 2009
* Adam Henrique – Sep. 28 - Oct. 4, 2009
Justin Shugg – Sep. 21 - Sep. 27, 2009
Troy Passingham – Sep. 17 - Sep. 20, 2009
* Player was selected as the OHL Player of the Week
** Player was selected as the OHL and CHL Player of the Week
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(Windsor) Spitfires’ rookie goaltender Troy Passingham is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, December 13th. In three starts last week, Passingham led the CHL’s number one ranked team to a 2-1 record, as he posted a 2.32 goals against average and a .913 save percentage. Overall, this is Passingham’s team leading fourth Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week award this season and he was also selected as the OHL’s Player of the Week and CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending October 18, 2009.
On Thursday, Passingham stopped 23 of 24 shots in Windsor’s 3-1 victory over the Erie Otters at the WFCU Centre. The following night, he stopped 21 of 23 shots and four of five shooters in the Spitfires’ 3-2 shootout victory on the road against the CHL’s sixth ranked Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors. On Sunday, Passingham stopped 29 of 33 shots as Windsor suffered its first regulation time loss in more than two months to the Kitchener Rangers by a count of 5-2 at the WFCU Centre.
The 19 year-old native of Mississauga, ON is currently ranked first amongst goaltenders in the OHL with 25 wins, and he is also tied for second in the league with three shutouts and is ranked third in the OHL for goals against average at 2.44. Passingham is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will face off against the London Knights at the WFCU Centre on Thursday, December 17th. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Prior to the commencement of the game, the Spitfires will be conducting a “We Can, We Care Canned Food Drive Campaign” to support local food banks for the holiday season. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the game. The city wide food drive is presented courtesy of the Rose City/Mayflower Moving Company, the Windsor and Essex County Rotary Clubs and the Greater Essex County District School Board.
Past Windsor Spitfires Players of the Week
Troy Passingham – Dec. 7 – Dec. 13, 2009
Adam Henrique – Nov. 30 – Dec. 6, 2009
Ryan Ellis – Nov. 23 – Nov. 29, 2009
Taylor Hall – Nov. 16 – Nov. 22, 2009
Mark Cundari – Nov. 9 – Nov. 15, 2009
Greg Nemisz – Nov. 2 – Nov. 8, 2009
Eric Wellwood – Oct. 26 – Nov. 1, 2009
** Taylor Hall – Oct. 19 - Oct. 25, 2009
* Troy Passingham – Oct. 13 - Oct. 18, 2009
Troy Passingham – Oct. 5 - Oct. 11, 2009
* Adam Henrique – Sep. 28 - Oct. 4, 2009
Justin Shugg – Sep. 21 - Sep. 27, 2009
Troy Passingham – Sep. 17 - Sep. 20, 2009
* Player was selected as the OHL Player of the Week
** Player was selected as the OHL and CHL Player of the Week
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Spits host Sparky Toy Drive in loss to Kitchener
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Fans were able to throw their stuffed toys on to the ice after the Spits first goal due to the WCFU Centre playing host to the Sparky Toy Drive. However home fans didn't get the satisfaction of seeing the Spits win as Kitchener defeated them 5-2.
Justin Shugg scored early which flooded the ice with stuffed toys. That was the only goal of the period which sent the Spits into the dressing room with a one goal lead.
However in the second, Chris MacKinnon sniped a shot from the hash-marks to put Kitchener on the board. Ryan Murphy and Jeff Skinner would also score in the period to give Kitchener the 3-1 lead going into the third.
Shugg roofed his second goal of the game to start off the third and bring the Spits within one. But Jeremy Morin powered a slap-shot past Troy Passingham to extend Kitchener's lead to two. Passingham then made a few big saves following that but it wasn't enough as Skinner put in an empty netter to seal off the win for Kitchener. Windsor out shot Kitchener 49-34.
This has been the first time that the Spits have lost since Oct. 11th against the Sarnia Sting. Windsor also lost another player (Richard Panik) to the World Junior Hockey Tournament.
Shugg, who scored two goals in today's game, explains to In Play! how he is one of the players that need to step up their game due to the loss of some of their players. “D.J came up to me and told me that he's counting on me as a goal scorer.”
Today's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Mavric Parks of Kitchener. He made 47 saves against Windsor including a few clutch saves. He flashed the leather and showed off his quick reflexes in today's game as he played a key role in his teams win.
Windsor will have their rival London Knights come to the WFCU Centre next Thursday. Game time will start at 7 p.m.
Special Game Notes
- Today’s loss is Windsor’s first in regulation since October 11th against the Sarnia Sting and snaps a 24-game point streak for the Spitfires, during which time the team went 21-0-0-3. This was also the team’s first regulation loss at home in 13 games and only the second loss suffered by the Spitfires at home in regulation time this season.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored both goals for the Spitfires today and is averaging one point per game this season with 15 goals and 19 assists for 34 points in 34 games
- Spitfire players currently occupy seven of the top eleven spots in the OHL for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +32, tied for 2nd Fowler +26, tied for 4th Henrique and Hall +25, tied for 8th Wellwood +22, tied for 10th Young and Nemisz + 21)
- Three Spitfires are ranked in the top ten for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 59 points, 2nd - Henrique – 53 points, tied for 5th – Nemisz – 48 points)
- Forwards Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Adam Henrique and defenseman Ryan Ellis are currently out of the lineup for the Spitfires as they are attending Team Canada’s World Junior Selection Camp in Saskatchewan
- Defenseman Cam Fowler missed today’s game with an upper body injury, he is still ranked first amongst OHL defencemen in scoring and 14th overall in the league with 40 points in 32 games
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Fans were able to throw their stuffed toys on to the ice after the Spits first goal due to the WCFU Centre playing host to the Sparky Toy Drive. However home fans didn't get the satisfaction of seeing the Spits win as Kitchener defeated them 5-2.
Justin Shugg scored early which flooded the ice with stuffed toys. That was the only goal of the period which sent the Spits into the dressing room with a one goal lead.
However in the second, Chris MacKinnon sniped a shot from the hash-marks to put Kitchener on the board. Ryan Murphy and Jeff Skinner would also score in the period to give Kitchener the 3-1 lead going into the third.
Shugg roofed his second goal of the game to start off the third and bring the Spits within one. But Jeremy Morin powered a slap-shot past Troy Passingham to extend Kitchener's lead to two. Passingham then made a few big saves following that but it wasn't enough as Skinner put in an empty netter to seal off the win for Kitchener. Windsor out shot Kitchener 49-34.
This has been the first time that the Spits have lost since Oct. 11th against the Sarnia Sting. Windsor also lost another player (Richard Panik) to the World Junior Hockey Tournament.
Shugg, who scored two goals in today's game, explains to In Play! how he is one of the players that need to step up their game due to the loss of some of their players. “D.J came up to me and told me that he's counting on me as a goal scorer.”
Today's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Mavric Parks of Kitchener. He made 47 saves against Windsor including a few clutch saves. He flashed the leather and showed off his quick reflexes in today's game as he played a key role in his teams win.
Windsor will have their rival London Knights come to the WFCU Centre next Thursday. Game time will start at 7 p.m.
Special Game Notes
- Today’s loss is Windsor’s first in regulation since October 11th against the Sarnia Sting and snaps a 24-game point streak for the Spitfires, during which time the team went 21-0-0-3. This was also the team’s first regulation loss at home in 13 games and only the second loss suffered by the Spitfires at home in regulation time this season.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored both goals for the Spitfires today and is averaging one point per game this season with 15 goals and 19 assists for 34 points in 34 games
- Spitfire players currently occupy seven of the top eleven spots in the OHL for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +32, tied for 2nd Fowler +26, tied for 4th Henrique and Hall +25, tied for 8th Wellwood +22, tied for 10th Young and Nemisz + 21)
- Three Spitfires are ranked in the top ten for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 59 points, 2nd - Henrique – 53 points, tied for 5th – Nemisz – 48 points)
- Forwards Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Adam Henrique and defenseman Ryan Ellis are currently out of the lineup for the Spitfires as they are attending Team Canada’s World Junior Selection Camp in Saskatchewan
- Defenseman Cam Fowler missed today’s game with an upper body injury, he is still ranked first amongst OHL defencemen in scoring and 14th overall in the league with 40 points in 32 games
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Get To Know Your Spitfires: Kenny Ryan
By Chris Lucas
From my latest column in this month's issue.
In Play Magazine
On Oct. 20, 2009 Kenny Ryan left the United States of America to come and play for last season’s Memorial Cup Champions, our very own Windsor Spitfires.
Ryan was out on the ice at a very young age. His father would build him a rink in the back yard and at just two years old, Ryan was gliding across the ice (of course there were just a few falls here and there!). His first year of organized hockey was when he was four. He started off playing house league and just kept practicing to get where he is today.
Growing up, his favorite hockey player was Darren McCarty. When he was younger he was also involved in swimming and played football for his school team.
The Spits winger loves just hanging out with friends and going to the movies he tells In Play!
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From my latest column in this month's issue.
In Play Magazine
On Oct. 20, 2009 Kenny Ryan left the United States of America to come and play for last season’s Memorial Cup Champions, our very own Windsor Spitfires.
Ryan was out on the ice at a very young age. His father would build him a rink in the back yard and at just two years old, Ryan was gliding across the ice (of course there were just a few falls here and there!). His first year of organized hockey was when he was four. He started off playing house league and just kept practicing to get where he is today.
Growing up, his favorite hockey player was Darren McCarty. When he was younger he was also involved in swimming and played football for his school team.
The Spits winger loves just hanging out with friends and going to the movies he tells In Play!
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Spits beat Otters in a Low Scoring Game
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Richard Panik scores the game winner for the Spitfires as they beat the Otters 3-1 at home.
Erie scored the first one of the game as Greg McKegg put home the rebound on the power play. Eric Wellwood answered back with a goal of his own on a pass from Dale Mitchell. Spitfire Harry Young and Erie's Shawn Szydlowski then dropped the gloves. Young was given the decision of the fight.
Panik, of Windsor, scored the lone goal in the second period to give the Spits a 2-1 lead.
Mitchell capitalized on a rebound early in the third to add insurance to their lead and seal up the victory. The Windsor Spitfires doubled Erie in shots 50-24.
This has been the 23rd game in a row that the Spitfires have ended up with at least one point for their team.
The Spitfires will lose some of their team as they will have a few of their players leave for World Junior camps. This was their last game before leaving.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Dale Mitchell. Mitchell set-up Wellwood on the Spits first goal. He also scored the third goal to give the Spits a two goal lead and the win.
Mitchell explains his goal to In Play! “I just got the puck passed to me right on my stick and put it in the back of the net.”
Spitfires’ Special Notes
- The CHL’s #1 ranked team leads the OHL with a 26-3-0-4 record, good for 56 points
- Windsor is 20-0-0-3 in their past 23 games
- Forwards Eric Wellwood and Dale Mitchell each scored one goal and added one assist for the Spitfires in tonight’s win. Mitchell has now scored at least one goal in five of his past seven games.
- Goaltender Troy Passingham won his league leading 24th game of the season and is tied for the league lead with three shutouts. He is also ranked third in the OHL in goals against average with a 2.41 mark.
- Spitfire players currently occupy seven of the top ten spots in the OHL for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +33, tied for 2nd Fowler +26, tied for 4th Henrique and Hall +25, 6th Wellwood +22, tied for 7th Young and Nemisz + 21)
- Four Spitfires are ranked in the top ten for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 58 points, 2nd - Henrique – 52 points, tied for 3rd – Nemisz – 48 points, tied for 10th – Fowler – 41 points)
- Forward Adam Henrique registered one assist tonight and recorded three notable milestones on the road this past weekend. On Saturday, in Windsor’s 9-5 win over Peterborough, he recorded his 100th career assist and 200th career point. On Sunday, in Windsor’s 5-4 loss, Henrique scored his 100th career goal.
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Richard Panik scores the game winner for the Spitfires as they beat the Otters 3-1 at home.
Erie scored the first one of the game as Greg McKegg put home the rebound on the power play. Eric Wellwood answered back with a goal of his own on a pass from Dale Mitchell. Spitfire Harry Young and Erie's Shawn Szydlowski then dropped the gloves. Young was given the decision of the fight.
Panik, of Windsor, scored the lone goal in the second period to give the Spits a 2-1 lead.
Mitchell capitalized on a rebound early in the third to add insurance to their lead and seal up the victory. The Windsor Spitfires doubled Erie in shots 50-24.
This has been the 23rd game in a row that the Spitfires have ended up with at least one point for their team.
The Spitfires will lose some of their team as they will have a few of their players leave for World Junior camps. This was their last game before leaving.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Dale Mitchell. Mitchell set-up Wellwood on the Spits first goal. He also scored the third goal to give the Spits a two goal lead and the win.
Mitchell explains his goal to In Play! “I just got the puck passed to me right on my stick and put it in the back of the net.”
Spitfires’ Special Notes
- The CHL’s #1 ranked team leads the OHL with a 26-3-0-4 record, good for 56 points
- Windsor is 20-0-0-3 in their past 23 games
- Forwards Eric Wellwood and Dale Mitchell each scored one goal and added one assist for the Spitfires in tonight’s win. Mitchell has now scored at least one goal in five of his past seven games.
- Goaltender Troy Passingham won his league leading 24th game of the season and is tied for the league lead with three shutouts. He is also ranked third in the OHL in goals against average with a 2.41 mark.
- Spitfire players currently occupy seven of the top ten spots in the OHL for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +33, tied for 2nd Fowler +26, tied for 4th Henrique and Hall +25, 6th Wellwood +22, tied for 7th Young and Nemisz + 21)
- Four Spitfires are ranked in the top ten for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 58 points, 2nd - Henrique – 52 points, tied for 3rd – Nemisz – 48 points, tied for 10th – Fowler – 41 points)
- Forward Adam Henrique registered one assist tonight and recorded three notable milestones on the road this past weekend. On Saturday, in Windsor’s 9-5 win over Peterborough, he recorded his 100th career assist and 200th career point. On Sunday, in Windsor’s 5-4 loss, Henrique scored his 100th career goal.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 13
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Rank Team (Record)
1-Windsor Spitfires (25-3-0-4)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (28-4-1-0)
3-Barrie Colts (25-4-0-1)
4-Calgary Hitmen (23-8-1-0)
5-Saskatoon Blades (21-6-0-3)
6-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (21-6-2-0)
7-Victoriaville Tigres (22-8-1-1)
8-Tri-City Americans (21-8-0-0)
9-Drummondville Voltigeurs (21-9-0-2)
10-Quebec Remparts (20-7-2-3)
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Rank Team (Record)
1-Windsor Spitfires (25-3-0-4)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (28-4-1-0)
3-Barrie Colts (25-4-0-1)
4-Calgary Hitmen (23-8-1-0)
5-Saskatoon Blades (21-6-0-3)
6-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (21-6-2-0)
7-Victoriaville Tigres (22-8-1-1)
8-Tri-City Americans (21-8-0-0)
9-Drummondville Voltigeurs (21-9-0-2)
10-Quebec Remparts (20-7-2-3)
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Oshawa upsets Windsor
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
The Oshawa Generals took Windsor into a shootout and pulled off the win 5-4.
After a slow first period, the Spits started off the scoring as Ryan Ellis riffled one from the point. However, the Generals answered back with two quick ones both from Alain Berger. But Taylor Hall brought the Spits back into it with a goal of his own to tie it up. Conor Stokes would add one more for Oshawa to send them into the third with the lead.
Windsor would have a fast start to the third period as Kenny Ryan tipped a shot in and then Hall would snipe a shot past Kevin Bailie for his second of the game to take a 4-3 lead. In the dying minutes of the period, Berger sent Christian Thomas on a break away and he would blast a slap shot past Troy Passingham to tie the game and send it to overtime.
Plenty of chances but no goals in overtime as both tenders would come up with some huge saves sending this game to a shootout.
In the shootout, both Thomas and Dale Mitchell scored their shots to make it 1-1 going into round two. Calvin de Haan and Taylor Hall would leave the score where it was as they both got denied. It came down to the final shooters for both teams as Andy Andreoff was clutch to steal the win and end the Spits winning streak.
It seems Passingham was getting tired as he played back to back nights. Yesterday he traveled to Peterborough and allowed five goals and tonight he went to Oshawa and allowed four. It may be time to give him a few days off.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game has to go to Alain Berger of Oshawa. Berger assisted on the game tying goal that sent this game to overtime and he also contributed two goals in his teams win.
The Spits will be back home for a 7pm start Thursday night to take on the Erie Otters.
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The Oshawa Generals took Windsor into a shootout and pulled off the win 5-4.
After a slow first period, the Spits started off the scoring as Ryan Ellis riffled one from the point. However, the Generals answered back with two quick ones both from Alain Berger. But Taylor Hall brought the Spits back into it with a goal of his own to tie it up. Conor Stokes would add one more for Oshawa to send them into the third with the lead.
Windsor would have a fast start to the third period as Kenny Ryan tipped a shot in and then Hall would snipe a shot past Kevin Bailie for his second of the game to take a 4-3 lead. In the dying minutes of the period, Berger sent Christian Thomas on a break away and he would blast a slap shot past Troy Passingham to tie the game and send it to overtime.
Plenty of chances but no goals in overtime as both tenders would come up with some huge saves sending this game to a shootout.
In the shootout, both Thomas and Dale Mitchell scored their shots to make it 1-1 going into round two. Calvin de Haan and Taylor Hall would leave the score where it was as they both got denied. It came down to the final shooters for both teams as Andy Andreoff was clutch to steal the win and end the Spits winning streak.
It seems Passingham was getting tired as he played back to back nights. Yesterday he traveled to Peterborough and allowed five goals and tonight he went to Oshawa and allowed four. It may be time to give him a few days off.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game has to go to Alain Berger of Oshawa. Berger assisted on the game tying goal that sent this game to overtime and he also contributed two goals in his teams win.
The Spits will be back home for a 7pm start Thursday night to take on the Erie Otters.
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Spitfires’ Special Notes - Sat 5, 2009
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- Tonight’s win was Windsor’s 12th straight, and the CHL’s #1 ranked team leads the OHL with a 25-3-0-3 record, good for 53 points
- Windsor is 19-0-0-2 in their past 21 games
- Windsor scores nine goals for the second consecutive game and matches their season high with five power play goals scored in the contest
- The Spitfires killed all seven of their penalties tonight and have not allowed a power play goal in six consecutive games
- 16 of 18 positional players for the Spitfires scored at least one point tonight
- Forward Adam Henrique scored his league leading 26th goal of the season and has scored goals in 11 of the past 13 games. He registered four points in tonight’s game.
- Goaltender Troy Passingham won his league leading 23rd game of the season in tonight’s contest and has now won 11 straight games between the pipes. He is also tied for first in the OHL with three shutouts.
- Eight different Spitfires scored goals tonight
- Defenseman Cam Fowler leads all OHL defencemen in scoring with 40 points in 31 games and he also leads the OHL with 37 assists
- Spitfire players currently occupy eight of the top eleven rankings for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +31, 2nd Fowler +26, tied for 3rd Henrique and Hall +24, tied for 6th Young and Nemisz +21, tied for 9th Ellis and Wellwood +20)
- Four Spitfires are ranked in the top ten for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 55 points, 2nd - Henrique – 49 points, 4th – Nemisz – 46 points, 10th – Fowler – 40 points)
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- Tonight’s win was Windsor’s 12th straight, and the CHL’s #1 ranked team leads the OHL with a 25-3-0-3 record, good for 53 points
- Windsor is 19-0-0-2 in their past 21 games
- Windsor scores nine goals for the second consecutive game and matches their season high with five power play goals scored in the contest
- The Spitfires killed all seven of their penalties tonight and have not allowed a power play goal in six consecutive games
- 16 of 18 positional players for the Spitfires scored at least one point tonight
- Forward Adam Henrique scored his league leading 26th goal of the season and has scored goals in 11 of the past 13 games. He registered four points in tonight’s game.
- Goaltender Troy Passingham won his league leading 23rd game of the season in tonight’s contest and has now won 11 straight games between the pipes. He is also tied for first in the OHL with three shutouts.
- Eight different Spitfires scored goals tonight
- Defenseman Cam Fowler leads all OHL defencemen in scoring with 40 points in 31 games and he also leads the OHL with 37 assists
- Spitfire players currently occupy eight of the top eleven rankings for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +31, 2nd Fowler +26, tied for 3rd Henrique and Hall +24, tied for 6th Young and Nemisz +21, tied for 9th Ellis and Wellwood +20)
- Four Spitfires are ranked in the top ten for the OHL Scoring Race (1st Hall – 55 points, 2nd - Henrique – 49 points, 4th – Nemisz – 46 points, 10th – Fowler – 40 points)
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
Adam Henrique – the Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Month for November
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(Windsor) Centre Adam Henrique is the Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Month for November as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff. Henrique led the team in scoring for the month with 12 goals and 19 points and posted a +10 plus/minus rating in ten games played as the defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions finished with a perfect 10-0 record in November.
Henrique scored goals in eight of ten games and registered at least one point in all but one game during the month, including six multi-point games. He also recorded three multi-goal games and posted three point performances against the Kitchener Rangers on November 6th, the Plymouth Whalers on November 12th and the Guelph Storm on November 22nd. Additionally, Henrique was selected as the first star of the games against the Rangers and the Whalers.
Henrique, a 19 year-old native of Burford, Ontario, was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the third round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his fourth season with the Windsor Spitfires and was recently invited as one of 36 players to attend Team Canada’s National Junior selection camp to determine Canada’s final roster for the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championships in Saskatchewan.
Henrique recently represented Team OHL at the 2009 SUBWAY® Super Series games in Windsor and Barrie, Ontario. He scored the game winning goal in the OHL’s first game of the series, as he led Team OHL to a 5-2 victory over Team Russia on November 19th in Barrie. Henrique was also selected as the OHL and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week for the week ending October 4th.
Henrique currently leads the OHL in goals scored with 25 and is tied for third in the league’s scoring race with 45 points in 28 games. He is also ranked third in the OHL with a +25 plus/minus rating.
Prior to the commencement of a Spitfires home game in December, Henrique will receive a Bulova watch from Dan Thomas of Precision Jewellers for his outstanding performance in November.
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(Windsor) Centre Adam Henrique is the Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Month for November as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff. Henrique led the team in scoring for the month with 12 goals and 19 points and posted a +10 plus/minus rating in ten games played as the defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions finished with a perfect 10-0 record in November.
Henrique scored goals in eight of ten games and registered at least one point in all but one game during the month, including six multi-point games. He also recorded three multi-goal games and posted three point performances against the Kitchener Rangers on November 6th, the Plymouth Whalers on November 12th and the Guelph Storm on November 22nd. Additionally, Henrique was selected as the first star of the games against the Rangers and the Whalers.
Henrique, a 19 year-old native of Burford, Ontario, was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the third round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his fourth season with the Windsor Spitfires and was recently invited as one of 36 players to attend Team Canada’s National Junior selection camp to determine Canada’s final roster for the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championships in Saskatchewan.
Henrique recently represented Team OHL at the 2009 SUBWAY® Super Series games in Windsor and Barrie, Ontario. He scored the game winning goal in the OHL’s first game of the series, as he led Team OHL to a 5-2 victory over Team Russia on November 19th in Barrie. Henrique was also selected as the OHL and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week for the week ending October 4th.
Henrique currently leads the OHL in goals scored with 25 and is tied for third in the league’s scoring race with 45 points in 28 games. He is also ranked third in the OHL with a +25 plus/minus rating.
Prior to the commencement of a Spitfires home game in December, Henrique will receive a Bulova watch from Dan Thomas of Precision Jewellers for his outstanding performance in November.
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Windsor Spitfire Player Appearances – December 9 – 20, 2009
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Come out and meet the Windsor Spitfires and get your autographs.
Spitfires will out and about town at the following locations and times.
DON'T MISS OUT!
* Monday, December 14
Time: 5:30 – 8 pm
Players: Adam Wallace, Kenny Ryan, Justin Shugg, Austin Watson, Derek Lanoue, Michael Whaley, Austen Brassard, Craig Duininck, Saverio Posa, Paul Bezzo, Troy Passingham
Event: Dinner at the Caboto Club for the John Atkinson Memorial Fundraising Event
REGISTRATION DETAILS: If people want to register for this, they can purchase tickets at Riverside Rentals in person on Manning Rd. Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm or by calling (519) 979-2300. Tickets are $15 each with children 5 and under getting in for free. After 6 pm on weekdays and anytime during the day on weekends, please contact (519) 735-2275.
* Monday, December 14
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Players: Dale Mitchell, Eric Wellwood and Harry Young
Event: Autograph Signing session at Johnny Shotz on 13037 Tecumseh Rd. E. in Tecumseh. Admission and autographs are free, fans will receive signed programs!
* Tuesday, December 15
Time: 6 – 7 pm
Players: Harry Young, Eric Wellwood and Troy Passingham
Event: Autograph Signing at Canadian Tire - 4150 Walker Rd. Admission and autographs are free, fans will receive signed programs!
* Friday, December 18
Time: 6 – 7 pm
Players: Austin Watson, Mark Cundari and Derek Lanoue
Event: Autograph Session at Canadian Tire near the WFCU Centre on 8505 Tecumseh Rd. E. in Windsor. Admission and autographs are free, fans will receive signed programs!
* Friday, December 18
Time: 6 -7 pm
Players: Austen Brassard, Saverio Posa and Craig Duininck
Event: Autograph Session at Canadian Tire on 2650 Tecumseh Rd. W. (off of Huron Church Rd.) in Windsor. Admission and autographs are free, fans will receive signed programs!
Please note that the names of players attending specific events may change without prior notice.
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Come out and meet the Windsor Spitfires and get your autographs.
Spitfires will out and about town at the following locations and times.
DON'T MISS OUT!
* Monday, December 14
Time: 5:30 – 8 pm
Players: Adam Wallace, Kenny Ryan, Justin Shugg, Austin Watson, Derek Lanoue, Michael Whaley, Austen Brassard, Craig Duininck, Saverio Posa, Paul Bezzo, Troy Passingham
Event: Dinner at the Caboto Club for the John Atkinson Memorial Fundraising Event
REGISTRATION DETAILS: If people want to register for this, they can purchase tickets at Riverside Rentals in person on Manning Rd. Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm or by calling (519) 979-2300. Tickets are $15 each with children 5 and under getting in for free. After 6 pm on weekdays and anytime during the day on weekends, please contact (519) 735-2275.
* Monday, December 14
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Players: Dale Mitchell, Eric Wellwood and Harry Young
Event: Autograph Signing session at Johnny Shotz on 13037 Tecumseh Rd. E. in Tecumseh. Admission and autographs are free, fans will receive signed programs!
* Tuesday, December 15
Time: 6 – 7 pm
Players: Harry Young, Eric Wellwood and Troy Passingham
Event: Autograph Signing at Canadian Tire - 4150 Walker Rd. Admission and autographs are free, fans will receive signed programs!
* Friday, December 18
Time: 6 – 7 pm
Players: Austin Watson, Mark Cundari and Derek Lanoue
Event: Autograph Session at Canadian Tire near the WFCU Centre on 8505 Tecumseh Rd. E. in Windsor. Admission and autographs are free, fans will receive signed programs!
* Friday, December 18
Time: 6 -7 pm
Players: Austen Brassard, Saverio Posa and Craig Duininck
Event: Autograph Session at Canadian Tire on 2650 Tecumseh Rd. W. (off of Huron Church Rd.) in Windsor. Admission and autographs are free, fans will receive signed programs!
Please note that the names of players attending specific events may change without prior notice.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 12
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Rank - Team - (Record)
1-Windsor Spitfires (24-3-0-3)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (25-4-1-0)
3-Barrie Colts (22-4-0-1)
4-Saskatoon Blades (20-4-0-3)
5-Drummondville Voltigeurs (20-7-0-2)
6-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (20-5-2-0)
7-Victoriaville Tigres (20-8-0-1)
8-Calgary Hitmen (20-8-1-0)
9-Tri-City Americans (19-8-0-0)
10-Quebec Remparts (19-6-2-3)
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Rank - Team - (Record)
1-Windsor Spitfires (24-3-0-3)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (25-4-1-0)
3-Barrie Colts (22-4-0-1)
4-Saskatoon Blades (20-4-0-3)
5-Drummondville Voltigeurs (20-7-0-2)
6-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (20-5-2-0)
7-Victoriaville Tigres (20-8-0-1)
8-Calgary Hitmen (20-8-1-0)
9-Tri-City Americans (19-8-0-0)
10-Quebec Remparts (19-6-2-3)
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Hall, Ellis, Nemisz and Henrique Invited to Canada’s National Junior Team Selection Camp, Fowler and Campbell Invited to U.S Junior Team Selection Camp
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Hockey Canada and USA Hockey today announced their National Junior team selection camp rosters which will help determine each team’s final roster for the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, to be hosted in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan from December 26, 2009 – January 5, 2010. Windsor Spitfire forwards Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz and Adam Henrique along with defenseman Ryan Ellis were selected to the 36 player roster for Team Canada’s National Junior selection camp being held from December 12-16, 2009 in Regina, Saskatchewan while Spitfire defenseman Cam Fowler and goaltender Jack Campbell were selected to Team USA’s 29 player roster for their National Junior selection camp hosted from December 17-19, 2009 in Grand Folks, North Dakota. The Windsor Spitfires led the CHL with four players being selected to the Team Canada camp.
Hockey Canada may still add additional players prior to the opening of the selection camp on December 12, in the event that any other NHL teams loan Canada’s National Junior Team junior-aged eligible players currently playing in the NHL.
For the complete team roster, please visit the following link. http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.php/ci_id/68477/la_id/1.htm
TEAM CANADA SELECTION CAMP INFORMATION
Players and staff will travel to Regina on Saturday, December 12. There will be two red-white intrasquad games and one game against a team comprised of CIS players from the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina.
Once the team is named at the conclusion of the selection camp in Regina, Canada’s National Junior Team will play in three pre-competition games prior to the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Canada will play its first game of the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship on Boxing Day, December 26 versus Latvia, a game that will be broadcast LIVE by TSN/RDS and on The FAN Radio Network (check local listings).
Canada has medaled at eleven straight IIHF World Junior Championships, including gold medal performances in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, silver medals in 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2004 and bronze medals in 2000 and 2001.
TEAM USA SELECTION CAMP INFORMATION
For Team USA, Cam Fowler will be making his second appearance at the Amercian National Junior Team camp. Fowler was one of nine players selected to the camp from the gold medal winning 2009 U.S National Under-18 Team in Fargo, North Dakota. Goaltender Jack Campbell, who was also a member of USA’s Under-18 gold medal squad, will be joining the Windsor Spitfires for the 2010 – 2011 season was also selected to Team USA’s camp.
Team USA’s training camp will be highlighted with an exhibition game against the University of North Dakota men's ice hockey team on Dec. 19. Following the camp, a reduced roster will be play the Czech Republic on Dec. 22 in Regina, Sask., in Team USA's final exhibition game.
TEAM USA NOTES: The final 2010 U.S. National Junior Team roster will be selected following Team USA's exhibition game against the Czech Republic ... Of the 29 invitees, 20 participated in the 2009 National Junior Evaluation Camp this past August.
“The Windsor Spitfires are honoured to have the most players in the CHL attending the Team Canada World Junior camp. Taylor, Ryan, Greg and Adam are all very deserving to have been invited to this camp and have played exceptionally well for our team this season. We are also proud of Cam’s selection to the USA World Junior camp. Cam has been very instrumental in our team’s success this year and we are glad that he joined our organization. It’s also great to see that Jack Campbell is on Team USA’s roster and we look forward to welcoming him to our squad next season. I wish all six of our guys the very best of luck in making their respective teams for the World Junior Championships later this month,” commented Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel.
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Hockey Canada and USA Hockey today announced their National Junior team selection camp rosters which will help determine each team’s final roster for the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, to be hosted in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan from December 26, 2009 – January 5, 2010. Windsor Spitfire forwards Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz and Adam Henrique along with defenseman Ryan Ellis were selected to the 36 player roster for Team Canada’s National Junior selection camp being held from December 12-16, 2009 in Regina, Saskatchewan while Spitfire defenseman Cam Fowler and goaltender Jack Campbell were selected to Team USA’s 29 player roster for their National Junior selection camp hosted from December 17-19, 2009 in Grand Folks, North Dakota. The Windsor Spitfires led the CHL with four players being selected to the Team Canada camp.
Photo courtesy of Aaron Bell/CHL
Ryan Ellis is one seven players returning to Canada’s camp which won a gold medal for Team Canada at last year’s 2009 IIHF World Junior Championships in Ottawa. Taylor Hall will be making his second appearance at the National Junior selection camp while Greg Nemisz and Adam Henrique will be part of their first camp for Team Canada.Hockey Canada may still add additional players prior to the opening of the selection camp on December 12, in the event that any other NHL teams loan Canada’s National Junior Team junior-aged eligible players currently playing in the NHL.
For the complete team roster, please visit the following link. http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.php/ci_id/68477/la_id/1.htm
TEAM CANADA SELECTION CAMP INFORMATION
Players and staff will travel to Regina on Saturday, December 12. There will be two red-white intrasquad games and one game against a team comprised of CIS players from the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina.
Once the team is named at the conclusion of the selection camp in Regina, Canada’s National Junior Team will play in three pre-competition games prior to the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Canada will play its first game of the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship on Boxing Day, December 26 versus Latvia, a game that will be broadcast LIVE by TSN/RDS and on The FAN Radio Network (check local listings).
Canada has medaled at eleven straight IIHF World Junior Championships, including gold medal performances in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, silver medals in 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2004 and bronze medals in 2000 and 2001.
TEAM USA SELECTION CAMP INFORMATION
For Team USA, Cam Fowler will be making his second appearance at the Amercian National Junior Team camp. Fowler was one of nine players selected to the camp from the gold medal winning 2009 U.S National Under-18 Team in Fargo, North Dakota. Goaltender Jack Campbell, who was also a member of USA’s Under-18 gold medal squad, will be joining the Windsor Spitfires for the 2010 – 2011 season was also selected to Team USA’s camp.
Team USA’s training camp will be highlighted with an exhibition game against the University of North Dakota men's ice hockey team on Dec. 19. Following the camp, a reduced roster will be play the Czech Republic on Dec. 22 in Regina, Sask., in Team USA's final exhibition game.
TEAM USA NOTES: The final 2010 U.S. National Junior Team roster will be selected following Team USA's exhibition game against the Czech Republic ... Of the 29 invitees, 20 participated in the 2009 National Junior Evaluation Camp this past August.
“The Windsor Spitfires are honoured to have the most players in the CHL attending the Team Canada World Junior camp. Taylor, Ryan, Greg and Adam are all very deserving to have been invited to this camp and have played exceptionally well for our team this season. We are also proud of Cam’s selection to the USA World Junior camp. Cam has been very instrumental in our team’s success this year and we are glad that he joined our organization. It’s also great to see that Jack Campbell is on Team USA’s roster and we look forward to welcoming him to our squad next season. I wish all six of our guys the very best of luck in making their respective teams for the World Junior Championships later this month,” commented Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel.
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