Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With tonight’s loss, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds snap a 13 game losing streak against the Spitfires, with Sault Ste. Marie’s last win against the Spits coming on December 29, 2007
- Windsor, ranked 3rd in the CHL, still leads the Western Conference and are ranked second in the OHL with 97 points on the strength of a 46-11-0-5 record
- Defenceman Ryan Ellis did not record a point for the Spitfires in tonight’s contest, stopping his point streak and assist streak at 14 consecutive games which are the highest streaks posted amongst all OHL defensemen this season. Ellis’ assist streak is the second longest in the OHL this season behind teammate Taylor Hall’s 16 game assist streak and Ellis’ point streak is the fourth longest amongst all OHL players this season. He has 56 points in 44 games this season and is fourth amongst OHL defensemen in scoring and is also tied for eighth in the OHL with a +33 plus-minus rating.
- Forward Justin Shugg was held pointless tonight, stopping his point streak at 11 games. He is tied for 18th with teammate Adam Henrique in the OHL scoring race with 69 points in 61 games this season. Shugg is also tied for ninth in the OHL in goals scored with 35 this season.
- Forward Taylor Hall scored one goal and added one assist along with a +3 plus-minus rating tonight. He has recorded at least one point in 23 of his past 24 games. Hall is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 93 points in 53 games. Hall is ranked first in the OHL with 57 assists, fourth in the league with a +36 plus-minus rating and is also seventh in the OHL in goals scored with 36.
- Forward Scott Timmins scored a shorthanded goal in tonight’s contest, his fourth of the season, which ties him with teammate Taylor Hall for second overall in the league in shorthanded goals this season. Timmins was selected as the third star of tonight’s game and has 26 goals and 48 points in 51 games this season. Timmins has also netted 7 goals with 6 assists for 13 points in 10 games during February.
- Defenceman Mark Cundari registered one assist in tonight’s contest and he is ranked third in the OHL with a +39 plus-minus rating. Cundari is also sixth amongst OHL defencemen in scoring with 52 points in 58 games this season.
- Four Spitfires are ranked in OHL’s top 20 scorers (Hall 2nd with 93 points, Nemisz tied for 16th with 70 points, Shugg and Henrique tied for 18th with 69 points)
- Windsor was without Zack Kassian due to suspension as well as Greg Nemisz and Saverio Posa due to injuries.
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Friday, February 26, 2010
A Total of Five Fights Tonight as Windsor Defeats Plymouth
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
The best way to describe tonight's game is playoff hockey as the Spitfires defeated the Whalers 6-3.
Adam Henrique started the scoring in this one as he banged home a rebound. But Ryan Hayes silenced the loud Windsor crowd with a goal to tie it up. With Windsor on the power play, Henrique and Matt Hackett started stirring things up as Henrique shoved Hackett's mask. Windsor would not capitalize on the power play and would head to the second tied.
Taylor Hall buried the first one in the second by roofing one with a beautiful snipe from the hash-marks. Then Justin Shugg scored on a one-timer and the Spits would start to pull away. Hall was sent on a breakaway, but was hauled down and was given a penalty shot but Hackett turned him away. Greg Nemisz however, would rifle a shot top corner to give Windsor the 4-1 lead.
After some rough play from both squads, Garrett Meurs finished the loose puck. Tyler Seguin followed up with a slap shot from the point that trickled through Troy Passingham's legs. Ryan Ellis would put this game out of reach though with a one-timer from the point and Shugg would put in his second of the game on an empty-netter to seal the win for Windsor.
The officiating in this game was terrible, there were five total fights including Harry Young being put through the gate and into the Plymouth bench. Hackett was shoved down on four different occasions and both teams were constantly throwing cheap shots at one another. This was truly playoff hockey.
Head Coach of the Spits Bob Boughner tells In Play! about how he wanted his team to play this type of game. “Before the game I told them I wanted to treat it like a playoff game. We did a good job and we played a hard 60 minutes.”
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Hall. He scored an important second goal for Windsor and set up Ellis at the point to put Plymouth out of reach.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With last night’s win, the CHL’s #3 ranked team snapped a two-game losing streak against the Whalers. The Spitfires are now 4-2-0-1 against the Whalers this season.
- Defenceman Ryan Ellis scored one goal and three assists, as he was named the first star of last night’s game. Ellis extended his point streak and assist streak to 14 consecutive games, which are the highest streaks posted amongst all OHL defensemen this season. Ellis’ assist streak is the second longest in the OHL this season behind teammate Taylor Hall’s 16 game assist streak and Ellis’ point streak is the fourth longest amongst all OHL players this season. He has 56 points in 43 games this season and is fourth amongst OHL defensemen in scoring and is also tied for fifth with teammate Taylor Hall in the league with a +34 plus-minus rating
- Defenceman Mark Cundari registered one assist in last night’s contest and he is ranked second in the OHL with a +39 plus-minus rating. Cundari is also sixth amongst OHL defencemen in scoring with 51 points in 57 games this season.
- Windsor records 52 shots on goal and outshot the Whalers 52-27, this was the 17th game in which the Spitfires have recorded 50 or more shots on goal in this season.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored two goals against the Whalers and he is ranked 16th in the OHL scoring race with 69 points in 60 games this season. He is also enjoying an eleven game point streak. Shugg is also tied for seventh in the OHL and for the team lead with teammate Taylor Hall in goals scored with 35 this season
- Forward Taylor Hall scored one goal and added one assist last night. He has recorded at least one point in 22 of his past 23 games. Hall is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 91 points in 52 games. Hall is tied for first in the OHL with 56 assists and is also tied for seventh in the OHL in goals scored with 35.
- Goaltender Troy Passingham secured the win for the Spitfires last night and is tied for the league lead with 34 wins this season, making 24 saves on 27 shots faced. He is also ranked fifth in the OHL with a 2.65 goals against average and is tied for fifth in the league with 3 shutouts.
- Four Spitfires are ranked in OHL’s top 20 scorers (Hall 2nd with 91 points, Nemisz tied for 14th with 70 points, Shugg 16th with 69 points, Henrique tied for 17th with 68 points)
- Windsor was without Zack Kassian due to suspension and lost Greg Nemisz to a thigh injury in the third period. Nemisz scored the game winning goal for the Spitfires at 17:23 of the second period last night.
- Windsor scored one goal on four play opportunities last night. Windsor is first in the league in power play efficiency, operating at a 26.7% clip. They have scored at least one power play goal in 22 of their past 24 games.
- Windsor killed all four of its penalties last night and are tied for third in the OHL in penalty killing at 84.5%
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In Play Magazine
The best way to describe tonight's game is playoff hockey as the Spitfires defeated the Whalers 6-3.
Adam Henrique started the scoring in this one as he banged home a rebound. But Ryan Hayes silenced the loud Windsor crowd with a goal to tie it up. With Windsor on the power play, Henrique and Matt Hackett started stirring things up as Henrique shoved Hackett's mask. Windsor would not capitalize on the power play and would head to the second tied.
Taylor Hall buried the first one in the second by roofing one with a beautiful snipe from the hash-marks. Then Justin Shugg scored on a one-timer and the Spits would start to pull away. Hall was sent on a breakaway, but was hauled down and was given a penalty shot but Hackett turned him away. Greg Nemisz however, would rifle a shot top corner to give Windsor the 4-1 lead.
After some rough play from both squads, Garrett Meurs finished the loose puck. Tyler Seguin followed up with a slap shot from the point that trickled through Troy Passingham's legs. Ryan Ellis would put this game out of reach though with a one-timer from the point and Shugg would put in his second of the game on an empty-netter to seal the win for Windsor.
The officiating in this game was terrible, there were five total fights including Harry Young being put through the gate and into the Plymouth bench. Hackett was shoved down on four different occasions and both teams were constantly throwing cheap shots at one another. This was truly playoff hockey.
Head Coach of the Spits Bob Boughner tells In Play! about how he wanted his team to play this type of game. “Before the game I told them I wanted to treat it like a playoff game. We did a good job and we played a hard 60 minutes.”
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Hall. He scored an important second goal for Windsor and set up Ellis at the point to put Plymouth out of reach.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With last night’s win, the CHL’s #3 ranked team snapped a two-game losing streak against the Whalers. The Spitfires are now 4-2-0-1 against the Whalers this season.
- Defenceman Ryan Ellis scored one goal and three assists, as he was named the first star of last night’s game. Ellis extended his point streak and assist streak to 14 consecutive games, which are the highest streaks posted amongst all OHL defensemen this season. Ellis’ assist streak is the second longest in the OHL this season behind teammate Taylor Hall’s 16 game assist streak and Ellis’ point streak is the fourth longest amongst all OHL players this season. He has 56 points in 43 games this season and is fourth amongst OHL defensemen in scoring and is also tied for fifth with teammate Taylor Hall in the league with a +34 plus-minus rating
- Defenceman Mark Cundari registered one assist in last night’s contest and he is ranked second in the OHL with a +39 plus-minus rating. Cundari is also sixth amongst OHL defencemen in scoring with 51 points in 57 games this season.
- Windsor records 52 shots on goal and outshot the Whalers 52-27, this was the 17th game in which the Spitfires have recorded 50 or more shots on goal in this season.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored two goals against the Whalers and he is ranked 16th in the OHL scoring race with 69 points in 60 games this season. He is also enjoying an eleven game point streak. Shugg is also tied for seventh in the OHL and for the team lead with teammate Taylor Hall in goals scored with 35 this season
- Forward Taylor Hall scored one goal and added one assist last night. He has recorded at least one point in 22 of his past 23 games. Hall is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 91 points in 52 games. Hall is tied for first in the OHL with 56 assists and is also tied for seventh in the OHL in goals scored with 35.
- Goaltender Troy Passingham secured the win for the Spitfires last night and is tied for the league lead with 34 wins this season, making 24 saves on 27 shots faced. He is also ranked fifth in the OHL with a 2.65 goals against average and is tied for fifth in the league with 3 shutouts.
- Four Spitfires are ranked in OHL’s top 20 scorers (Hall 2nd with 91 points, Nemisz tied for 14th with 70 points, Shugg 16th with 69 points, Henrique tied for 17th with 68 points)
- Windsor was without Zack Kassian due to suspension and lost Greg Nemisz to a thigh injury in the third period. Nemisz scored the game winning goal for the Spitfires at 17:23 of the second period last night.
- Windsor scored one goal on four play opportunities last night. Windsor is first in the league in power play efficiency, operating at a 26.7% clip. They have scored at least one power play goal in 22 of their past 24 games.
- Windsor killed all four of its penalties last night and are tied for third in the OHL in penalty killing at 84.5%
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
CHL Announces BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings - Week 23
In Play Magazine
BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 23
Rank - Team - (Record)
1-Barrie Colts (48-8-0-2)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (48-10-1-0)
3-Windsor Spitfires (45-10-0-5)
4-Moncton Wildcats (41-13-1-4)
5-Saskatoon Blades (41-14-3-4)
6-London Knights (43-14-0-2)
7-Brandon Wheat Kings (42-18-1-3)
8-Drummondville Voltigeurs (42-15-0-2)
9-Tri-City Americans (42-17-1-2)
10-Calgary Hitmen (43-17-1-1)
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BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 23
Rank - Team - (Record)
1-Barrie Colts (48-8-0-2)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (48-10-1-0)
3-Windsor Spitfires (45-10-0-5)
4-Moncton Wildcats (41-13-1-4)
5-Saskatoon Blades (41-14-3-4)
6-London Knights (43-14-0-2)
7-Brandon Wheat Kings (42-18-1-3)
8-Drummondville Voltigeurs (42-15-0-2)
9-Tri-City Americans (42-17-1-2)
10-Calgary Hitmen (43-17-1-1)
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Scott Timmins – The Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
(Windsor) Overage centre Scott Timmins is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, February 21st, 2010. In two games last week, Timmins scored two goals and added two assists for four points while posting a +4 plus-minus rating. This is the second time that Timmins has been named the Spitfires Player of the Week in the past three weeks.
On Thursday, Timmins posted one assist and was a +2 as the CHL’s #3 ranked team defeated the CHL’s #10 ranked Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors 5-1 at the WFCU Centre. On Saturday, he scored two goals and added one assist with a +2, and was selected as the game’s third star in Windsor’s 8-5 road loss to the CHL’s #2 ranked Barrie Colts.
Timmins, a 20 year-old native of Hamilton, Ontario was selected by the Florida Panthers in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his second season with the Spitfires and has scored 25 goals with 22 assists for 47 points with a +27 plus-minus rating in 49 games played.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Plymouth Whalers this Thursday at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Tickets for all Spitfire home games can be purchased from the TekSavvy.com Box Office (Gate 2) at the WFCU Centre, by contacting (519) 254-5000 or online at windsorspitfires.com.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Scott Timmins – Feb. 15 – Feb. 21, 2010
Ryan Ellis – Feb. 8 – Feb. 14, 2010
Scott Timmins – Feb. 1 – Feb. 7, 2010
*Taylor Hall – Jan. 25 – Jan. 31, 2010
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 Thursday, Timmins posted one assist and was a +2 as the CHL’s #3 ranked team defeated the CHL’s #10 ranked Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors 5-1 at the WFCU Centre. On Saturday, he scored two goals and added one assist with a +2, and was selected as the game’s third star in Windsor’s 8-5 road loss to the CHL’s #2 ranked Barrie Colts.
Timmins, a 20 year-old native of Hamilton, Ontario was selected by the Florida Panthers in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his second season with the Spitfires and has scored 25 goals with 22 assists for 47 points with a +27 plus-minus rating in 49 games played.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Plymouth Whalers this Thursday at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Tickets for all Spitfire home games can be purchased from the TekSavvy.com Box Office (Gate 2) at the WFCU Centre, by contacting (519) 254-5000 or online at windsorspitfires.com.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Scott Timmins – Feb. 15 – Feb. 21, 2010
Ryan Ellis – Feb. 8 – Feb. 14, 2010
Scott Timmins – Feb. 1 – Feb. 7, 2010
*Taylor Hall – Jan. 25 – Jan. 31, 2010
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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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Barrie Colts Defeat Windsor Spitfires 8-5 in Barrie
Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With tonight’s loss, the CHL’s #2 ranked Barrie Colts defeated the Spitfires, ranked #3 in the CHL. The Colts have swept the season series with two wins over the Spitfires. Barrie now leads the OHL with 96 points with Windsor ranked second in the league at 95 points.
- Windsor was down 7-2 with seven minutes left in the third period before Marc Cantin, Greg Nemisz and Stephen Johnston scored goals for Windsor in a span of 2:20 to cut the lead to 7-5 before taking three penalties to close out the game.
- Forward Scott Timmins scores two goals and adds one assist for the Spits tonight and was selected as the game’s third star. Timmins has six goals and six assists in eight February games. Overall, he has 25 goals and 22 assists for 47 points in 49 games this season.
- Defenseman Ryan Ellis registered two assists tonight, extending his point streak and assist streak to thirteen consecutive games, which are the highest streaks posted amongst all OHL defensemen this season. Ellis’ assist streak is the second longest in the OHL this season behind teammate Taylor Hall’s 16 game assist streak and Ellis’ point streak is now the fourth longest amongst all OHL players this season. He now has 52 points in 41 games this season and is tied for fourth amongst OHL defensemen in scoring.
- Windsor records 53 shots on goal, the 15th game in which the Spitfires have recorded 50 or more shots on goal in this season.
- Forward Justin Shugg registers two assists tonight and he moves into a tie for 15th in the OHL scoring race with 67 points in 60 games this season. He is also enjoying a ten game point streak. Shugg is also tied for tenth in the OHL with teammates Greg Nemisz and Adam Henrique who have 33 goals apiece this season.
- Forward Taylor Hall registered one assist tonight and has at least one point in 21 of his past 22 games. Hall is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 89 points in 51 games. Hall is tied for first in the OHL with 55 assists and is also tied for seventh in the OHL in goals scored with 34.
- With tonight’s loss, goaltender Philipp Grubauer is now 10-2-0-0 since joining the Spitfires as he allowed four goals on twelve shots faced. Gruabuer was pulled from tonight’s game in favour of Troy Passingham at the 13:44 mark of the second period. Passingham made 21 of 24 saves in relief of Grubauer.
- Four Spitfires are ranked in OHL’s top 20 scorers (Hall 2nd with 89 points, Nemisz tied for 13th with 69 points, Shugg tied for 15th with 67 points, Henrique 17th with 66 points)
- Windsor was without Zack Kassian tonight due to suspension and Dale Mitchell due to injury
- Windsor scored one goal on nine power play opportunities tonight. Windsor is tied for the lead in OHL power play efficiency, operating at a 26.7% clip. They have scored at least one power play goal in 21 of their past 23 games and have scored two or more power play goals in eight of their past ten games.
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Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With tonight’s loss, the CHL’s #2 ranked Barrie Colts defeated the Spitfires, ranked #3 in the CHL. The Colts have swept the season series with two wins over the Spitfires. Barrie now leads the OHL with 96 points with Windsor ranked second in the league at 95 points.
- Windsor was down 7-2 with seven minutes left in the third period before Marc Cantin, Greg Nemisz and Stephen Johnston scored goals for Windsor in a span of 2:20 to cut the lead to 7-5 before taking three penalties to close out the game.
- Forward Scott Timmins scores two goals and adds one assist for the Spits tonight and was selected as the game’s third star. Timmins has six goals and six assists in eight February games. Overall, he has 25 goals and 22 assists for 47 points in 49 games this season.
- Defenseman Ryan Ellis registered two assists tonight, extending his point streak and assist streak to thirteen consecutive games, which are the highest streaks posted amongst all OHL defensemen this season. Ellis’ assist streak is the second longest in the OHL this season behind teammate Taylor Hall’s 16 game assist streak and Ellis’ point streak is now the fourth longest amongst all OHL players this season. He now has 52 points in 41 games this season and is tied for fourth amongst OHL defensemen in scoring.
- Windsor records 53 shots on goal, the 15th game in which the Spitfires have recorded 50 or more shots on goal in this season.
- Forward Justin Shugg registers two assists tonight and he moves into a tie for 15th in the OHL scoring race with 67 points in 60 games this season. He is also enjoying a ten game point streak. Shugg is also tied for tenth in the OHL with teammates Greg Nemisz and Adam Henrique who have 33 goals apiece this season.
- Forward Taylor Hall registered one assist tonight and has at least one point in 21 of his past 22 games. Hall is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 89 points in 51 games. Hall is tied for first in the OHL with 55 assists and is also tied for seventh in the OHL in goals scored with 34.
- With tonight’s loss, goaltender Philipp Grubauer is now 10-2-0-0 since joining the Spitfires as he allowed four goals on twelve shots faced. Gruabuer was pulled from tonight’s game in favour of Troy Passingham at the 13:44 mark of the second period. Passingham made 21 of 24 saves in relief of Grubauer.
- Four Spitfires are ranked in OHL’s top 20 scorers (Hall 2nd with 89 points, Nemisz tied for 13th with 69 points, Shugg tied for 15th with 67 points, Henrique 17th with 66 points)
- Windsor was without Zack Kassian tonight due to suspension and Dale Mitchell due to injury
- Windsor scored one goal on nine power play opportunities tonight. Windsor is tied for the lead in OHL power play efficiency, operating at a 26.7% clip. They have scored at least one power play goal in 21 of their past 23 games and have scored two or more power play goals in eight of their past ten games.
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
$7,700 Raised from Mickey Renaud Community Based Events, Sutherland Global Services Scholarship Award Winners Announced
(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the success of the Family Day events conducted this past Monday in honour of Mickey Renaud as they raised a total of $7,700 which will be donated to the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The Sutherland Global Services and Windsor Spitfires Windsor Minor Hockey Tyke Tournament generated $2,700, as 50-plus Tyke-aged children participated in the event. Windsor Spitfires Ryan Ellis, Stephen Johnston, Zack Kassian, Dale Mitchell, Cam Fowler, Mark Cundari, Adam Wallace and Philipp Grubauer served as guest referees for the two-game event with Detroit Red Wings’ Director of Player Development Jiri Fischer also signing autographs for people attending the event. The Windsor Spitfires would like to thank Mr. Jiri Fischer for graciously offering his time to attend the event and also to Parker Construction and McDonald’s Restaurants for making financial contributions to the tournament, while also providing the participating children with gift bags and food following the conclusion of the tournament games. The Windsor Spitfires would also like to thank Windsor Minor Hockey for helping organize the event.
Monday evening, the Windsor Spitfires attended the Canadian Association of Mould Makers (CAMM) dinner hosted at the Serbian Centre. The event raised $5,000, as Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner served as the keynote speaker for the event while Spitfire players Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Harry Young, Justin Shugg, Troy Passingham, Eric Wellwood, Kenny Ryan, Marc Cantin and Michael Whaley in attendance to sign autographs for 160 people attending the event. The Windsor Spitfires would like to thank Platinum Tool Technologies Inc., CAW Local 200, Lomar Machine Repair Inc. and Re-doe Mold Company Ltd. for their financial contributions to the event.
Earlier tonight prior to the commencement of the Spitfires home game versus Mississauga, Sutherland Global Services and the Windsor Spitfires along with Mark and Jane Renaud awarded Seth Ruthven as well as Jillayne Malik, the inaugural winners of the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund with $3,000 scholarships. The scholarships will be utilized by each student to pursue their post-secondary education at St. Clair College.
For more details on the scholarship fund, please visit http://www.sutherlandglobal.com/company_csr_scholarship.htm
Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner said, “The Windsor Spitfires are proud of the successes achieved by the Tyke Tournament and CAMM dinner in raising $7,700 to benefit the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund. We also congratulate Seth Ruthven and Jillayne Malik on winning the first scholarships and the very best of luck with their education in future years. Last but certainly not least, the Spitfires would like to thank Sutherland Global Services for the hard work in establishing the fund with Parker Construction, McDonald’s Restaurants, Windsor Minor Hockey Association and all of the business supporting the CAMM dinner for their tremendous support in helping us generate monies for the fund in honour of “Our Captain Forever” Mickey Renaud.
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The Sutherland Global Services and Windsor Spitfires Windsor Minor Hockey Tyke Tournament generated $2,700, as 50-plus Tyke-aged children participated in the event. Windsor Spitfires Ryan Ellis, Stephen Johnston, Zack Kassian, Dale Mitchell, Cam Fowler, Mark Cundari, Adam Wallace and Philipp Grubauer served as guest referees for the two-game event with Detroit Red Wings’ Director of Player Development Jiri Fischer also signing autographs for people attending the event. The Windsor Spitfires would like to thank Mr. Jiri Fischer for graciously offering his time to attend the event and also to Parker Construction and McDonald’s Restaurants for making financial contributions to the tournament, while also providing the participating children with gift bags and food following the conclusion of the tournament games. The Windsor Spitfires would also like to thank Windsor Minor Hockey for helping organize the event.
Monday evening, the Windsor Spitfires attended the Canadian Association of Mould Makers (CAMM) dinner hosted at the Serbian Centre. The event raised $5,000, as Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner served as the keynote speaker for the event while Spitfire players Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz, Harry Young, Justin Shugg, Troy Passingham, Eric Wellwood, Kenny Ryan, Marc Cantin and Michael Whaley in attendance to sign autographs for 160 people attending the event. The Windsor Spitfires would like to thank Platinum Tool Technologies Inc., CAW Local 200, Lomar Machine Repair Inc. and Re-doe Mold Company Ltd. for their financial contributions to the event.
Earlier tonight prior to the commencement of the Spitfires home game versus Mississauga, Sutherland Global Services and the Windsor Spitfires along with Mark and Jane Renaud awarded Seth Ruthven as well as Jillayne Malik, the inaugural winners of the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund with $3,000 scholarships. The scholarships will be utilized by each student to pursue their post-secondary education at St. Clair College.
For more details on the scholarship fund, please visit http://www.sutherlandglobal.com/company_csr_scholarship.htm
Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner said, “The Windsor Spitfires are proud of the successes achieved by the Tyke Tournament and CAMM dinner in raising $7,700 to benefit the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund. We also congratulate Seth Ruthven and Jillayne Malik on winning the first scholarships and the very best of luck with their education in future years. Last but certainly not least, the Spitfires would like to thank Sutherland Global Services for the hard work in establishing the fund with Parker Construction, McDonald’s Restaurants, Windsor Minor Hockey Association and all of the business supporting the CAMM dinner for their tremendous support in helping us generate monies for the fund in honour of “Our Captain Forever” Mickey Renaud.
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Windsor Spitfires Score Five On Top Ranked Contender
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
The Windsor Spitfires scored a total of five goals on Chris Carrozzi, who is ranked number one goalie in the OHL, to defeat the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors 5-1.
The Windsor Spitfires came out wearing new jerseys in appreciation to Mickey Renaud night. Justin Shugg started the game with a wrist-shot past Carrozzi's blocker. Jordan Mayer answered back with some nice stick handling and a goal to tie it up. But Kenny Ryan slid the puck past the goal line to give Windsor the 2-1 lead going into the second.
Adam Henrique scored the only goal of the period to make it 3-1 Windsor.
Henrique came out firing once again as he added another goal, this time being on the power play. Then Greg Nemisz buried a loose puck to finish the games scoring as the Spits went on to defeat the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors.
Both teams tonight have already clinched a playoff berth, so this was a test to see where both teams stand and Windsor looked great.
Coach of the Windsor Spitfires Bob Boughner explains to In Play! his thoughts on his teams play. “We stayed patient when we had to. Tonight was a game when all four lines were going.”
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game went to Henrique. Henrique scored two goals tonight that basically blew this game wide open. Every time he was on the ice, he was showing speed and hustle.
Henrique tells In Play! how he expected his team to have a big game. “We knew coming into this game that we had to have a big game.”
The Spitfires will travel to Barrie to play the Colts in a big game this Saturday. Game time will start at 7:30 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- The Spitfires hosted special pre-game tributes to honour their “Captain Forever” Mickey Renaud. Today was the two year anniversary of Renaud’s passing and the team wore special jerseys tonight in remembrance of their fallen captain.
- With tonight’s win, the CHL’s #3 ranked team defeated the CHL’s 9th ranked Majors and the Spitfires have swept the season series with two wins against Mississauga. Windsor leads the OHL with 95 points on the strength of a 45-9-0-5 record. The Spitfires have now posted their third best point total in team history as they surpassed the 2007-2008 Spitfire squad which finished with 94 points.
- Defenseman Ryan Ellis registered two assists tonight, extending his point streak and assist streak to twelve consecutive games, which are the highest streaks posted amongst all OHL defensemen this season. Ellis is tied with teammate Mark Cundari for fifth amongst all OHL defensemen with 50 points in 41 games, with teammate Cam Fowler trailing right behind in seventh with 47 points in 47 games. Mark Cundari is tied for first in the OHL with a +40 plus-minus rating, with Cam Fowler and Taylor Hall being tied for fifth with +36. Ellis is also tenth in the OHL with a +31.
- Forward Adam Henrique scored two goals tonight and was selected as the game’s first star. Henrique is 15th in the OHL scoring race this season with 66 points in 46 games. He is also tied for eighth in the OHL with 33 goals.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored one goal in tonight’s contest and has now scored at least one goal in 11 of his past 14 games. Shugg is tied for 15th in the OHL scoring race with 65 points in 58 games. He is also tied for second in the OHL with eight game winning goals and is tied for eighth with teammate Adam Henrique in the OHL with 33 goals.
- Forward Taylor Hall registered three assists tonight and was the game’s second star. Hall is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 88 points in 50 games. Hall is also tied for sixth in the OHL in goals scored with 34 and is second in the league with 54 assists.
- With tonight’s win, goaltender Philipp Grubauer is now 10-1-0-0 since joining the Spitfires as he stopped 28 of 29 shots tonight. Grubauer is ranked seventh in the OHL with a .913 save percentage.
- Five Spitfires are ranked in OHL’s top 20 scorers (Hall 2nd with 88 points, Nemisz tied for 12th with 67 points, Shugg and Henrique tied for 15th with 65 points and Wellwood tied for 20th with 63 points). Forward Greg Nemisz also had one goal and one assist in tonight’s contest.
- Windsor was without Zack Kassian tonight due to suspension and Dale Mitchell due to injury
- Windsor is tied for the best winning percentage at home in the OHL, winning 86.7% of their games at the WFCU Centre. They are also second in the league in home wins with 25.
- Windsor scored two goals on seven power play opportunities tonight. Windsor leads the OHL in power play efficiency, operating at a 27.2% clip. They have scored at least one power play goal in 20 of their past 22 games and have scored two or more power play goals in eight of their past nine games.
- Windsor killed all five penalties that they were assessed tonight. The team is ranked second in the league with a 85% penalty killing efficiency.
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The Windsor Spitfires scored a total of five goals on Chris Carrozzi, who is ranked number one goalie in the OHL, to defeat the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors 5-1.
The Windsor Spitfires came out wearing new jerseys in appreciation to Mickey Renaud night. Justin Shugg started the game with a wrist-shot past Carrozzi's blocker. Jordan Mayer answered back with some nice stick handling and a goal to tie it up. But Kenny Ryan slid the puck past the goal line to give Windsor the 2-1 lead going into the second.
Adam Henrique scored the only goal of the period to make it 3-1 Windsor.
Henrique came out firing once again as he added another goal, this time being on the power play. Then Greg Nemisz buried a loose puck to finish the games scoring as the Spits went on to defeat the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors.
Both teams tonight have already clinched a playoff berth, so this was a test to see where both teams stand and Windsor looked great.
Coach of the Windsor Spitfires Bob Boughner explains to In Play! his thoughts on his teams play. “We stayed patient when we had to. Tonight was a game when all four lines were going.”
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game went to Henrique. Henrique scored two goals tonight that basically blew this game wide open. Every time he was on the ice, he was showing speed and hustle.
Henrique tells In Play! how he expected his team to have a big game. “We knew coming into this game that we had to have a big game.”
The Spitfires will travel to Barrie to play the Colts in a big game this Saturday. Game time will start at 7:30 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
- The Spitfires hosted special pre-game tributes to honour their “Captain Forever” Mickey Renaud. Today was the two year anniversary of Renaud’s passing and the team wore special jerseys tonight in remembrance of their fallen captain.
- With tonight’s win, the CHL’s #3 ranked team defeated the CHL’s 9th ranked Majors and the Spitfires have swept the season series with two wins against Mississauga. Windsor leads the OHL with 95 points on the strength of a 45-9-0-5 record. The Spitfires have now posted their third best point total in team history as they surpassed the 2007-2008 Spitfire squad which finished with 94 points.
- Defenseman Ryan Ellis registered two assists tonight, extending his point streak and assist streak to twelve consecutive games, which are the highest streaks posted amongst all OHL defensemen this season. Ellis is tied with teammate Mark Cundari for fifth amongst all OHL defensemen with 50 points in 41 games, with teammate Cam Fowler trailing right behind in seventh with 47 points in 47 games. Mark Cundari is tied for first in the OHL with a +40 plus-minus rating, with Cam Fowler and Taylor Hall being tied for fifth with +36. Ellis is also tenth in the OHL with a +31.
- Forward Adam Henrique scored two goals tonight and was selected as the game’s first star. Henrique is 15th in the OHL scoring race this season with 66 points in 46 games. He is also tied for eighth in the OHL with 33 goals.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored one goal in tonight’s contest and has now scored at least one goal in 11 of his past 14 games. Shugg is tied for 15th in the OHL scoring race with 65 points in 58 games. He is also tied for second in the OHL with eight game winning goals and is tied for eighth with teammate Adam Henrique in the OHL with 33 goals.
- Forward Taylor Hall registered three assists tonight and was the game’s second star. Hall is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 88 points in 50 games. Hall is also tied for sixth in the OHL in goals scored with 34 and is second in the league with 54 assists.
- With tonight’s win, goaltender Philipp Grubauer is now 10-1-0-0 since joining the Spitfires as he stopped 28 of 29 shots tonight. Grubauer is ranked seventh in the OHL with a .913 save percentage.
- Five Spitfires are ranked in OHL’s top 20 scorers (Hall 2nd with 88 points, Nemisz tied for 12th with 67 points, Shugg and Henrique tied for 15th with 65 points and Wellwood tied for 20th with 63 points). Forward Greg Nemisz also had one goal and one assist in tonight’s contest.
- Windsor was without Zack Kassian tonight due to suspension and Dale Mitchell due to injury
- Windsor is tied for the best winning percentage at home in the OHL, winning 86.7% of their games at the WFCU Centre. They are also second in the league in home wins with 25.
- Windsor scored two goals on seven power play opportunities tonight. Windsor leads the OHL in power play efficiency, operating at a 27.2% clip. They have scored at least one power play goal in 20 of their past 22 games and have scored two or more power play goals in eight of their past nine games.
- Windsor killed all five penalties that they were assessed tonight. The team is ranked second in the league with a 85% penalty killing efficiency.
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2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Schedule and Game Times
Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League in association with the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Host Committee today announced the schedule and start times for the National Championship which will be held May 14-23 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, MB.
The puck drops on Friday May 14 at 7:00 pm central time when the host Wheat Kings take on the champions from the OHL, with the tournament wrapping up with the Championship Final scheduled for Sunday May 23 at 2:00 pm central time. All games will be broadcast to a national audience live on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS.
The 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup will be hosted in the province of Manitoba for the first time ever in the event’s 92-year history. Competing against the league champions from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the Host Wheat Kings will be striving for their first MasterCard Memorial Cup Championship. This will be the fifth time the Wheat Kings have competed in the event including past appearances in 1996, 1995, with runner-up finishes in 1979 and in 1949.
2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Schedule (All times Central):
Round-Robin Game 1 – OHL vs. Brandon on Friday May 14, 2010 at 7:00 pm (8:00 pm Eastern)
Round-Robin Game 2 – WHL vs. QMJHL on Saturday May 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm (3:00 pm Eastern)
Round-Robin Game 3 – Brandon vs. QMJHL on Sunday May 16, 2010 at 2:00 pm (3:00 pm Eastern)
Round-Robin Game 4 – WHL vs. OHL on Monday May 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm (8:00 pm Eastern)
Round-Robin Game 5 – QMJHL vs. OHL on Tuesday May 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm (8:00 pm Eastern)
Round-Robin Game 6 – Brandon vs. WHL on Wednesday May 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm (8:00 pm Eastern)
Tie-Breaker (if necessary) – Thursday May 20, 2010 at 7:00 pm (8:00 pm Eastern)
Semi-Final – Friday May 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm (8:00 pm Eastern)
Championship Final – Sunday May 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm (3:00 pm Eastern)
Last season the OHL Champion Windsor Spitfires captured their first MasterCard Memorial Cup title by defeating the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets 4-1 in the Championship Final. The QMJHL was represented by league champions the Drummondville Voltigeurs and the host Rimouski Oceanic.
The event is proudly supported by title sponsor MasterCard with associate sponsors Bank of Montreal and Subway.
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The puck drops on Friday May 14 at 7:00 pm central time when the host Wheat Kings take on the champions from the OHL, with the tournament wrapping up with the Championship Final scheduled for Sunday May 23 at 2:00 pm central time. All games will be broadcast to a national audience live on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS.
The 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup will be hosted in the province of Manitoba for the first time ever in the event’s 92-year history. Competing against the league champions from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the Host Wheat Kings will be striving for their first MasterCard Memorial Cup Championship. This will be the fifth time the Wheat Kings have competed in the event including past appearances in 1996, 1995, with runner-up finishes in 1979 and in 1949.
2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Schedule (All times Central):
Round-Robin Game 1 – OHL vs. Brandon on Friday May 14, 2010 at 7:00 pm (8:00 pm Eastern)
Round-Robin Game 2 – WHL vs. QMJHL on Saturday May 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm (3:00 pm Eastern)
Round-Robin Game 3 – Brandon vs. QMJHL on Sunday May 16, 2010 at 2:00 pm (3:00 pm Eastern)
Round-Robin Game 4 – WHL vs. OHL on Monday May 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm (8:00 pm Eastern)
Round-Robin Game 5 – QMJHL vs. OHL on Tuesday May 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm (8:00 pm Eastern)
Round-Robin Game 6 – Brandon vs. WHL on Wednesday May 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm (8:00 pm Eastern)
Tie-Breaker (if necessary) – Thursday May 20, 2010 at 7:00 pm (8:00 pm Eastern)
Semi-Final – Friday May 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm (8:00 pm Eastern)
Championship Final – Sunday May 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm (3:00 pm Eastern)
Photo by Dave Anton / In Play! Magazine
Last season the OHL Champion Windsor Spitfires captured their first MasterCard Memorial Cup title by defeating the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets 4-1 in the Championship Final. The QMJHL was represented by league champions the Drummondville Voltigeurs and the host Rimouski Oceanic.
The event is proudly supported by title sponsor MasterCard with associate sponsors Bank of Montreal and Subway.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
CHL Announces BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Ranking
BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 22
Rank-Team (Record)
1-Saint John Sea Dogs (46-9-1-0)
2-Barrie Colts (45-8-0-2)
3-Windsor Spitfires (44-9-0-5)
4-Saskatoon Blades (39-13-3-3)
5-Tri-City Americans (41-15-1-2)
6-Brandon Wheat Kings (41-16-1-3)
7-Moncton Wildcats (38-13-1-4)
8-London Knights (41-14-0-2)
9-Drummondville Voltigeurs (39-15-0-2)
10-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (37-13-4-2)
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Rank-Team (Record)
1-Saint John Sea Dogs (46-9-1-0)
2-Barrie Colts (45-8-0-2)
3-Windsor Spitfires (44-9-0-5)
4-Saskatoon Blades (39-13-3-3)
5-Tri-City Americans (41-15-1-2)
6-Brandon Wheat Kings (41-16-1-3)
7-Moncton Wildcats (38-13-1-4)
8-London Knights (41-14-0-2)
9-Drummondville Voltigeurs (39-15-0-2)
10-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (37-13-4-2)
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Ryan Ellis – The Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
(Windsor) Defenseman Ryan Ellis is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, February 14th, 2010. In three games last week, Ellis scored one goal and added four assists for five points, while posting a +2 plus-minus rating as he led the CHL’s #3 ranked team to a 2-1 record.
On Thursday, Ellis scored one goal and added two assists as the Spitfires defeated the Kitchener Rangers 6-2 at the WFCU Centre. The following night, he registered one assist in Windsor’s 4-2 road win over the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and on Saturday, he also recorded one assist in the Spitfires’ 7-2 road loss to the Saginaw Spirit.
Ellis is in his third season with the Spitfires and is ranked sixth amongst OHL defensemen in scoring with 48 points in 40 games while being tied for tenth in OHL with a +29 plus-minus rating this season. He is also in the midst of an eleven game point streak, which ties him for the longest point streak posted by an OHL defenseman this year.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors this Thursday at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. The Windsor Spitfires will be honouring their “Captain Forever” Mickey Renaud at the game by way of special pre-game tributes.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Ryan Ellis – Feb. 8 – Feb. 14, 2010
Scott Timmins – Feb. 1 – Feb. 7, 2010
*Taylor Hall – Jan. 25 – Jan. 31, 2010
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 Thursday, Ellis scored one goal and added two assists as the Spitfires defeated the Kitchener Rangers 6-2 at the WFCU Centre. The following night, he registered one assist in Windsor’s 4-2 road win over the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and on Saturday, he also recorded one assist in the Spitfires’ 7-2 road loss to the Saginaw Spirit.
Ryan Ellis at Top Prospects Press Conference
Photo by Colin Jones/In Play! Magazine
Ellis, a 19 year-old native of Freelton, Ontario was selected by the Nashville Predators in the first round, 11th overall at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Ellis was also named as the captain for Team OHL and led the OHL to a perfect 2-0 record in the 2009 Subway Super Series games hosted in Barrie, ON and Windsor, ON earlier this season. He was also selected to serve as an assistant captain for Team Canada at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatchewan and helped Canada earn a silver medal in the tournament. Ellis is in his third season with the Spitfires and is ranked sixth amongst OHL defensemen in scoring with 48 points in 40 games while being tied for tenth in OHL with a +29 plus-minus rating this season. He is also in the midst of an eleven game point streak, which ties him for the longest point streak posted by an OHL defenseman this year.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors this Thursday at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. The Windsor Spitfires will be honouring their “Captain Forever” Mickey Renaud at the game by way of special pre-game tributes.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Ryan Ellis – Feb. 8 – Feb. 14, 2010
Scott Timmins – Feb. 1 – Feb. 7, 2010
*Taylor Hall – Jan. 25 – Jan. 31, 2010
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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Windsor Spitfires to Honour “Our Captain Forever” Mickey Renaud on Thursday, February 18th
(Windsor) Two years ago, on February 18th, 2008, the Spitfires along with the Windsor and Essex County community experienced a loss which will never be forgotten as Mickey passed away suddenly at the age of 19 years old. To honour Mickey’s memory, the Windsor Spitfires today announced that the team will host tributes, in remembrance of their “Captain Forever” Mickey Renaud at the Thursday, February 18th 7:05 pm home game versus the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors at the WFCU Centre.
Prior to the commencement of the game, the Windsor Spitfires will be paying tribute to Mickey by way of a video presentation displayed on SpitsVision. The Spitfires will also recognize the inaugural male and female student winners of the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Scholarship Fund on-ice in a special ceremony before the opening faceoff.
To further honour Mickey’s legacy, the Windsor Spitfires will also establish a “Leaders in Our Sporting Community” wall at the WFCU Centre and will induct one person annually from the local area whose efforts have made a difference within the Windsor and Essex Community. The first winner of this award will be selected on February 18th, 2011 and recognized at a subsequent Spitfires home game.
Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner said, “It’s been two long years since Mickey passed away and we still think of him on a daily basis. Since he passed away, we felt it was important to recognize him in our dressing room, within the WFCU Centre through a display case made in his memory and also in our local area. We hosted some community based events earlier in the week in Mickey’s honour and this Thursday’s game is an extension of this. We know that Mickey was with us last year and was a big part of our championship run. Mickey taught us so much about leadership both on and off the ice and his contributions to our team helped make us champions and still live to this very day. We are proud to honour Mickey’s memory and are also looking forward to remembering “Our Captain Forever” at our game on Thursday.”
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Prior to the commencement of the game, the Windsor Spitfires will be paying tribute to Mickey by way of a video presentation displayed on SpitsVision. The Spitfires will also recognize the inaugural male and female student winners of the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Scholarship Fund on-ice in a special ceremony before the opening faceoff.
# 18 is retired at Windsor Arena
Photo Jack Rosenberg/In Play! Magazine
The team will also be wearing specially made #18 jerseys for this game in honour of Mickey. The jerseys will be auctioned off on the Spitfires’ website at windsorspitfires.com, with the proceeds to benefit to be distributed from the Windsor Spitfires Foundation to a charity of the Renaud family’s choice. A start date for the auction will be announced in the upcoming weeks.To further honour Mickey’s legacy, the Windsor Spitfires will also establish a “Leaders in Our Sporting Community” wall at the WFCU Centre and will induct one person annually from the local area whose efforts have made a difference within the Windsor and Essex Community. The first winner of this award will be selected on February 18th, 2011 and recognized at a subsequent Spitfires home game.
Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner said, “It’s been two long years since Mickey passed away and we still think of him on a daily basis. Since he passed away, we felt it was important to recognize him in our dressing room, within the WFCU Centre through a display case made in his memory and also in our local area. We hosted some community based events earlier in the week in Mickey’s honour and this Thursday’s game is an extension of this. We know that Mickey was with us last year and was a big part of our championship run. Mickey taught us so much about leadership both on and off the ice and his contributions to our team helped make us champions and still live to this very day. We are proud to honour Mickey’s memory and are also looking forward to remembering “Our Captain Forever” at our game on Thursday.”
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Windsor Spitfires to Honour “Our Captain Forever” Mickey Renaud on Thursday, February 18th
(Windsor) Two years ago, on February 18th, 2008, the Spitfires along with the Windsor and Essex County community experienced a loss which will never be forgotten as Mickey passed away suddenly at the age of 19 years old. To honour Mickey’s memory, the Windsor Spitfires today announced that the team will host tributes, in remembrance of their “Captain Forever” Mickey Renaud at the Thursday, February 18th 7:05 pm home game versus the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors at the WFCU Centre.
Prior to the commencement of the game, the Windsor Spitfires will be paying tribute to Mickey by way of a video presentation displayed on SpitsVision. The Spitfires will also recognize the inaugural male and female student winners of the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Scholarship Fund on-ice in a special ceremony before the opening faceoff.
The team will also be wearing specially made #18 jerseys for this game in honour of Mickey. The jerseys will be auctioned off on the Spitfires’ website at windsorspitfires.com, with the proceeds to benefit to be distributed from the Windsor Spitfires Foundation to a charity of the Renaud family’s choice. A start date for the auction will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
To further honour Mickey’s legacy, the Windsor Spitfires will also establish a “Leaders in Our Sporting Community” wall at the WFCU Centre and will induct one person annually from the local area whose efforts have made a difference within the Windsor and Essex Community. The first winner of this award will be selected on February 18th, 2011 and recognized at a subsequent Spitfires home game.
Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner said, “It’s been two long years since Mickey passed away and we still think of him on a daily basis. Since he passed away, we felt it was important to recognize him in our dressing room, within the WFCU Centre through a display case made in his memory and also in our local area. We hosted some community based events earlier in the week in Mickey’s honour and this Thursday’s game is an extension of this. We know that Mickey was with us last year and was a big part of our championship run. Mickey taught us so much about leadership both on and off the ice and his contributions to our team helped make us champions and still live to this very day. We are proud to honour Mickey’s memory and are also looking forward to remembering “Our Captain Forever” at our game on Thursday.”
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Prior to the commencement of the game, the Windsor Spitfires will be paying tribute to Mickey by way of a video presentation displayed on SpitsVision. The Spitfires will also recognize the inaugural male and female student winners of the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Scholarship Fund on-ice in a special ceremony before the opening faceoff.
The team will also be wearing specially made #18 jerseys for this game in honour of Mickey. The jerseys will be auctioned off on the Spitfires’ website at windsorspitfires.com, with the proceeds to benefit to be distributed from the Windsor Spitfires Foundation to a charity of the Renaud family’s choice. A start date for the auction will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
To further honour Mickey’s legacy, the Windsor Spitfires will also establish a “Leaders in Our Sporting Community” wall at the WFCU Centre and will induct one person annually from the local area whose efforts have made a difference within the Windsor and Essex Community. The first winner of this award will be selected on February 18th, 2011 and recognized at a subsequent Spitfires home game.
Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner said, “It’s been two long years since Mickey passed away and we still think of him on a daily basis. Since he passed away, we felt it was important to recognize him in our dressing room, within the WFCU Centre through a display case made in his memory and also in our local area. We hosted some community based events earlier in the week in Mickey’s honour and this Thursday’s game is an extension of this. We know that Mickey was with us last year and was a big part of our championship run. Mickey taught us so much about leadership both on and off the ice and his contributions to our team helped make us champions and still live to this very day. We are proud to honour Mickey’s memory and are also looking forward to remembering “Our Captain Forever” at our game on Thursday.”
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Windsor Spitfires Defeat Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 4-2 in Sault Ste. Marie
Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With tonight’s win, the CHL’s #3 ranked team has won their third straight game and they lead the OHL with 93 points on the strength of a 44-8-0-5 record and is undefeated against Sault Ste. Marie this season, winning all four matchups between the two teams
- Forward Taylor Hall extended his point streak to a league high 19 consecutive games OHL this season. Hall has also a improved on his league high assist streak, which is now at 16 games as he had one assist in tonight’s game. He has 11 goals and 23 assists for 34 points during his 19 game point streak. Hall is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 85 points in 48 games. Hall is also sixth in the OHL in goals scored with 34 and is third in the OHL with 51 assists. He is also tied for third in the OHL with a +36 plus-minus rating
- Forward Adam Henrique scored one goal and added one assist in tonight’s contest and was selected as the game’s first star. He is tied for eighth in the league with teammates Greg Nemisz and Justin Shugg at 31 goals and is ranked 13th in the OHL with 64 points in 44 games. Justin Shugg also scored the game winning goal tonight and is now tied for the league lead with eight game winning goals
- Goaltender Troy Passingham won his league leading 36th game tonight and was selected as the third star of the game, stopping 30 of 32 shots. He is ranked fourth in the OHL with a 2.57 goals against average and is also tied for fourth in the league with four shutouts. Passingham is also tied for tenth in the OHL with a .908 save percentage
- Defenseman Ryan Ellis registered one assist tonight, extending his point streak and assist streak to nine consecutive games and is tied for sixth with Spitfire teammate Cam Fowler amongst all OHL defensemen with 47 points in 39 games. He is also tenth in the OHL with a +32 plus-minus rating. Last night, Ellis enjoyed a three point game against the Kitchener Rangers and scored his 200th career point in the OHL.
- Five Spitfires are ranked in OHL’s top 20 scorers (Hall 2nd with 85 points, Henrique, Nemisz and Shugg tied for 13th with 63 points, Wellwood tied for 17th with 61 points)
- The Spitfires scored two powerplay goals in tonight’s game on five opportunities. Windsor leads the OHL in powerplay efficiency, operating at a 27.3% clip. They have scored at least one powerplay goal in 19 of their past 20 games and have scored two or more powerplay goals in each of their past seven games
- Windsor killed ten of its eleven penalties tonight and are ranked third in the league with a 84.9% penalty killing efficiency. They allowed one powerplay goal tonight, the first allowed by the team in six games and had killed 29 straight penalties prior to tonight, dating back to the Jan. 29th game against the London Knights.
- The Spitfires were also without Dale Mitchell due to injury and Zack Kassian due to suspension
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Windsor Spitfires Blow Out Kitchener at WFCU Centre
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
The Windsor Spitfires defeated the Kitchener Rangers 6-2 in a rough game.
Scott Timmins got the Spits started as he deflected in the only goal of the period.
Greg Nemisz took a rocket one-timer that was put past Brandon Maxwell to put the Spitfires up by two. Adam Wallace then smacked in the loose puck as the Spits were pulling away. Fowler continued the Windsor domination as he fired in his own rebound on the power play. But Matthew Tipoff silenced the crowd with a goal of his own. Things started heating up and tempers started flaring as Jeff Skinner shoved the ref after the whistle. But that wouldn't stop John Moore to try and make a comeback for Kitchener as he brings the lead within two. Nemisz potted his second of the game to give Windsor the three goal lead once again.
Ryan Ellis scored an empty-netter from his own blue line in the third to seal up the victory for the Spitfires.
The Spits have not had the greatest luck against the Rangers this year but tonight they looked like a new team. They looked better than they have all season.
Bob Boughner, Head Coach of Windsor tells In Play! his thoughts on tonight's game.
“Best overall game we've played in a long time. We played very physical and our power play was good.”
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Greg Nemisz. Nemisz scored two goals and was a plus one on the night. In a rough game like tonight's, Nemisz contributed a lot of hitting and was not a player that was afraid to throw his weight around.
The Spitfires leave tonight as they travel to Sault Ste. Marie to play the Greyhounds tomorrow. Game time will start at 7:30 p.m.
Game Notes courtesy Spitfires
- With tonight’s win, the CHL’s #3 ranked team stills lead the OHL with 91 points on the strength of a 43-8-0-5 record. The season series between both squads ends with each team winning two games.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer, the reigning OHL goaltender of the month for January, improves his record to 9-0-0-1 with the Spitfires since joining the team as he stopped 18 of 20 shots tonight. He also has a 2.09 goals against average and .919 save percentage in eleven games with the Spits. Grubauer is also ranked seventh in save percentage and .915 and tenth in the OHL with a 2.86 goals against average
- Forward Taylor Hall extended his point streak to a league high 18 consecutive games OHL this season. Hall has also a improved on his league high assist streak, which is now at 14 games as he had one assist in tonight’s game. He has 11 goals and 22 assists for 33 points during his 18 game point streak. Hall is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 84 points in 47 games. Hall is also sixth in the OHL in goals scored with 34 and is second in the OHL with 50 assists. He is also ranked +36 plus-minus rating
- Defenseman Ryan Ellis scores one goal and adds two assists tonight, extending his point streak and assist streak to eight consecutive games and is tied for sixth with Spitfire teammate Cam Fowler amongst all OHL defencemen with 46 points in 38 games. He is also tenth in the OHL with a +31 plus-minus rating
- Forward Greg Nemisz scored his 30th and 31st goals of the season. With his 30th goal tonight, Nemisz joins Taylor Hall, Adam Henrique and Justin Shugg as Spitfires to have scored 30 goals this season. Nemisz is tied for 14th in league in scoring with 62 points and is eighth in the OHL with 31 goals.
- The Spitfires scored two powerplay goals in tonight’s game on four opportunities. Windsor leads the OHL in powerplay efficiency, operating at a 27.1% clip. They have scored at least one powerplay goal in 18 of their past 19 games and have scored two or more powerplay goals in each of their past six games
- Windsor killed seven penalties tonight and are ranked third in the league with a 84.7% penalty killing efficiency. They have not allowed a power play goal in five games and have killed 28 straight penalties, dating back to the Jan. 29th game against the London Knights.
- The Spitfires are also without Dale Mitchell due to injury and Zack Kassian due to suspension
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The Windsor Spitfires defeated the Kitchener Rangers 6-2 in a rough game.
Scott Timmins got the Spits started as he deflected in the only goal of the period.
Greg Nemisz took a rocket one-timer that was put past Brandon Maxwell to put the Spitfires up by two. Adam Wallace then smacked in the loose puck as the Spits were pulling away. Fowler continued the Windsor domination as he fired in his own rebound on the power play. But Matthew Tipoff silenced the crowd with a goal of his own. Things started heating up and tempers started flaring as Jeff Skinner shoved the ref after the whistle. But that wouldn't stop John Moore to try and make a comeback for Kitchener as he brings the lead within two. Nemisz potted his second of the game to give Windsor the three goal lead once again.
Ryan Ellis scored an empty-netter from his own blue line in the third to seal up the victory for the Spitfires.
The Spits have not had the greatest luck against the Rangers this year but tonight they looked like a new team. They looked better than they have all season.
Bob Boughner, Head Coach of Windsor tells In Play! his thoughts on tonight's game.
“Best overall game we've played in a long time. We played very physical and our power play was good.”
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Greg Nemisz. Nemisz scored two goals and was a plus one on the night. In a rough game like tonight's, Nemisz contributed a lot of hitting and was not a player that was afraid to throw his weight around.
The Spitfires leave tonight as they travel to Sault Ste. Marie to play the Greyhounds tomorrow. Game time will start at 7:30 p.m.
Game Notes courtesy Spitfires
- With tonight’s win, the CHL’s #3 ranked team stills lead the OHL with 91 points on the strength of a 43-8-0-5 record. The season series between both squads ends with each team winning two games.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer, the reigning OHL goaltender of the month for January, improves his record to 9-0-0-1 with the Spitfires since joining the team as he stopped 18 of 20 shots tonight. He also has a 2.09 goals against average and .919 save percentage in eleven games with the Spits. Grubauer is also ranked seventh in save percentage and .915 and tenth in the OHL with a 2.86 goals against average
- Forward Taylor Hall extended his point streak to a league high 18 consecutive games OHL this season. Hall has also a improved on his league high assist streak, which is now at 14 games as he had one assist in tonight’s game. He has 11 goals and 22 assists for 33 points during his 18 game point streak. Hall is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 84 points in 47 games. Hall is also sixth in the OHL in goals scored with 34 and is second in the OHL with 50 assists. He is also ranked +36 plus-minus rating
- Defenseman Ryan Ellis scores one goal and adds two assists tonight, extending his point streak and assist streak to eight consecutive games and is tied for sixth with Spitfire teammate Cam Fowler amongst all OHL defencemen with 46 points in 38 games. He is also tenth in the OHL with a +31 plus-minus rating
- Forward Greg Nemisz scored his 30th and 31st goals of the season. With his 30th goal tonight, Nemisz joins Taylor Hall, Adam Henrique and Justin Shugg as Spitfires to have scored 30 goals this season. Nemisz is tied for 14th in league in scoring with 62 points and is eighth in the OHL with 31 goals.
- The Spitfires scored two powerplay goals in tonight’s game on four opportunities. Windsor leads the OHL in powerplay efficiency, operating at a 27.1% clip. They have scored at least one powerplay goal in 18 of their past 19 games and have scored two or more powerplay goals in each of their past six games
- Windsor killed seven penalties tonight and are ranked third in the league with a 84.7% penalty killing efficiency. They have not allowed a power play goal in five games and have killed 28 straight penalties, dating back to the Jan. 29th game against the London Knights.
- The Spitfires are also without Dale Mitchell due to injury and Zack Kassian due to suspension
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2011 Memorial Cup Update - Windsor One of Four Cities.
OHL Announces 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Bid Applicants
Thursday February 11, 2010
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that four teams have officially submitted bid applications for the opportunity to host the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
The Barrie Colts, Kingston Frontenacs, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors, and the Windsor Spitfires have all applied for the right to host the 93rd edition of this prestigious National Championship. All four teams indicated their intention to bid by providing the OHL office with the completed MasterCard Memorial Cup Standard Application Form by the Wednesday February 10, 2010, deadline.
The successful host centre for the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup will be announced during the week of May 3, 2010, to provide the delegates of the successful host committee the opportunity to travel to Brandon, Manitoba, in time for the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup which takes place May 14-23.
The 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup will take place May 20-29 featuring the league champions from the Ontario Hockey League, the Western Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, along with a host team from the OHL.
2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Key Dates:
March 3, 2010:
MasterCard Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee will certify a list of teams that have been granted the right to make a formal bid presentation to host the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
April 2010:
Formal bid presentations to be made to the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee.
Week of May 3, 2010:
Announcement of the host site for the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
May 14-23, 2010:
2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup in Brandon, MB.
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Thursday February 11, 2010
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that four teams have officially submitted bid applications for the opportunity to host the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
The Barrie Colts, Kingston Frontenacs, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors, and the Windsor Spitfires have all applied for the right to host the 93rd edition of this prestigious National Championship. All four teams indicated their intention to bid by providing the OHL office with the completed MasterCard Memorial Cup Standard Application Form by the Wednesday February 10, 2010, deadline.
The successful host centre for the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup will be announced during the week of May 3, 2010, to provide the delegates of the successful host committee the opportunity to travel to Brandon, Manitoba, in time for the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup which takes place May 14-23.
The 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup will take place May 20-29 featuring the league champions from the Ontario Hockey League, the Western Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, along with a host team from the OHL.
2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Key Dates:
March 3, 2010:
MasterCard Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee will certify a list of teams that have been granted the right to make a formal bid presentation to host the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
April 2010:
Formal bid presentations to be made to the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee.
Week of May 3, 2010:
Announcement of the host site for the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
May 14-23, 2010:
2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup in Brandon, MB.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
CHL Announces BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings
BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 21
Rank Team (Record)
1-Saint John Sea Dogs (44-8-1-0)
2-Barrie Colts (43-7-0-2)
3-Windsor Spitfires (42-8-0-5)
4-Tri-City Americans (39-13-0-2)
5-Saskatoon Blades (36-12-3-3)
6-Moncton Wildcats (36-12-1-4)
7-Brandon Wheat Kings (38-16-1-3)
8-London Knights (37-14-0-2)
9-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (35-13-4-1)
10-Drummondville Voltigeurs (37-15-0-2)
Rank Team (Record)
1-Saint John Sea Dogs (44-8-1-0)
2-Barrie Colts (43-7-0-2)
3-Windsor Spitfires (42-8-0-5)
4-Tri-City Americans (39-13-0-2)
5-Saskatoon Blades (36-12-3-3)
6-Moncton Wildcats (36-12-1-4)
7-Brandon Wheat Kings (38-16-1-3)
8-London Knights (37-14-0-2)
9-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (35-13-4-1)
10-Drummondville Voltigeurs (37-15-0-2)
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Eric Wellwood – The Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Month for January
(Windsor) Left-winger Eric Wellwood is the Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires player of the month for January as selected by the Windsor Spitfires coaching staff. Wellwood led the team in scoring for the month with 10 goals and 13 assists for 23 points with a +9 plus-minus rating in 14 games played as he led the defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions to a 10-3-0-1 record in January.
Wellwood scored goals in 8 of Windsor’s 14 games during the month of January, including seven multi-point games. He posted four point games against the Guelph Storm, with a two goal, two assist effort on January 1st and against the Plymouth Whalers as he scored one goal and added three assists on January 18th. Wellwood also recorded two three-point games against the Saginaw Spirit on January 7th as he netted one goal and added two assists in this contest and also against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds on January 16th with three assists in the game.
Wellwood earned Windsor Spitfire player of the week honours twice during the month for the weeks ending January 3rd and January 17th. The 19 year-old Oldcastle, Ontario native was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Wellwood recently represented the Windsor Spitfires as a member of the Western Conference All-Star team at the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic in Kingston, Ontario on February 3rd. Wellwood scored one goal in the contest, which was the 23rd goal of the game and established a record for most goals scored by both the Eastern and Western Conference All-Star teams in one game in OHL All-Star Classic history.
Prior to the commencement of a Spitfires home game in February, Wellwood will receive a Bulova watch from Dan Thomas of Precision Jewellers for his outstanding performance in January.
Courtesy the Windsor Spitfires
Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Players of the Month
Eric Wellwood – January 2010
Troy Passingham – December 2009
Adam Henrique – November 2009
* Taylor Hall – October 2009
* Player was also selected as the OHL Player of the Month
Wellwood scored goals in 8 of Windsor’s 14 games during the month of January, including seven multi-point games. He posted four point games against the Guelph Storm, with a two goal, two assist effort on January 1st and against the Plymouth Whalers as he scored one goal and added three assists on January 18th. Wellwood also recorded two three-point games against the Saginaw Spirit on January 7th as he netted one goal and added two assists in this contest and also against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds on January 16th with three assists in the game.
Wellwood earned Windsor Spitfire player of the week honours twice during the month for the weeks ending January 3rd and January 17th. The 19 year-old Oldcastle, Ontario native was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Eric Wellwood- Shaving cream congrats
from teammates during TV interview.
from teammates during TV interview.
Photo by Dave Anton - In Play! Magazine
Wellwood is in fourth season with the Spitfires and is tied for 15th in the OHL scoring race this season with 60 points in 53 games. He is also tied for 12th in the OHL with 29 goals scored and is tied for fifth in the league with a +32 plus-minus rating.Wellwood recently represented the Windsor Spitfires as a member of the Western Conference All-Star team at the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic in Kingston, Ontario on February 3rd. Wellwood scored one goal in the contest, which was the 23rd goal of the game and established a record for most goals scored by both the Eastern and Western Conference All-Star teams in one game in OHL All-Star Classic history.
Prior to the commencement of a Spitfires home game in February, Wellwood will receive a Bulova watch from Dan Thomas of Precision Jewellers for his outstanding performance in January.
Courtesy the Windsor Spitfires
Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Players of the Month
Eric Wellwood – January 2010
Troy Passingham – December 2009
Adam Henrique – November 2009
* Taylor Hall – October 2009
* Player was also selected as the OHL Player of the Month
Monday, February 8, 2010
Overage Centre Scott Timmins Named the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
Scott Timmins – The Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
(Windsor) Overage centre Scott Timmins is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, February 7th, 2010. In three games last week, Timmins scored two goals and added four assists for six points as he led the CHL’s #3 ranked team to a 2-1 record.
On Thursday, Timmins scored two goals and four points in Windsor’s 8-2 victory over the Owen Sound Attack at the WFCU Centre. The following night, he registered two assists in the Spitfires’ 5-3 road loss to the Erie Otters and he was held off the scoresheet but provided Windsor with a solid defensive performance in the Spitfires’ 5-2 road victory over the Niagara IceDogs on Saturday.
Timmins, a 20 year-old native of Hamilton, Ontario was selected by the Florida Panthers in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his second season with the Spitfires and has scored 20 goals with 21 assists for 41 points with a +23 plus-minus rating in 44 games played.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Kitchener Rangers this Thursday at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Tickets for all Spitfire home games can be purchased from the TekSavvy.com Box Office (Gate 2) at the WFCU Centre, by contacting (519) 254-5000 or online at windsorspitfires.com.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Scott Timmins – Feb. 1 – Feb. 7, 2010
*Taylor Hall – Jan. 25 – Jan. 31, 2010
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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(Windsor) Overage centre Scott Timmins is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, February 7th, 2010. In three games last week, Timmins scored two goals and added four assists for six points as he led the CHL’s #3 ranked team to a 2-1 record.
On Thursday, Timmins scored two goals and four points in Windsor’s 8-2 victory over the Owen Sound Attack at the WFCU Centre. The following night, he registered two assists in the Spitfires’ 5-3 road loss to the Erie Otters and he was held off the scoresheet but provided Windsor with a solid defensive performance in the Spitfires’ 5-2 road victory over the Niagara IceDogs on Saturday.
Timmins, a 20 year-old native of Hamilton, Ontario was selected by the Florida Panthers in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his second season with the Spitfires and has scored 20 goals with 21 assists for 41 points with a +23 plus-minus rating in 44 games played.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Kitchener Rangers this Thursday at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Tickets for all Spitfire home games can be purchased from the TekSavvy.com Box Office (Gate 2) at the WFCU Centre, by contacting (519) 254-5000 or online at windsorspitfires.com.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Scott Timmins – Feb. 1 – Feb. 7, 2010
*Taylor Hall – Jan. 25 – Jan. 31, 2010
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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Saturday, February 6, 2010
Spitfires’ Game Notes Feb 5, 2010
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- The CHL’s #3 ranked team loses their first game in their past six. They still lead the OHL with 87 points on the strength of a 41-8-0-5 record
- Erie defeats Windsor for the first time in four matchups this season
- Forward Adam Henrique scores his 30th goal of the season as he opened the scoring for the Spits. With his 30th goal, Henrique matches his career high for goals in a season as he scored 30 in 2008-2009 and joins Taylor Hall as the only Spitfires to have scored 30 goals to this point in the season. Henrique is ranked 15th in the OHL with 59 points in 41 games, tied for eighth in the OHL with 30 goals and 13th in plus-minus rating with a +27.
- Defenseman Ryan Ellis registered one assist tonight and extends his point streak and assist streak to seven consecutive games and is also ranked seventh amongst all OHL defencemen with 41 points in 36 games.
- Forward Scott Timmins recorded two assists tonight and is currently on a four game point streak, with three of these games being multi-point performances. He has four goals and six assists during this streak.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored one goal tonight and has scored in each of his past four games. He has five goals and three assists in his past four games
- Defenseman Marc Cantin scored his first goal as a member of the Spitfires tonight
- The Spitfires scored two powerplay goals in tonight’s game on three opportunities. Windsor leads the OHL in powerplay efficiency, operating at a 26.9% clip. They have scored at least one powerplay goal in 16 of their past 17 games
- Windsor killed both their penalties tonight and are ranked fourth in the league with a 83.9% penalty killing efficiency
- Spitfires forward Taylor Hall and defenseman Cam Fowler missed tonight’s game with the flu. The Spits are also without Dale Mitchell due to injury and Zack Kassian due to suspension
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- The CHL’s #3 ranked team loses their first game in their past six. They still lead the OHL with 87 points on the strength of a 41-8-0-5 record
- Erie defeats Windsor for the first time in four matchups this season
- Forward Adam Henrique scores his 30th goal of the season as he opened the scoring for the Spits. With his 30th goal, Henrique matches his career high for goals in a season as he scored 30 in 2008-2009 and joins Taylor Hall as the only Spitfires to have scored 30 goals to this point in the season. Henrique is ranked 15th in the OHL with 59 points in 41 games, tied for eighth in the OHL with 30 goals and 13th in plus-minus rating with a +27.
- Defenseman Ryan Ellis registered one assist tonight and extends his point streak and assist streak to seven consecutive games and is also ranked seventh amongst all OHL defencemen with 41 points in 36 games.
- Forward Scott Timmins recorded two assists tonight and is currently on a four game point streak, with three of these games being multi-point performances. He has four goals and six assists during this streak.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored one goal tonight and has scored in each of his past four games. He has five goals and three assists in his past four games
- Defenseman Marc Cantin scored his first goal as a member of the Spitfires tonight
- The Spitfires scored two powerplay goals in tonight’s game on three opportunities. Windsor leads the OHL in powerplay efficiency, operating at a 26.9% clip. They have scored at least one powerplay goal in 16 of their past 17 games
- Windsor killed both their penalties tonight and are ranked fourth in the league with a 83.9% penalty killing efficiency
- Spitfires forward Taylor Hall and defenseman Cam Fowler missed tonight’s game with the flu. The Spits are also without Dale Mitchell due to injury and Zack Kassian due to suspension
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Windsor Spitfires defeat the Owen Sound Attack on Disco Night
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Fans were able to dress up tonight into their 70's clothes to come watch the Spits dominate the Attack 8-2.
Ryan Ellis scored his eighth of the year on the power play with a slapper from the point. But Brendan Childerley put one past Philipp Grubauer to tie the game up. Then Mark Cundari one-timed the puck from inside the circle to once again take the lead. However, Bobby Mignardi sniped a beautiful shot top corner to send this game into the second all tied up at two.
Early in the second, Windsor came out all over Owen Sound and started it off with a Stephen Johnston power play goal. Windsor kept firing as Scott Timmins took a wild shot from the offensive corner that went in.
The Spits owned the third period as Derek Lanoue, Kenny Ryan, Timmins and Harry Young all scored to add insult to injury to the Attack as the Spits went on to win 8-2. The Spits out shot the Attack 50-18.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Timmins. He contributed two goals and two assists for a four point night. This was a big game for Timmins as he is a player who has the talent to break out, but hasn't until tonight.
Timmins explains to In Play! how he is now finding his groove. “I know I'm capable of contributing offensively and now I'm getting back into things.”
Tomorrow the Spits will travel to Erie. Game time starts at 7 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- The CHL’s #3 ranked team wins its fifth consecutive game and leads the OHL with 87 points on the strength of a 41-7-0-5 record
- Windsor improves their record to 3-0-0-1 against Owen Sound this season
- Seven different Spitfires scored goals tonight led by Scott Timmins’ two-goal and four point performance. Johnston, Ryan, Lanoue, Shugg, Cundari and Young all netted singles for the Spits. With Timmins’ two goals tonight, he now has 21 on the season and the Spitfires have six players who have scored twenty or more goals this season – Hall, Henrique, Shugg, Wellwood, Nemisz and Timmins
- Forward Taylor Hall extended his point streak to 16 consecutive games which ties him with Ryan Martindale of the Ottawa 67’s for the longest point streak in the OHL this season. Hall has also establisthed a league high, recording 13 straight games with at least one assist, as he had one assist in today’s game. He has 11 goals and 20 assists for 31 points during his 16 game point streak. He is ranked second overall in the OHL scoring race with 82 points in 45 games. Hall is also fifth in the OHL in goals scored with 34 and is ranked second in the OHL with 48 assists. He is also tied with teammate Ryan Ellis for fourth in the league with a +33 plus-minus rating
- Forward Kenny Ryan scored one goal and added three assists tonight for four points and was named the first of Windsor’s victory.
- Defenseman Ryan Ellis registered three assists tonight and was named the second star of the game. He currently has a six game assist and point streak, and is also tied for seventh amongst all OHL defencemen with 40 points in 35 games.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer improves his record with the Spitfires to 7-0-0-1 with tonight’s win and he has a 2.11 goals against average and .922 save percentage since joining the Spits. Grubauer is ranked seventh in the OHL with a .915 save percentage and tenth in the league with a .915 save percentage in 40 games
- Defenceman Mark Cundari registered one assist in tonight’s game and is tied for fourth amongst OHL defencemen with 49 points in 50 games. He is also ranked first in the OHL with a +37 plus-minus rating. Defenceman Cam Fowler, who missed tonight’s game due to injury, is also ranked sixth in scoring amongst rearguards with 45 points in 43 games while Ryan Ellis is ranked 8th in scoring amongst defencemen with 37 points in 34 games. Fowler is also tied for second in the OHL with a +34 plus-minus rating
- Windsor recorded 50 shots on goal tonight and this was the 13th time the Spitfires have registered 50 or more shots in one game this season
- Windsor leads the league with 23 home wins this season with only 5 losses in 28 home games. The Spitfires have now won six straight games at home
- The Spitfires scored three powerplay goals in tonight’s game on five opportunities and now have the league’s number rated powerplay, operating at a 26.5% clip. They have scored at least one powerplay goal in 16 of their past 17 games
- Windsor killed all six of their penalties tonight and are tied for fourth in the league with a 83.8% penalty killing efficiency
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Fans were able to dress up tonight into their 70's clothes to come watch the Spits dominate the Attack 8-2.
Ryan Ellis scored his eighth of the year on the power play with a slapper from the point. But Brendan Childerley put one past Philipp Grubauer to tie the game up. Then Mark Cundari one-timed the puck from inside the circle to once again take the lead. However, Bobby Mignardi sniped a beautiful shot top corner to send this game into the second all tied up at two.
Early in the second, Windsor came out all over Owen Sound and started it off with a Stephen Johnston power play goal. Windsor kept firing as Scott Timmins took a wild shot from the offensive corner that went in.
The Spits owned the third period as Derek Lanoue, Kenny Ryan, Timmins and Harry Young all scored to add insult to injury to the Attack as the Spits went on to win 8-2. The Spits out shot the Attack 50-18.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Timmins. He contributed two goals and two assists for a four point night. This was a big game for Timmins as he is a player who has the talent to break out, but hasn't until tonight.
Timmins explains to In Play! how he is now finding his groove. “I know I'm capable of contributing offensively and now I'm getting back into things.”
Tomorrow the Spits will travel to Erie. Game time starts at 7 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- The CHL’s #3 ranked team wins its fifth consecutive game and leads the OHL with 87 points on the strength of a 41-7-0-5 record
- Windsor improves their record to 3-0-0-1 against Owen Sound this season
- Seven different Spitfires scored goals tonight led by Scott Timmins’ two-goal and four point performance. Johnston, Ryan, Lanoue, Shugg, Cundari and Young all netted singles for the Spits. With Timmins’ two goals tonight, he now has 21 on the season and the Spitfires have six players who have scored twenty or more goals this season – Hall, Henrique, Shugg, Wellwood, Nemisz and Timmins
- Forward Taylor Hall extended his point streak to 16 consecutive games which ties him with Ryan Martindale of the Ottawa 67’s for the longest point streak in the OHL this season. Hall has also establisthed a league high, recording 13 straight games with at least one assist, as he had one assist in today’s game. He has 11 goals and 20 assists for 31 points during his 16 game point streak. He is ranked second overall in the OHL scoring race with 82 points in 45 games. Hall is also fifth in the OHL in goals scored with 34 and is ranked second in the OHL with 48 assists. He is also tied with teammate Ryan Ellis for fourth in the league with a +33 plus-minus rating
- Forward Kenny Ryan scored one goal and added three assists tonight for four points and was named the first of Windsor’s victory.
- Defenseman Ryan Ellis registered three assists tonight and was named the second star of the game. He currently has a six game assist and point streak, and is also tied for seventh amongst all OHL defencemen with 40 points in 35 games.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer improves his record with the Spitfires to 7-0-0-1 with tonight’s win and he has a 2.11 goals against average and .922 save percentage since joining the Spits. Grubauer is ranked seventh in the OHL with a .915 save percentage and tenth in the league with a .915 save percentage in 40 games
- Defenceman Mark Cundari registered one assist in tonight’s game and is tied for fourth amongst OHL defencemen with 49 points in 50 games. He is also ranked first in the OHL with a +37 plus-minus rating. Defenceman Cam Fowler, who missed tonight’s game due to injury, is also ranked sixth in scoring amongst rearguards with 45 points in 43 games while Ryan Ellis is ranked 8th in scoring amongst defencemen with 37 points in 34 games. Fowler is also tied for second in the OHL with a +34 plus-minus rating
- Windsor recorded 50 shots on goal tonight and this was the 13th time the Spitfires have registered 50 or more shots in one game this season
- Windsor leads the league with 23 home wins this season with only 5 losses in 28 home games. The Spitfires have now won six straight games at home
- The Spitfires scored three powerplay goals in tonight’s game on five opportunities and now have the league’s number rated powerplay, operating at a 26.5% clip. They have scored at least one powerplay goal in 16 of their past 17 games
- Windsor killed all six of their penalties tonight and are tied for fourth in the league with a 83.8% penalty killing efficiency
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Spitfires, Windsor and Essex County Rotary Clubs “Toonies for Haiti” Initiative Generates $11,000
(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires, in conjunction with the Windsor and Essex County Rotary Clubs are proud to announce that the best fans in the CHL contributed $5,500 to the “Toonies for Haiti” fundraising event at the Spitfires home game versus the Guelph Storm on January 28th at the WFCU Centre. Additionally, for every dollar donated by Spitfire fans, the Canadian International Development Agency matched this amount by donating $5,500 on behalf of the “Toonies for Haiti” initiative.
A total of $11,000 will be distributed to the Shelter Box program a program which will ship a ten person shelter to the residents of Haiti for each $1,000 raised.
“The best fans in the CHL have come through again and raised $5,500 to assist those in dire need of help in Haiti. Our organization is proud of the contributions made by our fans for not only the “Toonies for Haiti” night but for all of the community-based projects that we have conducted at our games this season. We would also like to thank the Windsor and Essex Country Rotary Clubs for their hard work in collecting the funds and for their continued efforts in supporting charitable causes.” said Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner.
Arnie Charlton, Assistant Governor of Rotary District 6400 for the Windsor and Essex County Rotary Clubs said, “We would like to thank the entire Spitfire organization for their compassion and outstanding community spirit on our combined fund raising initiatives. We look forward to working on various community and world projects now and in the future with the Spitfires.”
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A total of $11,000 will be distributed to the Shelter Box program a program which will ship a ten person shelter to the residents of Haiti for each $1,000 raised.
“The best fans in the CHL have come through again and raised $5,500 to assist those in dire need of help in Haiti. Our organization is proud of the contributions made by our fans for not only the “Toonies for Haiti” night but for all of the community-based projects that we have conducted at our games this season. We would also like to thank the Windsor and Essex Country Rotary Clubs for their hard work in collecting the funds and for their continued efforts in supporting charitable causes.” said Windsor Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner.
Arnie Charlton, Assistant Governor of Rotary District 6400 for the Windsor and Essex County Rotary Clubs said, “We would like to thank the entire Spitfire organization for their compassion and outstanding community spirit on our combined fund raising initiatives. We look forward to working on various community and world projects now and in the future with the Spitfires.”
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 20
Rank Team (Record)
1-Saint John Sea Dogs (42-8-1-0)
2-Barrie Colts (41-7-0-1)
3-Windsor Spitfires (40-7-0-5)
4-Tri-City Americans (37-13-0-2)
5-Saskatoon Blades (34-11-3-3)
6-Moncton Wildcats (35-12-1-3)
7-London Knights (35-13-0-2)
8-Brandon Wheat Kings (35-16-0-3)
9-Drummondville Voltigeurs (35-14-0-2)
10-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (33-12-4-1)
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1-Saint John Sea Dogs (42-8-1-0)
2-Barrie Colts (41-7-0-1)
3-Windsor Spitfires (40-7-0-5)
4-Tri-City Americans (37-13-0-2)
5-Saskatoon Blades (34-11-3-3)
6-Moncton Wildcats (35-12-1-3)
7-London Knights (35-13-0-2)
8-Brandon Wheat Kings (35-16-0-3)
9-Drummondville Voltigeurs (35-14-0-2)
10-Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (33-12-4-1)
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“Meet the Spitfires Dinner” on February 15th, Sponsored by CAMM with Proceeds to Benefit the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund
(Windsor) The Canadian Association of Mold Makers (CAMM) and Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce that CAMM will be hosting a special “Meet the Spitfires” dinner on Family Day in Windsor on Monday, February 15th at the Serbian Centre. Prior to the dinner, the Windsor Spitfires will be offering people with tickets to the event the chance to watch the Spits practice at 10 am on February 15th at the WFCU Centre with tours of the WFCU Centre being conducted by CAMM and the Spitfires at 3 pm. After the tours, a pre-dinner reception for the “Meet the Spitfires” dinner will be hosted at the Serbian Centre starting at 4:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm with Windsor Spitfire President and Head Coach Bob Boughner serving as the keynote speaker for the event, and selected Spitfire players will be on hand to sign autographs for fans.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information about the fund, please click HERE.
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Tickets are $25 for students, $30 for adults with family four packs being offered for $100. To purchase tickets, please contact Diane Deslippe from the CAMM office at diane@camm.ca. Tickets can also be purchased from the Motor City Community Credit Union locations at 189 City Hall Square, 895 Erie Street East, 1375 Walker Road and 6701 Tecumseh Road East in Windsor.
Bob Boughner offered the following comment on the event, “it’s great that our team has the opportunity to participate in the Meet the Spitfires dinner with CAMM to help benefit the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund. This event is the second one that we are involved in on Family Day to benefit this fund and we would like to thank the Canadian Association of Mold Makers for offering us with yet another chance to honour Mickey and create additional funds for the scholarship program. I am looking forward to seeing the best fans in the CHL at the dinner and encourage people to buy tickets to support this most worthwhile event.”
“Together with the Windsor Spitfires, CAMM is pleased to present fans the opportunity to meet and receive autographs from select Spitfire players with key note speaker, the reigning back to back CHL Coach of the Year, Mr. Bob Boughner President and Head Coach of the Windsor Spitfires. Bob will share his insight and motivation that afforded him the opportunity to enjoy a successful NHL career. Together with his partners Warren Rychel, Peter Dobrich and the whole Spitfire organization, Bob led the Windsor Spitfires to the 2009 Memorial Cup Championship last season. With the playoffs just around the corner and the opportunity for back to back championships, Bob will share some insight into the challenges of repeating as champions. Bob will also re-enforce to the children and students in attendance, the importance of education and how education has permitted Bob to become a prominent successful business man in his post NHL career. The proceeds of this event will also allow the Global Sutherland Mickey Renaud Scholarship Fund to offer post secondary education assistance for many years to come,” said Dan Moynahan, President of CAMM
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information about the fund, please click HERE.
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Sutherland Global Services and Windsor Spitfires Tyke Hockey Tournament to Benefit the Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund
(Windsor) In conjunction with Sutherland Global Services, the Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the introduction of the inaugural Sutherland Global Services and Windsor Spitfires Tyke Hockey Tournament to be held on Family Day in Windsor on Monday, February 15 from 2 – 4 pm at the Green shield Rink of the WFCU Centre. The tournament is a fundraising event which will allow the children from the McDonald’s Little Spits Tyke Program to participate in games at the WFCU Centre with Spitfire players acting as guest referees for the event. All participating children will also have the opportunity to have lunch with Spitfire players following the conclusion of their game.
Each player participating in the event will make a $20 donation to the Sutherland Global Services - Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund awards $3,000 to a male and female athlete in Windsor, Essex County or Chatham-Kent. The money being raised at the Sutherland Global Services and Windsor Spitfires Tyke Hockey Tournament will allow scholarship recipients to apply for additional funding throughout their college career.
Co-sponsors from McDonald’s Restaurants and Parker Construction will also be making financial contributions and in-kind donations to the scholarship fund.
Bob Boughner, President and Head Coach of the Windsor Spitfires, says “The Windsor Spitfires are honoured to further the legacy of Mickey Renaud through the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund that we have been involved with over the past few years and we are also very excited to participate in the Tyke Tournament on February 15th. We thank Sutherland Global Services for their support in offering this fund to help students from our local area achieve their academic goals and look forward to providing kids from the McDonald’s Little Spits Program the opportunity to skate with our players again this season. We would also like to thank McDonald’s Restaurants and Parker Construction for their continued support, and also for their contributions to this event.”
“Our employees and company have a long standing history of generosity and support of the Windsor community. We are honored to sponsor the 1st annual little tyke tournament to benefit the Sutherland Global Services – Mickey Renaud Memorial scholarship fund. “, says Sean Hazen, Associate Vice President and Country Head of Canada.
The Windsor Spitfires, Sutherland Global Services, McDonald’s Restaurants and Parker Construction invites the public to attend the event, admission is free. For more details about the scholarship fund, please visit http://www.sutherlandglobal.com/company_csr_scholarship.htm
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Each player participating in the event will make a $20 donation to the Sutherland Global Services - Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund awards $3,000 to a male and female athlete in Windsor, Essex County or Chatham-Kent. The money being raised at the Sutherland Global Services and Windsor Spitfires Tyke Hockey Tournament will allow scholarship recipients to apply for additional funding throughout their college career.
Co-sponsors from McDonald’s Restaurants and Parker Construction will also be making financial contributions and in-kind donations to the scholarship fund.
Bob Boughner, President and Head Coach of the Windsor Spitfires, says “The Windsor Spitfires are honoured to further the legacy of Mickey Renaud through the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund that we have been involved with over the past few years and we are also very excited to participate in the Tyke Tournament on February 15th. We thank Sutherland Global Services for their support in offering this fund to help students from our local area achieve their academic goals and look forward to providing kids from the McDonald’s Little Spits Program the opportunity to skate with our players again this season. We would also like to thank McDonald’s Restaurants and Parker Construction for their continued support, and also for their contributions to this event.”
“Our employees and company have a long standing history of generosity and support of the Windsor community. We are honored to sponsor the 1st annual little tyke tournament to benefit the Sutherland Global Services – Mickey Renaud Memorial scholarship fund. “, says Sean Hazen, Associate Vice President and Country Head of Canada.
The Windsor Spitfires, Sutherland Global Services, McDonald’s Restaurants and Parker Construction invites the public to attend the event, admission is free. For more details about the scholarship fund, please visit http://www.sutherlandglobal.com/company_csr_scholarship.htm
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Taylor Hall of the Windsor Spitfires Named Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that forward Taylor Hall of the Windsor Spitfires is the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week for the third time this season. For the week ending January 31, Hall collected a league-high nine points in three games scoring four goals and five assists with a league-best plus-minus rating of plus-7.
Hall opened his week with consecutive four-point games scoring two goals and two assists in a 5-1 win over the Guelph Storm on Thursday night, and again on Friday night in a 7-3 win over the London Knights. He was named first star of both games. His week wrapped up Sunday with a third period assist on the power play receiving third star of the game honours in a 4-1 win over the Sarnia Sting.
Hall, an 18-year-old from Kingston, ON, returns home this week to compete in the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic representing the Western Conference All-Stars February 2-3 at the K-Rock Centre. Eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Hall enters the All-Star break second in league scoring with 34 goals and 47 assists for 81 points in 44 games.
Peter Holland of the Guelph Storm and Joe Pleckaitis of the Kingston Frontenacs each receive honourable mention this week for scoring four goals and three assists for seven points in three games with an identical plus-minus rating of plus-4. In goal, Western Conference All-Star Robin Lehner of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds was also considered after winning two games including a shutout victory with a goals-against-average of 0.500 and save percentage of .983.
2009-10 Boston Pizza OHL Players of the Week
Jan. 25 – Jan. 31: Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires
Jan. 18 – Jan. 24: Tyler Seguin, Plymouth Whalers
Jan. 11 – Jan. 17: Taylor Beck, Guelph Storm
Jan. 4 – Jan. 10: Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires
Dec. 28 – Jan. 3: Zack Torquato, Erie Otters
Dec. 14 – Dec. 20: Mathew Sisca, Guelph Storm
Dec. 7 – Dec. 13: Alain Berger, Oshawa Generals
Nov. 30 – Dec. 6: Alex Hutchings, Barrie Colts
Nov. 23 – Nov. 29: Ryan Spooner, Peterborough Petes
Nov. 16 – Nov. 22: Tyler Toffoli, Ottawa 67’s
Nov. 9 – Nov. 15: Ethan Werek, Kingston Frontenacs
Nov. 2 – Nov. 8: Phil Varone, London Knights
Oct. 26 – Nov. 1: Marcus Carroll, Owen Sound Attack
Oct. 19 – 25: Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires
Oct. 12 – 18: Troy Passingham, Windsor Spitfires
Oct. 5 – 11: Tyler Seguin, Plymouth Whalers
Sept. 28 – Oct. 4: Adam Henrique, Windsor Spitfires
Sept. 21 – 27: Eric O’Dell, Sudbury Wolves
Sept. 17 – 20: Luke Pither, Barrie Colts
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Hall opened his week with consecutive four-point games scoring two goals and two assists in a 5-1 win over the Guelph Storm on Thursday night, and again on Friday night in a 7-3 win over the London Knights. He was named first star of both games. His week wrapped up Sunday with a third period assist on the power play receiving third star of the game honours in a 4-1 win over the Sarnia Sting.
Hall, an 18-year-old from Kingston, ON, returns home this week to compete in the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic representing the Western Conference All-Stars February 2-3 at the K-Rock Centre. Eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Hall enters the All-Star break second in league scoring with 34 goals and 47 assists for 81 points in 44 games.
Peter Holland of the Guelph Storm and Joe Pleckaitis of the Kingston Frontenacs each receive honourable mention this week for scoring four goals and three assists for seven points in three games with an identical plus-minus rating of plus-4. In goal, Western Conference All-Star Robin Lehner of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds was also considered after winning two games including a shutout victory with a goals-against-average of 0.500 and save percentage of .983.
2009-10 Boston Pizza OHL Players of the Week
Jan. 25 – Jan. 31: Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires
Jan. 18 – Jan. 24: Tyler Seguin, Plymouth Whalers
Jan. 11 – Jan. 17: Taylor Beck, Guelph Storm
Jan. 4 – Jan. 10: Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires
Dec. 28 – Jan. 3: Zack Torquato, Erie Otters
Dec. 14 – Dec. 20: Mathew Sisca, Guelph Storm
Dec. 7 – Dec. 13: Alain Berger, Oshawa Generals
Nov. 30 – Dec. 6: Alex Hutchings, Barrie Colts
Nov. 23 – Nov. 29: Ryan Spooner, Peterborough Petes
Nov. 16 – Nov. 22: Tyler Toffoli, Ottawa 67’s
Nov. 9 – Nov. 15: Ethan Werek, Kingston Frontenacs
Nov. 2 – Nov. 8: Phil Varone, London Knights
Oct. 26 – Nov. 1: Marcus Carroll, Owen Sound Attack
Oct. 19 – 25: Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires
Oct. 12 – 18: Troy Passingham, Windsor Spitfires
Oct. 5 – 11: Tyler Seguin, Plymouth Whalers
Sept. 28 – Oct. 4: Adam Henrique, Windsor Spitfires
Sept. 21 – 27: Eric O’Dell, Sudbury Wolves
Sept. 17 – 20: Luke Pither, Barrie Colts
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