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Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League in association with the Brandon Wheat Kings and the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Host Committee today announced that a donation of $30,000 will be made to the Dominion Command Poppy Trust Fund. The money was raised through an online auction of the Wheat Kings’ game-worn and game-issued commemorative jerseys for the opening game of the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
Poppy funds are spent to support veterans and their families, buy hospital equipment, support cadet groups, and provide student bursaries.
The commemorative jersey signed by Hockey Night in Canada hosts Don Cherry and Ron MacLean received the highest bid of any jersey at $3,800.
Commemorative jerseys worn by the last three hosts of the MasterCard Memorial Cup including the Brandon Wheat Kings, the Rimouski Oceanic, and the Kitchener Rangers have cumulatively generated over $90,000 for the fund.
The commemorative jerseys were designed by the CHL in conjunction with the Brandon Wheat Kings in honour of the Canadian Army, specifically the men and women past, present, and future of CFB Shilo. CFB Shilo is Manitoba’s only army base and is located approximately 20 minutes from Westman Place, home of the Wheat Kings.
The Memorial Cup was donated in 1919 by the Ontario Hockey Association as a memorial to the men and women who had given their lives in the defence of Canada during World War I. This year, the prestigious trophy was rededicated to all of Canada’s war fallen as part of the opening ceremonies of the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup at CFB Shilo.
The Memorial Cup was presented for the 92nd time on Sunday when the Windsor Spitfires became just the eighth team in history to win back-to-back titles.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Windsor Spitfires Defeat Moncton Wildcats 4-3 in Overtime at 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup
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Spitfires’ Game Notes – 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup, Round Robin Game #3 versus Moncton Wildcats
- With tonight’s 4-3 overtime win over the Moncton Wildcats, the Windsor Spitfires, defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions finished with a perfect 3-0 record in round robin play and have eliminated the Wildcats from the tournament. Moncton is the first team to have been eliminated from the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup. Prior to tonight’s game, the Spitfires had already advanced to the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Championship game for the second consecutive season when they defeated the Calgary Hitmen 6-2 this past Monday night. The Championship game will be played on Sunday, May 23rd at 7 pm EST and will be broadcast live on Rogers Sportsnet (Cable 54 in Windsor) or fans in the Windsor area can listen to the game live with Spitfire Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Miller on AM800 CKLW. The Windsor Star will also offer a live blog for fans at windsorstar.com
- Windsor has now won seven consecutive MasterCard Memorial Cup games, dating back dating back to last season as Windsor won four consecutive games in the 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup on their way to the Championship. The Spitfires are also currently on an 11 game winning streak during this year’s playoff run.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored one goal and added one assist in tonight’s game and was selected as the game’s first star. Shugg is tied for first in tournament in assists (3), second in goals scored (2) and is tied for second in overall scoring with 5 points.
- Forward Eric Wellwood scored the game winning goal for the Spitfires 12:22 into overtime and was selected as the game’s third star. He is tied for first in the tournament with three assists and is tied for fifth in overall scoring with four points.
- Forward Stephen Johnston and defenseman Cam Fowler scored one goal each for the Spitfires in the win. Fowler scored on the power play at 18:36 of the first period and Johnston tied the game at 3-3, 4:47 into the third period.
- Forward Taylor Hall registered one assist in the game. Hall leads the tournament in goals scored (4) and in points (6).
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopped 38 of 41 shots to win his third consecutive game of this MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament and he has been the starting goalie in each of Windsor’s 11 games during their current playoff winning streak. Grubauer has a 2.50 goals against average and .921 save percentage during this tournament.
- 11 different Spitfire players have scored goals in Windsor’s first three games of the tournament (Hall, Wallace, Ryan, Shugg, Mitchell, Kassian, Henrique, Timmins, Johnston, Wellwood and Fowler) and ten Spitfires have enjoyed multi-point games to this point (Hall, Fowler, Timmins, Henrique, Mitchell, Kassian, Cundari, Nemisz, Shugg, Wellwood).
- Defenceman Cam Fowler is leading all tournament rearguards with four points in three games and is also tied for first overall in assists (3) and is ranked fifth overall in tournament scoring.
Round Robin Spitfire Stats
- Windsor outscored their opponents 19-8 in their three round robin wins.
- Windsor scored four power play goals on ten opportunities generated in three games, for a 40% efficiency.
- Windsor allowed their first power play goal of the tournament against Moncton tonight, and have killed eight of their nine penalties in three games for a 88.9% efficiency.
- Windsor has outshot their opponents in each of the three games they have played and 132-101 overall.
Active Streaks
Points – 3 consecutive games for Hall, Mitchell, Shugg, Fowler, Wellwood
Goals – 2 consecutive games for Shugg
Assists – 2 consecutive games for Hall
2010 Windsor Spitfires MasterCard Memorial Cup Schedule
Round Robin Portion
Friday, May 14th vs. Brandon Wheat Kings – Windsor wins 9-3
Monday, May 17th vs. Calgary Hitmen – Windsor wins 6-2
Tuesday, May 18th vs. Moncton Wildcats – Windsor wins 4-3 in overtime
Championship Game
Sunday, May 23rd – Windsor vs. TBA, 7 pm EST
Spitfires’ Game Notes – 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup, Round Robin Game #3 versus Moncton Wildcats
- With tonight’s 4-3 overtime win over the Moncton Wildcats, the Windsor Spitfires, defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions finished with a perfect 3-0 record in round robin play and have eliminated the Wildcats from the tournament. Moncton is the first team to have been eliminated from the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup. Prior to tonight’s game, the Spitfires had already advanced to the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Championship game for the second consecutive season when they defeated the Calgary Hitmen 6-2 this past Monday night. The Championship game will be played on Sunday, May 23rd at 7 pm EST and will be broadcast live on Rogers Sportsnet (Cable 54 in Windsor) or fans in the Windsor area can listen to the game live with Spitfire Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Miller on AM800 CKLW. The Windsor Star will also offer a live blog for fans at windsorstar.com
- Windsor has now won seven consecutive MasterCard Memorial Cup games, dating back dating back to last season as Windsor won four consecutive games in the 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup on their way to the Championship. The Spitfires are also currently on an 11 game winning streak during this year’s playoff run.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored one goal and added one assist in tonight’s game and was selected as the game’s first star. Shugg is tied for first in tournament in assists (3), second in goals scored (2) and is tied for second in overall scoring with 5 points.
- Forward Eric Wellwood scored the game winning goal for the Spitfires 12:22 into overtime and was selected as the game’s third star. He is tied for first in the tournament with three assists and is tied for fifth in overall scoring with four points.
- Forward Stephen Johnston and defenseman Cam Fowler scored one goal each for the Spitfires in the win. Fowler scored on the power play at 18:36 of the first period and Johnston tied the game at 3-3, 4:47 into the third period.
- Forward Taylor Hall registered one assist in the game. Hall leads the tournament in goals scored (4) and in points (6).
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopped 38 of 41 shots to win his third consecutive game of this MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament and he has been the starting goalie in each of Windsor’s 11 games during their current playoff winning streak. Grubauer has a 2.50 goals against average and .921 save percentage during this tournament.
- 11 different Spitfire players have scored goals in Windsor’s first three games of the tournament (Hall, Wallace, Ryan, Shugg, Mitchell, Kassian, Henrique, Timmins, Johnston, Wellwood and Fowler) and ten Spitfires have enjoyed multi-point games to this point (Hall, Fowler, Timmins, Henrique, Mitchell, Kassian, Cundari, Nemisz, Shugg, Wellwood).
- Defenceman Cam Fowler is leading all tournament rearguards with four points in three games and is also tied for first overall in assists (3) and is ranked fifth overall in tournament scoring.
Round Robin Spitfire Stats
- Windsor outscored their opponents 19-8 in their three round robin wins.
- Windsor scored four power play goals on ten opportunities generated in three games, for a 40% efficiency.
- Windsor allowed their first power play goal of the tournament against Moncton tonight, and have killed eight of their nine penalties in three games for a 88.9% efficiency.
- Windsor has outshot their opponents in each of the three games they have played and 132-101 overall.
Active Streaks
Points – 3 consecutive games for Hall, Mitchell, Shugg, Fowler, Wellwood
Goals – 2 consecutive games for Shugg
Assists – 2 consecutive games for Hall
2010 Windsor Spitfires MasterCard Memorial Cup Schedule
Round Robin Portion
Friday, May 14th vs. Brandon Wheat Kings – Windsor wins 9-3
Monday, May 17th vs. Calgary Hitmen – Windsor wins 6-2
Tuesday, May 18th vs. Moncton Wildcats – Windsor wins 4-3 in overtime
Championship Game
Sunday, May 23rd – Windsor vs. TBA, 7 pm EST
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Windsor Spitfires Defeat Calgary Hitmen 6-2 in 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup, Advance to Championship Game on Sunday, May 23, 2010
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Spitfires’ Game Notes
2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup, Round Robin Game #2 versus Calgary Hitmen
- With tonight’s 6-2 win over the Calgary Hitmen, the Windsor Spitfires, defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions have a perfect 2-0 record in round robin play and have advanced to the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Championship game for the second consecutive season. The Championship game will be played on Sunday, May 23rd at 7 pm EST and will be broadcast live on Rogers Sportsnet (Cable 54 in Windsor) or fans in the Windsor area can listen to the game live with Spitfire Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Miller on AM800 CKLW. The Windsor Star will also offer a live blog for fans at windsorstar.com
- Windsor will play their final round robin game as they take on the Moncton Wildcats tomorrow night in an elimination game for the Wildcats at 8 pm EST.
- Windsor has now won six consecutive MasterCard Memorial Cup games, dating back dating back to last season as Windsor won four consecutive games in the 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup on their way to the Championship. The Spitfires are also currently on a 10 game winning streak during this year’s playoff run.
- Forward Taylor Hall scored two goals and added one assist tonight as he was named the first star of the game. This was his second consecutive multi-goal and multi-point performance of this MasterCard Memorial Cup, he was also named the third of Windsor’s opening game against the Brandon Wheat Kings as Windsor won 9-3. Hall leads the tournament in goals scored (4) and in points (5) in two games played.
- Forward Dale Mitchell scored one goal tonight and was selected as the game’s third star. He has scored one goal in each of Windsor’s two MasterCard Memorial Cup games. Mitchell is tied for second in the tournament in goals scored (2) and in points (4) in two games played.
- Forwards Kenny Ryan, Justin Shugg and Adam Wallace scored one goal each for the Spitfires tonight. Ryan has scored one goal in each of Windsor’s two MasterCard Memorial Cup games.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer made 25 of 27 saves to win his second consecutive game of this MasterCard Memorial Cup and he has been the starting goalie in each of Windsor’s ten games during their current playoff winning streak. Grubauer has a 2.50 Goals Against Average and .917 Save Percentage in two games during this tournament.
- Eight different Spitfire players have scored goals in Windsor’s first two games of the tournament (Hall, Wallace, Ryan, Shugg, Mitchell, Kassian, Henrique, Timmins) and ten Spitfires have enjoyed multi-point games to this point (Hall, Fowler, Timmins, Henrique, Mitchell, Kassian, Cundari, Nemisz, Shugg, Wellwood)
2010 Windsor Spitfires MasterCard Memorial Cup Schedule
Round Robin Portion
Friday, May 14th vs. Brandon Wheat Kings – Windsor wins 9-3
Monday, May 17th vs. Calgary Hitmen – Windsor wins 6-2
Tuesday, May 18th vs. Moncton Wildcats, 8 pm EST
Championship Game
Sunday, May 23rd – Windsor vs. TBA, 7 pm EST
Spitfires’ Game Notes
2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup, Round Robin Game #2 versus Calgary Hitmen
- With tonight’s 6-2 win over the Calgary Hitmen, the Windsor Spitfires, defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions have a perfect 2-0 record in round robin play and have advanced to the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Championship game for the second consecutive season. The Championship game will be played on Sunday, May 23rd at 7 pm EST and will be broadcast live on Rogers Sportsnet (Cable 54 in Windsor) or fans in the Windsor area can listen to the game live with Spitfire Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Miller on AM800 CKLW. The Windsor Star will also offer a live blog for fans at windsorstar.com
- Windsor will play their final round robin game as they take on the Moncton Wildcats tomorrow night in an elimination game for the Wildcats at 8 pm EST.
- Windsor has now won six consecutive MasterCard Memorial Cup games, dating back dating back to last season as Windsor won four consecutive games in the 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup on their way to the Championship. The Spitfires are also currently on a 10 game winning streak during this year’s playoff run.
- Forward Taylor Hall scored two goals and added one assist tonight as he was named the first star of the game. This was his second consecutive multi-goal and multi-point performance of this MasterCard Memorial Cup, he was also named the third of Windsor’s opening game against the Brandon Wheat Kings as Windsor won 9-3. Hall leads the tournament in goals scored (4) and in points (5) in two games played.
- Forward Dale Mitchell scored one goal tonight and was selected as the game’s third star. He has scored one goal in each of Windsor’s two MasterCard Memorial Cup games. Mitchell is tied for second in the tournament in goals scored (2) and in points (4) in two games played.
- Forwards Kenny Ryan, Justin Shugg and Adam Wallace scored one goal each for the Spitfires tonight. Ryan has scored one goal in each of Windsor’s two MasterCard Memorial Cup games.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer made 25 of 27 saves to win his second consecutive game of this MasterCard Memorial Cup and he has been the starting goalie in each of Windsor’s ten games during their current playoff winning streak. Grubauer has a 2.50 Goals Against Average and .917 Save Percentage in two games during this tournament.
- Eight different Spitfire players have scored goals in Windsor’s first two games of the tournament (Hall, Wallace, Ryan, Shugg, Mitchell, Kassian, Henrique, Timmins) and ten Spitfires have enjoyed multi-point games to this point (Hall, Fowler, Timmins, Henrique, Mitchell, Kassian, Cundari, Nemisz, Shugg, Wellwood)
2010 Windsor Spitfires MasterCard Memorial Cup Schedule
Round Robin Portion
Friday, May 14th vs. Brandon Wheat Kings – Windsor wins 9-3
Monday, May 17th vs. Calgary Hitmen – Windsor wins 6-2
Tuesday, May 18th vs. Moncton Wildcats, 8 pm EST
Championship Game
Sunday, May 23rd – Windsor vs. TBA, 7 pm EST
Monday, May 17, 2010
2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup - Windsor Spitfires vs. Calgary Hitmen Tonight at 8 pm EST
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Spitfire and Hitmen Notes:
The Windsor Spitfires, defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions, defeated the host Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL 9-3 in the opening round robin game of the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup and are off to a 1-0 start in the tournament. The Calgary Hitmen defeated the QMJHL Champion Moncton Wildcats 5-4 in the second game of the tournament and are also 1-0.
Spitfires Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis, Adam Henrique and Greg Nemisz will be facing Martin Jones and Brandon Kozun of the Calgary Hitmen in tonight’s matchup. All six players were teammates on Team Canada at the 2010 WJHC and won a silver medal at the tournament.
What’s at Stake:
With a win in today’s game, the Windsor Spitfires will advance to the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Championship Game for the second consecutive season. If Windsor loses, Calgary’s and Windsor’s seed in the tournament would yet to be determined and would still be in question pending Calgary’s future matchup versus the Brandon Wheat Kings on Wednesday, May 19th at 8 pm EST.
Spitfire Game Notes vs. Brandon on May 14th, 2010 (Windsor wins 9-3)
- Windsor’s nine-goal performance was the most goals scored in one game the Spitfires by the team in their three Memorial Cup appearances. Windsor’s previous high was an eight goal performance in the opening game of the 1988 Memorial Cup versus the Drummondville Voltigeurs, an Windsor 8-3 win.
- Nine Spitfire players enjoyed multi-point games, with three Spitfires enjoying three point games. Three Spitfire players also scored two goals apiece as evidenced below:
G -A- PTS
#77 Scott Timmins 2 1 3
#14 Adam Henrique 2 1 3
#71 Dale Mitchell 1 2 3
#4 Taylor Hall 2 0 2
#19 Zack Kassian 1 1 2
#51 Mark Cundari 0 2 2
#64 Greg Nemisz 0 2 2
#44 Justin Shugg 0 2 2
#67 Eric Wellwood 0 2 2
- Windsor scored the game’s first eight goals, including the contest’s first four within a span of 2:44 in the first period.
- With Windsor’s win against the Wheat Kings, the Spitfires have now won five consecutive MasterCard Memorial Cup games, dating back to last season as Windsor won four consecutive games in the 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup on their way to the Championship. The Spitfires are also on a 9 game winning streak during this year’s playoff run.
Spitfires’ Round Robin Schedule
Friday, May 14th vs. Brandon Wheat Kings, 8 pm EST (Windsor wins 9-3)
Monday, May 17th vs. Calgary Hitmen, 8 pm EST
Tuesday, May 18th vs. Moncton Wildcats, 8 pm EST
Spitfire and Hitmen Notes:
The Windsor Spitfires, defending 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions, defeated the host Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL 9-3 in the opening round robin game of the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup and are off to a 1-0 start in the tournament. The Calgary Hitmen defeated the QMJHL Champion Moncton Wildcats 5-4 in the second game of the tournament and are also 1-0.
Spitfires Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis, Adam Henrique and Greg Nemisz will be facing Martin Jones and Brandon Kozun of the Calgary Hitmen in tonight’s matchup. All six players were teammates on Team Canada at the 2010 WJHC and won a silver medal at the tournament.
What’s at Stake:
With a win in today’s game, the Windsor Spitfires will advance to the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Championship Game for the second consecutive season. If Windsor loses, Calgary’s and Windsor’s seed in the tournament would yet to be determined and would still be in question pending Calgary’s future matchup versus the Brandon Wheat Kings on Wednesday, May 19th at 8 pm EST.
Spitfire Game Notes vs. Brandon on May 14th, 2010 (Windsor wins 9-3)
- Windsor’s nine-goal performance was the most goals scored in one game the Spitfires by the team in their three Memorial Cup appearances. Windsor’s previous high was an eight goal performance in the opening game of the 1988 Memorial Cup versus the Drummondville Voltigeurs, an Windsor 8-3 win.
- Nine Spitfire players enjoyed multi-point games, with three Spitfires enjoying three point games. Three Spitfire players also scored two goals apiece as evidenced below:
G -A- PTS
#77 Scott Timmins 2 1 3
#14 Adam Henrique 2 1 3
#71 Dale Mitchell 1 2 3
#4 Taylor Hall 2 0 2
#19 Zack Kassian 1 1 2
#51 Mark Cundari 0 2 2
#64 Greg Nemisz 0 2 2
#44 Justin Shugg 0 2 2
#67 Eric Wellwood 0 2 2
- Windsor scored the game’s first eight goals, including the contest’s first four within a span of 2:44 in the first period.
- With Windsor’s win against the Wheat Kings, the Spitfires have now won five consecutive MasterCard Memorial Cup games, dating back to last season as Windsor won four consecutive games in the 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup on their way to the Championship. The Spitfires are also on a 9 game winning streak during this year’s playoff run.
Spitfires’ Round Robin Schedule
Friday, May 14th vs. Brandon Wheat Kings, 8 pm EST (Windsor wins 9-3)
Monday, May 17th vs. Calgary Hitmen, 8 pm EST
Tuesday, May 18th vs. Moncton Wildcats, 8 pm EST
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Windsor to Face Brandon This Friday Plus 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Schedule
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(Windsor) Last night, the Moncton Wildcats defeated the St. John Sea Dogs 7-4 to win the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s President Cup title in six games and were the last of four teams to qualify for the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament. The Calgary Hitmen, winners of the Ed Chynoweth Cup as champions of the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the host Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL will also participate in the 92nd edition of the MasterCard Memorial Cup.
The Windsor Spitfires, champions of the Ontario Hockey League and winners of the Robertson Cup for the second consecutive season, will look to defend their 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup title starting on Friday, May 14th at 8 pm EST when they take on the Brandon Wheat Kings in the tournament’s opening game. Windsor’s schedule for the entire tournament is as follows:
2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup – Windsor Spitfires’ Schedule (Round Robin Portion)
Windsor vs. Brandon Friday, May 14th, 8 pm*
Windsor vs. Calgary Monday, May 17th, 8 pm
Windsor vs. Moncton Tuesday, May 18th, 8 pm
Playoff Round
Teams TBA Tie-Breaker Game (if necessary) – Thursday, May 20th, 8 pm
Semi-Final – Friday, May 21st, 8 pm
Championship Final – Sunday, May 23rd, 3 pm
* All times listed are Eastern Standard Time
All 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament games will be broadcast live on Rogers Sportsnet (Cable 54 in Windsor), with each Windsor Spitfire game also being broadcast live with Spitfire Play-by-Play man Mike Miller on AM800 CKLW.
(Windsor) Last night, the Moncton Wildcats defeated the St. John Sea Dogs 7-4 to win the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s President Cup title in six games and were the last of four teams to qualify for the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament. The Calgary Hitmen, winners of the Ed Chynoweth Cup as champions of the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the host Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL will also participate in the 92nd edition of the MasterCard Memorial Cup.
The Windsor Spitfires, champions of the Ontario Hockey League and winners of the Robertson Cup for the second consecutive season, will look to defend their 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup title starting on Friday, May 14th at 8 pm EST when they take on the Brandon Wheat Kings in the tournament’s opening game. Windsor’s schedule for the entire tournament is as follows:
2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup – Windsor Spitfires’ Schedule (Round Robin Portion)
Windsor vs. Brandon Friday, May 14th, 8 pm*
Windsor vs. Calgary Monday, May 17th, 8 pm
Windsor vs. Moncton Tuesday, May 18th, 8 pm
Playoff Round
Teams TBA Tie-Breaker Game (if necessary) – Thursday, May 20th, 8 pm
Semi-Final – Friday, May 21st, 8 pm
Championship Final – Sunday, May 23rd, 3 pm
* All times listed are Eastern Standard Time
All 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament games will be broadcast live on Rogers Sportsnet (Cable 54 in Windsor), with each Windsor Spitfire game also being broadcast live with Spitfire Play-by-Play man Mike Miller on AM800 CKLW.
Spitfires’ Adam Henrique Named Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week
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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that forward Adam Henrique of the Windsor Spitfires is the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week following the Rogers OHL Championship Series. Henrique was named winner of the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as Playoff MVP as voted on by the media covering the series.
Henrique scored a goal in the decisive 6-2 win over the Barrie Colts last Tuesday night to help the Spitfires capture their second straight Robertson Cup. He finished the playoffs sixth in scoring with 25 points in 19 games but finished tied for first with 20 goals. He led the club with five goals in four games of the Rogers Championship Series and nine goals against the Kitchener Rangers in the Rogers Western Conference Championship Series adding an assist for 10 points in seven games. The OHL introduced the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award in 1999 in tribute to ‘The Great One’ shortly after he announced his retirement from the NHL in 1999.
Henrique, a 20-year-old from Burford, ON, is playing in his fourth OHL season with the Spitfires. A third round selection of the New Jersey Devils in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Henrique and the Spitfires open the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Friday night against the host Brandon Wheat Kings beginning at 8:00 pm eastern on Rogers Sportsnet.
Last year’s Wayne Gretzky 99 Award winner Taylor Hall along with teammates Ryan Ellis and Cam Fowler were each considered for the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week award. All three recorded three points in the Game 4 win over the Colts. Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves as the game’s third star earning his fourth win of the series.
2009-10 Boston Pizza OHL Players of the Week – Playoffs:
May 3 – May 9: Adam Henrique, Windsor Spitfires
Apr. 26 – May 2: Mark Cundari, Windsor Spitfires
Apr. 19 – Apr. 25: Scott Timmins, Windsor Spitfires
Apr. 12 – Apr. 18: Jeremy Morin, Kitchener Rangers
Apr. 5 – Apr. 11: Jeff Skinner, Kitchener Rangers
Mar. 29 – Apr. 4: Petr Mrazek, Ottawa 67’s
Mar. 22 – Mar. 28: Nazem Kadri, London Knights
Mar. 15 – Mar. 21: Bryan Cameron, Barrie Colts
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that forward Adam Henrique of the Windsor Spitfires is the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week following the Rogers OHL Championship Series. Henrique was named winner of the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as Playoff MVP as voted on by the media covering the series.
Henrique scored a goal in the decisive 6-2 win over the Barrie Colts last Tuesday night to help the Spitfires capture their second straight Robertson Cup. He finished the playoffs sixth in scoring with 25 points in 19 games but finished tied for first with 20 goals. He led the club with five goals in four games of the Rogers Championship Series and nine goals against the Kitchener Rangers in the Rogers Western Conference Championship Series adding an assist for 10 points in seven games. The OHL introduced the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award in 1999 in tribute to ‘The Great One’ shortly after he announced his retirement from the NHL in 1999.
Henrique, a 20-year-old from Burford, ON, is playing in his fourth OHL season with the Spitfires. A third round selection of the New Jersey Devils in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Henrique and the Spitfires open the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup Friday night against the host Brandon Wheat Kings beginning at 8:00 pm eastern on Rogers Sportsnet.
Last year’s Wayne Gretzky 99 Award winner Taylor Hall along with teammates Ryan Ellis and Cam Fowler were each considered for the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week award. All three recorded three points in the Game 4 win over the Colts. Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves as the game’s third star earning his fourth win of the series.
2009-10 Boston Pizza OHL Players of the Week – Playoffs:
May 3 – May 9: Adam Henrique, Windsor Spitfires
Apr. 26 – May 2: Mark Cundari, Windsor Spitfires
Apr. 19 – Apr. 25: Scott Timmins, Windsor Spitfires
Apr. 12 – Apr. 18: Jeremy Morin, Kitchener Rangers
Apr. 5 – Apr. 11: Jeff Skinner, Kitchener Rangers
Mar. 29 – Apr. 4: Petr Mrazek, Ottawa 67’s
Mar. 22 – Mar. 28: Nazem Kadri, London Knights
Mar. 15 – Mar. 21: Bryan Cameron, Barrie Colts
Monday, May 10, 2010
Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors to Host 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup
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Mississauga, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that the city of Mississauga, ON, and the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors hockey club will host the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
The 93rd edition of this prestigious national championship takes places May 20-29 at the Hershey Centre and marks the first time the games will be hosted in the Greater Toronto Area since the current tournament format began in 1972. The event will feature the champions of the Ontario Hockey League, the Western Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, along with the host Majors.
Four OHL member clubs including the Majors, the Barrie Colts, Kingston Frontenacs, and the Windsor Spitfires were all considered following their formal bid presentations to the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee on April 14, 2010, in Toronto.
“The Ontario Hockey League is extremely pleased and excited to award the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup to the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors,” said OHL Commissioner David Branch. “The St. Michael’s Majors organization is steeped in a tradition of excellence and is highly regarded within the Canadian Hockey League and it is appropriate that they have the opportunity to host this very prestigious event. The city of Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area is such an enormous market for hockey at all levels and we are confident that this event will excite fans in this area and enhance the experience for fans across the entire CHL.”
The 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee is comprised of Toronto Blue Jays President and former CEO of Major League Baseball Paul Beeston, former NHL Executive Frank Bonello, Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations for the NHL Jim Gregory, and NHL Director of Central Scouting EJ McGuire. Committee Chair Gord Kirke and OHL Commissioner David Branch are non-voting members of the committee.
“The MasterCard Memorial Cup represents the pinnacle of junior hockey in North America. Sixty teams begin the journey every September and only four remain standing in May to battle for one of the most time honoured traditions we have in the game,” said Majors executive vice president Duncan Stauth. “The Memorial Cup represents nearly a century of hockey history and with today’s announcement the Majors hockey club, the Mississauga community and the Greater Toronto Area will have the opportunity to add to that rich legacy in 2011.”
The St. Michael’s Majors relocated to Mississauga for the 2007-08 season after playing ten seasons in Toronto beginning in 1997-98. The organization has been a fixture in Canadian Major Junior hockey since the program was founded in 1907 when St. Michael’s College School implemented a hockey program. The term “Majors” was first introduced in 1934, the same year the organization captured the first of four Memorial Cup titles with wins in 1945, 1947, and 1961.
Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion was delighted at the news that the CHL has awarded the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup to the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors.
“We are honoured that Mississauga will be the site of the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup”, declared Mayor Hazel McCallion. “We are proud of the work the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors have put toward earning the rights to host this prestigious event and we look forward to showcasing the talents of these young hockey players from across Canada and the U.S. at our spectacular Hershey Centre arena”, stated the Mayor. “We can all look forward to a festival of activities throughout the city as we celebrate the Memorial Cup returning to the GTA.”
Since the round-robin format was introduced in 1972, Ontario Hockey League has won a total of 13 Memorial Cup Championships including the Windsor Spitfires at the 2009 event in Rimouski, QC.
"MasterCard would like to congratulate the City of Mississauga and the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors hockey club on their successful bid to host the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup," said Milos Vranesevic, Brand Marketing Director for MasterCard Canada. "We are extremely proud to support the Canadian Hockey League and this prestigious national championship, and are excited to return to Ontario and continue our tradition as title sponsor for the 13th straight year at the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup."
The puck drops on the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup in Brandon, MB, this Friday May 14 when the OHL Champion Windsor Spitfires take on the host Wheat Kings. All games of the 2010 and 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup can be seen live on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS.
Mississauga, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that the city of Mississauga, ON, and the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors hockey club will host the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
The 93rd edition of this prestigious national championship takes places May 20-29 at the Hershey Centre and marks the first time the games will be hosted in the Greater Toronto Area since the current tournament format began in 1972. The event will feature the champions of the Ontario Hockey League, the Western Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, along with the host Majors.
Four OHL member clubs including the Majors, the Barrie Colts, Kingston Frontenacs, and the Windsor Spitfires were all considered following their formal bid presentations to the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee on April 14, 2010, in Toronto.
“The Ontario Hockey League is extremely pleased and excited to award the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup to the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors,” said OHL Commissioner David Branch. “The St. Michael’s Majors organization is steeped in a tradition of excellence and is highly regarded within the Canadian Hockey League and it is appropriate that they have the opportunity to host this very prestigious event. The city of Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area is such an enormous market for hockey at all levels and we are confident that this event will excite fans in this area and enhance the experience for fans across the entire CHL.”
The 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee is comprised of Toronto Blue Jays President and former CEO of Major League Baseball Paul Beeston, former NHL Executive Frank Bonello, Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations for the NHL Jim Gregory, and NHL Director of Central Scouting EJ McGuire. Committee Chair Gord Kirke and OHL Commissioner David Branch are non-voting members of the committee.
“The MasterCard Memorial Cup represents the pinnacle of junior hockey in North America. Sixty teams begin the journey every September and only four remain standing in May to battle for one of the most time honoured traditions we have in the game,” said Majors executive vice president Duncan Stauth. “The Memorial Cup represents nearly a century of hockey history and with today’s announcement the Majors hockey club, the Mississauga community and the Greater Toronto Area will have the opportunity to add to that rich legacy in 2011.”
The St. Michael’s Majors relocated to Mississauga for the 2007-08 season after playing ten seasons in Toronto beginning in 1997-98. The organization has been a fixture in Canadian Major Junior hockey since the program was founded in 1907 when St. Michael’s College School implemented a hockey program. The term “Majors” was first introduced in 1934, the same year the organization captured the first of four Memorial Cup titles with wins in 1945, 1947, and 1961.
Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion was delighted at the news that the CHL has awarded the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup to the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors.
“We are honoured that Mississauga will be the site of the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup”, declared Mayor Hazel McCallion. “We are proud of the work the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors have put toward earning the rights to host this prestigious event and we look forward to showcasing the talents of these young hockey players from across Canada and the U.S. at our spectacular Hershey Centre arena”, stated the Mayor. “We can all look forward to a festival of activities throughout the city as we celebrate the Memorial Cup returning to the GTA.”
Since the round-robin format was introduced in 1972, Ontario Hockey League has won a total of 13 Memorial Cup Championships including the Windsor Spitfires at the 2009 event in Rimouski, QC.
"MasterCard would like to congratulate the City of Mississauga and the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors hockey club on their successful bid to host the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup," said Milos Vranesevic, Brand Marketing Director for MasterCard Canada. "We are extremely proud to support the Canadian Hockey League and this prestigious national championship, and are excited to return to Ontario and continue our tradition as title sponsor for the 13th straight year at the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup."
The puck drops on the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup in Brandon, MB, this Friday May 14 when the OHL Champion Windsor Spitfires take on the host Wheat Kings. All games of the 2010 and 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup can be seen live on Rogers Sportsnet and RDS.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Windsor Spitfires Invite Fans to WFCU Centre for “Memorial Cup Send Off” Autograph Session on Saturday, May 8
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(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires invite fans to the WFCU Centre this Saturday (May 8) from 11 am – 12:30 to receive autographs from Spitfire players as part of the team’s “2010 Memorial Cup Send Off”. Fans can enter the building through Gate 2 of the WFCU Centre and must bring their own items, to be signed by members of the team. Admission is free!
(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires invite fans to the WFCU Centre this Saturday (May 8) from 11 am – 12:30 to receive autographs from Spitfire players as part of the team’s “2010 Memorial Cup Send Off”. Fans can enter the building through Gate 2 of the WFCU Centre and must bring their own items, to be signed by members of the team. Admission is free!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Spitfires 2010 Playoff and Historical Accomplishments
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- Windsor won its second consecutive J. Ross Robertson Cup as Rogers OHL Champions and repeated as league champions for the first time in franchise history and the fourth time in OHL history, defeating the Barrie Colts 6-2 last night and sweeping the series four games to none. The Spitfires will now have the opportunity to defend their 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Championship as they travel to Brandon, Manitoba for the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
- Windsor became the 100th team to be awarded with the J. Ross Robertson Cup and the ninth team to win the cup in consecutive years.
- Windsor finished 16-3 during the post-season, and swept three of their four playoff series, defeating the Erie Otters (1st round), Plymouth Whalers (2nd round) and Barrie Colts (Championship round) four games to none. Windsor also made OHL history yet again, coming back from an 0-3 series deficit for the second time in franchise history and the third time in OHL history, as they won four straight games to defeat the Kitchener Rangers and win the Wayne Gretzky Trophy as Rogers Western Conference Champions for the second consecutive year.
- Counting last year’s MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament, Windsor is 11-0 when presented with the opportunity to end a playoff series and is also 7-0 in games during which they faced elimination during the past two post-season campaigns. Windsor has a 36-9 record overall in the playoffs during this span.
- Windsor outshot their opponents in 16 of the 19 games played during this year’s post-season and by an 856-568 margin overall.
- Windsor outscored their opponents 90-54 in the 2010 post-season.
- The Spitfires posted an 8-1 record on the road and were 8-2 at home.
- Windsor had the second best power play in the OHL playoffs, operating at a 24.4% as well as the second best penalty killing efficiency at 88.8%. They outscored their opponents 22 – 12 on special teams.
Spitfires 2010 Individual Playoff Accomplishments
- Forward Adam Henrique won the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as the Most Valuable Player of the playoffs and scored at least one goal in 14 of Windsor’s 19 playoff games. Henrique was tied for the league lead with 20 post-season goals and finished tied for fourth in the OHL with teammates Ryan Ellis and Marc Cantin, sporting a +13 plus-minus rating. Overall, Henrique finished sixth in league scoring with 25 points and had a league high 7 game goal streak.
- Forward Taylor Hall led the OHL with 35 points in 19 playoff games and had 13 multi-point games in the post-season. He also finished second in the OHL with a +17 plus-minus rating, third in the OHL with 17 goals and tied for third in the league with 18 assists. Hall posted a league high 16 game point streak in the post-season.
- Defenceman Ryan Ellis led all OHL defencemen in scoring with 33 points in 19 playoff games and finished with 11 multi-point games. He also led the OHL with 30 assists and was tied for second in the league overall scoring race with 33 points. Ellis posted a league high 12 game assist streak in the playoffs.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer led all OHL goaltenders with 16 playoff wins and 2 shutouts. He was also ranked fifth in the league with a 2.69 goals against average during the post-season.
- Forward Scott Timmins was third in the OHL with a +15 plus-minus rating, tied for fifth in the OHL with 11 goals and eighth in OHL scoring with 22 points in 19 playoff games.
- Defenceman Mark Cundari led the OHL with a +19 plus-minus rating and finished second amongst all league defencemen with 18 points in 19 playoff games.
- Defenceman Cam Fowler finished sixth amongst all OHL defencemen with 14 points in 19 playoff games.
- Seven Spitfires finished in the league’s top 20 point scorers (1st Hall – 35, tied for 2nd Ellis – 33, 6th – Henrique – 25, 8th Timmins – 22, 14th Mark Cundari – 18, tied for 15th Mitchell – 17, tied for 18th Kassian – 16)
- Windsor won its second consecutive J. Ross Robertson Cup as Rogers OHL Champions and repeated as league champions for the first time in franchise history and the fourth time in OHL history, defeating the Barrie Colts 6-2 last night and sweeping the series four games to none. The Spitfires will now have the opportunity to defend their 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup Championship as they travel to Brandon, Manitoba for the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
- Windsor became the 100th team to be awarded with the J. Ross Robertson Cup and the ninth team to win the cup in consecutive years.
- Windsor finished 16-3 during the post-season, and swept three of their four playoff series, defeating the Erie Otters (1st round), Plymouth Whalers (2nd round) and Barrie Colts (Championship round) four games to none. Windsor also made OHL history yet again, coming back from an 0-3 series deficit for the second time in franchise history and the third time in OHL history, as they won four straight games to defeat the Kitchener Rangers and win the Wayne Gretzky Trophy as Rogers Western Conference Champions for the second consecutive year.
- Counting last year’s MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament, Windsor is 11-0 when presented with the opportunity to end a playoff series and is also 7-0 in games during which they faced elimination during the past two post-season campaigns. Windsor has a 36-9 record overall in the playoffs during this span.
- Windsor outshot their opponents in 16 of the 19 games played during this year’s post-season and by an 856-568 margin overall.
- Windsor outscored their opponents 90-54 in the 2010 post-season.
- The Spitfires posted an 8-1 record on the road and were 8-2 at home.
- Windsor had the second best power play in the OHL playoffs, operating at a 24.4% as well as the second best penalty killing efficiency at 88.8%. They outscored their opponents 22 – 12 on special teams.
Spitfires 2010 Individual Playoff Accomplishments
- Forward Adam Henrique won the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as the Most Valuable Player of the playoffs and scored at least one goal in 14 of Windsor’s 19 playoff games. Henrique was tied for the league lead with 20 post-season goals and finished tied for fourth in the OHL with teammates Ryan Ellis and Marc Cantin, sporting a +13 plus-minus rating. Overall, Henrique finished sixth in league scoring with 25 points and had a league high 7 game goal streak.
- Forward Taylor Hall led the OHL with 35 points in 19 playoff games and had 13 multi-point games in the post-season. He also finished second in the OHL with a +17 plus-minus rating, third in the OHL with 17 goals and tied for third in the league with 18 assists. Hall posted a league high 16 game point streak in the post-season.
- Defenceman Ryan Ellis led all OHL defencemen in scoring with 33 points in 19 playoff games and finished with 11 multi-point games. He also led the OHL with 30 assists and was tied for second in the league overall scoring race with 33 points. Ellis posted a league high 12 game assist streak in the playoffs.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer led all OHL goaltenders with 16 playoff wins and 2 shutouts. He was also ranked fifth in the league with a 2.69 goals against average during the post-season.
- Forward Scott Timmins was third in the OHL with a +15 plus-minus rating, tied for fifth in the OHL with 11 goals and eighth in OHL scoring with 22 points in 19 playoff games.
- Defenceman Mark Cundari led the OHL with a +19 plus-minus rating and finished second amongst all league defencemen with 18 points in 19 playoff games.
- Defenceman Cam Fowler finished sixth amongst all OHL defencemen with 14 points in 19 playoff games.
- Seven Spitfires finished in the league’s top 20 point scorers (1st Hall – 35, tied for 2nd Ellis – 33, 6th – Henrique – 25, 8th Timmins – 22, 14th Mark Cundari – 18, tied for 15th Mitchell – 17, tied for 18th Kassian – 16)
THE WINDSOR SPITFIRES ARE BACK-TO-BACK OHL CHAMPS
By Chris Lucas
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The Windsor Spitfires swept the Barrie Colts as they defeated them tonight 6-2 making them the OHL champions for the second straight year.
Barrie started the game just like they needed to in front on the Windsor crowd. Luke Pither put the puck in early. But Cam Fowler answered back with a goal of his own which would bring the Windsor fans back on their feet and cheering.
The second period was owned by Windsor. Taylor Hall capitalized on the power-play giving the Spits the lead. But once again the crowd would be silenced as Matt Kennedy scored. But it was absolutely all Windsor from here. Fowler scored his second from the point. He slid into center ice for his goal celebration as Windsor slid into the lead. Then Adam Henrique buried one to end the period.
Scott Timmins scored one in the third as Hall scored in the empty net to secure their championship. For the final three minutes fans stood in front of their seats screaming and yelling waving their white towels while they watched their team soar into another OHL championship. Over 20 minutes following the game, fans were still their yelling their loudest and applauding the Spits. Every Spit that held and kissed the Robertson Cup afterwards, was cheered for. Looking onto the ice with confetti falling and players in red yelling and hugging and celebrating was an amazing site to see.
The Windsor Spitfires were one game away from being knocked out last series against the Kitchener Rangers and made a run of eight straight wins to comeback against the Rangers and then sweep the Colts.
Harry Young, Windsor Spitfire Captain tells in Play! about what a great team he has and how it was a big part in their comeback.
“This is a resilient group of guys. We showed it last year, we showed it again this year. It's the character in the room You can knock us down but you can't keep us down.”
Coming into this series, this has been the first time that I can remember this year, where the Spitfires were considered under dogs.
Hall, Spitfire forward explains to In Play! how they over came that feeling.
“We really relished that under dog role. We knew that if we can come in and steal game one and just go from there. Grubauer played well, our defense chipped pucks out and our forwards scored goals when we needed them to. Everyone contributed.”
Know with the OHL season officially done, the Windsor Spitfires will compete in the Memorial Cup tournament featuring all the other Canadian Hockey League's best teams where winner will be crowned the best junior Canadian hockey club. The Memorial Cup will start on May 14th.
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The Windsor Spitfires swept the Barrie Colts as they defeated them tonight 6-2 making them the OHL champions for the second straight year.
Barrie started the game just like they needed to in front on the Windsor crowd. Luke Pither put the puck in early. But Cam Fowler answered back with a goal of his own which would bring the Windsor fans back on their feet and cheering.
The second period was owned by Windsor. Taylor Hall capitalized on the power-play giving the Spits the lead. But once again the crowd would be silenced as Matt Kennedy scored. But it was absolutely all Windsor from here. Fowler scored his second from the point. He slid into center ice for his goal celebration as Windsor slid into the lead. Then Adam Henrique buried one to end the period.
Scott Timmins scored one in the third as Hall scored in the empty net to secure their championship. For the final three minutes fans stood in front of their seats screaming and yelling waving their white towels while they watched their team soar into another OHL championship. Over 20 minutes following the game, fans were still their yelling their loudest and applauding the Spits. Every Spit that held and kissed the Robertson Cup afterwards, was cheered for. Looking onto the ice with confetti falling and players in red yelling and hugging and celebrating was an amazing site to see.
The Windsor Spitfires were one game away from being knocked out last series against the Kitchener Rangers and made a run of eight straight wins to comeback against the Rangers and then sweep the Colts.
Harry Young, Windsor Spitfire Captain tells in Play! about what a great team he has and how it was a big part in their comeback.
“This is a resilient group of guys. We showed it last year, we showed it again this year. It's the character in the room You can knock us down but you can't keep us down.”
Coming into this series, this has been the first time that I can remember this year, where the Spitfires were considered under dogs.
Hall, Spitfire forward explains to In Play! how they over came that feeling.
“We really relished that under dog role. We knew that if we can come in and steal game one and just go from there. Grubauer played well, our defense chipped pucks out and our forwards scored goals when we needed them to. Everyone contributed.”
Know with the OHL season officially done, the Windsor Spitfires will compete in the Memorial Cup tournament featuring all the other Canadian Hockey League's best teams where winner will be crowned the best junior Canadian hockey club. The Memorial Cup will start on May 14th.
See all the on ice photos from this game on our facebook fan page here.
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Windsor Spitfires Win Robertson Cup
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By Aaron Bell/Canadian Hockey League
The Windsor Spitfires have won the Robertson Cup as OHL Champions for the second straight season with a four game sweep of the Barrie Colts in the Rogers OHL Championship Series.
Taylor Hall and Cam Fowler scored two goals each to pace the Spitfires to a 6-2 win on Tuesday to complete the series and give the Spitfires their second straight berth in the MasterCard Memorial Cup.
“We came into this series hockey ready and I think they were a little bit rusty,” Hall said. “I think that worked to our advantage.”
The Spitfires won the tournament last year in Rimouski, QC and will open this year's tournament in Brandon, MB against the host Wheat Kings next Friday.
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By Aaron Bell/Canadian Hockey League
The Windsor Spitfires have won the Robertson Cup as OHL Champions for the second straight season with a four game sweep of the Barrie Colts in the Rogers OHL Championship Series.
Taylor Hall and Cam Fowler scored two goals each to pace the Spitfires to a 6-2 win on Tuesday to complete the series and give the Spitfires their second straight berth in the MasterCard Memorial Cup.
“We came into this series hockey ready and I think they were a little bit rusty,” Hall said. “I think that worked to our advantage.”
The Spitfires won the tournament last year in Rimouski, QC and will open this year's tournament in Brandon, MB against the host Wheat Kings next Friday.
More to come on this story.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
SPITS MAKE IT SEVEN IN A ROW
By Chris Lucas
- With today’s 5-2 win over the Colts at the WFCU Centre, Windsor has won seven consecutive playoff games and has taken a 3-0 lead in the Rogers OHL Championship Series. The Spitfires will face the Colts in game four of the series this upcoming Tuesday at the WFCU Centre at 7:05 pm. If the Spitfires win Tuesday’s contest, they will secure their second consecutive OHL Championship and also their second straight trip to the MasterCard Memorial Cup.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer won his seventh consecutive game of the playoffs and made several spectacular saves, as he stopped 42 of 44 shots en route to being selected the Penalty Box’s First Star of the game. He is also ranked first in the OHL with two shutouts and is ranked first in the league with 15 wins in 17 playoff games.
- Forward Adam Henrique scored three goals in today’s game including the game winning goal shorthanded 12:49 into the second period and has scored at least one goal in seven of his past eight games. He was named the Penalty Box’s Second Star of the game and is tied with teammates Taylor Hall and Ryan Ellis for second in the Rogers OHL Championship series scoring with four points in three games. Henrique still leads the Spitfires and is second in the OHL in goals scored with 19. He is also ranked third on the team and is ranked sixth in the league with 24 points in 18 playoff games while being tied for 10th in the OHL with teammate Ryan Ellis with a +11 plus-minus rating.
- Forward Scott Timmins scored one goal and was selected as the Penalty Box’s Third Star of the game, the second consecutive game during which he has been named a star. He is currently ranked third in the OHL with a +14 plus-minus rating. He is also ranked third on the Spitfires and is tied for sixth overall in the OHL with ten goals scored while being fourth overall in team scoring and tied for 10th in the league with 20 points in 18 playoff games.
- Forward Taylor Hall registered three assists in today’s game and has 12 multi-point games in the playoffs. He leads the Spitfires in points while being ranked second in the OHL with 30 points in 18 playoff games, and is also second in the league with a +15 plus-minus rating. Hall is also ranked third in the OHL and second on the Spitfires with 15 goals in the post-season and is ranked fourth in the league with 17 assists.
- Defenceman Ryan Ellis registered two assists today, his 10th multi-point game of the playoffs and has at least one point in all but three of the Spitfires’ playoff games. Ellis is ranked first amongst all OHL defencemen, and is second on the Spitfires in scoring while being ranked third overall in the OHL with 30 points in 18 playoff games. He also leads all defencemen and is ranked first in the league with 27 assists.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored one goal today and has five goals along with 13 points in 17 playoff games.
- Defenceman Mark Cundari registered one assist today, his third straight game with a point along with a +3 plus-minus rating. He leads the Rogers OHL Championship Series in scoring with five points in three games. Cundari leads the OHL with a +20 plus-minus rating and is second in the league amongst all defencemen with 18 points in 18 playoff games while being tied for fifth overall in the OHL with 15 assists.
- Windsor scored one goal on eight power play opportunities and held Barrie scoreless on seven chances. Windsor has held Barrie to one power play goal on seventeen chances in the series.
Spitfires’ Series Recap
2010 Windsor Spitfires “CODE RED” Playoff Run – Rogers OHL Championship Series (Round Four) – Windsor leads 3-0)
Game 1 – Tuesday April 27 at 7:35 pm – Windsor at Barrie (Windsor wins 4-3 OT)
Game 2 – Thursday April 29 at 7:35 pm – Windsor at Barrie (Windsor wins 5-4)
Game 3 – Sunday May 2 at 4:05 pm – Barrie at Windsor (Windsor wins 5-2)
Game 4 – Tuesday May 4 at 7:05 pm – Barrie at Windsor
Game 5 – Thursday May 6 at 7:35 pm – Windsor at Barrie*
Game 6 – Saturday May 8 at 7:05 pm – Barrie at Windsor*
Game 7 – Monday May 10 at 7:35 pm – Windsor at Barrie*
*Games to be played if necessary
The Windsor Spitfires have won their seventh straight game and have took a 3-0 lead over Barrie in the OHL finals.
There was no scoring in the first period from either of the teams. Which brings us to the second which was nothing like the first. Justin Shugg capitalized on the power play putting the first goal of the game in. Then Adam Henrique potted back-to-back goals to take a 3-0 lead. But as we should know thus far, no one is out of any game or any series. Zac Rinaldo scored in his first game back from suspension. Then Stefan Della Rovere scored right after to bring them within one goal. But Scott Timmins would shut down all Barrie momentum with a break away goal and that would cap off the second period.
Adam Henrique scored his hat-trick goal in the third to give Windsor the 5-2 victory.
Towards the end of the game, Barrie started playing dirty starting multiple fights and running Philipp Grubauer behind the net.
Head Coach of Barrie Marty Williamson, tells In Play! how he feels about Grubauer getting run.
“I don't like it. You don't like to see those things in a game, it's a frustrating game and you just want to make sure no one gets hurt on a play like that.”
Ever since being down 3-0 to Kitchener last series. The Windsor Spitfires have not lost. They have now won seven straight and don't look like their ready to lose.
Adam Henrique, Windsor Spitfire forward, explains to In Play! how they played tonight.
“I think we started this game out flat. In the second period we picked up our play and things started rolling.”
Tonight's In Play! Magazine player of the game goes to Henrique. He had three goals tonight including one short handed one. His goals were scored at important times of the game and that helped the Spits defeat the Colts.
Head Coach of the Windsor Spitfires Bob Boughner, tells In Play! how he continues to be impressed with Henrique's play.
“It was a tough call in the Memorial Cup last year for MVP. I mean Henny (Henrique) dominated, Taylor (Hall) dominated. Henny's one of those players that just elevates his game at playoff time. He does so many little things right and that's why he's successful and that's why he's going to have a successful career. He never takes a short cut.”
The Spits play game four and go for the sweep on Tuesday. Game time starts at 7 p.m.
Spitfires’ Game Notes – Rogers OHL Championship Series, Game Three
- With today’s 5-2 win over the Colts at the WFCU Centre, Windsor has won seven consecutive playoff games and has taken a 3-0 lead in the Rogers OHL Championship Series. The Spitfires will face the Colts in game four of the series this upcoming Tuesday at the WFCU Centre at 7:05 pm. If the Spitfires win Tuesday’s contest, they will secure their second consecutive OHL Championship and also their second straight trip to the MasterCard Memorial Cup.
- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer won his seventh consecutive game of the playoffs and made several spectacular saves, as he stopped 42 of 44 shots en route to being selected the Penalty Box’s First Star of the game. He is also ranked first in the OHL with two shutouts and is ranked first in the league with 15 wins in 17 playoff games.
- Forward Adam Henrique scored three goals in today’s game including the game winning goal shorthanded 12:49 into the second period and has scored at least one goal in seven of his past eight games. He was named the Penalty Box’s Second Star of the game and is tied with teammates Taylor Hall and Ryan Ellis for second in the Rogers OHL Championship series scoring with four points in three games. Henrique still leads the Spitfires and is second in the OHL in goals scored with 19. He is also ranked third on the team and is ranked sixth in the league with 24 points in 18 playoff games while being tied for 10th in the OHL with teammate Ryan Ellis with a +11 plus-minus rating.
- Forward Scott Timmins scored one goal and was selected as the Penalty Box’s Third Star of the game, the second consecutive game during which he has been named a star. He is currently ranked third in the OHL with a +14 plus-minus rating. He is also ranked third on the Spitfires and is tied for sixth overall in the OHL with ten goals scored while being fourth overall in team scoring and tied for 10th in the league with 20 points in 18 playoff games.
- Forward Taylor Hall registered three assists in today’s game and has 12 multi-point games in the playoffs. He leads the Spitfires in points while being ranked second in the OHL with 30 points in 18 playoff games, and is also second in the league with a +15 plus-minus rating. Hall is also ranked third in the OHL and second on the Spitfires with 15 goals in the post-season and is ranked fourth in the league with 17 assists.
- Defenceman Ryan Ellis registered two assists today, his 10th multi-point game of the playoffs and has at least one point in all but three of the Spitfires’ playoff games. Ellis is ranked first amongst all OHL defencemen, and is second on the Spitfires in scoring while being ranked third overall in the OHL with 30 points in 18 playoff games. He also leads all defencemen and is ranked first in the league with 27 assists.
- Forward Justin Shugg scored one goal today and has five goals along with 13 points in 17 playoff games.
- Defenceman Mark Cundari registered one assist today, his third straight game with a point along with a +3 plus-minus rating. He leads the Rogers OHL Championship Series in scoring with five points in three games. Cundari leads the OHL with a +20 plus-minus rating and is second in the league amongst all defencemen with 18 points in 18 playoff games while being tied for fifth overall in the OHL with 15 assists.
- Windsor scored one goal on eight power play opportunities and held Barrie scoreless on seven chances. Windsor has held Barrie to one power play goal on seventeen chances in the series.
Spitfires’ Series Recap
2010 Windsor Spitfires “CODE RED” Playoff Run – Rogers OHL Championship Series (Round Four) – Windsor leads 3-0)
Game 1 – Tuesday April 27 at 7:35 pm – Windsor at Barrie (Windsor wins 4-3 OT)
Game 2 – Thursday April 29 at 7:35 pm – Windsor at Barrie (Windsor wins 5-4)
Game 3 – Sunday May 2 at 4:05 pm – Barrie at Windsor (Windsor wins 5-2)
Game 4 – Tuesday May 4 at 7:05 pm – Barrie at Windsor
Game 5 – Thursday May 6 at 7:35 pm – Windsor at Barrie*
Game 6 – Saturday May 8 at 7:05 pm – Barrie at Windsor*
Game 7 – Monday May 10 at 7:35 pm – Windsor at Barrie*
*Games to be played if necessary
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Spitfires Select Defenceman Grant Webermin with the 20th Pick Overall in Today’s OHL Priority Selection
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(Windsor) Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel today announced the selection of defenceman Grant Webermin with Windsor’s first round pick, 20th overall in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection conducted online at ontariohockeyleague.com. Webermin, listed at 6’0” and 160 pounds, scored 2 goals and 13 points to go along with 62 penalty minutes in 32 games played with the Detroit Honeybaked U16’s Minor-Midget team.
In addition to acquiring Webermin, the Windsor Spitfires also selected 10 forwards, 3 defencemen and one goaltender in today’s draft.
“I think we had a good draft day and our scouting staff did a tremendous job in selecting talented players to build our team in the future. I’m very proud of every player that we have drafted, they all have a chance to play on our team someday,” said Warren Rychel.
(Windsor) Windsor Spitfires Vice-President and General Manager Warren Rychel today announced the selection of defenceman Grant Webermin with Windsor’s first round pick, 20th overall in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection conducted online at ontariohockeyleague.com. Webermin, listed at 6’0” and 160 pounds, scored 2 goals and 13 points to go along with 62 penalty minutes in 32 games played with the Detroit Honeybaked U16’s Minor-Midget team.
In addition to acquiring Webermin, the Windsor Spitfires also selected 10 forwards, 3 defencemen and one goaltender in today’s draft.
“I think we had a good draft day and our scouting staff did a tremendous job in selecting talented players to build our team in the future. I’m very proud of every player that we have drafted, they all have a chance to play on our team someday,” said Warren Rychel.
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