By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
With the addition of another player back in Windsor's line-up, the Spits beat the Sting 4-1.
Windsor was all over Sarnia in the first but Sting goalie Shayne Campbell stood on his head shutting down the Spits as the Spits out shot them 12-4.
Stephen Johnston started off the second period with a couple of amazing moves around the defender and the goalie to take a 1-0 lead. Moments later, Justin Shugg sniped one in. The Spits would continue to dominate as Eric Wellwood smacked in the rebound on the power play to end the period.
The third period started the way it has all game as Shugg potted his second of the game. Brandon Fransisco scored to break Troy Passingham's shut out but that wasn't enough to force a comeback as the Spits went on to win another one.
Today's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Johnston. In his second game back he scored a beautiful goal to start today's scoring off. He threw his weight around and looked a lot more comfortable with the team.
Johnston tells In Play! how he felt better today than last game, but he's still getting the hang of things.
“I'm still getting used to things. Some of the guys are helping me get threw this and I'm still learning the system.”
The Spits are at home on Thursday to take on the Owen Sound Attack. Game time starts at 7 p.m.
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Windsor Spitfires Defeat London Knights 7-3 in London
Spitfires’ Game Notes
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- The CHL’s #3 ranked team defeats the #5 ranked Knights and Windsor wins its third consecutive game. They lead the OHL with 83 points on the strength of a 39-7-0-5 record.
- Forward Taylor Hall extended his point streak to fourteen consecutive games, the third longest streak in the OHL and also has tied the league high with 11 straight games with at least one assist, as he scored two goals and added two assists against the Knights and was named first star of the game. This was Hall’s second consecutive night as he scored four points against the Storm yesterday night. He also posted a +3 plus-minus rating in tonight’s contest. This was Hall’s ninth game of the season where he registered four or more points and he is ranked second overall in the OHL scoring race with 80 points in 43 games. Hall is also fourth in the OHL in goals scored with 34 and is tied for second in the OHL with 46 assists. He is also tied for 4th in the league with a +32 plus-minus
- Forward Scott Timmins scored two goals and recorded three points tonight in being named the second star of the game, as he scored two goals in 31 seconds during the second period including the game winner at the 13:20 mark
- Forward Eric Wellwood scored one goal and registered a +3 plus-minus rating for the second consecutive night as he was also a +3 in Windsor’s win against Guelph last night. In 13 January games, Wellwood has scored 9 goals and 22 points. He is tied for 13th in the OHL with teammate Adam Henrique at 56 points in 43 games and he is also tied for 4th in the league with Taylor Hall, registering a +32 plus-minus rating
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer improved his record with the Spitfires to 6-0-0-1, making 21 of 24 stops in tonight’s win. He has also registered a 2.13 goals against average and a .925 save percentage in seven starts with Windsor
- Defenceman Cam Fowler scored a goal in his second straight game for the Spitfires and is ranked sixth amongst all OHL defencemen with 45 points in 42 games, he is also tied for second in the OHL with teammate Mark Cundari posting a +34 plus-minus rating this season
- Forward Justin Shugg and defenceman Ryan Ellis registered three points in tonight’s contest as Shugg scored one goal and added two assists while Ellis totaled three assists. Ellis was selected as the game’s third star
- The Spitfires were without forwards Adam Henrique and Zack Kassian for the game due to suspensions and were also without forwards Dale Mitchell, Greg Nemisz as well as defenseman Saverio Posa due to injuries
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- The CHL’s #3 ranked team defeats the #5 ranked Knights and Windsor wins its third consecutive game. They lead the OHL with 83 points on the strength of a 39-7-0-5 record.
- Forward Taylor Hall extended his point streak to fourteen consecutive games, the third longest streak in the OHL and also has tied the league high with 11 straight games with at least one assist, as he scored two goals and added two assists against the Knights and was named first star of the game. This was Hall’s second consecutive night as he scored four points against the Storm yesterday night. He also posted a +3 plus-minus rating in tonight’s contest. This was Hall’s ninth game of the season where he registered four or more points and he is ranked second overall in the OHL scoring race with 80 points in 43 games. Hall is also fourth in the OHL in goals scored with 34 and is tied for second in the OHL with 46 assists. He is also tied for 4th in the league with a +32 plus-minus
- Forward Scott Timmins scored two goals and recorded three points tonight in being named the second star of the game, as he scored two goals in 31 seconds during the second period including the game winner at the 13:20 mark
- Forward Eric Wellwood scored one goal and registered a +3 plus-minus rating for the second consecutive night as he was also a +3 in Windsor’s win against Guelph last night. In 13 January games, Wellwood has scored 9 goals and 22 points. He is tied for 13th in the OHL with teammate Adam Henrique at 56 points in 43 games and he is also tied for 4th in the league with Taylor Hall, registering a +32 plus-minus rating
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer improved his record with the Spitfires to 6-0-0-1, making 21 of 24 stops in tonight’s win. He has also registered a 2.13 goals against average and a .925 save percentage in seven starts with Windsor
- Defenceman Cam Fowler scored a goal in his second straight game for the Spitfires and is ranked sixth amongst all OHL defencemen with 45 points in 42 games, he is also tied for second in the OHL with teammate Mark Cundari posting a +34 plus-minus rating this season
- Forward Justin Shugg and defenceman Ryan Ellis registered three points in tonight’s contest as Shugg scored one goal and added two assists while Ellis totaled three assists. Ellis was selected as the game’s third star
- The Spitfires were without forwards Adam Henrique and Zack Kassian for the game due to suspensions and were also without forwards Dale Mitchell, Greg Nemisz as well as defenseman Saverio Posa due to injuries
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Ellis and Pietrangelo Named Team Captains for 2010 OHL All-Star Classic
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Ryan Ellis of the Windsor Spitfires will serve as the Western Conference Captain and Alex Pietrangelo of the Barrie Colts will Captain the Eastern Conference All-Stars at the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic in Kingston February 2-3 at the K-Rock Centre.
Both Ellis and Pietrangelo were Alternate Captains as returning players on Canada’s National Junior Team that captured silver at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Saskatoon and Regina, SK, as well as Alternate Captains in the 2009 SUBWAY OHL All-Star Classic in Windsor.
Ellis, a 19-year-old from Freelton, ON, has 33 points in 32 games and is the reigning OHL Defenceman of the Year making his second OHL All-Star Classic appearance for the Western Conference. A first round selection of the Nashville Predators in 2009, Ellis also Captained Team OHL this season at the 2009 SUBWAY Super Series. Pietrangelo, a 20-year-old from King City, ON, has eight points in seven games since returning to the OHL from the St. Louis Blues who selected him in the first round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. A former Captain of the Niagara IceDogs, Pietrangelo is playing in his third straight OHL All-Star Classic for the Eastern Conference.
Alternate Captains for the visiting Western Conference All-Stars include AJ Jenks of the Plymouth Whalers, Jacob Muzzin of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, and Zack Torquato of the Erie Otters. Muzzin and Torquato are both Captains of their respective teams and competing in their second OHL All-Star Classic. Muzzin participated last year in Windsor, while Torquato competed in the 2007 OHL All-Star Classic in Saginaw. Jenks shares the captain’s duties in Plymouth this season and is competing in his first OHL All-Star Classic following a gold medal performance with Team USA this winter.
For the Eastern Conference, Team Canada forward Stefan Della Rovere of the Barrie Colts, Cameron Gaunce of the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors, and Brian Lashoff of the host Kingston Frontenacs will be Alternate Captains for this event. All three are also Captains of their respective club teams. Gaunce and Della Rovere are competing in this event for the second straight season, while this is the first OHL All-Star Classic for Lashoff who was a member of Team USA’s gold medal winning team at the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships.
The 2010 OHL All-Star Classic features 40 of the top OHL players representing all 20 member clubs. Last season, John Tavares of the London Knights was Captain of the Western Conference, while P.K Subban of the Belleville Bulls was Captain for the Eastern Conference All-Stars.
Proud sponsors of the event include All Weather Windows, Boston Pizza, Jack Link’s, and Subway. The game will be broadcast live to a national television audience on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS.
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Both Ellis and Pietrangelo were Alternate Captains as returning players on Canada’s National Junior Team that captured silver at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Saskatoon and Regina, SK, as well as Alternate Captains in the 2009 SUBWAY OHL All-Star Classic in Windsor.
Ellis, a 19-year-old from Freelton, ON, has 33 points in 32 games and is the reigning OHL Defenceman of the Year making his second OHL All-Star Classic appearance for the Western Conference. A first round selection of the Nashville Predators in 2009, Ellis also Captained Team OHL this season at the 2009 SUBWAY Super Series. Pietrangelo, a 20-year-old from King City, ON, has eight points in seven games since returning to the OHL from the St. Louis Blues who selected him in the first round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. A former Captain of the Niagara IceDogs, Pietrangelo is playing in his third straight OHL All-Star Classic for the Eastern Conference.
Alternate Captains for the visiting Western Conference All-Stars include AJ Jenks of the Plymouth Whalers, Jacob Muzzin of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, and Zack Torquato of the Erie Otters. Muzzin and Torquato are both Captains of their respective teams and competing in their second OHL All-Star Classic. Muzzin participated last year in Windsor, while Torquato competed in the 2007 OHL All-Star Classic in Saginaw. Jenks shares the captain’s duties in Plymouth this season and is competing in his first OHL All-Star Classic following a gold medal performance with Team USA this winter.
For the Eastern Conference, Team Canada forward Stefan Della Rovere of the Barrie Colts, Cameron Gaunce of the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors, and Brian Lashoff of the host Kingston Frontenacs will be Alternate Captains for this event. All three are also Captains of their respective club teams. Gaunce and Della Rovere are competing in this event for the second straight season, while this is the first OHL All-Star Classic for Lashoff who was a member of Team USA’s gold medal winning team at the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships.
The 2010 OHL All-Star Classic features 40 of the top OHL players representing all 20 member clubs. Last season, John Tavares of the London Knights was Captain of the Western Conference, while P.K Subban of the Belleville Bulls was Captain for the Eastern Conference All-Stars.
Proud sponsors of the event include All Weather Windows, Boston Pizza, Jack Link’s, and Subway. The game will be broadcast live to a national television audience on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Windsor Spitfires Blow-Out the Guelph Storm
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
With a number of players missing, Windsor defeats Guelph 5-1.
Cam Fowler started the scoring off as he put one away while being on the power play. James Woodcraft would score his first of the year and give Windsor the 2-0 lead. But Michael Latta would cut that lead in half as he roofed one in the dying seconds of the period.
Limited action in the second as Guelph applied the majority of the pressure but were unsuccessful in trying to tie the game up.
The Spits owned the third period as Taylor Hall potted two including an empty netter and Eric Wellwood added a goal as Windsor went on to defeat Guelph 5-1.
Stephen Johnston made his Windsor debut tonight. He looked a little rusty at first but he started to settle down a little bit later. Windsor is going to have to give Johnston time to fit in with the team and allow him to get back into playing his style of game.
Stephen Johnston explains to In Play! his thoughts on his return.
“In the first period I was just trying to get my legs back and trying to figure out the system.”
Hall is tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game as he had two goals and two assists and was a plus four on the ice. Those few games of rest looked like they helped as Hall was dangling and flying up and down the wings.
Hall tells In Play!, “When I'm a rested player I can play at the top of my game.”
Windsor will travel to London tomorrow night to play a huge rival game against the Knights. Game time will start at 7:30 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- The CHL’s #3 ranked team leads the OHL with 81 points on the strength of a 38-7-0-5 record.
- Forward Taylor Hall extended his point streak to thirteen consecutive games, the third longest streak in the OHL, as he scored two goals and added two assists against the Storm and was named first star of the game. He also posted a +4 plus-minus rating. This was Hall’s eighth game of the season where he registered four or more points and he is ranked second overall in the OHL scoring race with 76 points in 42 games. With tonight’s performance, Hall has now eclipsed the 250 point mark in his career with the Spitfires and in the OHL. He is also tied for fifth in the OHL in goals scored with 32 and is third in the OHL with 44 assists. He is also tied for 5th in the league with a +29 plus-minus
- Forward Eric Wellwood played his 200th career game for the Spitfires and in the OHL tonight. He scored one goal and added one assist with a +3 plus-minus rating tonight and was selected as the game’s second star. In 12 January games, Wellwood has scored 8 goals and 21 points. He is currently ranked 15th in the OHL with 55 points in 42 games and he is also tied for 5th in the league with a +29 plus-minus rating
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer improved his record with the Spitfires to 5-0-0-1 with tonight’s win. He has also registered a 1.99 goals against average and a .932 save percentage in his six starts with Windsor
- Forward Stephen Johnston played his first game with the Spitfires since being acquired from Belleville in early January and notched one assist in tonight’s game
- The Spitfires were without forwards Adam Henrique and Zack Kassian for the game due to suspensions and were also without forward Dale Mitchell and defenseman Saverio Posa due to injuries
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With a number of players missing, Windsor defeats Guelph 5-1.
Cam Fowler started the scoring off as he put one away while being on the power play. James Woodcraft would score his first of the year and give Windsor the 2-0 lead. But Michael Latta would cut that lead in half as he roofed one in the dying seconds of the period.
Limited action in the second as Guelph applied the majority of the pressure but were unsuccessful in trying to tie the game up.
The Spits owned the third period as Taylor Hall potted two including an empty netter and Eric Wellwood added a goal as Windsor went on to defeat Guelph 5-1.
Stephen Johnston made his Windsor debut tonight. He looked a little rusty at first but he started to settle down a little bit later. Windsor is going to have to give Johnston time to fit in with the team and allow him to get back into playing his style of game.
Stephen Johnston explains to In Play! his thoughts on his return.
“In the first period I was just trying to get my legs back and trying to figure out the system.”
Hall is tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game as he had two goals and two assists and was a plus four on the ice. Those few games of rest looked like they helped as Hall was dangling and flying up and down the wings.
Hall tells In Play!, “When I'm a rested player I can play at the top of my game.”
Windsor will travel to London tomorrow night to play a huge rival game against the Knights. Game time will start at 7:30 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- The CHL’s #3 ranked team leads the OHL with 81 points on the strength of a 38-7-0-5 record.
- Forward Taylor Hall extended his point streak to thirteen consecutive games, the third longest streak in the OHL, as he scored two goals and added two assists against the Storm and was named first star of the game. He also posted a +4 plus-minus rating. This was Hall’s eighth game of the season where he registered four or more points and he is ranked second overall in the OHL scoring race with 76 points in 42 games. With tonight’s performance, Hall has now eclipsed the 250 point mark in his career with the Spitfires and in the OHL. He is also tied for fifth in the OHL in goals scored with 32 and is third in the OHL with 44 assists. He is also tied for 5th in the league with a +29 plus-minus
- Forward Eric Wellwood played his 200th career game for the Spitfires and in the OHL tonight. He scored one goal and added one assist with a +3 plus-minus rating tonight and was selected as the game’s second star. In 12 January games, Wellwood has scored 8 goals and 21 points. He is currently ranked 15th in the OHL with 55 points in 42 games and he is also tied for 5th in the league with a +29 plus-minus rating
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer improved his record with the Spitfires to 5-0-0-1 with tonight’s win. He has also registered a 1.99 goals against average and a .932 save percentage in his six starts with Windsor
- Forward Stephen Johnston played his first game with the Spitfires since being acquired from Belleville in early January and notched one assist in tonight’s game
- The Spitfires were without forwards Adam Henrique and Zack Kassian for the game due to suspensions and were also without forward Dale Mitchell and defenseman Saverio Posa due to injuries
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 19
Rank-Team (Record)
1-Saint John Sea Dogs (40-8-1-0)
2-Barrie Colts (38-7-0-1)
3-Windsor Spitfires (37-7-0-5)
4-Tri-City Americans (36-12-0-1)
5-London Knights (35-11-0-2)
6-Saskatoon Blades (32-11-2-3)
7-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (32-10-4-1)
8-Victoriaville Tigres (33-14-1-1)
9-Moncton Wildcats (33-11-1-3)
10-Brandon Wheat Kings (33-16-0-3)
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1-Saint John Sea Dogs (40-8-1-0)
2-Barrie Colts (38-7-0-1)
3-Windsor Spitfires (37-7-0-5)
4-Tri-City Americans (36-12-0-1)
5-London Knights (35-11-0-2)
6-Saskatoon Blades (32-11-2-3)
7-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (32-10-4-1)
8-Victoriaville Tigres (33-14-1-1)
9-Moncton Wildcats (33-11-1-3)
10-Brandon Wheat Kings (33-16-0-3)
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Kenny Ryan – The Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
(Windsor) Right-winger Kenny Ryan is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, January 24th, 2010. In four games last week, Ryan scored four goals as he CHL’s #3 ranked team to a 2-1-0-1 record.
On Monday, Ryan scored one goal in Windsor’s 7-4 road loss to the Plymouth Whalers. On Thursday, against the Brampton Battalion, he scored the Spitfires game tying goal near the end of the second period, a game in which the Spitfires defeated the Battalion 2-1 in an overtime shootout at the WFCU Centre. On Friday, he was held off the scoresheet in Windsor’s 4-3 overtime shootout loss on the road to the Kitchener Rangers before he finished the week with a two-goal performance and was named the second star of Windsor’s 5-2 victory over the Niagara IceDogs yesterday at the WFCU Centre.
Ryan, an 18 year-old native of Franklin Village, Michigan was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his first season with Windsor and has scored 11 goals with 13 assists for 24 points along with a +9 plus-minus rating in 33 games for the Spitfires.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Guelph Storm this Thursday at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Fans are encouraged to donate to the “Toonies for Haiti” initiative being conducted in conjunction with the Windsor Rotary Club at Thursday’s game to support the Haitian relief efforts. The Spitfires also ask fans to show their support for the Spitfires’ 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup bid by filling out a ballot at the game or by visiting windsorspitfires.com.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Kenny Ryan – Jan. 18 – Jan. 24, 2010
Eric Wellwood – Jan. 11 – Jan. 17, 2010
**Taylor Hall – Jan. 4 – Jan. 10, 2010
Eric Wellwood – Dec. 28, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010
Dale Mitchell – Dec. 14 – Dec. 20, 2009
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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On Monday, Ryan scored one goal in Windsor’s 7-4 road loss to the Plymouth Whalers. On Thursday, against the Brampton Battalion, he scored the Spitfires game tying goal near the end of the second period, a game in which the Spitfires defeated the Battalion 2-1 in an overtime shootout at the WFCU Centre. On Friday, he was held off the scoresheet in Windsor’s 4-3 overtime shootout loss on the road to the Kitchener Rangers before he finished the week with a two-goal performance and was named the second star of Windsor’s 5-2 victory over the Niagara IceDogs yesterday at the WFCU Centre.
Ryan, an 18 year-old native of Franklin Village, Michigan was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his first season with Windsor and has scored 11 goals with 13 assists for 24 points along with a +9 plus-minus rating in 33 games for the Spitfires.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Guelph Storm this Thursday at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Fans are encouraged to donate to the “Toonies for Haiti” initiative being conducted in conjunction with the Windsor Rotary Club at Thursday’s game to support the Haitian relief efforts. The Spitfires also ask fans to show their support for the Spitfires’ 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup bid by filling out a ballot at the game or by visiting windsorspitfires.com.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Kenny Ryan – Jan. 18 – Jan. 24, 2010
Eric Wellwood – Jan. 11 – Jan. 17, 2010
**Taylor Hall – Jan. 4 – Jan. 10, 2010
Eric Wellwood – Dec. 28, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010
Dale Mitchell – Dec. 14 – Dec. 20, 2009
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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Spitfires to Raise Funds for Haitian Relief Effort Through “Toonies for Haiti” Initiative at this Thursday’s Spits Home Game
(Windsor) In conjunction with the Windsor and Essex Rotary Clubs, the Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce that the team will be conducting a “Toonies for Haiti” fundraising initiative prior to the commencement of the Spitfires home game versus the Guelph Storm this Thursday at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 pm.
All proceeds raised at the game from the “Toonies for Haiti” initiative will support Haitian relief efforts through the Rotary Shelter Box program, a program which will ship a ten person shelter to the residents of Haiti for each $1,000 raised. For more information on the Rotary Shelter Box program, please visit http://www.shelterbox.ca/
The Windsor Spitfires encourage the best fans in the CHL to donate generously to this most worthwhile cause.
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All proceeds raised at the game from the “Toonies for Haiti” initiative will support Haitian relief efforts through the Rotary Shelter Box program, a program which will ship a ten person shelter to the residents of Haiti for each $1,000 raised. For more information on the Rotary Shelter Box program, please visit http://www.shelterbox.ca/
The Windsor Spitfires encourage the best fans in the CHL to donate generously to this most worthwhile cause.
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Windsor Beats Niagara in Taylor Hall’s Return
By Chris Lucas
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Taylor Hall returned to Windsor's line-up today as the Spitfires defeated the Ice Dogs 5-2.
Johnson Andrews and Adam Wallace started this game off by dropping the gloves and that got the fans on their feet. Niagara would be the first to score in this one as Alex Friesen put a loose puck in the back of the net. But Kenny Ryan would tip in a shot to tie the game up going into the second.
The Spits came out flying in the second as Michael Hasson deflected Justin Shugg's shot into his own net to give Windsor the lead. Hall and Ryan both roofed goals of their own to send Windsor to the third with a 4-1 lead.
The third period began with two heavy weights going toe-to-toe as Harry Young paired up with Josh Moes for a great tilt. Young got the better of Moes in this one. Shugg scored his second of the game as he tipped in Mark Cundari's shot from the point to put this game to rest. Reggie Traccitto added a goal in the dying seconds but it was too late as the Spits went on to defeat the Ice Dogs 5-2.
After a tough loss to Kitchener on Friday, the Spits were going to have to come out and play at the top of their game in order to get back on their feet and get a win and that's just what they did. Windsor looked like a strong team for the first time in a week.
Today's In Play! player of the game goes to Kenny Ryan. He scored two goals and it seemed that every time he was on the ice, he was either hitting someone or he was bringing the puck towards the net.
Ryan explains to In Play! how he's finding his spot this Spitfire team.
“Their giving me more opportunity and I'm just trying to take advantage of it. I'm also getting more comfortable too.”
Windsor will have a break until Thursday when they will take on the Guelph Storm. The puck is set to drop at 7 p.m.
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Taylor Hall returned to Windsor's line-up today as the Spitfires defeated the Ice Dogs 5-2.
Johnson Andrews and Adam Wallace started this game off by dropping the gloves and that got the fans on their feet. Niagara would be the first to score in this one as Alex Friesen put a loose puck in the back of the net. But Kenny Ryan would tip in a shot to tie the game up going into the second.
The Spits came out flying in the second as Michael Hasson deflected Justin Shugg's shot into his own net to give Windsor the lead. Hall and Ryan both roofed goals of their own to send Windsor to the third with a 4-1 lead.
The third period began with two heavy weights going toe-to-toe as Harry Young paired up with Josh Moes for a great tilt. Young got the better of Moes in this one. Shugg scored his second of the game as he tipped in Mark Cundari's shot from the point to put this game to rest. Reggie Traccitto added a goal in the dying seconds but it was too late as the Spits went on to defeat the Ice Dogs 5-2.
After a tough loss to Kitchener on Friday, the Spits were going to have to come out and play at the top of their game in order to get back on their feet and get a win and that's just what they did. Windsor looked like a strong team for the first time in a week.
Today's In Play! player of the game goes to Kenny Ryan. He scored two goals and it seemed that every time he was on the ice, he was either hitting someone or he was bringing the puck towards the net.
Ryan explains to In Play! how he's finding his spot this Spitfire team.
“Their giving me more opportunity and I'm just trying to take advantage of it. I'm also getting more comfortable too.”
Windsor will have a break until Thursday when they will take on the Guelph Storm. The puck is set to drop at 7 p.m.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
With Players Out, Spits Win In Shoot Out
By Chris Lucas
In Play! Magazine
With Taylor Hall, Adam Henrique and Zack Kassian all out, the Spits defeated Brampton at home 2-1.
Brampton would start the scoring in this one as Alex O'Neil scored his first goal of the season. The Spitfires didn't look like they would make an appearance in this period until five minutes left when they applied a lot of pressure and had two great scoring chances but could not finish.
Windsor would start the second on a five-on-three power play but they could not do anything with it. Half-way through the game, Craig Duininck and Matt MacLeod had a solid bout as both players got their shots in at one another. Kenny Ryan then rifled a slap shot past Patrick Kileen that would tie the game going into the third.
The third period was a slow moving period until five minutes left when things started heating up. Scoring opportunities back and forth, big hits and great saves. But still neither team could find enough to take the lead.
The goalies were coming up huge for their squads which would bring us to more free hockey and end up in a shootout.
Ryan Ellis was the first shooter, and was the only one to score as he went to his back hand and roofed it which gave the Spits the win.
The biggest news for the Spitfires is the Kassian incident where he threw a huge hit on Barrie`s Matt Kennedy. Today his suspension was announced by OHL Commissioner David Branch. His sentence is a 20 game suspension which means he will come back with two games left in the season.
Kassian tells In Play! His thoughts on the decision.
“It was a hefty call but he makes the decisions. Now I need to stay in shape while I'm off and keep working hard.”
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Philipp Grubauer. The Spitfire goalie was awarded the win tonight after stellar play. He made a huge save where he sprawled across the crease to make the save in overtime, and allowed no goals in the shootout and is rewarded by getting the start tomorrow in Kitchener.
Grubauer explains to In Play! How he is becoming more comfortable as the Spits goalie.
“The more I play the better I get.”
Windsor will travel to Kitchener to take on the Rangers tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.
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With Taylor Hall, Adam Henrique and Zack Kassian all out, the Spits defeated Brampton at home 2-1.
Brampton would start the scoring in this one as Alex O'Neil scored his first goal of the season. The Spitfires didn't look like they would make an appearance in this period until five minutes left when they applied a lot of pressure and had two great scoring chances but could not finish.
Windsor would start the second on a five-on-three power play but they could not do anything with it. Half-way through the game, Craig Duininck and Matt MacLeod had a solid bout as both players got their shots in at one another. Kenny Ryan then rifled a slap shot past Patrick Kileen that would tie the game going into the third.
The third period was a slow moving period until five minutes left when things started heating up. Scoring opportunities back and forth, big hits and great saves. But still neither team could find enough to take the lead.
The goalies were coming up huge for their squads which would bring us to more free hockey and end up in a shootout.
Ryan Ellis was the first shooter, and was the only one to score as he went to his back hand and roofed it which gave the Spits the win.
The biggest news for the Spitfires is the Kassian incident where he threw a huge hit on Barrie`s Matt Kennedy. Today his suspension was announced by OHL Commissioner David Branch. His sentence is a 20 game suspension which means he will come back with two games left in the season.
Kassian tells In Play! His thoughts on the decision.
“It was a hefty call but he makes the decisions. Now I need to stay in shape while I'm off and keep working hard.”
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Philipp Grubauer. The Spitfire goalie was awarded the win tonight after stellar play. He made a huge save where he sprawled across the crease to make the save in overtime, and allowed no goals in the shootout and is rewarded by getting the start tomorrow in Kitchener.
Grubauer explains to In Play! How he is becoming more comfortable as the Spits goalie.
“The more I play the better I get.”
Windsor will travel to Kitchener to take on the Rangers tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.
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Eric Wellwood – The Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
(Windsor) Left-winger Eric Wellwood is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, January 17th, 2010. In two games last week, Wellwood registered three assists for the Spitfires, as he led the CHL’s #3 ranked team to a 1-1 record. This is the third Spitfire Player of the Week award earned by Wellwood this season.
On Thursday, January 14, Wellwood was held scoreless in Windsor’s 4-2 loss to the Barrie Colts at the WFCU Centre. Two nights later, he recorded three assists and was named the second star of Windsor’s 4-1 victory against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at the WFCU Centre.
Wellwood, a 19 year-old native of Oldcastle, Ontario, was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his fourth season with the Windsor Spitfires and has scored 25 goals with 27 assists for 52 points which has him tied for 16th in the OHL’s Scoring Race this season. He is also tied for seventh in the OHL with a +26 plus/minus rating in 44 games for the Spitfires this season.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the defending OHL Eastern Conference Champion Brampton Battalion in a rematch of last year’s league championship series tonight at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Fans are encouraged to show their support for the Spitfires’ 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup bid by filling out a ballot at the game or by visiting windsorspitfires.com.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Eric Wellwood – Jan. 11 – Jan. 17, 2010
**Taylor Hall – Jan. 4 – Jan. 10, 2010
Eric Wellwood – Dec. 28, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010
Dale Mitchell – Dec. 14 – Dec. 20, 2009
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
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On Thursday, January 14, Wellwood was held scoreless in Windsor’s 4-2 loss to the Barrie Colts at the WFCU Centre. Two nights later, he recorded three assists and was named the second star of Windsor’s 4-1 victory against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at the WFCU Centre.
Wellwood, a 19 year-old native of Oldcastle, Ontario, was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his fourth season with the Windsor Spitfires and has scored 25 goals with 27 assists for 52 points which has him tied for 16th in the OHL’s Scoring Race this season. He is also tied for seventh in the OHL with a +26 plus/minus rating in 44 games for the Spitfires this season.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the defending OHL Eastern Conference Champion Brampton Battalion in a rematch of last year’s league championship series tonight at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Fans are encouraged to show their support for the Spitfires’ 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup bid by filling out a ballot at the game or by visiting windsorspitfires.com.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Eric Wellwood – Jan. 11 – Jan. 17, 2010
**Taylor Hall – Jan. 4 – Jan. 10, 2010
Eric Wellwood – Dec. 28, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010
Dale Mitchell – Dec. 14 – Dec. 20, 2009
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
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OHL ANNOUNCES DISCIPLINARY ACTION – GAME OF JANUARY 14TH, 2010 – BARRIE COLTS AT WINDSOR SPITFIRES
Toronto, ON - The Ontario Hockey League today announced the result of its review of an incident which occurred in the game played in Windsor on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 between the Windsor Spitfires and the visiting Barrie Colts.
The incident in question involved player Zack Kassian of the Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club who was assessed a 5 minute major and game misconduct for charging as a result of his hit on Barrie Colts’ player Matt Kennedy who sustained a head injury on the play.
In making the announcement as the result of the review, Commissioner David Branch stated that… “while the League is persuaded that player Zack Kassian did not leave his feet prior to contact with the Barrie player, it is the position of the League that player Zack Kassian checked the unsuspecting Barrie player while such player was in a vulnerable position without having been in the possession of the puck. Players must understand that they shall be held accountable for their actions and we must continue to work to improve the level of respect players have towards opposing players”.
“It is the position of the Ontario Hockey League that player Zack Kassian of the Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club be suspended for twenty (20) games.”
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The incident in question involved player Zack Kassian of the Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club who was assessed a 5 minute major and game misconduct for charging as a result of his hit on Barrie Colts’ player Matt Kennedy who sustained a head injury on the play.
In making the announcement as the result of the review, Commissioner David Branch stated that… “while the League is persuaded that player Zack Kassian did not leave his feet prior to contact with the Barrie player, it is the position of the League that player Zack Kassian checked the unsuspecting Barrie player while such player was in a vulnerable position without having been in the possession of the puck. Players must understand that they shall be held accountable for their actions and we must continue to work to improve the level of respect players have towards opposing players”.
“It is the position of the Ontario Hockey League that player Zack Kassian of the Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club be suspended for twenty (20) games.”
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Team Cherry Pulls Out a Win
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Team Cherry stole a win in the third period to defeat Team Orr 4-2.
The first and only goal of the period was scored by Nino Niederreiter as the puck just trickled in. The first period was a hard hitting period but none the less, Team Orr was winning.
The second period both teams didn't let up as they continued to throw their weight around. Half way into the second, both goalies were removed from the game and in came the back-ups. Etem Emerson would start the scoring for Team Cherry as he sniped a shot top corner while being short-handed to tie the game at one a piece.
Jeff Skinner would give Team Orr the lead once again in the third, as he tipped in Brandon Gormley's shot. But Jordan Weal scored right after to prevent Team Orr from running off with the score. Following that, the home town kid would feed a pass to Ryan Spooner on a two-on-one to give Team Cherry the lead for the first time in the game. Then with time coming to an end, Louis-Marc Aubry would score an empty-netter to give Team Cherry the victory.
Everybody thinks that this was more of an all-star type game, but the players showed tonight that this game, is a game where they can prove themselves. This will give every player to show scouts why they should be taken by them in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. This game was filled with a lot of checking, two fights and a check from behind.
E.J. McGuire, Director of Central Scouting, tells In Play! that this is more than an all-star game.
“This is not an all-star game. These players aren't going to be tapping each other on the pads. Their going to be giving it their all to try and raise their stake.”
That's why tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Austin Watson. During a critical point of the game, Team Orr was on a five-on-three power play. Watson killed one penalty by blocking a shot in the ankle and icing the puck from his knees', then limping to the bench. This showing he was truly giving it his all.
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Team Cherry stole a win in the third period to defeat Team Orr 4-2.
The first and only goal of the period was scored by Nino Niederreiter as the puck just trickled in. The first period was a hard hitting period but none the less, Team Orr was winning.
The second period both teams didn't let up as they continued to throw their weight around. Half way into the second, both goalies were removed from the game and in came the back-ups. Etem Emerson would start the scoring for Team Cherry as he sniped a shot top corner while being short-handed to tie the game at one a piece.
Jeff Skinner would give Team Orr the lead once again in the third, as he tipped in Brandon Gormley's shot. But Jordan Weal scored right after to prevent Team Orr from running off with the score. Following that, the home town kid would feed a pass to Ryan Spooner on a two-on-one to give Team Cherry the lead for the first time in the game. Then with time coming to an end, Louis-Marc Aubry would score an empty-netter to give Team Cherry the victory.
Everybody thinks that this was more of an all-star type game, but the players showed tonight that this game, is a game where they can prove themselves. This will give every player to show scouts why they should be taken by them in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. This game was filled with a lot of checking, two fights and a check from behind.
E.J. McGuire, Director of Central Scouting, tells In Play! that this is more than an all-star game.
“This is not an all-star game. These players aren't going to be tapping each other on the pads. Their going to be giving it their all to try and raise their stake.”
That's why tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Austin Watson. During a critical point of the game, Team Orr was on a five-on-three power play. Watson killed one penalty by blocking a shot in the ankle and icing the puck from his knees', then limping to the bench. This showing he was truly giving it his all.
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CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 18
Rank-Team (Record)
1-Saint John Sea Dogs (38-7-1-0)
2-Barrie Colts (36-6-0-1)
3-Windsor Spitfires (35-7-0-4)
4-Tri-City Americans (35-11-0-1)
5-Saskatoon Blades (32-9-2-3)
6-Victoriaville Tigres (33-13-1-1)
7-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (31-8-4-1)
8-Drummondville Voltigeurs (33-13-0-2)
9-Brandon Wheat Kings (30-15-0-3)
10-London Knights (31-11-0-2)
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1-Saint John Sea Dogs (38-7-1-0)
2-Barrie Colts (36-6-0-1)
3-Windsor Spitfires (35-7-0-4)
4-Tri-City Americans (35-11-0-1)
5-Saskatoon Blades (32-9-2-3)
6-Victoriaville Tigres (33-13-1-1)
7-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (31-8-4-1)
8-Drummondville Voltigeurs (33-13-0-2)
9-Brandon Wheat Kings (30-15-0-3)
10-London Knights (31-11-0-2)
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Results from Tonight's NHL/CHL Top Prospect Skills Competition
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Winners:
Fastest Skater Contest:
Alexander Burmistrov (Barrie Colts) – 14.260 seconds - Team Orr
Hardest Shot Contest:
Brock Beukeboom (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds) – 92.4miles per hour - Team Orr
Most Accurate Shot:
Jeff Skinner (Kitchener Rangers) – 5 for 5 from close, 1 for 5 from far – Team Orr
Final Score:
23-17 Team Orr over Team Cherry
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Winners:
Fastest Skater Contest:
Alexander Burmistrov (Barrie Colts) – 14.260 seconds - Team Orr
Hardest Shot Contest:
Brock Beukeboom (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds) – 92.4miles per hour - Team Orr
Most Accurate Shot:
Jeff Skinner (Kitchener Rangers) – 5 for 5 from close, 1 for 5 from far – Team Orr
Final Score:
23-17 Team Orr over Team Cherry
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Plymouth Whalers Defeat Windsor Spitfires 7-4 in Plymouth
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- Forward Eric Wellwood registered his third four-point game of the season and his sixth multi-point game of January as he scored one goal and added three assists in today’s game. He was selected as the third star of the game and has seven goals, and 11 assists for 18 points in eight January games
- Forward Justin Shugg scored two goals in today’s contest and became the fifth Spitfire to eclipse the 20-goal mark this season, joining Hall, Henrique, Nemisz and Wellwood in this group
- Forward Taylor Hall, the reigning CHL and OHL Player of the Week, registered one assist in tonight’s contest and has recorded at least one point in each of his past eleven games. He is ranked second in the OHL’s Scoring Race with 70 points in 40 games and is second in the OHL with 41 assists. Hall is also tied with teammate Adam Henrique for third in the OHL with 29 goals scored, with Greg Nemisz following closely behind, as he is tied for fifth with in the league with 28 goals
- Defenceman Marc Cantin returned to the lineup today after a two-game suspension and rearguard Cam Fowler returned to the lineup after missing one game due to illness. Forwards Greg Nemisz and Zack Kassian missed today’s game as they are currently serving suspensions
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- Forward Eric Wellwood registered his third four-point game of the season and his sixth multi-point game of January as he scored one goal and added three assists in today’s game. He was selected as the third star of the game and has seven goals, and 11 assists for 18 points in eight January games
- Forward Justin Shugg scored two goals in today’s contest and became the fifth Spitfire to eclipse the 20-goal mark this season, joining Hall, Henrique, Nemisz and Wellwood in this group
- Forward Taylor Hall, the reigning CHL and OHL Player of the Week, registered one assist in tonight’s contest and has recorded at least one point in each of his past eleven games. He is ranked second in the OHL’s Scoring Race with 70 points in 40 games and is second in the OHL with 41 assists. Hall is also tied with teammate Adam Henrique for third in the OHL with 29 goals scored, with Greg Nemisz following closely behind, as he is tied for fifth with in the league with 28 goals
- Defenceman Marc Cantin returned to the lineup today after a two-game suspension and rearguard Cam Fowler returned to the lineup after missing one game due to illness. Forwards Greg Nemisz and Zack Kassian missed today’s game as they are currently serving suspensions
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
Windsor Defeats Sault Ste. Marie in a Rough One
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Game-misconducts were thrown around in this game as Windsor went on to defeat Sault Ste. Marie 4-1.
The Spitfires put that last loss to Barrie behind them early as Dale Mitchell took advantage of an open top left corner and buried it 17 seconds in to the game. Later on in the period, Mitchell would score again on a tic-tac-toe passing play from Eric Wellwood and Taylor Hall giving Windsor a 2-0 lead. Sault Ste. Marie started getting frustrated and began to play dirty.
Greg Nemisz continued Spitfire pressure early in the second as he sniped a shot in the back of the net. Minutes later Ryan Ellis contributed a goal with a slapper from the point and that's when goaltender Robin Lehner pulled himself out of the game and Bryce O'Hagan was forced to play against this tough Windsor offense. With numerous of cheap shots from both teams, a fight was long overdue and that's when players from both teams started pairing up and letting hay makers fly.
Vern Cooper broke Philipp Grubauer's shut-out in the third period but it wasn't enough to get anything started as the Spits would go on to win 4-1.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Mitchell. Tonight's performance from Mitchell was a memorable one for him. He scored the first two goals for Windsor, he created tons of traffic in front of the net, threw his weight around and stirred up some trouble with the other team.
The Spitfires will travel to Plymouth on Monday to take on the Whalers. Game time starts at 2 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- The CHL’s #1 ranked Spitfires lead the OHL with 75 points on the strength of a 35-6-0-4 record and they lead the league with 225 goals scored
- Forward Dale Mitchell scored two goals including the game winner and left the game in the first period with an undisclosed injury
- Forward Eric Wellwood recorded three assists in tonight’s game and has six goals to go along with eight assists for 14 points in seven games during the month of January
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer records his third win for the Spitfires and is undefeated since joining the team, stopping 38 of 39 shots in tonight’s contest
- Forward Taylor Hall, the reigning CHL and OHL Player of the Week, registered one assist in tonight’s contest and has recorded at least one point in each of his past ten games. He is ranked first in the OHL’s Scoring Race with 69 points in 39 games and is tied for second in the OHL with 40 assists. Hall is also tied with teammate Adam Henrique for second in the OHL with 29 goals scored, with Greg Nemisz following closely behind, as he is tied for fifth with in the league with 28 goals
- Defenseman Mark Cundari registered one assist tonight and has two goals and eight assists in six games during January. He is tied for third in the OHL in scoring amongst defencemen with 43 points in 42 games
- Forwards Taylor Hall and Greg Nemisz were ejected from tonight’s game while defenceman Cam Fowler did not play due to an undisclosed illness.
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Game-misconducts were thrown around in this game as Windsor went on to defeat Sault Ste. Marie 4-1.
The Spitfires put that last loss to Barrie behind them early as Dale Mitchell took advantage of an open top left corner and buried it 17 seconds in to the game. Later on in the period, Mitchell would score again on a tic-tac-toe passing play from Eric Wellwood and Taylor Hall giving Windsor a 2-0 lead. Sault Ste. Marie started getting frustrated and began to play dirty.
Greg Nemisz continued Spitfire pressure early in the second as he sniped a shot in the back of the net. Minutes later Ryan Ellis contributed a goal with a slapper from the point and that's when goaltender Robin Lehner pulled himself out of the game and Bryce O'Hagan was forced to play against this tough Windsor offense. With numerous of cheap shots from both teams, a fight was long overdue and that's when players from both teams started pairing up and letting hay makers fly.
Vern Cooper broke Philipp Grubauer's shut-out in the third period but it wasn't enough to get anything started as the Spits would go on to win 4-1.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Mitchell. Tonight's performance from Mitchell was a memorable one for him. He scored the first two goals for Windsor, he created tons of traffic in front of the net, threw his weight around and stirred up some trouble with the other team.
The Spitfires will travel to Plymouth on Monday to take on the Whalers. Game time starts at 2 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- The CHL’s #1 ranked Spitfires lead the OHL with 75 points on the strength of a 35-6-0-4 record and they lead the league with 225 goals scored
- Forward Dale Mitchell scored two goals including the game winner and left the game in the first period with an undisclosed injury
- Forward Eric Wellwood recorded three assists in tonight’s game and has six goals to go along with eight assists for 14 points in seven games during the month of January
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer records his third win for the Spitfires and is undefeated since joining the team, stopping 38 of 39 shots in tonight’s contest
- Forward Taylor Hall, the reigning CHL and OHL Player of the Week, registered one assist in tonight’s contest and has recorded at least one point in each of his past ten games. He is ranked first in the OHL’s Scoring Race with 69 points in 39 games and is tied for second in the OHL with 40 assists. Hall is also tied with teammate Adam Henrique for second in the OHL with 29 goals scored, with Greg Nemisz following closely behind, as he is tied for fifth with in the league with 28 goals
- Defenseman Mark Cundari registered one assist tonight and has two goals and eight assists in six games during January. He is tied for third in the OHL in scoring amongst defencemen with 43 points in 42 games
- Forwards Taylor Hall and Greg Nemisz were ejected from tonight’s game while defenceman Cam Fowler did not play due to an undisclosed illness.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
OHL Announces Disciplinary Action – Game of Thursday January 14, 2010, Barrie Colts at Windsor Spitfires
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that in the game played Thursday, January 14, 2010, between the Barrie Colts and the Windsor Spitfires, player Zack Kassian of the Windsor Spitfires was assessed a game misconduct for charging.
As a result of a preliminary review by the League, player Kassian is indefinitely suspended pending further investigation.
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As a result of a preliminary review by the League, player Kassian is indefinitely suspended pending further investigation.
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Barrie Defeats Windsor in a Showdown
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
The top two teams in the OHL collided tonight as the Barrie Colts defeated the Windsor Spitfires by a score of 4-2.
The game jumped off into the Spits hands as Zack Kassian tipped in Taylor Halls shot to give the Spits an early lead. Outstanding goaltending play kept this game at 1-0 Windsor going into the second.
Kassian got the fans screaming with an open ice hit followed by him dropping the gloves. However, Dalton Prout would silence the crowd with a precise shot from the point that went top corner and tied this game up.
Greg Nemisz would score early in the third on the power play to give Windsor the lead once again. But Kyle Clifford answered back with a back-hander passed Troy Passingham. As time ticked down, Windsor had all momentum until Alexander Burmistrov put the puck through Passingham's five-hole while being short-handed. Luke Pither would then bury the empty-netter to secure the win on the road for the Colts.
Kassian, who is a LaSalle native, made his debut with the Spitfires tonight and he was impressive. Starting off with a goal off of Hall's shot on his very first shift. Then throwing an exploding hit and not only dropping the gloves, pummeling Matt Stanisz in a fight making this packed crowd all fired up. This gave him In Play! Magazine's player of the game.
Kassian's performance tonight not only fired up his teams bench, but it also sent Barrie a message for the next time they play.
Kassian tells In Play! what he thinks about the hit. “They can take the hit anyway they want, I'm not going to change the way I play.”
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- The CHL’s #1 ranked Spitfires lose to the CHL’s #3 ranked Colts at the WFCU Centre
- With the loss, Windsor snaps a four game winning streak at home
- Right-winger Zack Kassian scored in his first game for the Spitfires and was ejected from the game after being assessed a game misconduct for charging in the second period
- Forward Taylor Hall, the reigning CHL and OHL Player of the Week, registered one assist in tonight’s contest and has recorded at least one point in each of his past nine games. He has regained the top spot in the OHL’s Scoring Race with 68 points in 38 games
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The top two teams in the OHL collided tonight as the Barrie Colts defeated the Windsor Spitfires by a score of 4-2.
The game jumped off into the Spits hands as Zack Kassian tipped in Taylor Halls shot to give the Spits an early lead. Outstanding goaltending play kept this game at 1-0 Windsor going into the second.
Kassian got the fans screaming with an open ice hit followed by him dropping the gloves. However, Dalton Prout would silence the crowd with a precise shot from the point that went top corner and tied this game up.
Greg Nemisz would score early in the third on the power play to give Windsor the lead once again. But Kyle Clifford answered back with a back-hander passed Troy Passingham. As time ticked down, Windsor had all momentum until Alexander Burmistrov put the puck through Passingham's five-hole while being short-handed. Luke Pither would then bury the empty-netter to secure the win on the road for the Colts.
Kassian, who is a LaSalle native, made his debut with the Spitfires tonight and he was impressive. Starting off with a goal off of Hall's shot on his very first shift. Then throwing an exploding hit and not only dropping the gloves, pummeling Matt Stanisz in a fight making this packed crowd all fired up. This gave him In Play! Magazine's player of the game.
Kassian's performance tonight not only fired up his teams bench, but it also sent Barrie a message for the next time they play.
Kassian tells In Play! what he thinks about the hit. “They can take the hit anyway they want, I'm not going to change the way I play.”
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- The CHL’s #1 ranked Spitfires lose to the CHL’s #3 ranked Colts at the WFCU Centre
- With the loss, Windsor snaps a four game winning streak at home
- Right-winger Zack Kassian scored in his first game for the Spitfires and was ejected from the game after being assessed a game misconduct for charging in the second period
- Forward Taylor Hall, the reigning CHL and OHL Player of the Week, registered one assist in tonight’s contest and has recorded at least one point in each of his past nine games. He has regained the top spot in the OHL’s Scoring Race with 68 points in 38 games
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 17
Rank-Team (Record)
1-Windsor Spitfires (34-5-0-4)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (36-7-1-0)
3-Barrie Colts (33-6-0-1)
4-Tri-City Americans (31-11-0-1)
5-Drummondville Voltigeurs (31-12-0-2)
6-Saskatoon Blades (30-9-1-3)
7-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (28-8-4-1)
8-Victoriaville Tigres (30-13-1-1)
9-Medicine Hat Tigers (26-13-3-5)
10-Brandon Wheat Kings (28-14-0-3)
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1-Windsor Spitfires (34-5-0-4)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (36-7-1-0)
3-Barrie Colts (33-6-0-1)
4-Tri-City Americans (31-11-0-1)
5-Drummondville Voltigeurs (31-12-0-2)
6-Saskatoon Blades (30-9-1-3)
7-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (28-8-4-1)
8-Victoriaville Tigres (30-13-1-1)
9-Medicine Hat Tigers (26-13-3-5)
10-Brandon Wheat Kings (28-14-0-3)
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Ontario Hockey League Announces Rosters for the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic
Kingston, ON – The Ontario Hockey League in association with the Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Club held a media conference today to announce the rosters for the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic featuring 40 of the top players in the OHL representing all 20 member clubs.
The Eastern Conference All-Stars will host the Western Conference All-Stars in the two-day event beginning with the skills competition on Tuesday February 2, 2010, with the game taking place on Wednesday February 3, 2010. Both events are at 7:00 pm at the K-Rock Centre in Kingston, ON.
Leading the way with five players each are the top ranked Western and Eastern Conference teams the Windsor Spitfires and the Barrie Colts. The rosters also include all five OHL members of Team USA that captured gold at the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships including defenceman Brian Lashoff of the host Kingston Frontenacs. All eight OHL members of Canada’s National Junior Team will also participate including top NHL entry draft prospect and Kingston native Taylor Hall who is tied for the league-lead in scoring with Tyler Seguin of the Western Conference’s Plymouth Whalers. Seguin is one of 25 players competing in their first OHL All-Star Classic. The Eastern Conference has the advantage in terms of experience with eight players returning from last season including Frontenacs’ forward Ethan Werek, compared to six players from the West. Alex Hutchings and Alex Pietrangelo of the Barrie Colts are participating in the event for the third straight year. Goaltender Tyler Beskorowany rounds out the local content as the third member of the Frontenacs club.
Both rosters were selected by a management team of two club General Managers from each conference. The Eastern Conference All-Stars management team consists of Brian Kilrea of the Ottawa 67’s and Jeff Twohey of the Peterborough Petes. Selecting the Western Conference All-Stars was Dave Torrie of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and Mike Vellucci of the Plymouth Whalers. Behind the bench for the Eastern Conference will be the coaching staff from the 2009 Bobby Orr Trophy Winners the Brampton Battalion including Head Coach Stan Butler. Head Coach Bob Boughner of the Windsor Spitfires and his staff represent the Western Conference as Wayne Gretzky Trophy winners and OHL Champions from last season.
The Eastern Conference All-Stars have won four straight games most recently at the 2009 event in Windsor by a score of 11-6. The Battalion’s Cody Hodgson and Justin DiBenedetto of the Sarnia Sting received player of the game honours. Over the years the game has featured many players that have moved on to be NHL stars including the last three players to be selected first overall in the NHL Entry Draft including Patrick Kane, Steven Stamkos, and John Tavares.
Proud sponsors of the event include All Weather Windows, Boston Pizza, Jack Link’s, and Subway. The game will be broadcast live to a national television audience on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS.
2010 OHL All-Star Classic Rosters:
Western Conference All-Stars
Goaltenders (2)
Matt Hackett, Plymouth Whalers
Robin Lehner, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Defence (6)
Jesse Blacker, Owen Sound Attack
Ryan Ellis, Windsor Spitfires
Cam Fowler, Windsor Spitfires
John Moore, Kitchener Rangers
Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Joe Rogalski, Sarnia Sting
Forwards (12)
Taylor Beck, Guelph Storm
Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires
Adam Henrique, Windsor Spitfires
AJ Jenks, Plymouth Whalers
Nazem Kadri, London Knights
Philip McRae, Plymouth Whalers
Jeremy Morin, Kitchener Rangers
Greg Nemisz, Windsor Spitfires
Tyler Seguin, Plymouth Whalers
Jeff Skinner, Kitchener Rangers
Jordan Skellett, Saginaw Spirit
Zack Torquato, Erie Otters
Coaching Staff – Windsor Spitfires, 2009 Western Conference Champions
Head Coach – Bob Boughner
Associate Coach – Bob Jones
Assistant Coach – D.J Smith
Athletic Therapist – Joey Garland
Equipment Manager – Tyson Tatomir
Eastern Conference All-Stars:
Goaltenders (2)
Tyler Beskorowany, Kingston Frontenacs
Chris Carrozzi, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors
Defence (6)
Nick Crawford, Barrie Colts
Calvin de Haan, Oshawa Generals
Cameron Gaunce, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors
Shawn Lalonde, Belleville Bulls
Brian Lashoff, Kingston Frontenacs
Alex Pietrangelo, Barrie Colts
Forwards (12)
Andrew Agozzino, Niagara IceDogs
Casey Cizikas, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors
Stefan Della Rovere, Barrie Colts
Alex Hutchings, Barrie Colts
Sean Jones, Brampton Battalion
Matt Kennedy, Barrie Colts
Cody Lindsay, Ottawa 67’s
Eric O’Dell, Sudbury Wolves
Devante Smith-Pelly, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors
Ryan Spooner, Peterborough Petes
Tyler Toffoli, Ottawa 67’s
Ethan Werek, Kingston Frontenacs
Coaching Staff – Brampton Battalion, 2009 Eastern Conference Champions
Head Coach – Stan Butler
Assistant Coach – Kelly Harper
Assistant Coach – Jamie Allison
Head Athletic Trainer – Binne Brouwer
Assistant Trainer – Greg Phillips
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The Eastern Conference All-Stars will host the Western Conference All-Stars in the two-day event beginning with the skills competition on Tuesday February 2, 2010, with the game taking place on Wednesday February 3, 2010. Both events are at 7:00 pm at the K-Rock Centre in Kingston, ON.
Leading the way with five players each are the top ranked Western and Eastern Conference teams the Windsor Spitfires and the Barrie Colts. The rosters also include all five OHL members of Team USA that captured gold at the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships including defenceman Brian Lashoff of the host Kingston Frontenacs. All eight OHL members of Canada’s National Junior Team will also participate including top NHL entry draft prospect and Kingston native Taylor Hall who is tied for the league-lead in scoring with Tyler Seguin of the Western Conference’s Plymouth Whalers. Seguin is one of 25 players competing in their first OHL All-Star Classic. The Eastern Conference has the advantage in terms of experience with eight players returning from last season including Frontenacs’ forward Ethan Werek, compared to six players from the West. Alex Hutchings and Alex Pietrangelo of the Barrie Colts are participating in the event for the third straight year. Goaltender Tyler Beskorowany rounds out the local content as the third member of the Frontenacs club.
Both rosters were selected by a management team of two club General Managers from each conference. The Eastern Conference All-Stars management team consists of Brian Kilrea of the Ottawa 67’s and Jeff Twohey of the Peterborough Petes. Selecting the Western Conference All-Stars was Dave Torrie of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and Mike Vellucci of the Plymouth Whalers. Behind the bench for the Eastern Conference will be the coaching staff from the 2009 Bobby Orr Trophy Winners the Brampton Battalion including Head Coach Stan Butler. Head Coach Bob Boughner of the Windsor Spitfires and his staff represent the Western Conference as Wayne Gretzky Trophy winners and OHL Champions from last season.
The Eastern Conference All-Stars have won four straight games most recently at the 2009 event in Windsor by a score of 11-6. The Battalion’s Cody Hodgson and Justin DiBenedetto of the Sarnia Sting received player of the game honours. Over the years the game has featured many players that have moved on to be NHL stars including the last three players to be selected first overall in the NHL Entry Draft including Patrick Kane, Steven Stamkos, and John Tavares.
Proud sponsors of the event include All Weather Windows, Boston Pizza, Jack Link’s, and Subway. The game will be broadcast live to a national television audience on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS.
2010 OHL All-Star Classic Rosters:
Western Conference All-Stars
Goaltenders (2)
Matt Hackett, Plymouth Whalers
Robin Lehner, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Defence (6)
Jesse Blacker, Owen Sound Attack
Ryan Ellis, Windsor Spitfires
Cam Fowler, Windsor Spitfires
John Moore, Kitchener Rangers
Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Joe Rogalski, Sarnia Sting
Forwards (12)
Taylor Beck, Guelph Storm
Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires
Adam Henrique, Windsor Spitfires
AJ Jenks, Plymouth Whalers
Nazem Kadri, London Knights
Philip McRae, Plymouth Whalers
Jeremy Morin, Kitchener Rangers
Greg Nemisz, Windsor Spitfires
Tyler Seguin, Plymouth Whalers
Jeff Skinner, Kitchener Rangers
Jordan Skellett, Saginaw Spirit
Zack Torquato, Erie Otters
Coaching Staff – Windsor Spitfires, 2009 Western Conference Champions
Head Coach – Bob Boughner
Associate Coach – Bob Jones
Assistant Coach – D.J Smith
Athletic Therapist – Joey Garland
Equipment Manager – Tyson Tatomir
Eastern Conference All-Stars:
Goaltenders (2)
Tyler Beskorowany, Kingston Frontenacs
Chris Carrozzi, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors
Defence (6)
Nick Crawford, Barrie Colts
Calvin de Haan, Oshawa Generals
Cameron Gaunce, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors
Shawn Lalonde, Belleville Bulls
Brian Lashoff, Kingston Frontenacs
Alex Pietrangelo, Barrie Colts
Forwards (12)
Andrew Agozzino, Niagara IceDogs
Casey Cizikas, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors
Stefan Della Rovere, Barrie Colts
Alex Hutchings, Barrie Colts
Sean Jones, Brampton Battalion
Matt Kennedy, Barrie Colts
Cody Lindsay, Ottawa 67’s
Eric O’Dell, Sudbury Wolves
Devante Smith-Pelly, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors
Ryan Spooner, Peterborough Petes
Tyler Toffoli, Ottawa 67’s
Ethan Werek, Kingston Frontenacs
Coaching Staff – Brampton Battalion, 2009 Eastern Conference Champions
Head Coach – Stan Butler
Assistant Coach – Kelly Harper
Assistant Coach – Jamie Allison
Head Athletic Trainer – Binne Brouwer
Assistant Trainer – Greg Phillips
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Spitfires and Lancers Announce Inaugural OHL/OUA Scholastic Showcase
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Ontario University Athletics (OUA), along with the Windsor Spitfires and University of Windsor Lancers are pleased to announce they’ll be hosting the inaugural OHL/OUA Scholastic Showcase on Sunday January 24th at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, ON.
The Scholastic Showcase, presented by the Investor Group, is an event designed to promote the ongoing partnership in education between the Lancers and Spitfires as well as the academic scholarship program in place between the OHL and OUA.
On Sunday, January 24th, the OHL will kick-off back-to-back games at the WFCU Centre with a match-up between the Windsor Spitfires and the Niagara IceDogs at 2pm. The OUA will follow as the University of Windsor Lancers are set to host the York Lions at 4:30pm.
The Scholastic Showcase is the first ever event of its kind and something both the OUA and OHL are excited to be hosting.
“We are very pleased to be able to announce the first ever OHL/OUA Scholastic Showcase set to take place in Windsor later this month,” commented OHL Commissioner David Branch. “This year alone, the Ontario Hockey League and its teams will provide our highest number of academic scholarships ever. We believe our OHL Scholarship Program allows our players to achieve the best of both worlds when it comes to hockey and academic goals and this event will certainly help to showcase that fact.”
Following graduation from the OHL, many players are now moving on to continue their education and hockey careers at universities across the province. OHL grads are eligible for academic scholarships through their junior teams if they choose to continue their education in post secondary institutions.
This year alone, 355 current and past OHL players were awarded academic scholarships throughout North America for the 2009-10 season. This figure represents the highest number of players that have ever received OHL academic scholarships in a single year.
"Ontario University Athletics has a shared interest with the Ontario Hockey League in helping prepare their student-athletes for life after their junior playing careers," commented OUA Executive Director Ward Dilse. "We hope that the inaugural OHL-OUA Scholastic Showcase is the first of many opportunities for hockey fans to celebrate the accomplishments of exceptional student-athletes in both leagues."
Currently, the University of Windsor has 10 former OHL athletes on their roster who are receiving over $80,000 in OHL scholarships this season.
In addition to OHL scholarships, each university in Ontario has the ability to offer athletic scholarships to augment these awards. At the University of Windsor, the Lancers also provide their top student-athletes with Blue and Gold athletic scholarships as part of the university’s scholarship program.
For the University of Windsor, this event is another opportunity to showcase their unique partnership in education with the Windsor Spitfires.
“We are excited to co-host along with the Windsor Spitfires the first ever Scholastic Showcase,” commented University of Windsor Athletic Director Gord Grace. “Our partnership in education with the Spitfires was one of the first of its kind in the league and we believe this event is another opportunity to promote how our two organizations are working together to promote education in the community.”
Currently, the Lancers have two former Spitfires on their roster, including team captain Scott Todd along with Jonathan Sciacca.
For the Spitfires, the defending MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions, their emphasis on education has also proven to be a vital part of their success over the past three seasons.
“The Windsor Spitfires are pleased to be partnering with the University of Windsor on the upcoming Scholastic Showcase on January 24,” added Spitfire governor, Lancer Hockey alumnus and U of W business grad Peter Dobrich. “Our organization’s emphasis on education over the past few years has been a critical component to our success and we will continue to work hard to ensure our players have the opportunity to continue their post-secondary education upon graduation from the OHL.”
The Scholastic Showcase will take place on Sunday, January 24th as the Windsor Spitfires host the Niagara IceDogs at 2pm followed by the University of Windsor Lancers against the York Lions at 4:30pm.
Fans that stay for both games will have the chance to win over $3,000 in cash prizes that day as part of the showcase.
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The Scholastic Showcase, presented by the Investor Group, is an event designed to promote the ongoing partnership in education between the Lancers and Spitfires as well as the academic scholarship program in place between the OHL and OUA.
On Sunday, January 24th, the OHL will kick-off back-to-back games at the WFCU Centre with a match-up between the Windsor Spitfires and the Niagara IceDogs at 2pm. The OUA will follow as the University of Windsor Lancers are set to host the York Lions at 4:30pm.
The Scholastic Showcase is the first ever event of its kind and something both the OUA and OHL are excited to be hosting.
“We are very pleased to be able to announce the first ever OHL/OUA Scholastic Showcase set to take place in Windsor later this month,” commented OHL Commissioner David Branch. “This year alone, the Ontario Hockey League and its teams will provide our highest number of academic scholarships ever. We believe our OHL Scholarship Program allows our players to achieve the best of both worlds when it comes to hockey and academic goals and this event will certainly help to showcase that fact.”
Following graduation from the OHL, many players are now moving on to continue their education and hockey careers at universities across the province. OHL grads are eligible for academic scholarships through their junior teams if they choose to continue their education in post secondary institutions.
This year alone, 355 current and past OHL players were awarded academic scholarships throughout North America for the 2009-10 season. This figure represents the highest number of players that have ever received OHL academic scholarships in a single year.
"Ontario University Athletics has a shared interest with the Ontario Hockey League in helping prepare their student-athletes for life after their junior playing careers," commented OUA Executive Director Ward Dilse. "We hope that the inaugural OHL-OUA Scholastic Showcase is the first of many opportunities for hockey fans to celebrate the accomplishments of exceptional student-athletes in both leagues."
Currently, the University of Windsor has 10 former OHL athletes on their roster who are receiving over $80,000 in OHL scholarships this season.
In addition to OHL scholarships, each university in Ontario has the ability to offer athletic scholarships to augment these awards. At the University of Windsor, the Lancers also provide their top student-athletes with Blue and Gold athletic scholarships as part of the university’s scholarship program.
For the University of Windsor, this event is another opportunity to showcase their unique partnership in education with the Windsor Spitfires.
“We are excited to co-host along with the Windsor Spitfires the first ever Scholastic Showcase,” commented University of Windsor Athletic Director Gord Grace. “Our partnership in education with the Spitfires was one of the first of its kind in the league and we believe this event is another opportunity to promote how our two organizations are working together to promote education in the community.”
Currently, the Lancers have two former Spitfires on their roster, including team captain Scott Todd along with Jonathan Sciacca.
For the Spitfires, the defending MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions, their emphasis on education has also proven to be a vital part of their success over the past three seasons.
“The Windsor Spitfires are pleased to be partnering with the University of Windsor on the upcoming Scholastic Showcase on January 24,” added Spitfire governor, Lancer Hockey alumnus and U of W business grad Peter Dobrich. “Our organization’s emphasis on education over the past few years has been a critical component to our success and we will continue to work hard to ensure our players have the opportunity to continue their post-secondary education upon graduation from the OHL.”
The Scholastic Showcase will take place on Sunday, January 24th as the Windsor Spitfires host the Niagara IceDogs at 2pm followed by the University of Windsor Lancers against the York Lions at 4:30pm.
Fans that stay for both games will have the chance to win over $3,000 in cash prizes that day as part of the showcase.
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CHL Announces Roster Changes and Officials for 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced that Steven Shipley and Louis-Marc Aubry have been added to the rosters for the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game which takes place January 19-20 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, ON.
Shipley of the OHL’s Owen Sound Attack has been added to the Team Orr roster while Aubry, who plays for the QMJHL’s Montreal Juniors, has been added to the roster for Team Cherry. Shipley, a 17-year-old from Ilderton, ON, has 14 goals and 28 assists for 42 points in 44 games played in this his second OHL season with the Attack. He replaces an injured Brett Connolly of the Prince George Cougars. Aubry, an 18-year-old from Trois-Rivieres, QC, is playing in his second QMJHL season with the Juniors where he has compiled eight goals and 16 assists for 24 points in 41 games. He replaces an injured Kirill Kabanov of the Moncton Wildcats.
The CHL also announced the officiating crew for the event which includes referees Dave Lewis and TJ Luxmore, and linesmen Jesse Wilmot and Jordan Browne, all from the Ontario Hockey League.
Both Lewis and Luxmore are Level VI Hockey Canada officials with Lewis, a native of Oshawa, ON, currently skating in his sixth OHL season and fourth as a referee. Luxmore, from Waterloo, ON, is in his fourth OHL season and third as a referee. Wilmot is in his second OHL season and hails from Hamilton, ON, while Browne is in his third OHL season from Oshawa, ON.
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.
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Shipley of the OHL’s Owen Sound Attack has been added to the Team Orr roster while Aubry, who plays for the QMJHL’s Montreal Juniors, has been added to the roster for Team Cherry. Shipley, a 17-year-old from Ilderton, ON, has 14 goals and 28 assists for 42 points in 44 games played in this his second OHL season with the Attack. He replaces an injured Brett Connolly of the Prince George Cougars. Aubry, an 18-year-old from Trois-Rivieres, QC, is playing in his second QMJHL season with the Juniors where he has compiled eight goals and 16 assists for 24 points in 41 games. He replaces an injured Kirill Kabanov of the Moncton Wildcats.
The CHL also announced the officiating crew for the event which includes referees Dave Lewis and TJ Luxmore, and linesmen Jesse Wilmot and Jordan Browne, all from the Ontario Hockey League.
Both Lewis and Luxmore are Level VI Hockey Canada officials with Lewis, a native of Oshawa, ON, currently skating in his sixth OHL season and fourth as a referee. Luxmore, from Waterloo, ON, is in his fourth OHL season and third as a referee. Wilmot is in his second OHL season and hails from Hamilton, ON, while Browne is in his third OHL season from Oshawa, ON.
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.
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Troy Passingham – the Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Month for December
(Windsor) Rookie goaltender Troy Passingham is the Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Month for December as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff. Passingham posted a 6-1-0-1 record for the CHL’s #1 ranked team and defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions in December with a goals against average of 2.68 and a .913 save percentage in eight games.
Passingham allowed two goals or less in four of his eight starts, including performances where he stopped 23 of 24 shots in leading the Spitfires to a 3-1 victory over the Erie Otters on December 10th at the WFCU Centre and also making 21 saves the following night while stopping four of five shooters in Windsor’s 3-2 overtime shootout victory on the road over the CHL’s sixth ranked Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors on December 11th. Additionally, he stopped 31 of 33 shots in being named the first star of Windsor’s 4-2 victory over the London Knights at the WFCU Centre on December 17th and stopped 28 of 29 shots in the Spitfires’ 6-1 win in Saginaw against the Spirit on December 19th.
Passingham, a 19 year-old native of Mississauga, ON, is currently ranked first amongst OHL goaltenders in wins with 30, and he is also tied for second in the OHL with three shutouts and is third in the league with a 2.50 goals against average. Passingham has been selected as the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week a team high four times this season and is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Prior to the commencement of this past Sunday’s Spitfire home game against the Sarnia Sting, Passingham received a Bulova watch from Dan Thomas of Precision Jewellers for his outstanding performance in December.
Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Players of the Month
Troy Passingham – December 2009
Adam Henrique – November 2009
* Taylor Hall – October 2009
* Player was also selected as the OHL Player of the Month
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Passingham allowed two goals or less in four of his eight starts, including performances where he stopped 23 of 24 shots in leading the Spitfires to a 3-1 victory over the Erie Otters on December 10th at the WFCU Centre and also making 21 saves the following night while stopping four of five shooters in Windsor’s 3-2 overtime shootout victory on the road over the CHL’s sixth ranked Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors on December 11th. Additionally, he stopped 31 of 33 shots in being named the first star of Windsor’s 4-2 victory over the London Knights at the WFCU Centre on December 17th and stopped 28 of 29 shots in the Spitfires’ 6-1 win in Saginaw against the Spirit on December 19th.
Passingham, a 19 year-old native of Mississauga, ON, is currently ranked first amongst OHL goaltenders in wins with 30, and he is also tied for second in the OHL with three shutouts and is third in the league with a 2.50 goals against average. Passingham has been selected as the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week a team high four times this season and is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Prior to the commencement of this past Sunday’s Spitfire home game against the Sarnia Sting, Passingham received a Bulova watch from Dan Thomas of Precision Jewellers for his outstanding performance in December.
Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Players of the Month
Troy Passingham – December 2009
Adam Henrique – November 2009
* Taylor Hall – October 2009
* Player was also selected as the OHL Player of the Month
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Windsor Spitfires Defeat Sarnia Sting 4-1 at the WFCU Centre
Spits Defeat Sarnia for Second Straight Game
By Chris Lucas
Eric Wellwood potted two goals as Windsor defeated Sarnia 4-1.
Sarnia started the game off with a goal from Brent Sullivan to take an early lead. But Ryan Ellis answered with a rifle from the point to tie the game up. After that, it was all Windsor. Harry Young took a shot from the point, that was deflected by Wellwood to give Windsor the lead going into the second.
Windsor continued to dominate throughout the second, but could not manage to increase the score.
It was a close game going into the third, but that all changed when Wellwood roofed his second of the game. Immediately following, Adam Wallace scored his fourth goal of the year to finish off the Sting.
Even though Sarnia's record isn't the greatest this year, they're still a pretty good club. Today Windsor showed how dominate they are and can be as they were in control for the majority of the game.
Today's In Play! Magazine player of the game was given to Wellwood. Wellwood scored his 23rd and 24th goals of the season, and also the game winning goal, to help the Spits beat Sarnia for the second straight game.
Wellwood tells In Play! his thoughts on today's game. “We played much better than yesterday. We played with a lot more energy.”
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- The CHL’s #1 ranked team leads the OHL with 72 points, on the strength of a 34-5-0-4 record
- The Spitfires today acquired right-winger Zack Kassian from the Peterborough Petes, in exchange for sending left-winger Austin Watson as well as Windsor’s second round picks in the 2012 and 2014 OHL Priority Selections to the Petes
- Forward Eric Wellwood scored two goals in today’s game, including the game winner and has scored 6 goals and 11 points in the Spitfires’ five January games
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopped 22 of 23 shots in today’s game and has now won both of his starts with the Spitfires since being acquired from Belleville last week
- Forward Dale Mitchell was held pointless today and has his seven game point streak snapped
- Forward Taylor Hall registered one assist in today’s contest and is in the midst of a nine game point streak, scoring three goals and eight points in three games since returning from the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championships. He is now tied for first in the OHL Scoring Race with 67 points in 37 games
- Three Spitfire forwards are ranked in the OHL’s top ten of the league’s scoring race (1st Hall – 67 points, tied for 6th Henrique – 56 points, tied for 10th Nemisz – 51 points)
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By Chris Lucas
Eric Wellwood potted two goals as Windsor defeated Sarnia 4-1.
Sarnia started the game off with a goal from Brent Sullivan to take an early lead. But Ryan Ellis answered with a rifle from the point to tie the game up. After that, it was all Windsor. Harry Young took a shot from the point, that was deflected by Wellwood to give Windsor the lead going into the second.
Windsor continued to dominate throughout the second, but could not manage to increase the score.
It was a close game going into the third, but that all changed when Wellwood roofed his second of the game. Immediately following, Adam Wallace scored his fourth goal of the year to finish off the Sting.
Even though Sarnia's record isn't the greatest this year, they're still a pretty good club. Today Windsor showed how dominate they are and can be as they were in control for the majority of the game.
Today's In Play! Magazine player of the game was given to Wellwood. Wellwood scored his 23rd and 24th goals of the season, and also the game winning goal, to help the Spits beat Sarnia for the second straight game.
Wellwood tells In Play! his thoughts on today's game. “We played much better than yesterday. We played with a lot more energy.”
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- The CHL’s #1 ranked team leads the OHL with 72 points, on the strength of a 34-5-0-4 record
- The Spitfires today acquired right-winger Zack Kassian from the Peterborough Petes, in exchange for sending left-winger Austin Watson as well as Windsor’s second round picks in the 2012 and 2014 OHL Priority Selections to the Petes
- Forward Eric Wellwood scored two goals in today’s game, including the game winner and has scored 6 goals and 11 points in the Spitfires’ five January games
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopped 22 of 23 shots in today’s game and has now won both of his starts with the Spitfires since being acquired from Belleville last week
- Forward Dale Mitchell was held pointless today and has his seven game point streak snapped
- Forward Taylor Hall registered one assist in today’s contest and is in the midst of a nine game point streak, scoring three goals and eight points in three games since returning from the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championships. He is now tied for first in the OHL Scoring Race with 67 points in 37 games
- Three Spitfire forwards are ranked in the OHL’s top ten of the league’s scoring race (1st Hall – 67 points, tied for 6th Henrique – 56 points, tied for 10th Nemisz – 51 points)
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Windsor Acquires Zack Kassian from Peterborough
(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires today announced that the team has acquired right-winger and Windsor native Zack Kassian from the Peterborough Petes. In 33 games with the Petes this season, Kassian scored 8 goals and 27 points to go along with 58 penalty minutes. Kassian, listed at 6’3” and 215 pounds, was selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the team’s first round pick, 13th overall at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
In exchange, the Spitfires have sent left-winger Austin Watson as well as Windsor’s second round picks in the 2012 and 2014 OHL Priority Selections to the Petes.
“Today’s deal was a difficult one for us, as we traded an excellent two-way player in Austin Watson. Watson has been great for our team both on and off the ice, and we wish him the very best of luck in Peterborough and also later this year at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. As an organization, we are also thrilled to add a player of Kassian’s caliber to our lineup. He’s a hard nosed player and local boy who will bring a special element to our team, as he is a highly skilled and tough player,” said Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel.
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In exchange, the Spitfires have sent left-winger Austin Watson as well as Windsor’s second round picks in the 2012 and 2014 OHL Priority Selections to the Petes.
“Today’s deal was a difficult one for us, as we traded an excellent two-way player in Austin Watson. Watson has been great for our team both on and off the ice, and we wish him the very best of luck in Peterborough and also later this year at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. As an organization, we are also thrilled to add a player of Kassian’s caliber to our lineup. He’s a hard nosed player and local boy who will bring a special element to our team, as he is a highly skilled and tough player,” said Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel.
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Friday, January 8, 2010
CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 16
Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced the BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings for week sixteen 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.
Rank-Team (Record)
1-Windsor Spitfires (31-5-0-4)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (34-7-1-0)
3-Barrie Colts (31-5-0-1)
4-Saskatoon Blades (29-8-1-3)
5-Drummondville Voltigeurs (29-11-0-2)
6-Tri-City Americans (29-10-0-1)
7-Calgary Hitmen (27-11-1-1)
8-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (26-8-3-1)
9-Brandon Wheat Kings (28-13-0-2)
10-Quebec Remparts (25-11-3-3)
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Rank-Team (Record)
1-Windsor Spitfires (31-5-0-4)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (34-7-1-0)
3-Barrie Colts (31-5-0-1)
4-Saskatoon Blades (29-8-1-3)
5-Drummondville Voltigeurs (29-11-0-2)
6-Tri-City Americans (29-10-0-1)
7-Calgary Hitmen (27-11-1-1)
8-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (26-8-3-1)
9-Brandon Wheat Kings (28-13-0-2)
10-Quebec Remparts (25-11-3-3)
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Key Players Return in Spits Win
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Windsor had some key players come back from the World Junior Tournament and return to their line-up in tonights 8-5 win over the Saginaw Spirit.
A high scoring first period was started off by Ryan O'Connor and Josh Shalla of Saginaw to give the Spirit an early 2-0 lead. But Kenny Ryan would answer back with a goal of his own. Michael Sgarbossa would immediately respond with a goal to give Saginaw a two goal lead once again. Following that, Taylor Hall would capitalize for Windsor on the power play and bury the puck in the net bringing Windsor within one. But Garret Ross slid the puck through Philipp Grubauers five-hole to give the Spirit a 4-2 lead going into the second.
The Spits started off the second with a goal from team captain Harry Young. Eric Wellwood would then score while being short-handed to tie the game. Then Shalla would score his second of the game to give Saginaw the lead once again. Greg Nemisz answered back with a goal and that would send both teams to the locker room all tied up at five a piece.
Nemisz, Hall and Adam Henrique added goals in the third to seal up the victory for Windsor.
The Spits tested out their new goalie (Philipp Grubauer) tonight and although seeing that Saginaw scored five, don't be fooled by that number. A few of the goals he allowed were on rebounds or bad defensive plays. Other than that, once he settled down he looked pretty good.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Adam Wallace. Although Wallace didn't tally up any points, he created traffic in front of the net and every time he was on the Spitfires had a scoring chance. He through the body constantly tonight and fought Saginaw's captain Tyler Murovich which took him out of the game for a little while. That fight also pumped up the crowd and the Windsor bench which may have helped spark their offense and help them win the game.
Wallace explains to In Play! how his fight may have gave Windsor a boost going into the third period.
“We were definitely struggling at the time and he challenged me so we went at it. It was a good opportunity to get the boys going.”
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- The Spitfires raised a banner prior to the commencement of tonight’s game, recognizing the performances of 2010 IIHF WJHC Team USA gold medalist Cam Fowler and Team Canada silver medalists Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz Adam Henrique and Ryan Ellis. The five players combined for five goals and eight points in tonight’s contest, with Nemisz netting the game winner one minute into the third period
- The CHL’s #1 ranked team leads the OHL with 68 points, on the strength of a 32-5-0-4 record
- Newly acquired goaltender Belleville Bulls goaltender won in his first start with the Spits tonight, and former Bulls defenceman Marc Cantin registered one assist in his first game for Windsor
- Three Spitfire forwards are ranked in the OHL’s top ten of the league’s scoring race (2nd Hall – 62 points, tied for 5th Henrique – 55 points, 10th Nemisz – 52 points)
- Six Spitfires are ranked in the OHL’s top ten for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +33, tied for 3rd Fowler and Young +27, tied for 6th Henrique +26, tied for 9th Hall and Wellwood +25)
- Spitfire defencemen Mark Cundari and Cam Fowler are tied for 3rd amongst OHL defencemen in scoring with 40 points apiece
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Windsor had some key players come back from the World Junior Tournament and return to their line-up in tonights 8-5 win over the Saginaw Spirit.
A high scoring first period was started off by Ryan O'Connor and Josh Shalla of Saginaw to give the Spirit an early 2-0 lead. But Kenny Ryan would answer back with a goal of his own. Michael Sgarbossa would immediately respond with a goal to give Saginaw a two goal lead once again. Following that, Taylor Hall would capitalize for Windsor on the power play and bury the puck in the net bringing Windsor within one. But Garret Ross slid the puck through Philipp Grubauers five-hole to give the Spirit a 4-2 lead going into the second.
The Spits started off the second with a goal from team captain Harry Young. Eric Wellwood would then score while being short-handed to tie the game. Then Shalla would score his second of the game to give Saginaw the lead once again. Greg Nemisz answered back with a goal and that would send both teams to the locker room all tied up at five a piece.
Nemisz, Hall and Adam Henrique added goals in the third to seal up the victory for Windsor.
The Spits tested out their new goalie (Philipp Grubauer) tonight and although seeing that Saginaw scored five, don't be fooled by that number. A few of the goals he allowed were on rebounds or bad defensive plays. Other than that, once he settled down he looked pretty good.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Adam Wallace. Although Wallace didn't tally up any points, he created traffic in front of the net and every time he was on the Spitfires had a scoring chance. He through the body constantly tonight and fought Saginaw's captain Tyler Murovich which took him out of the game for a little while. That fight also pumped up the crowd and the Windsor bench which may have helped spark their offense and help them win the game.
Wallace explains to In Play! how his fight may have gave Windsor a boost going into the third period.
“We were definitely struggling at the time and he challenged me so we went at it. It was a good opportunity to get the boys going.”
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- The Spitfires raised a banner prior to the commencement of tonight’s game, recognizing the performances of 2010 IIHF WJHC Team USA gold medalist Cam Fowler and Team Canada silver medalists Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz Adam Henrique and Ryan Ellis. The five players combined for five goals and eight points in tonight’s contest, with Nemisz netting the game winner one minute into the third period
- The CHL’s #1 ranked team leads the OHL with 68 points, on the strength of a 32-5-0-4 record
- Newly acquired goaltender Belleville Bulls goaltender won in his first start with the Spits tonight, and former Bulls defenceman Marc Cantin registered one assist in his first game for Windsor
- Three Spitfire forwards are ranked in the OHL’s top ten of the league’s scoring race (2nd Hall – 62 points, tied for 5th Henrique – 55 points, 10th Nemisz – 52 points)
- Six Spitfires are ranked in the OHL’s top ten for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +33, tied for 3rd Fowler and Young +27, tied for 6th Henrique +26, tied for 9th Hall and Wellwood +25)
- Spitfire defencemen Mark Cundari and Cam Fowler are tied for 3rd amongst OHL defencemen in scoring with 40 points apiece
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Spitfires Announce Special Event Details for the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Event in Windsor
The first special event to be hosted by the Spitfires will be the Home Hardware VIP Party following the conclusion of the skills competition on Tuesday, January 19 from 10 pm to 1 am at Caesar’s Windsor as part of the team’s local initiatives being offered jointly with Home Hardware.
Prior to the commencement of the game on Wednesday, January 20, the Windsor Spitfires will invite 300 minor hockey players to welcome the players from Team Orr and Team Cherry as part of the “Future Prospects Meeting Top Prospects” greeting event on behalf of Home Hardware as the players from Team Orr and Team Cherry arrive to the WFCU Centre, outside of Gate 2 between 5 and 5:15 pm. Media and fans are encouraged to attend.
Additionally, the Windsor Spitfires and AM800 CKLW’s A-Team will be conducting a Home Hardware “Restock the Shelves” Can Drive at the WFCU Centre’s main entrances prior to the start of the game on January 20 in an effort to replenish local food banks following the holiday season. Fans are encouraged to bring as many non-perishable goods to the game as possible and will receive an entry ballot for the chance to win a Team Cherry jersey autographed by all members of the team, including 2010 IIHF WJHC Team USA gold medalist and Spitfire defenseman Cam Fowler as well as WJHC Team Canada silver medalist and Spitfire Taylor Hall. Austin Watson of the Spitfires will also be playing for Team Cherry.
Windsor Spitfires and Team Cherry Forward Austin Watson, Shane Seguin – Countryside Home Hardware, Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel. Photo courtesy Windsor Spitrfires
“The Windsor Spitfires would like to thank Home Hardware and the CHL for supporting this event in the manner they have by providing us with the opportunity to host events benefiting the Windsor and Essex County community. We are also looking forward to welcoming 40 of the top draft eligible, junior aged players in the world that will be participating in this event to the City of Windsor. It is our distinct pleasure to have the opportunity to host the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Event and we look forward to putting on another first-class CHL showcase event,” said Warren Rychel, Vice-President and General Manager of the Windsor Spitfires.
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 Greg Nemisz who played at the 2008 event before being selected 25th overall by the Calgary Flames and Ryan Ellis who competed at the 2009 event before being selected 11th overall by the Nashville Predators.
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 skills competition will be broadcast live on TV COGECO on January 19 with the game being broadcast nationally live on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS on January 20. Fans in the Windsor and Essex County area can also listen to the game live with Spitfire Play-by-Play man Mike Miller on AM800 CKLW.
Ticket packages for the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and Skills Competition are still available to the general public with main bowl seats available for $40 and restaurant seats at $44. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Teksavvy.com Box Office at the WFCU Centre or by calling 519-254-5000 or online at www.windsorspitfires.com. More information can be found at the official event website: http://homehardwaretopprospectsgame.com/
Please see below for the complete Team Cherry and Team Orr rosters.
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)
*Competed in the 2009 SUBWAY Super Series
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Spitfires to Raise Banner Honouring Spits World Junior Participants At Today’s Home Game January 7, 2010.
(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires today announced that the team will be raising a commemorative banner, honouring the five Spitfire players who participated in the recent 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships prior to the commencement of tomorrow’s home game versus the Saginaw Spirit at the WFCU Centre. The banner will be raised as part of the regular pre-game ceremonies conducted by the team, starting at 7:05 p.m.
Team USA gold medalist Cam Fowler as well as Team Canada silver medalists Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Adam Henrique and Ryan Ellis will be honoured for their outstanding performances at the WJHC as part of the ceremony.
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Team USA gold medalist Cam Fowler as well as Team Canada silver medalists Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Adam Henrique and Ryan Ellis will be honoured for their outstanding performances at the WJHC as part of the ceremony.
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Eric Wellwood – The Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
(Windsor) Left-winger Eric Wellwood is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, January 3rd, 2010. Wellwood scored three goals and added two assists for five points in three games for the Spitfires, as he led the team to a 2-1 record.
On New Year’s Eve, Wellwood scored one goal in Windsor’s 4-3 overtime shootout victory versus the Saginaw Spirit at the WFCU Centre. The following night, he posted his second four-point night of the season, as he scored two goals and two assists, including the game-winning goal early in the third period and was named the first star of the Spitfires’ 6-3 win on the road over the Guelph Storm. On Saturday, Wellwood was held off the scoresheet in Windsor’s 4-3 loss on the road against the Plymouth Whalers.
Wellwood, a 19 year-old native of Oldcastle, Ontario, was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his fourth season with the Windsor Spitfires and has scored 20 goals with 18 assists for 38 points and he is tied for fourth in the OHL with a +26 plus/minus rating in 38 games for the Spitfires this season.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Saginaw Spirit tomorrow night at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Fans are encouraged to show their support for the Spitfires’ 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup bid by filling out a ballot at the game or by visiting windsorspitfires.com.
Windsor Spitfires Players of the Week
Eric Wellwood – Dec. 28, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010
Dale Mitchell – Dec. 14 – Dec. 20, 2009
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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On New Year’s Eve, Wellwood scored one goal in Windsor’s 4-3 overtime shootout victory versus the Saginaw Spirit at the WFCU Centre. The following night, he posted his second four-point night of the season, as he scored two goals and two assists, including the game-winning goal early in the third period and was named the first star of the Spitfires’ 6-3 win on the road over the Guelph Storm. On Saturday, Wellwood was held off the scoresheet in Windsor’s 4-3 loss on the road against the Plymouth Whalers.
Wellwood, a 19 year-old native of Oldcastle, Ontario, was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his fourth season with the Windsor Spitfires and has scored 20 goals with 18 assists for 38 points and he is tied for fourth in the OHL with a +26 plus/minus rating in 38 games for the Spitfires this season.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Saginaw Spirit tomorrow night at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Fans are encouraged to show their support for the Spitfires’ 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup bid by filling out a ballot at the game or by visiting windsorspitfires.com.
Windsor Spitfires Players of the Week
Eric Wellwood – Dec. 28, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010
Dale Mitchell – Dec. 14 – Dec. 20, 2009
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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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Windsor Acquires Grubauer, Cantin and Johnston from Belleville Bulls
(Windsor) Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel today announced that the Spitfires have acquired goaltender Philipp Grubauer, defenseman Marc Cantin, centre Stephen Johnston and a 15th round pick in the 2013 OHL Priority Selection from the Belleville Bulls.
In exchange, the Spitfires have sent centre Richard Panik, defenseman Paul Bezzo, right-winger Austen Brassard, goaltender Stephen Gleeson as well as a third round pick in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection and a second round pick in 2012 (both originally from Owen Sound) to the Bulls. Windsor also sent their seventh round pick in the 2012 draft and 15th round picks in 2011 and 2013 to Belleville.
“Today’s deal was a tough one for our organization, as we traded three quality players off of our current roster but we strengthened our lineup for the playoffs in acquiring Grubauer, Cantin and Johnston. This deal also solidifies our situation for overage players next season and also strengthens our bid to host the 2011 Memorial Cup, as Cantin and Johnston could fill two of our overage spots in the 2010-2011 season,” said Warren Rychel.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will face off against the Saginaw Spirit this Thursday at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Fans are encouraged to show their support for the Spitfires’ 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup bid by filling out a ballot at the game or by visiting windsorspitfires.com.
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In exchange, the Spitfires have sent centre Richard Panik, defenseman Paul Bezzo, right-winger Austen Brassard, goaltender Stephen Gleeson as well as a third round pick in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection and a second round pick in 2012 (both originally from Owen Sound) to the Bulls. Windsor also sent their seventh round pick in the 2012 draft and 15th round picks in 2011 and 2013 to Belleville.
“Today’s deal was a tough one for our organization, as we traded three quality players off of our current roster but we strengthened our lineup for the playoffs in acquiring Grubauer, Cantin and Johnston. This deal also solidifies our situation for overage players next season and also strengthens our bid to host the 2011 Memorial Cup, as Cantin and Johnston could fill two of our overage spots in the 2010-2011 season,” said Warren Rychel.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will face off against the Saginaw Spirit this Thursday at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Fans are encouraged to show their support for the Spitfires’ 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup bid by filling out a ballot at the game or by visiting windsorspitfires.com.
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