(Windsor) Right-winger Zack Kassian is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, March 28th, 2010. In two games last week, Kassian scored one goal and added four assists for five points with a +2 plus-minus rating in helping lead the Windsor Spitfires to a four game sweep of the Erie Otters in the Western Conference Quarterfinal series for the 2010 OHL Playoffs.
On Tuesday, Kassian scored one goal and registered an assist as he was named the Penalty Box’s Third Star of Game in Windsor’s 7-6 Game three victory over Erie at the WFCU Centre. On Thursday, he posted three assists and was selected as the Second Star of the Spitfires’ 5-1 Game four win over the Otters in Erie, which secured a series victory for Windsor.
Kassian, a 19 year-old native of LaSalle, Ontario, was selected by the Buffalo Sabres with their first round pick, 13th overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He was acquired by the Windsor Spitfires in a trade with the Peterborough Petes this past January and is in his first season with the Spitfires. Kassian has scored two goals with four assists for six points and a +3 rating in four playoff games with Windsor. During the regular season, he scored four goals in five games with a +1 rating as a member of the Spitfires.
Catch the action as the Spitfires defend their 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Championship! Windsor will face the Plymouth Whalers at the WFCU Centre in Game one of their best of seven Western Conference Semi-Final series for the 2010 OHL Playoffs this Thursday. Game time is set for 7:05 pm.
Tickets for games one and three of the series at the WFCU Centre are available for sale to the general public and can be purchased in person at the TekSavvy.com Box Office (Gate 2) of the WFCU Centre, by contacting 1-866-969-WFCU or online at wfcu-centre.com
Spitfire fans are also encouraged to wear red for each Spitfire home game during the playoffs as part of the Spits “CODE RED!” theme for the 2010 OHL Playoffs.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Zack Kassian – Mar. 22 – Mar. 28, 2010
Philipp Grubauer – Mar. 15 – Mar. 21, 2010
Dale Mitchell – Mar. 8 – Mar. 14, 2010
Philipp Grubauer – Mar. 1 – Mar. 7, 2010
Taylor Hall – Feb. 22 – Feb. 28, 2010
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
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Windsor Spitfires to Face Plymouth Whalers in Round Two of the 2010 OHL Playoffs
Windsor) By virtue of the Kitchener Rangers’ series victory over the Saginaw Spirit earlier today, the Western Conference’s #1 seeded Windsor Spitfires will be facing the #4 seeded Plymouth Whalers in the Western Conference Semi-Finals of the 2010 OHL Playoffs. Game one of the best of seven series will be played in Windsor at the WFCU Centre on Thursday, April 1st, 2010 at 7:05 p.m.
The schedule for the entire series is as follows:
#1 Windsor vs. #4 Plymouth
OHL Western Conference Semi-Final Series (Round Two), 2010 OHL Playoffs
Game 1 Thursday, April 1st – Plymouth at Windsor, 7:05 pm
Game 2 Saturday, April 3rd – Windsor at Plymouth, 7:05 pm
Game 3 Monday, April 5th – Plymouth at Windsor, 7:05 pm
Game 4 Wednesday, April 7th – Windsor at Plymouth, 7:05 pm
*Game 5 Thursday, April 8th – Plymouth at Windsor, 7:05 pm
* Game 6 Saturday, April 10th – Windsor at Plymouth, 7:05 pm
* Game 7 Monday, April 12th – Plymouth at Windsor, 7:05 pm
* If necessary
The schedule for the entire series is as follows:
#1 Windsor vs. #4 Plymouth
OHL Western Conference Semi-Final Series (Round Two), 2010 OHL Playoffs
Game 1 Thursday, April 1st – Plymouth at Windsor, 7:05 pm
Game 2 Saturday, April 3rd – Windsor at Plymouth, 7:05 pm
Game 3 Monday, April 5th – Plymouth at Windsor, 7:05 pm
Game 4 Wednesday, April 7th – Windsor at Plymouth, 7:05 pm
*Game 5 Thursday, April 8th – Plymouth at Windsor, 7:05 pm
* Game 6 Saturday, April 10th – Windsor at Plymouth, 7:05 pm
* Game 7 Monday, April 12th – Plymouth at Windsor, 7:05 pm
* If necessary
Saturday, March 27, 2010
So You Think You're a Windsor Spitfires Fan ehh?
In Play Magazine
Try our little facebook trivia app we created on facebook and see how well you know your Windsor Spitfires.
Try our little facebook trivia app we created on facebook and see how well you know your Windsor Spitfires.
Windsor Spitfires Anthem
In Play Magazine
Heres the link if you like it and want to pass it around to Spitfires fans everywhere.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G5OKTHW7PI
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Windsor Spitfires Anthem
Performed by local Windsor Rap Artist
Lye
This is not an official anthem...but you can make it one...
pass this link around to every spits fan you know!
Second round here we come!
pass this link around to every spits fan you know!
Second round here we come!
Heres the link if you like it and want to pass it around to Spitfires fans everywhere.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G5OKTHW7PI
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Windsor Blows Out Erie for the Sweep
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Windsor eliminated Erie with a four game sweep today as they beat the Otters 5-1.
Taylor Hall started off the scoring for Windsor to get a great start to game four. But Anthony Luciani answered back with a goal of his own as it seemed we were in for another nail biter. However Eric Wellwood put one in and the Spits would not look back from there. Hall would add another goal for Windsor to go into the second.
Scott Timmins started off the second with a short handed goal as Windsor was now in a dominating lead and had all the momentum. Adam Wallace then scored a beautiful wrap-around goal and that was enough for a Spitfire victory and sweep.
Harry Young let loose tonight. He is considered one of, if not the best fighters in the OHL and tonight he got in two scraps. After not fighting in the whole series tonight he let loose and fought Luciani and Jeremy Gottzmann. This could be a good intimidation factor for Windsor going into the next and later rounds.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game is Zack Kassian. He had a three assist night and was another big intimidation. Although this is nothing new but it still is a factor in every game.
Windsor now waits for the Sault Ste. Marie and Plymouth series to finish to see who they will play. Plymouth currently leads the series 3-1 as they will play game five tomorrow in Plymouth.
In Play Magazine
Windsor eliminated Erie with a four game sweep today as they beat the Otters 5-1.
Taylor Hall started off the scoring for Windsor to get a great start to game four. But Anthony Luciani answered back with a goal of his own as it seemed we were in for another nail biter. However Eric Wellwood put one in and the Spits would not look back from there. Hall would add another goal for Windsor to go into the second.
Scott Timmins started off the second with a short handed goal as Windsor was now in a dominating lead and had all the momentum. Adam Wallace then scored a beautiful wrap-around goal and that was enough for a Spitfire victory and sweep.
Harry Young let loose tonight. He is considered one of, if not the best fighters in the OHL and tonight he got in two scraps. After not fighting in the whole series tonight he let loose and fought Luciani and Jeremy Gottzmann. This could be a good intimidation factor for Windsor going into the next and later rounds.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game is Zack Kassian. He had a three assist night and was another big intimidation. Although this is nothing new but it still is a factor in every game.
Windsor now waits for the Sault Ste. Marie and Plymouth series to finish to see who they will play. Plymouth currently leads the series 3-1 as they will play game five tomorrow in Plymouth.
Windsor Spitfires Sweep Erie Otters Four Games to None in Best of Seven Game Western Conference Quarterfinal, 2010 OHL Playoffs
Series Re-Cap: #1 Windsor vs. #8 Erie – OHL Western Conference Quarter-Final Series (Round One), 2010 OHL Playoffs
Game 1 Windsor wins 6-2
Game 2 Windsor wins 3-1
Game 3 Windsor wins 7-6
Game 4 Windsor wins 5-1
(Windsor) Earlier tonight, the Windsor Spitfires, the #1 seed and regular season champions of the OHL’s Western Conference, defeated the #8 ranked Erie Otters 5-1, with the Spitfires sweeping the best of seven game Western Conference Quarterfinal series four games to none in the 2010 OHL Playoffs. Spitfire forward Taylor Hall led Windsor to victory tonight as he scored two goals.
Windsor will wait to find out who they will face in the second round of the playoffs, with their schedule and opponent to be announced in the upcoming days. Windsor’s first round series results against Erie are as follows:
Spitfires’ Game Notes – 2010 OHL Playoff Game Four, Round One
- With tonight’s win, Windsor swept the best of seven game Western Conference Quarterfinal four games to none.
- Forward Taylor Hall scored two power play goals tonight and was selected as the game’s First Star. Hall has enjoyed multi-point performances in each of the Windsor four playoff wins and Hall is currently tied for the OHL playoff scoring lead and goal scoring lead with six goals and ten points in four playoff games. His +6 plus-minus rating also has him tied for second in the OHL plus-minus rating department during the playoffs.
- Forward Zack Kassian registered three assists tonight and was selected as the game’s second star. Kassian scored two goals and six points in the series.
- Forward Eric Wellwood scored the game winning goal for the Spitfires midway through the first period. Wellwood scored one goal and recorded five points in the series.
- Windsor scored two power play goals on six power play opportunities tonight. The team’s power play is ranked second overall in the OHL, operating at a 35.7% clip during the series against Erie.
- Windsor killed all nine of Erie’s power play opportunities tonight. The Spitfires are ranked fourth in the OHL, killing 90.5% of their penalties during the first round series against Erie.
- Forwards Scott Timmins and Adam Wallace also scored one goal each in the contest, with Timmins’ marker being a shorthanded tally midway through the second period.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer won his fourth consecutive playoff start with Windsor, stopping 16 of the 17 shots that he faced.
- Greg Nemisz and Saverio Posa missed the game due to injury.
Game 1 Windsor wins 6-2
Game 2 Windsor wins 3-1
Game 3 Windsor wins 7-6
Game 4 Windsor wins 5-1
(Windsor) Earlier tonight, the Windsor Spitfires, the #1 seed and regular season champions of the OHL’s Western Conference, defeated the #8 ranked Erie Otters 5-1, with the Spitfires sweeping the best of seven game Western Conference Quarterfinal series four games to none in the 2010 OHL Playoffs. Spitfire forward Taylor Hall led Windsor to victory tonight as he scored two goals.
Windsor will wait to find out who they will face in the second round of the playoffs, with their schedule and opponent to be announced in the upcoming days. Windsor’s first round series results against Erie are as follows:
Spitfires’ Game Notes – 2010 OHL Playoff Game Four, Round One
- With tonight’s win, Windsor swept the best of seven game Western Conference Quarterfinal four games to none.
- Forward Taylor Hall scored two power play goals tonight and was selected as the game’s First Star. Hall has enjoyed multi-point performances in each of the Windsor four playoff wins and Hall is currently tied for the OHL playoff scoring lead and goal scoring lead with six goals and ten points in four playoff games. His +6 plus-minus rating also has him tied for second in the OHL plus-minus rating department during the playoffs.
- Forward Zack Kassian registered three assists tonight and was selected as the game’s second star. Kassian scored two goals and six points in the series.
- Forward Eric Wellwood scored the game winning goal for the Spitfires midway through the first period. Wellwood scored one goal and recorded five points in the series.
- Windsor scored two power play goals on six power play opportunities tonight. The team’s power play is ranked second overall in the OHL, operating at a 35.7% clip during the series against Erie.
- Windsor killed all nine of Erie’s power play opportunities tonight. The Spitfires are ranked fourth in the OHL, killing 90.5% of their penalties during the first round series against Erie.
- Forwards Scott Timmins and Adam Wallace also scored one goal each in the contest, with Timmins’ marker being a shorthanded tally midway through the second period.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer won his fourth consecutive playoff start with Windsor, stopping 16 of the 17 shots that he faced.
- Greg Nemisz and Saverio Posa missed the game due to injury.
OHL Announces 2009-10 Western Conference Coaches Poll Winners
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the results of the 2009-10 Western Conference Coaches Poll.
The OHL Coaches Poll provides member club coaches with the opportunity to recognize the top three players in 16 different skill categories within their own conference.
The Windsor Spitfires finished with a total of six first place winners to lead the Western Conference.
Each team submits one nominee per category and coaches then vote for the top three players for each category within their conference and are not permitted to vote for players on their own team. Players receive five points for a first place vote, three points for a second place vote, and one point for a third place vote.
All 16 Western Conference categories are listed below with the point totals in brackets. The winners from the Eastern Conference were announced on Wednesday.
Western Conference:
Most Underrated Player
AJ Jenks, Plymouth (24)
Justin Shugg, Windsor (21)
Garrett Wilson, Owen Sound (20)
Most Improved Player
Greg McKegg, Erie (23)
Josh Shalla, Saginaw (19)
Brett Thompson, Sault Ste. Marie (15)
Smartest Player
Tyler Seguin, Plymouth (24)
Ryan Ellis, Windsor (23)
Jeff Skinner, Kitchener (14)
Hardest Worker
Garrett Wilson, Owen Sound (23)
Eric Wellwood, Windsor (15)
Jordan Szwarz, Saginaw (14)
Best Playmaker
Tyler Seguin, Plymouth (30)
Jordan Skellett, Saginaw (16)
Joey Hishon, Owen Sound (15)
Most Dangerous in the Goal Area
Taylor Hall, Windsor (27)
Jeremy Morin, Kitchener tied Tyler Seguin, Plymouth (22)
Taylor Beck, Guelph (16)
Best Skater
Taylor Hall, Windsor (39)
John Moore, Kitchener (18)
Nazem Kadri, London (14)
Best Shot
Ryan Ellis, Windsor (29)
Jeremy Morin, Kitchener (28)
Peter Holland, Guelph (11)
Hardest Shot
Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie (37)
Ryan Ellis, Windsor (20)
Sam Lofquist, Guelph (10)
Best Stickhandler
Nazem Kadri, London (33)
Tyler Seguin, Plymouth (26)
Michael Latta, Guelph (8)
Best on Face-Offs
AJ Jenks, Plymouth (31)
Scott Timmins, Windsor (24)
Tyler Murovich, Saginaw (17)
Best Body Checker
Leigh Salters, London tied Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie (20)
Mike Halmo, Owen Sound (18)
Marc Cantin, Windsor (10)
Best Defensive Forward
Scott Timmins, Windsor (41)
Tyler Murovich, Saginaw (27)
Joe Gaynor, Plymouth (7)
Best Penalty Killer
Scott Timmins, Windsor (35)
Joe Gaynor, Plymouth (21)
Garrett Hunter, London (8)
Best Offensive Defenceman
Ryan Ellis, Windsor (39)
Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie (23)
Steven Tarasuk, London (16)
Best Defensive Defenceman
Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie (26)
Dan Kelly, Kitchener (25)
Leo Jenner, Plymouth (15)
The OHL Coaches Poll provides member club coaches with the opportunity to recognize the top three players in 16 different skill categories within their own conference.
The Windsor Spitfires finished with a total of six first place winners to lead the Western Conference.
Each team submits one nominee per category and coaches then vote for the top three players for each category within their conference and are not permitted to vote for players on their own team. Players receive five points for a first place vote, three points for a second place vote, and one point for a third place vote.
All 16 Western Conference categories are listed below with the point totals in brackets. The winners from the Eastern Conference were announced on Wednesday.
Western Conference:
Most Underrated Player
AJ Jenks, Plymouth (24)
Justin Shugg, Windsor (21)
Garrett Wilson, Owen Sound (20)
Most Improved Player
Greg McKegg, Erie (23)
Josh Shalla, Saginaw (19)
Brett Thompson, Sault Ste. Marie (15)
Smartest Player
Tyler Seguin, Plymouth (24)
Ryan Ellis, Windsor (23)
Jeff Skinner, Kitchener (14)
Hardest Worker
Garrett Wilson, Owen Sound (23)
Eric Wellwood, Windsor (15)
Jordan Szwarz, Saginaw (14)
Best Playmaker
Tyler Seguin, Plymouth (30)
Jordan Skellett, Saginaw (16)
Joey Hishon, Owen Sound (15)
Most Dangerous in the Goal Area
Taylor Hall, Windsor (27)
Jeremy Morin, Kitchener tied Tyler Seguin, Plymouth (22)
Taylor Beck, Guelph (16)
Best Skater
Taylor Hall, Windsor (39)
John Moore, Kitchener (18)
Nazem Kadri, London (14)
Best Shot
Ryan Ellis, Windsor (29)
Jeremy Morin, Kitchener (28)
Peter Holland, Guelph (11)
Hardest Shot
Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie (37)
Ryan Ellis, Windsor (20)
Sam Lofquist, Guelph (10)
Best Stickhandler
Nazem Kadri, London (33)
Tyler Seguin, Plymouth (26)
Michael Latta, Guelph (8)
Best on Face-Offs
AJ Jenks, Plymouth (31)
Scott Timmins, Windsor (24)
Tyler Murovich, Saginaw (17)
Best Body Checker
Leigh Salters, London tied Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie (20)
Mike Halmo, Owen Sound (18)
Marc Cantin, Windsor (10)
Best Defensive Forward
Scott Timmins, Windsor (41)
Tyler Murovich, Saginaw (27)
Joe Gaynor, Plymouth (7)
Best Penalty Killer
Scott Timmins, Windsor (35)
Joe Gaynor, Plymouth (21)
Garrett Hunter, London (8)
Best Offensive Defenceman
Ryan Ellis, Windsor (39)
Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie (23)
Steven Tarasuk, London (16)
Best Defensive Defenceman
Jacob Muzzin, Sault Ste. Marie (26)
Dan Kelly, Kitchener (25)
Leo Jenner, Plymouth (15)
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Greg Nemisz Injury Update
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Two weeks ago, Greg Nemisz was cut by a skate and was rushed to the hospital to get 40 stitches on the upper leg.
Head Coach Bob Boughner said his status is day-to-day, but chances are he will not play in their upcoming game against Erie on Thursday. Boughner said if he doesn’t come back Thursday, he will return in the next series for sure.
The six-foot-four, 200 pound power forward has contributed 34 goals and 36 assists for 70 points in 51 games played this season.
Nemisz has been a solid winger for Windsor and the Spits could use his help in the playoffs. When he comes back, this will add a big strong forward with soft hands that isn’t afraid to play the body.
In Play Magazine
Two weeks ago, Greg Nemisz was cut by a skate and was rushed to the hospital to get 40 stitches on the upper leg.
Head Coach Bob Boughner said his status is day-to-day, but chances are he will not play in their upcoming game against Erie on Thursday. Boughner said if he doesn’t come back Thursday, he will return in the next series for sure.
The six-foot-four, 200 pound power forward has contributed 34 goals and 36 assists for 70 points in 51 games played this season.
Nemisz has been a solid winger for Windsor and the Spits could use his help in the playoffs. When he comes back, this will add a big strong forward with soft hands that isn’t afraid to play the body.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Windsor Pulls Out Game Three Win - Big Time Shoot Out!
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Windsor blew a three goal lead but they were still able to pull out a win as the beat the Erie Otters 7-6 and make the series 3-0 for the Spits.
The Spits started off the game with a five-on-three power play where Justin Shugg and Taylor Hall scored on both penalties to give Windsor a 2-0 lead. Then Windsor was given another power play and Mark Cundari back handed one top shelf.
Unlike the first period, the second was more Erie lopsided. Starting off with an amazing goal from Greg McKegg as he dangled through two defenders and roofed the puck over Philipp Grubauer. Then back to back goals from Derek Holden and Brett Cook would tie this game up. But Kenny Ryan ended all momentum as he banged home a rebound. Immediately after, Mike Cazzola scored by putting in his own rebound. Minutes later, the Spits would once again take the lead as Zack Kassian roofed home a rebound.
Hall scored his second of the game in the third that would put the Spits ahead by two. Shawn Szydlowski scored on a weak shot from the blue line and Cazzola just put one by Grubauer. But seconds later, Stephen Johnston threw the puck on the net and it got by Ramis Sadikov and that would be enough to give Windsor the win.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Kenny Ryan as he scored a big goal stopping Erie's momentum and boosting Windsor. He also caused a lot of controversy in front of Erie's net.
Ryan tells In Play! of his goal, “I just drove to the net, stopped there and luckily got a stick on the puck and put it in.”
On Thursday, Windsor will have the opportunity to sweep Erie. The game will start at 7 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes – 2010 OHL Playoff Game Three, Round One
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With tonight’s win, Windsor takes a 3-0 series lead over Erie in the best of seven game Western Conference Quarterfinal. Windsor outshot Erie 58-19 in the victory and can clinch a series win if they defeat the Otters in Erie on Thursday.
- Defenceman Mark Cundari scored one goal and registered two assists, he was selected as the Penalty Box First Star of the Game. Cundari is ranked third amongst OHL defencemen with five points in three playoff games.
- Forward Zack Kassian scored one goal and added one assist, he was named the Penalty Box Third Star of the Game. Kassian has two goals and one assist in three playoff games.
- Windsor scored their first power play goals of the series, scoring four power play markers on five opportunities. The team’s power play is now ranked second overall in the OHL, operating at a 30.8% clip during the playoffs.
- Taylor Hall scored two goals and added one assist tonight. He has enjoyed multi-point performances in each of the three Spitfire playoff wins and Hall is currently tied for the OHL playoff scoring lead with four goals and four assists for eight points in three playoff games. His four goals in the series and +5 plus-minus rating also have him tied for second in the OHL plus-minus and goal scoring departments during the playoffs. He is also tied for sixth in the OHL in assists with teammate Ryan Ellis and Eric Wellwood, registering four assists in three playoff games.
- Forward Stephen Johnston scored the game winning goal for Windsor with less than three minutes left in the third period and also registered one assist in the game.
- Forwards Kenny Ryan and Justin Shugg also scored one goal each in the contest.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer wins his third consecutive playoff start with Windsor.
- Greg Nemisz and Saverio Posa missed the game due to injury.
Spitfires’ Upcoming Schedule
2010 Windsor Spitfires “CODE RED” Playoff Run – Round One
#1 Windsor vs. #8 Erie – OHL Western Conference Quarterfinal Series (Round One), 2010 OHL Playoffs
Game 1 Thursday, March 18th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm (Windsor wins 6-2)
Game 2 Sunday, March 21st – Windsor at Erie, 4:30 pm (Windsor wins 3-1)
Game 3 Tuesday, March 23rd – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm (Windsor wins 7-6)
Game 4 Thursday, March 25th – Windsor at Erie, 7:00 pm
Game 5 Saturday, March 27th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm *
Game 6 Monday, March 29th – Windsor at Erie, 7:00 pm *
Game 7 Tuesday, March 30th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm *
* If necessary
In Play Magazine
Windsor blew a three goal lead but they were still able to pull out a win as the beat the Erie Otters 7-6 and make the series 3-0 for the Spits.
The Spits started off the game with a five-on-three power play where Justin Shugg and Taylor Hall scored on both penalties to give Windsor a 2-0 lead. Then Windsor was given another power play and Mark Cundari back handed one top shelf.
Unlike the first period, the second was more Erie lopsided. Starting off with an amazing goal from Greg McKegg as he dangled through two defenders and roofed the puck over Philipp Grubauer. Then back to back goals from Derek Holden and Brett Cook would tie this game up. But Kenny Ryan ended all momentum as he banged home a rebound. Immediately after, Mike Cazzola scored by putting in his own rebound. Minutes later, the Spits would once again take the lead as Zack Kassian roofed home a rebound.
Hall scored his second of the game in the third that would put the Spits ahead by two. Shawn Szydlowski scored on a weak shot from the blue line and Cazzola just put one by Grubauer. But seconds later, Stephen Johnston threw the puck on the net and it got by Ramis Sadikov and that would be enough to give Windsor the win.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Kenny Ryan as he scored a big goal stopping Erie's momentum and boosting Windsor. He also caused a lot of controversy in front of Erie's net.
Ryan tells In Play! of his goal, “I just drove to the net, stopped there and luckily got a stick on the puck and put it in.”
On Thursday, Windsor will have the opportunity to sweep Erie. The game will start at 7 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes – 2010 OHL Playoff Game Three, Round One
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With tonight’s win, Windsor takes a 3-0 series lead over Erie in the best of seven game Western Conference Quarterfinal. Windsor outshot Erie 58-19 in the victory and can clinch a series win if they defeat the Otters in Erie on Thursday.
- Defenceman Mark Cundari scored one goal and registered two assists, he was selected as the Penalty Box First Star of the Game. Cundari is ranked third amongst OHL defencemen with five points in three playoff games.
- Forward Zack Kassian scored one goal and added one assist, he was named the Penalty Box Third Star of the Game. Kassian has two goals and one assist in three playoff games.
- Windsor scored their first power play goals of the series, scoring four power play markers on five opportunities. The team’s power play is now ranked second overall in the OHL, operating at a 30.8% clip during the playoffs.
- Taylor Hall scored two goals and added one assist tonight. He has enjoyed multi-point performances in each of the three Spitfire playoff wins and Hall is currently tied for the OHL playoff scoring lead with four goals and four assists for eight points in three playoff games. His four goals in the series and +5 plus-minus rating also have him tied for second in the OHL plus-minus and goal scoring departments during the playoffs. He is also tied for sixth in the OHL in assists with teammate Ryan Ellis and Eric Wellwood, registering four assists in three playoff games.
- Forward Stephen Johnston scored the game winning goal for Windsor with less than three minutes left in the third period and also registered one assist in the game.
- Forwards Kenny Ryan and Justin Shugg also scored one goal each in the contest.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer wins his third consecutive playoff start with Windsor.
- Greg Nemisz and Saverio Posa missed the game due to injury.
Spitfires’ Upcoming Schedule
2010 Windsor Spitfires “CODE RED” Playoff Run – Round One
#1 Windsor vs. #8 Erie – OHL Western Conference Quarterfinal Series (Round One), 2010 OHL Playoffs
Game 1 Thursday, March 18th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm (Windsor wins 6-2)
Game 2 Sunday, March 21st – Windsor at Erie, 4:30 pm (Windsor wins 3-1)
Game 3 Tuesday, March 23rd – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm (Windsor wins 7-6)
Game 4 Thursday, March 25th – Windsor at Erie, 7:00 pm
Game 5 Saturday, March 27th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm *
Game 6 Monday, March 29th – Windsor at Erie, 7:00 pm *
Game 7 Tuesday, March 30th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm *
* If necessary
Monday, March 22, 2010
Philipp Grubauer – The Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
(Windsor) Goaltender Philipp Grubauer is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, March 20th, 2010. Grubauer led the CHL’s number three ranked team to a two games to none lead in their 2010 OHL Playoff Western Conference Quarterfinal series against the Erie Otters. He posted a 1.50 goals against average and .942 save percentage in two playoff starts for Windsor. His goals against average is currently tied for first overall amongst OHL netminders and he is also ranked second in the league in save percentage. Grubauer has earned his second Windsor Spitfire Player of the Week in the past three weeks; he also received the award for the week ending March 7th, 2010.
On Thursday, Grubauer was solid in goal for the Spitfires, stopping 19 of 21 shots that he faced as the Spitfires defeated the Erie Otters 6-2 in game one of the series at the WFCU Centre. On Sunday, he stopped 30 of 31 shots faced and made several spectacular saves in the Spitfires’ 3-1 game two victory over the Otters in Erie.
Grubauer, an 18 year-old native of Rosenheim, Germany, is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. After being acquired in a trade from the Belleville Bulls this past January, he has posted some impressive numbers for the Spitfires during the regular season. He finished with a 13-1-1-1 record, 2.37 goals against average, a .906 save percentage and two shutouts in goal with Windsor.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will play game three of their first round series against the Erie Otters tomorrow night (Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010) at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m.
Spitfire fans are also encouraged to wear red for each Spitfire home game during the playoffs as part of the Spits “CODE RED!” theme for the 2010 OHL Playoffs.
2009 – 2010 Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Philipp Grubauer – Mar. 15 – Mar. 20, 2010
Dale Mitchell – Mar. 8 – Mar. 14, 2010
Philipp Grubauer – Mar. 1 – Mar. 7, 2010
Taylor Hall – Feb. 22 – Feb. 28, 2010
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
On Thursday, Grubauer was solid in goal for the Spitfires, stopping 19 of 21 shots that he faced as the Spitfires defeated the Erie Otters 6-2 in game one of the series at the WFCU Centre. On Sunday, he stopped 30 of 31 shots faced and made several spectacular saves in the Spitfires’ 3-1 game two victory over the Otters in Erie.
Grubauer, an 18 year-old native of Rosenheim, Germany, is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. After being acquired in a trade from the Belleville Bulls this past January, he has posted some impressive numbers for the Spitfires during the regular season. He finished with a 13-1-1-1 record, 2.37 goals against average, a .906 save percentage and two shutouts in goal with Windsor.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will play game three of their first round series against the Erie Otters tomorrow night (Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010) at the WFCU Centre. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m.
Spitfire fans are also encouraged to wear red for each Spitfire home game during the playoffs as part of the Spits “CODE RED!” theme for the 2010 OHL Playoffs.
2009 – 2010 Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Philipp Grubauer – Mar. 15 – Mar. 20, 2010
Dale Mitchell – Mar. 8 – Mar. 14, 2010
Philipp Grubauer – Mar. 1 – Mar. 7, 2010
Taylor Hall – Feb. 22 – Feb. 28, 2010
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
Philipp Grubauer It's Official
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
All season long, it has been a debate if Troy Passingham would be able to handle playoff hockey.
Then the Spitfires acquired Philipp Grubauer from the Belleville Bulls in a trade. From there it was a battle of goaltenders. A week before the playoffs, people wondered if Passingham was going to get a shot in net during the playoffs.
Passingham had a good season, but after watching the first two games against Erie, Grubauer has proven to everyone, that he should and more than likely will play the majority of the playoffs.
In Play Magazine
All season long, it has been a debate if Troy Passingham would be able to handle playoff hockey.
Then the Spitfires acquired Philipp Grubauer from the Belleville Bulls in a trade. From there it was a battle of goaltenders. A week before the playoffs, people wondered if Passingham was going to get a shot in net during the playoffs.
Passingham had a good season, but after watching the first two games against Erie, Grubauer has proven to everyone, that he should and more than likely will play the majority of the playoffs.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Windsor Wins in Goalie Showdown
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
The Spitfires take a commanding 2-0 lead over the Erie Otters as they defeated them today 3-1.
The Erie Otters started the game off by applying a lot of pressure on Windsor in the first. But with help from Philipp Grubauer, Windsor was able to keep the game tied until Taylor Hall deflected Marc Cantin's shot late in the period to take a 1-0 lead.
In the second, Zack Torquato was able to find the back of the net and tie the game at one. With the Erie fans screaming loud, Dale Mitchell found a way to silence them as he rifled a shot in and would send the Spits with the lead going into the third.
With scoring opportunities going back and forth in the third, Grubauer remained solid long enough for Hall to pot his second of the game and give the Spits the win.
Today's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Grubauer for his amazing performance. He had 30 saves on 31 shots and really held Windsor in it. There were a lot of times where Erie should have taken the lead, but Grubauer was able to hold on to the lead and help the Spitfires take a 2-0 lead in the series. He played the way a goalie should play in the playoffs and that's exactly what Windsor needs.
Windsor will host Erie at the WFCU Centre on Tuesday. Game three will start at 7 p.m.
ADDITONAL Game Notes Game Two, Round One
- With today’s win, Windsor takes a 2-0 series lead over Erie in the best of seven game Western Conference Quarterfinal
- Forward Dale Mitchell scored the game winning goal with less than three minutes left in the second period and was selected as the game’s first star
- Forward Taylor Hall scored two goals in the contest and was selected as the game’s second star
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer wins his second consecutive playoff start with Windsor, stopping 30 of 31 shots in the win
- Greg Nemisz and Saverio Posa missed the game due to injury
Spitfires’ Upcoming Schedule
2010 Windsor Spitfires “CODE RED” Playoff Run – Round One
#1 Windsor vs. #8 Erie – OHL Western Conference Quarterfinal Series (Round One), 2010 OHL Playoffs
Game 1 Thursday, March 18th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm (Windsor wins 6-2)
Game 2 Sunday, March 21st – Windsor at Erie, 4:30 pm (Windsor wins 3-1)
Game 3 Tuesday, March 23rd – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm
Game 4 Thursday, March 25th – Windsor at Erie, 7:00 pm
Game 5 Saturday, March 27th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm *
Game 6 Monday, March 29th – Windsor at Erie, 7:00 pm *
Game 7 Tuesday, March 30th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm *
* If necessary
In Play Magazine
The Spitfires take a commanding 2-0 lead over the Erie Otters as they defeated them today 3-1.
The Erie Otters started the game off by applying a lot of pressure on Windsor in the first. But with help from Philipp Grubauer, Windsor was able to keep the game tied until Taylor Hall deflected Marc Cantin's shot late in the period to take a 1-0 lead.
In the second, Zack Torquato was able to find the back of the net and tie the game at one. With the Erie fans screaming loud, Dale Mitchell found a way to silence them as he rifled a shot in and would send the Spits with the lead going into the third.
With scoring opportunities going back and forth in the third, Grubauer remained solid long enough for Hall to pot his second of the game and give the Spits the win.
Today's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Grubauer for his amazing performance. He had 30 saves on 31 shots and really held Windsor in it. There were a lot of times where Erie should have taken the lead, but Grubauer was able to hold on to the lead and help the Spitfires take a 2-0 lead in the series. He played the way a goalie should play in the playoffs and that's exactly what Windsor needs.
Windsor will host Erie at the WFCU Centre on Tuesday. Game three will start at 7 p.m.
ADDITONAL Game Notes Game Two, Round One
- With today’s win, Windsor takes a 2-0 series lead over Erie in the best of seven game Western Conference Quarterfinal
- Forward Dale Mitchell scored the game winning goal with less than three minutes left in the second period and was selected as the game’s first star
- Forward Taylor Hall scored two goals in the contest and was selected as the game’s second star
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer wins his second consecutive playoff start with Windsor, stopping 30 of 31 shots in the win
- Greg Nemisz and Saverio Posa missed the game due to injury
Spitfires’ Upcoming Schedule
2010 Windsor Spitfires “CODE RED” Playoff Run – Round One
#1 Windsor vs. #8 Erie – OHL Western Conference Quarterfinal Series (Round One), 2010 OHL Playoffs
Game 1 Thursday, March 18th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm (Windsor wins 6-2)
Game 2 Sunday, March 21st – Windsor at Erie, 4:30 pm (Windsor wins 3-1)
Game 3 Tuesday, March 23rd – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm
Game 4 Thursday, March 25th – Windsor at Erie, 7:00 pm
Game 5 Saturday, March 27th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm *
Game 6 Monday, March 29th – Windsor at Erie, 7:00 pm *
Game 7 Tuesday, March 30th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm *
* If necessary
Friday, March 19, 2010
TV COGECO and the Windsor Spitfires Announce Television Broadcast Schedule
Games 2 to Games 5 of First Round Playoff Series vs. Erie Otters
(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires and TV COGECO today announced the broadcast schedule for game two to game five of the Windsor Spitfires round one series of the 2010 OHL Playoffs vs. the Erie Otters. Please note that game two on Sunday, March 21st at 4:30 pm in Erie and game four of the series in Erie on Thursday, March 25 at 7 pm will be available on TV COGECO by live audio feed only (audio provided courtesy of AM800). TVCOGECO will provide video broadcasts of the games the day after games two and four are played.
Please note that games three and *five of the series hosted in Windsor at the WFCU Centre will be live broadcasts as regularly offered on TVCOGECO. Live coverage of game three on Tuesday, March 23rd and game five on Saturday, March 27th will start at 7 pm.
The complete broadcast schedule, along with repeat broadcasts of the games is listed below:
Game 2
Windsor at Erie
Sunday, March 21, 4:30 pm Live Audio
Monday, March 21, 1 pm Tape Delay, Video
Monday, March 22 – after Tape Delay, Video
Game 3
Erie at Windsor
Tuesday, March 23, 7 pm Live, Video
Tuesday, March 23, 11 pm Repeat, Video
Wednesday, March 24, 12 pm Repeat, Video
Wednesday, March 24, 8:30 pm Repeat, Video
Game 4
Windsor at Erie
Thursday, March 25, 7 pm Live Audio
Friday, March 26, 12 pm Tape Delay, Video
Friday, March 26, 7:30 pm Tape Delay, Video
If necessary
Game 5 Erie at Windsor
Saturday, March 27, 7 pm Live, Video
Saturday, March 27, 11 pm Repeat, Video
Sunday, March 28, 9 am Repeat, Video
(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires and TV COGECO today announced the broadcast schedule for game two to game five of the Windsor Spitfires round one series of the 2010 OHL Playoffs vs. the Erie Otters. Please note that game two on Sunday, March 21st at 4:30 pm in Erie and game four of the series in Erie on Thursday, March 25 at 7 pm will be available on TV COGECO by live audio feed only (audio provided courtesy of AM800). TVCOGECO will provide video broadcasts of the games the day after games two and four are played.
Please note that games three and *five of the series hosted in Windsor at the WFCU Centre will be live broadcasts as regularly offered on TVCOGECO. Live coverage of game three on Tuesday, March 23rd and game five on Saturday, March 27th will start at 7 pm.
The complete broadcast schedule, along with repeat broadcasts of the games is listed below:
Game 2
Windsor at Erie
Sunday, March 21, 4:30 pm Live Audio
Monday, March 21, 1 pm Tape Delay, Video
Monday, March 22 – after Tape Delay, Video
Game 3
Erie at Windsor
Tuesday, March 23, 7 pm Live, Video
Tuesday, March 23, 11 pm Repeat, Video
Wednesday, March 24, 12 pm Repeat, Video
Wednesday, March 24, 8:30 pm Repeat, Video
Game 4
Windsor at Erie
Thursday, March 25, 7 pm Live Audio
Friday, March 26, 12 pm Tape Delay, Video
Friday, March 26, 7:30 pm Tape Delay, Video
If necessary
Game 5 Erie at Windsor
Saturday, March 27, 7 pm Live, Video
Saturday, March 27, 11 pm Repeat, Video
Sunday, March 28, 9 am Repeat, Video
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Windsor Shines in Game One VS The Erie Otters
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Windsor takes game one against the Erie Otters as they defeat them at the WFCU Centre 6-2.
This was a Windsor-based game as they started the scoring and didn't stop. Justin Shugg potted the first one of the series and the only one of the period to give Windsor the early jump.
Greg McKegg scored for Erie to tie things up in the second but it went downhill for Erie from there. Starting with Dale Mitchell, then Zack Kassian, then really putting the lead out of hand as Adam Henrique also put one in and the Spits would go to the third with a huge 4-1 lead.
Henrique wouldn't wait much longer before adding another goal in the third. Anthony Luciani would score for Erie but Marc Cantin would score to put this game out of reach and give Windsor the win.
Windsor was an all out attack team tonight as they played really strong and performed great in front of their home crowd. They more than doubled Erie in shots as they beat them 46-21.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Henrique. The over ager led the team like he`s supposed to do as he scored two goals and had one assist.
Windsor will play game two in Erie on Sunday. Game time will start at 4:30 p.m.
In Play Magazine
Windsor takes game one against the Erie Otters as they defeat them at the WFCU Centre 6-2.
This was a Windsor-based game as they started the scoring and didn't stop. Justin Shugg potted the first one of the series and the only one of the period to give Windsor the early jump.
Greg McKegg scored for Erie to tie things up in the second but it went downhill for Erie from there. Starting with Dale Mitchell, then Zack Kassian, then really putting the lead out of hand as Adam Henrique also put one in and the Spits would go to the third with a huge 4-1 lead.
Henrique wouldn't wait much longer before adding another goal in the third. Anthony Luciani would score for Erie but Marc Cantin would score to put this game out of reach and give Windsor the win.
Windsor was an all out attack team tonight as they played really strong and performed great in front of their home crowd. They more than doubled Erie in shots as they beat them 46-21.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Henrique. The over ager led the team like he`s supposed to do as he scored two goals and had one assist.
Windsor will play game two in Erie on Sunday. Game time will start at 4:30 p.m.
BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 26
Rank Team (Record)
1-Barrie Colts (57-9-0-2)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (53-12-1-2)
3-Windsor Spitfires (50-12-1-5)
4-Drummondville Voltigeurs (51-15-0-2)
5-Calgary Hitmen (52-17-1-2)
6-Brandon Wheat Kings (50-18-1-3)
7-Moncton Wildcats (48-14-2-4)
8-London Knights (49-16-1-2)
9-Saskatoon Blades (46-19-3-4)
10-Victoriaville Tigres (46-20-4-2)
1-Barrie Colts (57-9-0-2)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (53-12-1-2)
3-Windsor Spitfires (50-12-1-5)
4-Drummondville Voltigeurs (51-15-0-2)
5-Calgary Hitmen (52-17-1-2)
6-Brandon Wheat Kings (50-18-1-3)
7-Moncton Wildcats (48-14-2-4)
8-London Knights (49-16-1-2)
9-Saskatoon Blades (46-19-3-4)
10-Victoriaville Tigres (46-20-4-2)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Dale Mitchell – The Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
(Windsor) Overage right-winger Dale Mitchell is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, March 14th, 2010. In three games last week, Mitchell scored two goals and added three assists for five points. This is the second time that Mitchell has been named the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week this season, as he previously earned the honour for the week ending December 20th, 2009.
On Thursday, Mitchell scored the game winning goal and added one assist as he led the CHL’s #3 ranked team to a 6-4 victory over the Plymouth Whalers at the WFCU Centre. This win secured Windsor’s second consecutive OHL Western Conference regular season championship in as many seasons. The following night, he registered two assists in Windsor’s 4-3 overtime loss on the road to the CHL’s #8 ranked London Knights. On Saturday, in Windsor’s last regular season game, Mitchell scored one goal as the Sarnia Sting defeated the Spitfires 8-3 in Sarnia.
Mitchell, a 20 year-old native of Mississauga, Ontario, was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his second season with the Windsor Spitfires and has scored 16 goals with 27 assists for 43 points and a +20 plus/minus rating in 32 games for the Spitfires during the regular season.
Catch the action as the Spitfires defend their 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Championship in the upcoming 2010 OHL Playoffs. The Spitfires will face the Erie Otters at the WFCU Centre in game one of their first round series this Thursday! Game time is set for 7:05 pm.
Tickets for games one and three of the Spitfires first round series at the WFCU Centre are available for sale to the general public and can be purchased in person at the TekSavvy.com Box Office (Gate 2) of the WFCU Centre, by contacting 1-866-969-WFCU or online at wfcu-centre.com
Spitfire fans are also encouraged to wear red for each Spitfire home game during the playoffs as part of the Spits “CODE RED!” theme for the 2010 OHL Playoffs.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Dale Mitchell – Mar. 8 – Mar. 14, 2010
Philipp Grubauer – Mar. 1 – Mar. 7, 2010
Taylor Hall – Feb. 22 – Feb. 28, 2010
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
On Thursday, Mitchell scored the game winning goal and added one assist as he led the CHL’s #3 ranked team to a 6-4 victory over the Plymouth Whalers at the WFCU Centre. This win secured Windsor’s second consecutive OHL Western Conference regular season championship in as many seasons. The following night, he registered two assists in Windsor’s 4-3 overtime loss on the road to the CHL’s #8 ranked London Knights. On Saturday, in Windsor’s last regular season game, Mitchell scored one goal as the Sarnia Sting defeated the Spitfires 8-3 in Sarnia.
Mitchell, a 20 year-old native of Mississauga, Ontario, was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He is in his second season with the Windsor Spitfires and has scored 16 goals with 27 assists for 43 points and a +20 plus/minus rating in 32 games for the Spitfires during the regular season.
Catch the action as the Spitfires defend their 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Championship in the upcoming 2010 OHL Playoffs. The Spitfires will face the Erie Otters at the WFCU Centre in game one of their first round series this Thursday! Game time is set for 7:05 pm.
Tickets for games one and three of the Spitfires first round series at the WFCU Centre are available for sale to the general public and can be purchased in person at the TekSavvy.com Box Office (Gate 2) of the WFCU Centre, by contacting 1-866-969-WFCU or online at wfcu-centre.com
Spitfire fans are also encouraged to wear red for each Spitfire home game during the playoffs as part of the Spits “CODE RED!” theme for the 2010 OHL Playoffs.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Dale Mitchell – Mar. 8 – Mar. 14, 2010
Philipp Grubauer – Mar. 1 – Mar. 7, 2010
Taylor Hall – Feb. 22 – Feb. 28, 2010
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
Monday, March 15, 2010
Spitfire Season Accomplishments
Spitfire Season Accomplishments
- Windsor recorded its second best regular season point total in team history with 106 points on the strength of a 50-12-1-5 record. This was the third 100+ point season enjoyed by the Spitfire in franchise history and the 50 wins also ties this year’s team with the 1987-1988 Compuware Spitfires for the second best win total in team history. Windsor also became the second team in OHL history to post consecutive 50 win seasons, as the team won 57 games last campaign, joining the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 London Knights as the only teams in league history to accomplish this feat.
- Windsor won the OHL’s Western Conference regular season title and the league’s West Division title for the second consecutive year.
- Six Spitfire players scored 30 goals this season (Taylor Hall - 40, Justin Shugg - 39, Adam Henrique – 38, Greg Nemisz – 34, Eric Wellwood – 31 and Scott Timmins – 30) which eclipsed the mark set by the 87-88 Compuware Spitfires team, who had five thirty goal scorers.
- Spitfire forward Taylor Hall registered a 100+ point season, finishing with 106 points and he became the first Spits player to do so since Kyle Wellwood (brother of Eric Wellwood) enjoyed a 100 point season for Windsor in the 2002-2003 season.
- Windsor’s 331 goals scored this season made this the team’s third most prolific team goal scoring season in Spits history and their 203 goals allowed was the second lowest total posted in franchise history.
- The Spitfires posted the third best home record in the league this season with a 29-0-3-2 mark.
- Windsor had the second best road record in the OHL this season at 21-9-1-3.
- The Spitfires had the second best power play in the league this season, operating at a 25.3% clip and the third best penalty killing mark in the OHL at 84.8%
Spitfires’ Individual Accomplishments
- Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin of the Plymouth Whalers finished the season tied for the OHL lead with 106 points. Hall became the first Spitfire to lead the OHL in scoring since Peter Sarno’s 121 point season in 1997-1998. Hall also led the league in assists with 66, was ranked second in the OHL in plus-minus rating with a +46, was tied for second in the league with 4 shorthanded goals and was seventh in the OHL with 40 goals.
- Five Spitfires were ranked in the OHL’s top ten for plus-minus rating, led by Hall’s +46, with Mark Cundari finishing third at +45, Ryan Ellis sixth with a +39 and Adam Henrique as well as Cam Fowler being tied for eighth at +38. Eric Wellwood finished just outside of the top ten as he was ranked 11th with a +36.
- Taylor Hall, Justin Shugg and Adam Henrique finished in the league’s top 15 for goals scored this season with Hall’s finishing seventh in the OHL with 40 goals, Shugg tied for ninth with 39 goals and Henrique tied for 12th with 38 goals.
- Three Spitfires finished in the OHL’s top 20 scorers as Hall was tied for first with 106 points, Shugg was tied for 16th with 79 points and Henrique was 20th with 77 points.
- Three Spitfire rearguards were ranked in the league’s top ten amongst all OHL defencemen in scoring, led by Ryan Ellis’ 61 points which ranked him fourth in this category. Spits defencemen Cam Fowler finished seventh with 55 points while Mark Cundari ended up being tied for eighth with 54 points
- Troy Passingham won 35 games in goal for the Spitfires this season and was ranked second amongst all OHL goaltenders in wins.
- Windsor and Barrie both sent a league high five players to participate in the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic in Kingston. Spitfires Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis, Cam Fowler, Adam Henrique and Eric Wellwood represented the Western Conference in the game. Spitfire forward Greg Nemisz was selected to the team as well but was unable to participate due to injury. Spitfire Head Coach Bob Boughner, Associate Coach Bob Jones, Assistant Coach D.J Smith, Athletic Therapist Joey Garland and Equipment Manager Tyson Tatomir also worked behind the bench for this event.
- Windsor had a CHL-high four players (Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis, Adam Henrique and Greg Nemisz) on Team Canada’s world junior squad which won the silver medal in the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatchewan. Cam Fowler of the Spitfires participated on Team USA and won the gold medal in this competition.
- Windsor had five players participate in the 2009 Subway Super Series with Spits Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis, Adam Henrique and Greg Nemisz playing in both games as part of Team OHL hosted in Barrie and in Windsor. Taylor Hall was selected as the most valuable player of the game hosted in Windsor with Spitfires Head Coach Bob Boughner serving as an Assistant Coach for Team OHL. Mark Cundari played in the game hosted in Barrie.
- Taylor Hall and Cam Fowler participated in the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game hosted in Windsor as part of Team Cherry. Hall was selected as the game’s most valuable player. Spitfires Head Coach Bob Boughner, Athletic Therapist Joey Garland and Equipment Manager Joey Garland were behind the bench, working for Team Orr.
- Windsor recorded its second best regular season point total in team history with 106 points on the strength of a 50-12-1-5 record. This was the third 100+ point season enjoyed by the Spitfire in franchise history and the 50 wins also ties this year’s team with the 1987-1988 Compuware Spitfires for the second best win total in team history. Windsor also became the second team in OHL history to post consecutive 50 win seasons, as the team won 57 games last campaign, joining the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 London Knights as the only teams in league history to accomplish this feat.
- Windsor won the OHL’s Western Conference regular season title and the league’s West Division title for the second consecutive year.
- Six Spitfire players scored 30 goals this season (Taylor Hall - 40, Justin Shugg - 39, Adam Henrique – 38, Greg Nemisz – 34, Eric Wellwood – 31 and Scott Timmins – 30) which eclipsed the mark set by the 87-88 Compuware Spitfires team, who had five thirty goal scorers.
- Spitfire forward Taylor Hall registered a 100+ point season, finishing with 106 points and he became the first Spits player to do so since Kyle Wellwood (brother of Eric Wellwood) enjoyed a 100 point season for Windsor in the 2002-2003 season.
- Windsor’s 331 goals scored this season made this the team’s third most prolific team goal scoring season in Spits history and their 203 goals allowed was the second lowest total posted in franchise history.
- The Spitfires posted the third best home record in the league this season with a 29-0-3-2 mark.
- Windsor had the second best road record in the OHL this season at 21-9-1-3.
- The Spitfires had the second best power play in the league this season, operating at a 25.3% clip and the third best penalty killing mark in the OHL at 84.8%
Spitfires’ Individual Accomplishments
- Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin of the Plymouth Whalers finished the season tied for the OHL lead with 106 points. Hall became the first Spitfire to lead the OHL in scoring since Peter Sarno’s 121 point season in 1997-1998. Hall also led the league in assists with 66, was ranked second in the OHL in plus-minus rating with a +46, was tied for second in the league with 4 shorthanded goals and was seventh in the OHL with 40 goals.
- Five Spitfires were ranked in the OHL’s top ten for plus-minus rating, led by Hall’s +46, with Mark Cundari finishing third at +45, Ryan Ellis sixth with a +39 and Adam Henrique as well as Cam Fowler being tied for eighth at +38. Eric Wellwood finished just outside of the top ten as he was ranked 11th with a +36.
- Taylor Hall, Justin Shugg and Adam Henrique finished in the league’s top 15 for goals scored this season with Hall’s finishing seventh in the OHL with 40 goals, Shugg tied for ninth with 39 goals and Henrique tied for 12th with 38 goals.
- Three Spitfires finished in the OHL’s top 20 scorers as Hall was tied for first with 106 points, Shugg was tied for 16th with 79 points and Henrique was 20th with 77 points.
- Three Spitfire rearguards were ranked in the league’s top ten amongst all OHL defencemen in scoring, led by Ryan Ellis’ 61 points which ranked him fourth in this category. Spits defencemen Cam Fowler finished seventh with 55 points while Mark Cundari ended up being tied for eighth with 54 points
- Troy Passingham won 35 games in goal for the Spitfires this season and was ranked second amongst all OHL goaltenders in wins.
- Windsor and Barrie both sent a league high five players to participate in the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic in Kingston. Spitfires Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis, Cam Fowler, Adam Henrique and Eric Wellwood represented the Western Conference in the game. Spitfire forward Greg Nemisz was selected to the team as well but was unable to participate due to injury. Spitfire Head Coach Bob Boughner, Associate Coach Bob Jones, Assistant Coach D.J Smith, Athletic Therapist Joey Garland and Equipment Manager Tyson Tatomir also worked behind the bench for this event.
- Windsor had a CHL-high four players (Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis, Adam Henrique and Greg Nemisz) on Team Canada’s world junior squad which won the silver medal in the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatchewan. Cam Fowler of the Spitfires participated on Team USA and won the gold medal in this competition.
- Windsor had five players participate in the 2009 Subway Super Series with Spits Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis, Adam Henrique and Greg Nemisz playing in both games as part of Team OHL hosted in Barrie and in Windsor. Taylor Hall was selected as the most valuable player of the game hosted in Windsor with Spitfires Head Coach Bob Boughner serving as an Assistant Coach for Team OHL. Mark Cundari played in the game hosted in Barrie.
- Taylor Hall and Cam Fowler participated in the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game hosted in Windsor as part of Team Cherry. Hall was selected as the game’s most valuable player. Spitfires Head Coach Bob Boughner, Athletic Therapist Joey Garland and Equipment Manager Joey Garland were behind the bench, working for Team Orr.
2010 OHL Playoffs Begin Thursday March 18
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the complete schedule for the first round of the 2010 OHL Playoffs beginning Thursday March 18, 2010.
After 680 regular season games, the top 16 teams have qualified for the OHL Playoffs with the top eight Eastern Conference teams competing for the Bobby Orr Trophy and the top eight Western Conference teams competing for the Wayne Gretzky Trophy. The conference champions will then compete for the J. Ross Robertson Trophy with the winner representing the OHL at the MasterCard Memorial Cup in Brandon, MB, May 14-23.
The post-season begins with the defending OHL and MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions the Windsor Spitfires in action Thursday March 18 at 7:05 pm when they host the Erie Otters. The Hamilton Spectator Trophy winners the Barrie Colts also begin their playoff schedule that night when they host the Sudbury Wolves at 7:30 pm. All other playoff series’ begin Friday night, March 19th.
The complete first round playoff schedule is as follows:
EASTERN CONFERENCE - QUARTER-FINAL SERIES
Series "A" BARRIE COLTS (1) vs. SUDBURY WOLVES (8)
Thurs., March 18, at Barrie, 7:30 p.m.
Sat., March 20, at Sudbury, 7:30
Sun., March 21, at Barrie, 6:00
Wed., March 24, at Sudbury, 7:30
Fri., March 26, at Barrie, 7:30 *
Mon., March 29, at Sudbury, 7:30 *
Tues., March 30, at Barrie, 7:30 *
Series "B" OTTAWA 67’s (2) vs. NIAGARA ICEDOGS (7)
Fri., March 19, at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Sun., March 21, at Ottawa, 2:00
Tues., March 23, at Niagara, 7:30
Thurs., March 25, at Niagara, 7:30
Sun., March 28, at Ottawa, 1:00 * (Scotiabank Place)
Mon., March 29, at Niagara, 7:30 *
Tues., March 30, at Ottawa, 7:30 *
Series "C" MISSISSAUGA ST. MICHAEL’s MAJORS (3) vs. PETERBOROUGH PETES (6)
Fri., March 19, at Mississauga, 7:30 p.m.
Mon., March 22, at Peterborough, 7:00
Tues., March 23, at Mississauga, 7:00
Thurs., March 25, at Peterborough, 7:00
Sat., March 27, at Mississauga, 7:00 *
Sun., March 28, at Peterborough, 7:00 *
Tues., March 30, at Mississauga, 7:00 *
Series "D" KINGSTON FRONTENACS (4) vs. BRAMPTON BATTALION (5)
Fri., March 19, at Kingston, 7:30 p.m.
Sun., March 21, at Brampton, 2:00
Tues., March 23, at Kingston, 7:00
Thurs., March 25, at Brampton, 7:00
Fri., March 26, at Kingston, 7:30 *
Sun., March 28, at Brampton, 2:00 *
Tues., March 30, at Kingston, 7:00 *
WESTERN CONFERENCE - QUARTER-FINAL SERIES
Series "A" WINDSOR SPITFIRES (1) vs. ERIE OTTERS (8)
Thurs., March 18, at Windsor, 7:05 p.m.
Sun., March 21, at Erie, 4:30
Tues., March 23, at Windsor, 7:05
Thurs., March 25, at Erie, 7:00
Sat., March 27, at Windsor, 7:05 *
Mon., March 29, at Erie, 7:00 *
Tues., March 30, at Windsor, 7:05 *
Series "B" LONDON KNIGHTS (2) vs. GUELPH STORM (7)
Fri., March 19, at London, 7:00 p.m.
Sun., March 21, at Guelph, 2:00
Tues., March 23, at London, 7:00
Thurs., March 25, at Guelph, 7:00
Fri., March 26, at London, 7:30 *
Sun., March 28, at Guelph, 2:00 *
Tues., March 30, at London, 7:00 *
Series "C" KITCHENER RANGERS (3) vs. SAGINAW SPIRIT (6)
Fri., March 19, at Kitchener, 7:30 p.m.
Sat., March 20, at Saginaw, 7:11
Mon., March 22, at Kitchener, 7:30
Wed., March 24, at Saginaw, 7:11
Fri., March 26, at Kitchener, 7:30 *
Sun., March 28, at Saginaw, 4:00 *
Tues., March 30, at Kitchener, 7:30 *
Series "D" PLYMOUTH WHALERS (4) vs. SAULT STE. MARIE GREYHOUNDS (5)
Fri., March 19, at Plymouth, 7:05 p.m.
Sat., March 20, at Plymouth, 7:05
Tues., March 23, at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:05
Wed., March 24, at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:05
Fri., March 26, at Plymouth, 7:05 *
Sun., March 28, at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:05 *
Tues., March 30, at Plymouth, 7:05 *
* Denotes if necessary games.
After 680 regular season games, the top 16 teams have qualified for the OHL Playoffs with the top eight Eastern Conference teams competing for the Bobby Orr Trophy and the top eight Western Conference teams competing for the Wayne Gretzky Trophy. The conference champions will then compete for the J. Ross Robertson Trophy with the winner representing the OHL at the MasterCard Memorial Cup in Brandon, MB, May 14-23.
The post-season begins with the defending OHL and MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions the Windsor Spitfires in action Thursday March 18 at 7:05 pm when they host the Erie Otters. The Hamilton Spectator Trophy winners the Barrie Colts also begin their playoff schedule that night when they host the Sudbury Wolves at 7:30 pm. All other playoff series’ begin Friday night, March 19th.
The complete first round playoff schedule is as follows:
EASTERN CONFERENCE - QUARTER-FINAL SERIES
Series "A" BARRIE COLTS (1) vs. SUDBURY WOLVES (8)
Thurs., March 18, at Barrie, 7:30 p.m.
Sat., March 20, at Sudbury, 7:30
Sun., March 21, at Barrie, 6:00
Wed., March 24, at Sudbury, 7:30
Fri., March 26, at Barrie, 7:30 *
Mon., March 29, at Sudbury, 7:30 *
Tues., March 30, at Barrie, 7:30 *
Series "B" OTTAWA 67’s (2) vs. NIAGARA ICEDOGS (7)
Fri., March 19, at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Sun., March 21, at Ottawa, 2:00
Tues., March 23, at Niagara, 7:30
Thurs., March 25, at Niagara, 7:30
Sun., March 28, at Ottawa, 1:00 * (Scotiabank Place)
Mon., March 29, at Niagara, 7:30 *
Tues., March 30, at Ottawa, 7:30 *
Series "C" MISSISSAUGA ST. MICHAEL’s MAJORS (3) vs. PETERBOROUGH PETES (6)
Fri., March 19, at Mississauga, 7:30 p.m.
Mon., March 22, at Peterborough, 7:00
Tues., March 23, at Mississauga, 7:00
Thurs., March 25, at Peterborough, 7:00
Sat., March 27, at Mississauga, 7:00 *
Sun., March 28, at Peterborough, 7:00 *
Tues., March 30, at Mississauga, 7:00 *
Series "D" KINGSTON FRONTENACS (4) vs. BRAMPTON BATTALION (5)
Fri., March 19, at Kingston, 7:30 p.m.
Sun., March 21, at Brampton, 2:00
Tues., March 23, at Kingston, 7:00
Thurs., March 25, at Brampton, 7:00
Fri., March 26, at Kingston, 7:30 *
Sun., March 28, at Brampton, 2:00 *
Tues., March 30, at Kingston, 7:00 *
WESTERN CONFERENCE - QUARTER-FINAL SERIES
Series "A" WINDSOR SPITFIRES (1) vs. ERIE OTTERS (8)
Thurs., March 18, at Windsor, 7:05 p.m.
Sun., March 21, at Erie, 4:30
Tues., March 23, at Windsor, 7:05
Thurs., March 25, at Erie, 7:00
Sat., March 27, at Windsor, 7:05 *
Mon., March 29, at Erie, 7:00 *
Tues., March 30, at Windsor, 7:05 *
Series "B" LONDON KNIGHTS (2) vs. GUELPH STORM (7)
Fri., March 19, at London, 7:00 p.m.
Sun., March 21, at Guelph, 2:00
Tues., March 23, at London, 7:00
Thurs., March 25, at Guelph, 7:00
Fri., March 26, at London, 7:30 *
Sun., March 28, at Guelph, 2:00 *
Tues., March 30, at London, 7:00 *
Series "C" KITCHENER RANGERS (3) vs. SAGINAW SPIRIT (6)
Fri., March 19, at Kitchener, 7:30 p.m.
Sat., March 20, at Saginaw, 7:11
Mon., March 22, at Kitchener, 7:30
Wed., March 24, at Saginaw, 7:11
Fri., March 26, at Kitchener, 7:30 *
Sun., March 28, at Saginaw, 4:00 *
Tues., March 30, at Kitchener, 7:30 *
Series "D" PLYMOUTH WHALERS (4) vs. SAULT STE. MARIE GREYHOUNDS (5)
Fri., March 19, at Plymouth, 7:05 p.m.
Sat., March 20, at Plymouth, 7:05
Tues., March 23, at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:05
Wed., March 24, at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:05
Fri., March 26, at Plymouth, 7:05 *
Sun., March 28, at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:05 *
Tues., March 30, at Plymouth, 7:05 *
* Denotes if necessary games.
Windsor Spitfires to Face Erie Otters in Round One of the 2010 OHL Playoffs
In Play Magazine
(Windsor) By virtue of the Saginaw Spirit’s 4-1 victory over the Plymouth Whalers today in Saginaw, the Windsor Spitfires, the #1 seed and regular season champions of the OHL’s Western Conference, will take on the Western Conference’s #8 ranked Erie Otters in round one of the 2010 OHL Playoffs. Saginaw needed to earn one point in today’s game to move out of the #8 seed and past Erie in the standings, and the Spirit’s victory catapulted them to the Western Conference’s #6 seed. A Saginaw loss would have resulted in the Spirit facing the Spitfires in the first round.
Windsor will host game one of the best of seven Western Conference quarter-final series against Erie on Thursday, March 18th at 7:05 pm at the WFCU Centre. The full schedule for the first round series is as follows:
#1 Windsor vs. #8 Erie – OHL Western Conference Quarter-Final Series (Round One), 2010 OHL Playoffs
Game 1 Thursday, March 18th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm
Game 2 Sunday, March 21st – Windsor at Erie, 4:30 pm
Game 3 Tuesday, March 23rd – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm
Game 4 Thursday, March 25th – Windsor at Erie, 7:00 pm
Game 5 Saturday, March 27th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm *
Game 6 Monday, March 29th – Windsor at Erie, 7:00 pm *
Game 7 Tuesday, March 30th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm *
(Windsor) By virtue of the Saginaw Spirit’s 4-1 victory over the Plymouth Whalers today in Saginaw, the Windsor Spitfires, the #1 seed and regular season champions of the OHL’s Western Conference, will take on the Western Conference’s #8 ranked Erie Otters in round one of the 2010 OHL Playoffs. Saginaw needed to earn one point in today’s game to move out of the #8 seed and past Erie in the standings, and the Spirit’s victory catapulted them to the Western Conference’s #6 seed. A Saginaw loss would have resulted in the Spirit facing the Spitfires in the first round.
Windsor will host game one of the best of seven Western Conference quarter-final series against Erie on Thursday, March 18th at 7:05 pm at the WFCU Centre. The full schedule for the first round series is as follows:
#1 Windsor vs. #8 Erie – OHL Western Conference Quarter-Final Series (Round One), 2010 OHL Playoffs
Game 1 Thursday, March 18th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm
Game 2 Sunday, March 21st – Windsor at Erie, 4:30 pm
Game 3 Tuesday, March 23rd – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm
Game 4 Thursday, March 25th – Windsor at Erie, 7:00 pm
Game 5 Saturday, March 27th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm *
Game 6 Monday, March 29th – Windsor at Erie, 7:00 pm *
Game 7 Tuesday, March 30th – Erie at Windsor, 7:05 pm *
Friday, March 12, 2010
London Squeezes Out OT Win Verse Windsor
In Play Magazine
The London Knights defeated the Windsor Spitfires in over time at the John Labatt Centre 4-3.
It almost took two full periods before Scott Timmins found the back of the net to put Windsor up 1-0.
Early in the third, Jared Knight put home the rebound to finally put the Knights on the board and tie this game at one. Following these goals, both teams started throwing their weight around a lot more than they had the entire game. Nazem Kadri would be the next to score as he taps in the wide open net. Seconds later, Adam Henrique fired in the rebound and the game would be tied up once again. Knights Captain, Justin Taylor roofed one past Philipp Grubauer. But Justin Shugg would score on a weak back hander that would send this game to over time.
After great scoring chances from both teams, it seemed that this game was going into a shootout until Kadri sneaked the puck past Grubauer with under a minute left to give the Knights the over time win.
Windsor looked a little tired and sluggish heading into over time tonight. Even though they were missing Taylor Hall and Ryan Ellis as they were being rested. But on the plus side, Windsor showed they can compete without those two players verse a very talented London team.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Michael Houser as he made 43 saves on 46 shots. He stretched from one side of the crease to the other to make a save multiple times tonight and that will earn Wim tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game.
Windsor will continue their road trip to Sarnia to play the Sting tomorrow. Game time will start at 7:30 p.m.
The London Knights defeated the Windsor Spitfires in over time at the John Labatt Centre 4-3.
It almost took two full periods before Scott Timmins found the back of the net to put Windsor up 1-0.
Early in the third, Jared Knight put home the rebound to finally put the Knights on the board and tie this game at one. Following these goals, both teams started throwing their weight around a lot more than they had the entire game. Nazem Kadri would be the next to score as he taps in the wide open net. Seconds later, Adam Henrique fired in the rebound and the game would be tied up once again. Knights Captain, Justin Taylor roofed one past Philipp Grubauer. But Justin Shugg would score on a weak back hander that would send this game to over time.
After great scoring chances from both teams, it seemed that this game was going into a shootout until Kadri sneaked the puck past Grubauer with under a minute left to give the Knights the over time win.
Windsor looked a little tired and sluggish heading into over time tonight. Even though they were missing Taylor Hall and Ryan Ellis as they were being rested. But on the plus side, Windsor showed they can compete without those two players verse a very talented London team.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Michael Houser as he made 43 saves on 46 shots. He stretched from one side of the crease to the other to make a save multiple times tonight and that will earn Wim tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game.
Windsor will continue their road trip to Sarnia to play the Sting tomorrow. Game time will start at 7:30 p.m.
Hall Catches Seguin in Points in Windsor Win
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
Taylor Hall caught Tyler Seguin in the OHL points race tonight as the Windsor Spitfires defeated their rival Plymouth Whalers 6-4.
Robbie Czarnik started the scoring off for Plymouth to take a 1-0 lead. Seconds later, Colin MacDonald scored his first of the year, giving the Whalers an early two goal lead. But Justin Shugg stopped their momentum as he scored an important break away goal. Czarnik, then scored his second of the night, which would send Plymouth into the second with the lead.
The second started the same as the first with a goal from Tyler Brown. But it was all Windsor from there, as Ryan Ellis rifled a one-timer from the point. Ellis then scored another one on the power play bringing Windsor within one.
Hall scored an important game tying goal in the third. Followed up by Dale Mitchell crashing the net and finishing the loose puck. Hall was given the assist on the goal, which would tie him for points in the OHL with 105. Zack Kassian buried another quick one to finish off the Whalers.
Windsor made an amazing comeback tonight that showed a lot of effort from the Windsor team. It was also a big night for Hall as he finally caught up to Seguin in the OHL points lead race. But a loss for Windsor as Czarnik hit Mark Cantin from behind. He had a stiff neck and was brought to the hospital after the game.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Ellis. He had a two goal night and was physical while throwing his weight around. He almost rocked Plymouth's goal scorer Seguin.
The Spits will travel to London tomorrow. Game time will start at 7:30 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With tonight’s win, Windsor, ranked 3rd in the CHL, clinched the OHL’s Western Conference regular season title for the second consecutive season and posted their 50 win of the season. With their 50th win tonight, the Spitfires joined the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 London Knights team as the only franchises to post consecutive 50 win seasons in the history of the OHL. The Spits 50th win also has them tied for the second most wins in team history as they have tied the 50 win season recorded by the 1987-1988 Compuware Spitfire team. Windsor has already clinched the West Division title.
- Windsor won the season series against Plymouth, with a 5-2-0-1 record in 8 contests against the Whalers
- Forward Taylor Hall scored one goal, his 40th of the season, and added two assists in tonight’s game as he was selected as the Penalty Box’s first star of the game. With tonight’s performance, Hall has taken the lead in the OHL’s scoring race, posting 106 points in 57 games. Hall leads all OHL players in assists with 66, is tied for second in the OHL with four shorthanded goals, is second in the league with a +46 plus-minus rating and is seventh in goals with 40. He has points in 27 of his past 28 games.
- Defenceman Ryan Ellis scored two goals tonight and has 61 points on the season, making this the third season that he has recorded a 60+ point campaign. Ellis was named the Penalty Box’s second star of the game and he is ranked fourth amongst OHL defencemen in scoring, with 61 points in 48 games. He is ranked sixth in the OHL with a +39 plus-minus rating and has points in 17 of his past 19 games. Ellis is the reigning OHL Defenceman of the Month for February, scoring 19 points in 11 February games.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored one goal and added one assist in tonight’s contest. Shugg is third in the OHL with 10 game winning goals, is ranked 10th in the OHL 38 goals and is tied for 17th in the league with 76 points in 65 games. He has 19 goals in his past 22 games.
- Forward Dale Mitchell scored the game winning goal for the Spitfires tonight with 3:33 left in the third period and had one assist. In 30 games this season, Mitchell has scored 15 goals and added 25 assists for 40 points with a +21 plus-minus rating.
- Defenceman Cam Fowler registered three assists in tonight’s game and is tied for fifth amongst all OHL defencemen in scoring with 55 points in 54 games. Fowler is tied for eighth with teammate Adam Henrique, posting a +37 plus-minus rating.
- Goaltender Troy Passingham came into the game in relief of Philipp Grubauer, stopping all 14 shots he faced for the win. Passingham is ranked second in the OHL with 35 wins, sixth in goals against average at 2.67 and is tied for sixth with three shutouts this year. His record is 35-9-0-3 in goal for the Spits this season.
- Windsor won its 12th straight home game tonight and are currently tied for first in the OHL with 29 home wins this season in 34 games played. The 29 wins at home for the Spits this season is the third best total for home wins by the Spitfires in team history.
- Windsor scored two goals on six power play opportunities tonight and has the league’s second best power play, operating at a 25.7% clip
- Windsor killed both of its penalties tonight and is ranked third in the OHL with an 84.9% penalty killing efficiency. They have not allowed a power play goal in three games.
- With six goals tonight, Windsor surpassed the 1978-79, 1979-80 and 1980-81 Spitfire teams in goals scored within one season and established the team’s third most prolific goal scoring attack with 325 goals
Upcoming Milestones
- If forward Scott Timmins scores one more goal, he will be the sixth Spitfire to score 30 goals this season, which will be a franchise record. The team currently has five 30 goal scorers (Hall, Shugg, Henrique, Nemisz and Wellwood) which has them tied with the 1987-1988 Compuware Spitfires, who also had five 30 goal scorers.
- Windsor’s next win will make this season the second best in team history for wins with 51, which will eclipse the 1987-1988 Compuware Spitfires mark of 50
- Forward Justin Shugg needs to score two more goals to reach 40 this season and Adam Henrique needs three goals to reach the 40 goal plateau
- With two more points, Wellwood will join Taylor Hall, Justin Shugg, Adam Henrique and Greg Nemisz in the 70 point club
In Play Magazine
Taylor Hall caught Tyler Seguin in the OHL points race tonight as the Windsor Spitfires defeated their rival Plymouth Whalers 6-4.
Robbie Czarnik started the scoring off for Plymouth to take a 1-0 lead. Seconds later, Colin MacDonald scored his first of the year, giving the Whalers an early two goal lead. But Justin Shugg stopped their momentum as he scored an important break away goal. Czarnik, then scored his second of the night, which would send Plymouth into the second with the lead.
The second started the same as the first with a goal from Tyler Brown. But it was all Windsor from there, as Ryan Ellis rifled a one-timer from the point. Ellis then scored another one on the power play bringing Windsor within one.
Hall scored an important game tying goal in the third. Followed up by Dale Mitchell crashing the net and finishing the loose puck. Hall was given the assist on the goal, which would tie him for points in the OHL with 105. Zack Kassian buried another quick one to finish off the Whalers.
Windsor made an amazing comeback tonight that showed a lot of effort from the Windsor team. It was also a big night for Hall as he finally caught up to Seguin in the OHL points lead race. But a loss for Windsor as Czarnik hit Mark Cantin from behind. He had a stiff neck and was brought to the hospital after the game.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Ellis. He had a two goal night and was physical while throwing his weight around. He almost rocked Plymouth's goal scorer Seguin.
The Spits will travel to London tomorrow. Game time will start at 7:30 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With tonight’s win, Windsor, ranked 3rd in the CHL, clinched the OHL’s Western Conference regular season title for the second consecutive season and posted their 50 win of the season. With their 50th win tonight, the Spitfires joined the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 London Knights team as the only franchises to post consecutive 50 win seasons in the history of the OHL. The Spits 50th win also has them tied for the second most wins in team history as they have tied the 50 win season recorded by the 1987-1988 Compuware Spitfire team. Windsor has already clinched the West Division title.
- Windsor won the season series against Plymouth, with a 5-2-0-1 record in 8 contests against the Whalers
- Forward Taylor Hall scored one goal, his 40th of the season, and added two assists in tonight’s game as he was selected as the Penalty Box’s first star of the game. With tonight’s performance, Hall has taken the lead in the OHL’s scoring race, posting 106 points in 57 games. Hall leads all OHL players in assists with 66, is tied for second in the OHL with four shorthanded goals, is second in the league with a +46 plus-minus rating and is seventh in goals with 40. He has points in 27 of his past 28 games.
- Defenceman Ryan Ellis scored two goals tonight and has 61 points on the season, making this the third season that he has recorded a 60+ point campaign. Ellis was named the Penalty Box’s second star of the game and he is ranked fourth amongst OHL defencemen in scoring, with 61 points in 48 games. He is ranked sixth in the OHL with a +39 plus-minus rating and has points in 17 of his past 19 games. Ellis is the reigning OHL Defenceman of the Month for February, scoring 19 points in 11 February games.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored one goal and added one assist in tonight’s contest. Shugg is third in the OHL with 10 game winning goals, is ranked 10th in the OHL 38 goals and is tied for 17th in the league with 76 points in 65 games. He has 19 goals in his past 22 games.
- Forward Dale Mitchell scored the game winning goal for the Spitfires tonight with 3:33 left in the third period and had one assist. In 30 games this season, Mitchell has scored 15 goals and added 25 assists for 40 points with a +21 plus-minus rating.
- Defenceman Cam Fowler registered three assists in tonight’s game and is tied for fifth amongst all OHL defencemen in scoring with 55 points in 54 games. Fowler is tied for eighth with teammate Adam Henrique, posting a +37 plus-minus rating.
- Goaltender Troy Passingham came into the game in relief of Philipp Grubauer, stopping all 14 shots he faced for the win. Passingham is ranked second in the OHL with 35 wins, sixth in goals against average at 2.67 and is tied for sixth with three shutouts this year. His record is 35-9-0-3 in goal for the Spits this season.
- Windsor won its 12th straight home game tonight and are currently tied for first in the OHL with 29 home wins this season in 34 games played. The 29 wins at home for the Spits this season is the third best total for home wins by the Spitfires in team history.
- Windsor scored two goals on six power play opportunities tonight and has the league’s second best power play, operating at a 25.7% clip
- Windsor killed both of its penalties tonight and is ranked third in the OHL with an 84.9% penalty killing efficiency. They have not allowed a power play goal in three games.
- With six goals tonight, Windsor surpassed the 1978-79, 1979-80 and 1980-81 Spitfire teams in goals scored within one season and established the team’s third most prolific goal scoring attack with 325 goals
Upcoming Milestones
- If forward Scott Timmins scores one more goal, he will be the sixth Spitfire to score 30 goals this season, which will be a franchise record. The team currently has five 30 goal scorers (Hall, Shugg, Henrique, Nemisz and Wellwood) which has them tied with the 1987-1988 Compuware Spitfires, who also had five 30 goal scorers.
- Windsor’s next win will make this season the second best in team history for wins with 51, which will eclipse the 1987-1988 Compuware Spitfires mark of 50
- Forward Justin Shugg needs to score two more goals to reach 40 this season and Adam Henrique needs three goals to reach the 40 goal plateau
- With two more points, Wellwood will join Taylor Hall, Justin Shugg, Adam Henrique and Greg Nemisz in the 70 point club
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Spitfires Go “CODE RED” for the 2010 OHL Playoffs, Round One, Game One of the Spits Opening Series Announced
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Spitfires Go “CODE RED” for the 2010 OHL Playoffs, Round One, Game One of the Spits Opening Series Announced
(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires today announced that the team will host game one of their first round series of the 2010 playoffs at the WFCU Centre on Thursday, March 18th, 2010 at 7:05 pm against either the Guelph Storm, Saginaw Spirit or Erie Otters. Attending fans are also encouraged to wear red for each Spitfire home game during the playoffs as part of the Spits “CODE RED!” theme for the post-season.
Spitfires Go “CODE RED” for the 2010 OHL Playoffs, Round One, Game One of the Spits Opening Series Announced
(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires today announced that the team will host game one of their first round series of the 2010 playoffs at the WFCU Centre on Thursday, March 18th, 2010 at 7:05 pm against either the Guelph Storm, Saginaw Spirit or Erie Otters. Attending fans are also encouraged to wear red for each Spitfire home game during the playoffs as part of the Spits “CODE RED!” theme for the post-season.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
OHL Regular Season Finishes Sunday March 14 - Ontario Hockey League Standings and Current Playoff Scenarios
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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League regular season schedule wraps up on Sunday March 14, 2010. With five days remaining, only 13 of the 16 playoff spots have been clinched with several teams still in position to move up or down in the standings.
Here is an overview of the OHL Playoff Format and Tiebreaking System along with the current Standings and Playoff Scenarios:
Playoff Format:
The top eight teams in each conference qualify for the OHL playoffs with the division leaders ranked one-two in each Conference.
In the first round of the playoffs, first place plays eighth, second plays seventh, third plays sixth and fourth plays fifth in each conference.
Teams are re-seeded within their conference after each round and the division winners are always ranked 1-2 within the conference as long as they progress. The champions from each conference play in the OHL Championship Series for the J. Ross Robertson Cup.
The OHL Playoffs are scheduled to begin on the Thursday following the conclusion of the regular season. The first round series must be completed within 13 days; the second round series also have 13 days to finish while the Conference Championships are 14 days in length. The OHL Championship Series is also 14 days in length.
Tiebreaking System:
If two or more teams are tied for the final OHL playoff position in either conference, sudden-death playoff games will be used to determine the team that advances.
For all other playoff positions, the following tie-breaking procedures are in place:
The team with the most number of wins during the regular season shall be declared higher in the standings.
If two teams are still tied, the team with the best record in head-to-head competition (based on points including overtime losses) shall be declared higher in the standings. If more than two teams are tied after the first tie-breaker, the percentage of available points earned in games among each other shall be used to determine the standing.
If still tied, the team with the greater differential between goals scored for and against by clubs having equal standing after the second tie-breaker shall be declared higher in the standings.
Ontario Hockey League Standings and Current Playoff Scenarios:
Eastern Conference:
1. Barrie Colts – 110 points (54-9-0-2) – 3 games remaining (vs. BRA, at BRA, vs. KGN) – Colts have clinched the Hamilton Spectator Trophy with first place overall.
2. Ottawa 67’s – 78 points (35-23-5-3) – 2 games remaining (at OTT, vs. SBY) – 67’s have clinched second place in the Eastern Conference as East Division winners.
3. Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors – 86 points (40-19-4-2) – 3 games remaining (at NIAG, vs. BELV, vs. NIAG) – Majors have clinched third place in the Eastern Conference.
4. Kingston Frontenacs – 71 points (33-27-2-3) – 3 games remaining (vs. SBY, at BAR, at BRA) – Frontenacs have clinched fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
5. Brampton Battalion – 62 points (24-27-7-7) – 3 games remaining (at BAR, vs. BAR, vs. KGN) – Battalion have clinched a playoff spot but can automatically clinch fifth place with a single point.
6. Peterborough Petes – 58 points (27-35-1-3) – 2 games remaining (vs. SBY, vs. OSH) – Petes can automatically clinch a playoff spot with a win or a Generals loss.
7. Niagara IceDogs – 57 points (25-33-2-5) – 3 games remaining (vs. MISS, vs. BELV, at MISS) – IceDogs need three points to automatically clinch a playoff spot.
8. Sudbury Wolves – 56 points (25-34-3-3) – 3 games remaining (at PBO, at KGN, at OTT) – Wolves need four points to automatically clinch a playoff spot.
9. Oshawa Generals – 53 points (24-36-3-2) – 3 games remaining (at BELV, at OTT, at PBO) – Generals trail the Wolves by four points.
Western Conference:
1. Windsor Spitfires – 103 points (49-11-0-5) – 3 games remaining (vs. PLY, at LDN, at SAR) – Spitfires need one point or a Knights loss to clinch first overall in the Western Conference.
2. London Knights – 97 points (47-15-1-2) – 3 games remaining (vs. SAR, vs. WSR, at ER) – Knights have clinched the second seed but can take over first with three wins and three Spitfire losses.
3. Kitchener Rangers – 87 points (40-18-4-3) – 3 games remaining (vs. OS, at SAG, at SSM) – Rangers have clinched third place in the Western Conference.
4. Plymouth Whalers – 78 points (38-25-0-2) – 3 games remaining (at WSR, at SSM, vs. SAG) – Whalers can automatically clinch fourth place with a single point or a Greyhounds loss.
5. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds – 73 points (34-26-1-4) – 3 games remaining (vs. SAG, vs. PLY, vs. KIT) – Greyhounds have clinched a playoff spot but can still drop as low as eighth place.
6. Erie Otters – 71 points (32-27-5-2) – 2 games remaining (at GUE, vs. LDN) – Otters have clinched a playoff spot but can still move as high as fifth or as low as eighth place.
7. Saginaw Spirit – 70 points (32-27-4-2) – 3 games remaining (at SSM, vs. KIT, at PLY) – Spirit have clinched a playoff spot but can still move as high as fifth place or as low as eighth.
8. Guelph Storm – 68 points (32-29-3-1) – 3 games remaining (at SAR, vs. ER, at OS) – Storm have clinched a playoff spot but can still move as high as fifth place.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League regular season schedule wraps up on Sunday March 14, 2010. With five days remaining, only 13 of the 16 playoff spots have been clinched with several teams still in position to move up or down in the standings.
Here is an overview of the OHL Playoff Format and Tiebreaking System along with the current Standings and Playoff Scenarios:
Playoff Format:
The top eight teams in each conference qualify for the OHL playoffs with the division leaders ranked one-two in each Conference.
In the first round of the playoffs, first place plays eighth, second plays seventh, third plays sixth and fourth plays fifth in each conference.
Teams are re-seeded within their conference after each round and the division winners are always ranked 1-2 within the conference as long as they progress. The champions from each conference play in the OHL Championship Series for the J. Ross Robertson Cup.
The OHL Playoffs are scheduled to begin on the Thursday following the conclusion of the regular season. The first round series must be completed within 13 days; the second round series also have 13 days to finish while the Conference Championships are 14 days in length. The OHL Championship Series is also 14 days in length.
Tiebreaking System:
If two or more teams are tied for the final OHL playoff position in either conference, sudden-death playoff games will be used to determine the team that advances.
For all other playoff positions, the following tie-breaking procedures are in place:
The team with the most number of wins during the regular season shall be declared higher in the standings.
If two teams are still tied, the team with the best record in head-to-head competition (based on points including overtime losses) shall be declared higher in the standings. If more than two teams are tied after the first tie-breaker, the percentage of available points earned in games among each other shall be used to determine the standing.
If still tied, the team with the greater differential between goals scored for and against by clubs having equal standing after the second tie-breaker shall be declared higher in the standings.
Ontario Hockey League Standings and Current Playoff Scenarios:
Eastern Conference:
1. Barrie Colts – 110 points (54-9-0-2) – 3 games remaining (vs. BRA, at BRA, vs. KGN) – Colts have clinched the Hamilton Spectator Trophy with first place overall.
2. Ottawa 67’s – 78 points (35-23-5-3) – 2 games remaining (at OTT, vs. SBY) – 67’s have clinched second place in the Eastern Conference as East Division winners.
3. Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors – 86 points (40-19-4-2) – 3 games remaining (at NIAG, vs. BELV, vs. NIAG) – Majors have clinched third place in the Eastern Conference.
4. Kingston Frontenacs – 71 points (33-27-2-3) – 3 games remaining (vs. SBY, at BAR, at BRA) – Frontenacs have clinched fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
5. Brampton Battalion – 62 points (24-27-7-7) – 3 games remaining (at BAR, vs. BAR, vs. KGN) – Battalion have clinched a playoff spot but can automatically clinch fifth place with a single point.
6. Peterborough Petes – 58 points (27-35-1-3) – 2 games remaining (vs. SBY, vs. OSH) – Petes can automatically clinch a playoff spot with a win or a Generals loss.
7. Niagara IceDogs – 57 points (25-33-2-5) – 3 games remaining (vs. MISS, vs. BELV, at MISS) – IceDogs need three points to automatically clinch a playoff spot.
8. Sudbury Wolves – 56 points (25-34-3-3) – 3 games remaining (at PBO, at KGN, at OTT) – Wolves need four points to automatically clinch a playoff spot.
9. Oshawa Generals – 53 points (24-36-3-2) – 3 games remaining (at BELV, at OTT, at PBO) – Generals trail the Wolves by four points.
Western Conference:
1. Windsor Spitfires – 103 points (49-11-0-5) – 3 games remaining (vs. PLY, at LDN, at SAR) – Spitfires need one point or a Knights loss to clinch first overall in the Western Conference.
2. London Knights – 97 points (47-15-1-2) – 3 games remaining (vs. SAR, vs. WSR, at ER) – Knights have clinched the second seed but can take over first with three wins and three Spitfire losses.
3. Kitchener Rangers – 87 points (40-18-4-3) – 3 games remaining (vs. OS, at SAG, at SSM) – Rangers have clinched third place in the Western Conference.
4. Plymouth Whalers – 78 points (38-25-0-2) – 3 games remaining (at WSR, at SSM, vs. SAG) – Whalers can automatically clinch fourth place with a single point or a Greyhounds loss.
5. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds – 73 points (34-26-1-4) – 3 games remaining (vs. SAG, vs. PLY, vs. KIT) – Greyhounds have clinched a playoff spot but can still drop as low as eighth place.
6. Erie Otters – 71 points (32-27-5-2) – 2 games remaining (at GUE, vs. LDN) – Otters have clinched a playoff spot but can still move as high as fifth or as low as eighth place.
7. Saginaw Spirit – 70 points (32-27-4-2) – 3 games remaining (at SSM, vs. KIT, at PLY) – Spirit have clinched a playoff spot but can still move as high as fifth place or as low as eighth.
8. Guelph Storm – 68 points (32-29-3-1) – 3 games remaining (at SAR, vs. ER, at OS) – Storm have clinched a playoff spot but can still move as high as fifth place.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Philipp Grubauer – The Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
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(Windsor) Goaltender Philipp Grubauer is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, March 7th, 2010. In two starts last week, Grubauer led the CHL’s number three ranked team to a perfect 2-0 record, as he posted a 0.50 goals against average with one shutout and a .975 save percentage.
On Thursday, Grubauer stopped 18 of 19 shots as the Spitfires defeated the Saginaw Spirit 7-1 at the WFCU Centre. On Sunday, he stopped all 20 shots faced for his second shutout of the season in Windsor’s 4-0 victory over Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at the WFCU Centre.
Grubauer, an 18 year-old native of Rosenheim, Germany, is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. After being acquired in a trade from the Belleville Bulls this past January, he has posted some impressive numbers, sporting a 13-1-0-1 record with a 2.08 goals against average, a .916 save percentage and two shutouts in goal with the Spitfires. Overall, he is tied for sixth in the OHL with a .914 save percentage and is eighth in the league with a 2.77 goals against average.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Plymouth Whalers this Thursday at the WFCU Centre in the Spitfires final regular season home game. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Tickets for all Spitfire playoff games can be purchased from the TekSavvy.com Box Office (Gate 2) at the WFCU Centre, by contacting 1-866-969-WFCU or online at wfcu-centre.com. Fans can also follow the action live on TVCOGECO or with Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Miller on AM800 CKLW.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Philipp Grubauer – Mar. 1 – Mar. 7, 2010
Taylor Hall – Feb. 22 – Feb. 28, 2010
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
(Windsor) Goaltender Philipp Grubauer is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, March 7th, 2010. In two starts last week, Grubauer led the CHL’s number three ranked team to a perfect 2-0 record, as he posted a 0.50 goals against average with one shutout and a .975 save percentage.
On Thursday, Grubauer stopped 18 of 19 shots as the Spitfires defeated the Saginaw Spirit 7-1 at the WFCU Centre. On Sunday, he stopped all 20 shots faced for his second shutout of the season in Windsor’s 4-0 victory over Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at the WFCU Centre.
Grubauer, an 18 year-old native of Rosenheim, Germany, is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. After being acquired in a trade from the Belleville Bulls this past January, he has posted some impressive numbers, sporting a 13-1-0-1 record with a 2.08 goals against average, a .916 save percentage and two shutouts in goal with the Spitfires. Overall, he is tied for sixth in the OHL with a .914 save percentage and is eighth in the league with a 2.77 goals against average.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Plymouth Whalers this Thursday at the WFCU Centre in the Spitfires final regular season home game. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Tickets for all Spitfire playoff games can be purchased from the TekSavvy.com Box Office (Gate 2) at the WFCU Centre, by contacting 1-866-969-WFCU or online at wfcu-centre.com. Fans can also follow the action live on TVCOGECO or with Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Miller on AM800 CKLW.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Philipp Grubauer – Mar. 1 – Mar. 7, 2010
Taylor Hall – Feb. 22 – Feb. 28, 2010
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
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Windsor Spitfires Shut Out the Soo
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
This match-up between Windsor and the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds didn't have the same outcome as last time they played as Windsor defeated the Greyhounds 4-0.
The first period told the whole story of the game as Windsor came out flying. First Justin Shugg's shot trickled through Robin Lehner's legs on the power play. Then Taylor Hall's shot did the exact same thing as they took a 2-0 lead. The first period was summed up like this, Windsor won in shots, scoring, time on attack and even won in the fighting category.
No action in the second led to another Spitfire period in the third. Cam Fowler scored on a blasting slap shot from the point. Then Fowler scored his second as he deflected Hall's pass to take a commanding lead.
Today's game was once again dirty. But this isn't something unusual because every time these teams face one another it's always a rough game. Today also hosted the return of Zack Kassian. He helped Windsor in this one because he brings the intimidation factor to their side.
Today's In Play! Magazine player of the game was Fowler. He scored two goals and added an assist. He was the type of player that was doing everything right while he was on the ice today.
Windsor will play the rival Whalers on Thursday as they enter the last week of their regular season. It will be at the WFCU Centre and game time will start at 7 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With today’s win, Windsor, ranked 3rd in the CHL, leads the Western Conference and have 103 points this season, eclipsing the 1987-1988 Compuware Spitfire team for the second best point total achieved by a Spits team in franchise history. The 1987-1988 Compuware team posted a 102 point season.
- Windsor won the season series five games to one over Sault Ste. Marie
- Defenceman Cam Fowler scored two goals and three points in today’s game and was selected as the Penalty Box’s first star of the game. Fowler is ranked eighth amongst all OHL defencemen in scoring with 52 points in 53 games and is ranked tenth in the league with a +36 plus-minus rating.
- Forward Taylor Hall scored one goal and added two assists in today’s game as he was selected as the Penalty Box’s second star of the game. Hall has 103 points in 56 games and is second overall in the OHL’s scoring race. Hall leads all OHL players in assists with 64, is tied for second in the OHL with four shorthanded goals, is third in the league with a +45 plus-minus rating and is seventh in goals with 39. He has points in 26 of his past 27 games.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored the game winning goal in today’s contest and registered one assist. Shugg is third in the OHL with 10 game winning goals, is tied for ninth in the OHL with teammate Adam Henrique with 37 goals and is tied for 19th in the league with 74 points in 64 games. He has 18 goals in his past 21 games.
- Defenceman Mark Cundari recorded his 100th career assist today and was selected as the Penalty Box’s third star of the game. Cundari is ranked second overall in the OHL with a +46 plus-minus rating and is tied for sixth amongst OHL defencemen with 53 points in 61 games.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopped all 20 shots that he faced tonight and recorded his second shutout in three starts and of the season. Grubauer is tied for sixth in the OHL with a .914 save percentage and is eighth OHL with a 2.77 goals against average. He is 13-1-0-1 since joining the Spitfires and has a 2.08 goals against average and .916 save percentage with Windsor.
- Windsor’s Zack Kassian played in his first game today since serving a 20 game suspension. Greg Nemisz, Saverio Posa and James Woodcroft missed today’s game due to injuries.
- Windsor won its 11th straight home game today and have the OHL’s second best home record this season at 28-3
- Windsor scored three goals on eight power play opportunities today and has the league’s second best power play, operating at a 25.6% clip
- Windsor killed all six of its penalties today and is ranked third in the OHL with an 84.8% penalty killing efficiency
In Play Magazine
This match-up between Windsor and the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds didn't have the same outcome as last time they played as Windsor defeated the Greyhounds 4-0.
The first period told the whole story of the game as Windsor came out flying. First Justin Shugg's shot trickled through Robin Lehner's legs on the power play. Then Taylor Hall's shot did the exact same thing as they took a 2-0 lead. The first period was summed up like this, Windsor won in shots, scoring, time on attack and even won in the fighting category.
No action in the second led to another Spitfire period in the third. Cam Fowler scored on a blasting slap shot from the point. Then Fowler scored his second as he deflected Hall's pass to take a commanding lead.
Today's game was once again dirty. But this isn't something unusual because every time these teams face one another it's always a rough game. Today also hosted the return of Zack Kassian. He helped Windsor in this one because he brings the intimidation factor to their side.
Today's In Play! Magazine player of the game was Fowler. He scored two goals and added an assist. He was the type of player that was doing everything right while he was on the ice today.
Windsor will play the rival Whalers on Thursday as they enter the last week of their regular season. It will be at the WFCU Centre and game time will start at 7 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With today’s win, Windsor, ranked 3rd in the CHL, leads the Western Conference and have 103 points this season, eclipsing the 1987-1988 Compuware Spitfire team for the second best point total achieved by a Spits team in franchise history. The 1987-1988 Compuware team posted a 102 point season.
- Windsor won the season series five games to one over Sault Ste. Marie
- Defenceman Cam Fowler scored two goals and three points in today’s game and was selected as the Penalty Box’s first star of the game. Fowler is ranked eighth amongst all OHL defencemen in scoring with 52 points in 53 games and is ranked tenth in the league with a +36 plus-minus rating.
- Forward Taylor Hall scored one goal and added two assists in today’s game as he was selected as the Penalty Box’s second star of the game. Hall has 103 points in 56 games and is second overall in the OHL’s scoring race. Hall leads all OHL players in assists with 64, is tied for second in the OHL with four shorthanded goals, is third in the league with a +45 plus-minus rating and is seventh in goals with 39. He has points in 26 of his past 27 games.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored the game winning goal in today’s contest and registered one assist. Shugg is third in the OHL with 10 game winning goals, is tied for ninth in the OHL with teammate Adam Henrique with 37 goals and is tied for 19th in the league with 74 points in 64 games. He has 18 goals in his past 21 games.
- Defenceman Mark Cundari recorded his 100th career assist today and was selected as the Penalty Box’s third star of the game. Cundari is ranked second overall in the OHL with a +46 plus-minus rating and is tied for sixth amongst OHL defencemen with 53 points in 61 games.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopped all 20 shots that he faced tonight and recorded his second shutout in three starts and of the season. Grubauer is tied for sixth in the OHL with a .914 save percentage and is eighth OHL with a 2.77 goals against average. He is 13-1-0-1 since joining the Spitfires and has a 2.08 goals against average and .916 save percentage with Windsor.
- Windsor’s Zack Kassian played in his first game today since serving a 20 game suspension. Greg Nemisz, Saverio Posa and James Woodcroft missed today’s game due to injuries.
- Windsor won its 11th straight home game today and have the OHL’s second best home record this season at 28-3
- Windsor scored three goals on eight power play opportunities today and has the league’s second best power play, operating at a 25.6% clip
- Windsor killed all six of its penalties today and is ranked third in the OHL with an 84.8% penalty killing efficiency
Friday, March 5, 2010
NHL Network to Broadcast Three CHL Regular Season Games - Windsor One of Them.
In Play Magazine
Windsor Spitfires one of three games available for all of North America to see.
Toronto, ON – As teams wrangle for playoff positions, U.S. fans will get a taste of Canadian Hockey League (CHL) action in the month leading up to the league’s pinnacle tournament -- the MasterCard Memorial Cup. The NHL Network U.S. in association with the CHL today announced it will carry three regular-season CHL games during the month of March -- highlighted by a Windsor-London clash on March 12. Windsor’s roster includes two of the top three rated prospects for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, LW Taylor Hall and D Cam Fowler.
The CHL has been the training grounds for more than half of all NHL players. It is also home to the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, where every year top-ranked NHL prospects showcase their talent for NHL scouts and management. NHL stars that have participated in the game include John Tavares, Chris Phillips, Joe Thornton, Vincent Lecavalier, Rick Nash, Marc-Andre Fleury, Patrick Kane, Steven Stamkos and this year’s top ranked player at the mid-term, Hall of the Windsor Spitfires.
CHL games on NHL Network U.S. will begin this Sunday with a match-up of Western Hockey League rivals. Led by Los Angeles Kings 2009 draft pick RW Brandon Kozun (94 points), the Eastern Conference-leading Calgary Hitmen will play host to the third-place Saskatoon Blades at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Pengrowth Saddledome.
The next featured game, an OHL clash for first place, features the Western Conference leader and 2009 Memorial Cup champion Windsor Spitfires against the second-place London Knights at 7:00 p.m. ET on March 12. Spitfires LW Hall and D Fowler, the first- and third-ranked North American skaters in the NHL’s mid-term rankings for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, led Team Canada and Team USA, respectively, to the thrilling gold-medal game of the 2010 World Junior Championship in January that was won in overtime by the Americans.
NHL Network U.S. takes viewers to the east coast and the QMJHL on March 14, when the top-ranked Saint John Sea Dogs, led by C Mike Hoffman (drafted 130th overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2009), visit the Moncton Wildcats with top-ranked QMJHL prospect D Brandon Gormley at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Memorial Cup tournament, which will take place May 14-23 in Brandon, Manitoba, will also be telecast live on NHL Network U.S. Broadcast details and times will be available at a later date.
The NHL Network broadcasts will be using the feed provided by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS, the official broadcast partners of the CHL.
CHL on NHL Network U.S. Broadcast Schedule
Sunday, March 7 Saskatoon Blades at Calgary Hitmen 7:00 pm ET
Friday, March 12 Windsor Spitfires at London Knights 7:00 pm ET
Sunday, March 14 Saint John Sea Dogs at Moncton Wildcats 7:00 pm ET
Windsor Spitfires one of three games available for all of North America to see.
Toronto, ON – As teams wrangle for playoff positions, U.S. fans will get a taste of Canadian Hockey League (CHL) action in the month leading up to the league’s pinnacle tournament -- the MasterCard Memorial Cup. The NHL Network U.S. in association with the CHL today announced it will carry three regular-season CHL games during the month of March -- highlighted by a Windsor-London clash on March 12. Windsor’s roster includes two of the top three rated prospects for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, LW Taylor Hall and D Cam Fowler.
The CHL has been the training grounds for more than half of all NHL players. It is also home to the Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, where every year top-ranked NHL prospects showcase their talent for NHL scouts and management. NHL stars that have participated in the game include John Tavares, Chris Phillips, Joe Thornton, Vincent Lecavalier, Rick Nash, Marc-Andre Fleury, Patrick Kane, Steven Stamkos and this year’s top ranked player at the mid-term, Hall of the Windsor Spitfires.
CHL games on NHL Network U.S. will begin this Sunday with a match-up of Western Hockey League rivals. Led by Los Angeles Kings 2009 draft pick RW Brandon Kozun (94 points), the Eastern Conference-leading Calgary Hitmen will play host to the third-place Saskatoon Blades at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Pengrowth Saddledome.
The next featured game, an OHL clash for first place, features the Western Conference leader and 2009 Memorial Cup champion Windsor Spitfires against the second-place London Knights at 7:00 p.m. ET on March 12. Spitfires LW Hall and D Fowler, the first- and third-ranked North American skaters in the NHL’s mid-term rankings for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, led Team Canada and Team USA, respectively, to the thrilling gold-medal game of the 2010 World Junior Championship in January that was won in overtime by the Americans.
NHL Network U.S. takes viewers to the east coast and the QMJHL on March 14, when the top-ranked Saint John Sea Dogs, led by C Mike Hoffman (drafted 130th overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2009), visit the Moncton Wildcats with top-ranked QMJHL prospect D Brandon Gormley at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Memorial Cup tournament, which will take place May 14-23 in Brandon, Manitoba, will also be telecast live on NHL Network U.S. Broadcast details and times will be available at a later date.
The NHL Network broadcasts will be using the feed provided by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS, the official broadcast partners of the CHL.
CHL on NHL Network U.S. Broadcast Schedule
Sunday, March 7 Saskatoon Blades at Calgary Hitmen 7:00 pm ET
Friday, March 12 Windsor Spitfires at London Knights 7:00 pm ET
Sunday, March 14 Saint John Sea Dogs at Moncton Wildcats 7:00 pm ET
Scott Timmins – The Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Month for February
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(Windsor) Overage centre Scott Timmins is the Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Month for February as selected by the Windsor Spitfires coaching staff. Timmins scored 8 goals and 7 assists for 15 points with a +7 plus-minus rating in 11 games played as he led the defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions to a 7-4 record in February.
Timmins recorded points in 8 of Windsor’s 11 games during the month, while scoring goals in 6 February games and he registered four multi-point performances. To start the month, he scored two goals and added two assists against the Owen Sound Attack on February 4th and also posted a two goal, one assist effort versus the Barrie Colts on February 20th. Furthermore, Timmins recorded multi-point performances against the Erie Otters on February 5th and the Sudbury Wolves on February 28th.
Timmins earned Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week honours twice during the month for the weeks ending February 8th and February 22nd. The 20 year-old Hamilton, Ontario native was selected by the Florida Panthers in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Timmins is in second season with the Spitfires and has 29 goals and 23 assists for 52 points in 53 games played. He is also tied for second in the OHL with four shorthanded goals and is tied for 15th in the OHL with a +30 plus-minus rating.
Prior to the commencement of a Spitfires home game in March, Timmins will receive a Bulova watch from Dan Thomas of Precision Jewellers for his outstanding performance in February.
Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Players of the Month
Scott Timmins – February 2010
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
(Windsor) Overage centre Scott Timmins is the Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Player of the Month for February as selected by the Windsor Spitfires coaching staff. Timmins scored 8 goals and 7 assists for 15 points with a +7 plus-minus rating in 11 games played as he led the defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions to a 7-4 record in February.
Timmins recorded points in 8 of Windsor’s 11 games during the month, while scoring goals in 6 February games and he registered four multi-point performances. To start the month, he scored two goals and added two assists against the Owen Sound Attack on February 4th and also posted a two goal, one assist effort versus the Barrie Colts on February 20th. Furthermore, Timmins recorded multi-point performances against the Erie Otters on February 5th and the Sudbury Wolves on February 28th.
Timmins earned Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week honours twice during the month for the weeks ending February 8th and February 22nd. The 20 year-old Hamilton, Ontario native was selected by the Florida Panthers in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Timmins is in second season with the Spitfires and has 29 goals and 23 assists for 52 points in 53 games played. He is also tied for second in the OHL with four shorthanded goals and is tied for 15th in the OHL with a +30 plus-minus rating.
Prior to the commencement of a Spitfires home game in March, Timmins will receive a Bulova watch from Dan Thomas of Precision Jewellers for his outstanding performance in February.
Precision Jewellers and Windsor Spitfires Players of the Month
Scott Timmins – February 2010
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
With Meghan Agosta in Attendance, the Spits Blow Out Saginaw
By Chris Lucas
In Play Magazine
The Windsor Spitfires blew out the Saginaw Spirit 7-1 with only a few games left before playoffs.
After half a period of no goals or no penalties, Adam Henrique started the scoring off for Windsor. Saginaw's points leader Jordan Skellet, put the Spirit on the board to tie it up. Henrique then crashed the net and scored his second of the game.
Early in the second, Henrique sniped one home to pick up the hat-trick. Then Taylor Hall would finish the tic-tac-toe play to give Windsor a three point lead. A few shifts later, Hall took a beating and worked really hard fighting off two defenseman and it paid off as he scored his second. Scott Timmins would take a blistering one-timer to take a huge 6-1 lead.
Timmins would pot another one in the third as the Spits went on to win 7-1.
Tonight the Spits tripled Saginaw in shots as they beat them 57-19. That is very important and will be a big factor come playoff time.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Hall. Although Henrique contributed a hat-trick to tonight's win, Hall was given player of the game because he scored his 100th point of the season for the second year in a row. Hall and Henrique both contributed five points.
Hall tells In Play! his thoughts on reaching the 100 point mark.
“It was definitely a good night. Me, Henrique and Mitchell had good chemistry and to get five points tonight is certainly an accomplishment but I'm glad to reach the 100 mark.”
Windsor will stay at home next as they take on the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds on Sunday. Game time will start at 2 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With tonight’s win, Windsor, ranked 3rd in the CHL, still leads the Western Conference and have 101 points this season, eclipsing the 100 point mark for the second consecutive season on the strength of a 48-11-0-5 record. This is the first time in franchise history that the Spitfires have recorded consecutive 100+ point seasons, as last year’s squad registered 115 points. Windsor has three seasons during which the team surpassed 100 points as the 1987-1988 Compuware Spitfires registered a 102 point season.
- Windsor leads the season series against the Saginaw Spirit at 4-1-0-1
- Windsor records 57 shots on goal and outshot the Spirit 57-19, this was the 87th game in which the Spitfires have recorded 50 or more shots on goal in this season.
- Forward Adam Henrique scored a hat-trick in tonight’s game, netting three goals and adding one assist with a +5 plus-minus rating as he was named the Penalty Box first star of the game. Henrique Is ranked 14th in the OHL with 75 points in 51 games and is eighth in the league with 37 goals. He is also tied for fifth with teammate Ryan Ellis with a +37 plus-minus rating.
- Forward Taylor Hall scores two goals and added three assists with a +5 plus-minus rating in tonight’s game as he was selected as the Penalty Box second star of the game. With his five point performance, Hall has 100 points this season and is now the OHL’s leading scorer. He also became the first Spitfire to record a 100 point season since the 2002-2003 season, when Kyle Wellwood had 100 points in 57 games. Hall leads all OHL players in assists with 62, is ranked third in the league with a +44 plus-minus rating and is seventh in goals with 38, having played 55 games this season. He has points in 25 of his past 26 games
- Forward Dale Mitchell had three assists tonight with a +5 plus-minus rating and was selected as the Penalty Box third star of the game. In 28 games this season, Mitchell has 14 goals and 24 assists for 38 points with a +19 plus-minus rating.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopped 18 of 19 shots that he faced in tonight’s win. Grubauer is ranked ninth in the OHL this season with a .913 save percentage and is tied for eighth OHL with a 2.84 goals against average. He is 12-1-0-1 since joining the Spitfires and has a 2.22 goals against average and .911 save percentage with Windsor.
- Windsor’s Zack Kassian sat out the last of his 20 game suspension and will be playing this Sunday as the Spitfires face the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Greg Nemisz, Saverio Posa and James Woodcroft missed tonight’s game due to injuries.
- With tonight’s crowd of 6,254, the team has welcomed over 200,000 fans to the WFCU Centre this season, which is a franchise record.
- Windsor scored seven goals tonight, which now makes this the team’s sixth most prolific goal scoring season with 315 goals, surpassing last year’s team which scored 311 goals.
-Windsor records 57 shots on goal and outshot the Spirit 57-19, this was the 18th game in which the Spitfires have recorded 50 or more shots on goal in this season.
- Windsor can clinch the Western Conference regular season title with two wins in their last four games or to win one game, coupled with a London Knights loss. This would be the second consecutive season during which the Spitfires have won the Western Conference regular season title. The London Knights currently have 95 points with 4 games remaining and are ranked second in the OHL’s Western Conference.
In Play Magazine
The Windsor Spitfires blew out the Saginaw Spirit 7-1 with only a few games left before playoffs.
After half a period of no goals or no penalties, Adam Henrique started the scoring off for Windsor. Saginaw's points leader Jordan Skellet, put the Spirit on the board to tie it up. Henrique then crashed the net and scored his second of the game.
Early in the second, Henrique sniped one home to pick up the hat-trick. Then Taylor Hall would finish the tic-tac-toe play to give Windsor a three point lead. A few shifts later, Hall took a beating and worked really hard fighting off two defenseman and it paid off as he scored his second. Scott Timmins would take a blistering one-timer to take a huge 6-1 lead.
Timmins would pot another one in the third as the Spits went on to win 7-1.
Tonight the Spits tripled Saginaw in shots as they beat them 57-19. That is very important and will be a big factor come playoff time.
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Hall. Although Henrique contributed a hat-trick to tonight's win, Hall was given player of the game because he scored his 100th point of the season for the second year in a row. Hall and Henrique both contributed five points.
Hall tells In Play! his thoughts on reaching the 100 point mark.
“It was definitely a good night. Me, Henrique and Mitchell had good chemistry and to get five points tonight is certainly an accomplishment but I'm glad to reach the 100 mark.”
Windsor will stay at home next as they take on the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds on Sunday. Game time will start at 2 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes
Courtesy Windsor Spitfires
- With tonight’s win, Windsor, ranked 3rd in the CHL, still leads the Western Conference and have 101 points this season, eclipsing the 100 point mark for the second consecutive season on the strength of a 48-11-0-5 record. This is the first time in franchise history that the Spitfires have recorded consecutive 100+ point seasons, as last year’s squad registered 115 points. Windsor has three seasons during which the team surpassed 100 points as the 1987-1988 Compuware Spitfires registered a 102 point season.
- Windsor leads the season series against the Saginaw Spirit at 4-1-0-1
- Windsor records 57 shots on goal and outshot the Spirit 57-19, this was the 87th game in which the Spitfires have recorded 50 or more shots on goal in this season.
- Forward Adam Henrique scored a hat-trick in tonight’s game, netting three goals and adding one assist with a +5 plus-minus rating as he was named the Penalty Box first star of the game. Henrique Is ranked 14th in the OHL with 75 points in 51 games and is eighth in the league with 37 goals. He is also tied for fifth with teammate Ryan Ellis with a +37 plus-minus rating.
- Forward Taylor Hall scores two goals and added three assists with a +5 plus-minus rating in tonight’s game as he was selected as the Penalty Box second star of the game. With his five point performance, Hall has 100 points this season and is now the OHL’s leading scorer. He also became the first Spitfire to record a 100 point season since the 2002-2003 season, when Kyle Wellwood had 100 points in 57 games. Hall leads all OHL players in assists with 62, is ranked third in the league with a +44 plus-minus rating and is seventh in goals with 38, having played 55 games this season. He has points in 25 of his past 26 games
- Forward Dale Mitchell had three assists tonight with a +5 plus-minus rating and was selected as the Penalty Box third star of the game. In 28 games this season, Mitchell has 14 goals and 24 assists for 38 points with a +19 plus-minus rating.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopped 18 of 19 shots that he faced in tonight’s win. Grubauer is ranked ninth in the OHL this season with a .913 save percentage and is tied for eighth OHL with a 2.84 goals against average. He is 12-1-0-1 since joining the Spitfires and has a 2.22 goals against average and .911 save percentage with Windsor.
- Windsor’s Zack Kassian sat out the last of his 20 game suspension and will be playing this Sunday as the Spitfires face the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Greg Nemisz, Saverio Posa and James Woodcroft missed tonight’s game due to injuries.
- With tonight’s crowd of 6,254, the team has welcomed over 200,000 fans to the WFCU Centre this season, which is a franchise record.
- Windsor scored seven goals tonight, which now makes this the team’s sixth most prolific goal scoring season with 315 goals, surpassing last year’s team which scored 311 goals.
-Windsor records 57 shots on goal and outshot the Spirit 57-19, this was the 18th game in which the Spitfires have recorded 50 or more shots on goal in this season.
- Windsor can clinch the Western Conference regular season title with two wins in their last four games or to win one game, coupled with a London Knights loss. This would be the second consecutive season during which the Spitfires have won the Western Conference regular season title. The London Knights currently have 95 points with 4 games remaining and are ranked second in the OHL’s Western Conference.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Flyers Sign Three Prospects Wellwood, Pither, Harper ink deals for 2010-11 season
The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have signed forwards Eric Wellwood of the Windsor Spitfires and Luke Pither of the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League, and Shane Harper of the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League to future contracts which will begin at the start of the 2010-11 season, according to club General Manager Paul Holmgren.
Wellwood, 19, has 31 goals and 34 assists for 65 points and 36 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of +34 in 61 games with the Spitfires. Last season, Wellwood recorded 34 points (16G,18A) in 61 regular season games. He also posted 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points in 20 games to help lead the Spitfires to the OHL Championship, as well as four points (1G,3A) in six games to help Windsor win the 2009 Mastercard Memorial Cup.
In his fourth season with Windsor, Wellwood has recorded 122 points (58G,64A) and 60 penalty minutes in 213 regular season games. A native of Oldcastle, Ontario, he was selected by the Flyers in the sixth round (172nd overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Pither, 20, has 87 points (34G,53A) and 42 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of +35 in 61 games this season, his first with Barrie. His 87 points leads the team, while his 53 assists rank second and 34 goals rank third on the Colts.
A native of Oshawa, Ontario, Pither has registered 102 goals and 141 assists for 243 points and 155 penalty minutes in 301 regular season games over parts of five seasons in the OHL with the Kingston Frontenacs (2005-06 to 2006-07), Guelph Storm (2006-07 to 2008-09), Belleville Bulls (2008-09) and Barrie (2009-10).
Harper, 21, has 74 points (39G,35A) and 36 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of +32 in 66 games with Everett this season. His 74 points and 39 goals lead the team, while his 35 assists and +32 rating rank second on the Silvertips.
A native of Valencia, Calif., Harper has compiled 97 goals and 111 assists for 208 points and 95 penalty minutes in 329 games over a span of five seasons in the WHL with Everett (2005-06 to 2009-10). Of his 97 goals and 208 points in his junior career, he has posted 71 goals and 140 points over the last two seasons with the Silvertips.
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Wellwood, 19, has 31 goals and 34 assists for 65 points and 36 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of +34 in 61 games with the Spitfires. Last season, Wellwood recorded 34 points (16G,18A) in 61 regular season games. He also posted 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points in 20 games to help lead the Spitfires to the OHL Championship, as well as four points (1G,3A) in six games to help Windsor win the 2009 Mastercard Memorial Cup.
In his fourth season with Windsor, Wellwood has recorded 122 points (58G,64A) and 60 penalty minutes in 213 regular season games. A native of Oldcastle, Ontario, he was selected by the Flyers in the sixth round (172nd overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Pither, 20, has 87 points (34G,53A) and 42 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of +35 in 61 games this season, his first with Barrie. His 87 points leads the team, while his 53 assists rank second and 34 goals rank third on the Colts.
A native of Oshawa, Ontario, Pither has registered 102 goals and 141 assists for 243 points and 155 penalty minutes in 301 regular season games over parts of five seasons in the OHL with the Kingston Frontenacs (2005-06 to 2006-07), Guelph Storm (2006-07 to 2008-09), Belleville Bulls (2008-09) and Barrie (2009-10).
Harper, 21, has 74 points (39G,35A) and 36 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of +32 in 66 games with Everett this season. His 74 points and 39 goals lead the team, while his 35 assists and +32 rating rank second on the Silvertips.
A native of Valencia, Calif., Harper has compiled 97 goals and 111 assists for 208 points and 95 penalty minutes in 329 games over a span of five seasons in the WHL with Everett (2005-06 to 2009-10). Of his 97 goals and 208 points in his junior career, he has posted 71 goals and 140 points over the last two seasons with the Silvertips.
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Four OHL Teams to make Formal Bid Presentations for the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup
In Play Magazine
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that four teams will have the opportunity to make formal bid presentations to host the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
The Barrie Colts, Kingston Frontenacs, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors, and the Windsor Spitfires have all advanced in the bid process for the right to host the 93rd edition of the prestigious National Championship. All four clubs had previously submitted their MasterCard Memorial Cup Standard Application Form back on February 10, 2010, and will present before the Site Selection Committee on Wednesday April 14, 2010.
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:
April 14, 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.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that four teams will have the opportunity to make formal bid presentations to host the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
The Barrie Colts, Kingston Frontenacs, Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors, and the Windsor Spitfires have all advanced in the bid process for the right to host the 93rd edition of the prestigious National Championship. All four clubs had previously submitted their MasterCard Memorial Cup Standard Application Form back on February 10, 2010, and will present before the Site Selection Committee on Wednesday April 14, 2010.
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:
April 14, 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.
BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 24
In Play Magazine
CHL Announces BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings
Rank Team (Record)
1-Barrie Colts (52-8-0-2)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (51-10-1-0)
3-Windsor Spitfires (47-11-0-5)
4-Moncton Wildcats (44-13-1-4)
5-Drummondville Voltigeurs (46-15-0-2)
6-Saskatoon Blades (43-15-3-4)
7-Calgary Hitmen (46-17-1-2)
8-Brandon Wheat Kings (44-18-1-3)
9-London Knights (44-15-1-2)
10-Tri-City Americans (45-18-1-2)
CHL Announces BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings
Rank Team (Record)
1-Barrie Colts (52-8-0-2)
2-Saint John Sea Dogs (51-10-1-0)
3-Windsor Spitfires (47-11-0-5)
4-Moncton Wildcats (44-13-1-4)
5-Drummondville Voltigeurs (46-15-0-2)
6-Saskatoon Blades (43-15-3-4)
7-Calgary Hitmen (46-17-1-2)
8-Brandon Wheat Kings (44-18-1-3)
9-London Knights (44-15-1-2)
10-Tri-City Americans (45-18-1-2)
Monday, March 1, 2010
Taylor Hall – The Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week
In Play Magazine
(Windsor) Left-winger Taylor Hall is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, February 28th, 2010. In three games last week, Hall scored two goals and added four assists for six points. He posted a +5 plus-minus rating as he led the CHL’s #3 ranked team to a 2-1 record.
This is the fifth time that Hall has been named the Spitfires Player of the Week this season. He was also selected as the OHL Player of the Month in October of 2009 as well as the CHL Player of the Week twice and the OHL Player of the Week on three occasions.
On Thursday, Hall scored one goal and posted one assist as the Spitfires defeated the Plymouth Whalers 6-3 at the WFCU Centre. On Friday, Hall scored one goal and added one assist in Windsor’s 7-3 road loss to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. He finished the week with a two assist performance, as the Spitfires defeated the Sudbury Wolves 6-0 in Sudbury yesterday afternoon.
Hall, an 18 year-old native of Kingston, Ontario, is the top rated prospect eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He has recorded at least one point in 24 of his past 25 games and is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 95 points in 54 games. Hall is tied for first in the OHL with 59 assists, tied for second in the league with four shorthanded goals, is fourth in the OHL with a +38 plus-minus rating and is also tied for seventh in the league with 36 goals.
Hall participated in two Subway Super Series games this past November and helped lead the OHL to a perfect 2-0 record versus Team Russia. He scored one goal with one assist en route to being named the player of the game for Team OHL at the WFCU Centre in Windsor’s Subway Super Series game on November 23rd, 2009. He also earned a silver medal as part of Team Canada during the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatchewan and was tied for second in team scoring with 12 points in six games played.
Hall played on Team Cherry in the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game hosted at the WFCU Centre in Windsor. He assisted on the game winning goal and was chosen as the player of the game for Team Cherry which defeated Team Orr 4-2. Furthermore, he also played in the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic hosted in Sault Ste. Marie, recording one assist for the Western Conference all-star team.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Saginaw Spirit 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. Fans can also follow the action live on TVCOGECO or with Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Miller on AM800 CKLW.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Taylor Hall – Feb. 22 – Feb. 28, 2010
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
(Windsor) Left-winger Taylor Hall is the Windsor Spitfires Player of the Week as selected by the Spitfires coaching staff for the week ending Sunday, February 28th, 2010. In three games last week, Hall scored two goals and added four assists for six points. He posted a +5 plus-minus rating as he led the CHL’s #3 ranked team to a 2-1 record.
This is the fifth time that Hall has been named the Spitfires Player of the Week this season. He was also selected as the OHL Player of the Month in October of 2009 as well as the CHL Player of the Week twice and the OHL Player of the Week on three occasions.
On Thursday, Hall scored one goal and posted one assist as the Spitfires defeated the Plymouth Whalers 6-3 at the WFCU Centre. On Friday, Hall scored one goal and added one assist in Windsor’s 7-3 road loss to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. He finished the week with a two assist performance, as the Spitfires defeated the Sudbury Wolves 6-0 in Sudbury yesterday afternoon.
Hall, an 18 year-old native of Kingston, Ontario, is the top rated prospect eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He has recorded at least one point in 24 of his past 25 games and is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 95 points in 54 games. Hall is tied for first in the OHL with 59 assists, tied for second in the league with four shorthanded goals, is fourth in the OHL with a +38 plus-minus rating and is also tied for seventh in the league with 36 goals.
Hall participated in two Subway Super Series games this past November and helped lead the OHL to a perfect 2-0 record versus Team Russia. He scored one goal with one assist en route to being named the player of the game for Team OHL at the WFCU Centre in Windsor’s Subway Super Series game on November 23rd, 2009. He also earned a silver medal as part of Team Canada during the 2010 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatchewan and was tied for second in team scoring with 12 points in six games played.
Hall played on Team Cherry in the 2010 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game hosted at the WFCU Centre in Windsor. He assisted on the game winning goal and was chosen as the player of the game for Team Cherry which defeated Team Orr 4-2. Furthermore, he also played in the 2010 OHL All-Star Classic hosted in Sault Ste. Marie, recording one assist for the Western Conference all-star team.
The defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Champions will host the Saginaw Spirit 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. Fans can also follow the action live on TVCOGECO or with Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Miller on AM800 CKLW.
Windsor Spitfires’ Players of the Week
Taylor Hall – Feb. 22 – Feb. 28, 2010
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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