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Monday, August 13, 2012
Windsor Spitfire's Statement Regarding OHL Accusations.
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From the Windsor Spitfires front office:
"We are in receipt of the decision by the Ontario Hockey League regarding the Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club and completely deny all accusations that have been put forward.
It is the team’s position that there is no evidence to support this decision, nor did the league follow due process or its own rules regarding procedural fairness in the making of this decision.
We will pursue all avenues of appeal regarding the decision made by the Commissioner, David Branch.
We are proud members of the Ontario Hockey League and will be vigorously defending the well-deserved and established reputation of our hockey club as an exemplary organization both on and off the ice, through the appropriate appeal process.
We will have no further comment until the appeal process is complete, in which we are confident will result in this decision being overturned."
From the Windsor Spitfires front office:
"We are in receipt of the decision by the Ontario Hockey League regarding the Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club and completely deny all accusations that have been put forward.
It is the team’s position that there is no evidence to support this decision, nor did the league follow due process or its own rules regarding procedural fairness in the making of this decision.
We will pursue all avenues of appeal regarding the decision made by the Commissioner, David Branch.
We are proud members of the Ontario Hockey League and will be vigorously defending the well-deserved and established reputation of our hockey club as an exemplary organization both on and off the ice, through the appropriate appeal process.
We will have no further comment until the appeal process is complete, in which we are confident will result in this decision being overturned."
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
SPITFIRES SIGN SANVIDO, BROWN TO OHL CONTRACTS
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General Manager Warren Rychel has signed defencemen Patrick Sanvido and Graeme Brown to standard OHL contracts.
Both players were drafted in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection.
Sanvido (6'5, 215 pounds) was taken in the second round, 41st overall, from the Guelph Storm Minor Midgets, with Brown (6', 175 pounds) going four picks later, 45th overall, from the Kingston Junior Frontenacs.
“We welcome both these young men to the Spitfire organization,” Rychel said. “They both have a bright future with our club.”
Both Sanvido and Brown attended Hockey Canada's Under-17 Provincial Camp in Cornwall last month.
Both will be on the ice when training camp begins on August 28th.
Sanvido and Brown will attend St. Anne High School starting next month.
General Manager Warren Rychel has signed defencemen Patrick Sanvido and Graeme Brown to standard OHL contracts.
Both players were drafted in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection.
Sanvido (6'5, 215 pounds) was taken in the second round, 41st overall, from the Guelph Storm Minor Midgets, with Brown (6', 175 pounds) going four picks later, 45th overall, from the Kingston Junior Frontenacs.
“We welcome both these young men to the Spitfire organization,” Rychel said. “They both have a bright future with our club.”
Both Sanvido and Brown attended Hockey Canada's Under-17 Provincial Camp in Cornwall last month.
Both will be on the ice when training camp begins on August 28th.
Sanvido and Brown will attend St. Anne High School starting next month.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
HALL, HENRIQUE, FOWLER AND NEMISZ AMONG ALUMNI IN WINDSOR THIS WEEKEND FOR CHARITY HOCKEY AND GOLF
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Several members of the 2009 and 2010 Windsor Spitfires Memorial Cup Championship clubs and many other former Spitfires will be in the city this weekend for a pair of fundraising events in support of Tecumseh Minor Hockey, as the Spitfires and Johnny Shotz Restaurant & Sports Bar team up to host an alumni hockey game and golf tournament.
HOCKEY
WHO: Taylor Hall, Adam Henrique, Cam Fowler, Greg Nemisz, Eric and Kyle Wellwood, Steve Ott, Mike Weber, Zack Kassian and many more will lace 'em up along with Bob Boughner, Warren Rychel, Dave Matsos and DJ Smith.
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday July 28th from 6 to 7:30 at Tecumseh Arena.
GOLF
WHO: Assortment of Spitfire Alumni, coaches and management
WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, July 29th - Shotgun start @1PM @ Fox Glen Golf Club, 7525 Howard Avenue, McGregor, ON.
All proceeds from both events to Tecumseh Minor Hockey
Several members of the 2009 and 2010 Windsor Spitfires Memorial Cup Championship clubs and many other former Spitfires will be in the city this weekend for a pair of fundraising events in support of Tecumseh Minor Hockey, as the Spitfires and Johnny Shotz Restaurant & Sports Bar team up to host an alumni hockey game and golf tournament.
HOCKEY
WHO: Taylor Hall, Adam Henrique, Cam Fowler, Greg Nemisz, Eric and Kyle Wellwood, Steve Ott, Mike Weber, Zack Kassian and many more will lace 'em up along with Bob Boughner, Warren Rychel, Dave Matsos and DJ Smith.
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday July 28th from 6 to 7:30 at Tecumseh Arena.
GOLF
WHO: Assortment of Spitfire Alumni, coaches and management
WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, July 29th - Shotgun start @1PM @ Fox Glen Golf Club, 7525 Howard Avenue, McGregor, ON.
All proceeds from both events to Tecumseh Minor Hockey
Thursday, June 28, 2012
DJ SMITH NAMED HEAD COACH OF OSHAWA GENERALS
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Spitfires Assistant Coach DJ Smith has been named the new Head Coach of the Oshawa Generals.
Smith spent seven years as an Assistant Coach with the Spitfires and was a key component of the club's back-to-back MasterCard Memorial Cup championships.
DJ also played four seasons with the Spitfires and captained the team during the 1996-1997 season. J
“On behalf of the ownership group, I'd like to wish DJ all the best in Oshawa,” said Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner. “He will be missed on a day-to-day basis. DJ has worked extremely hard to get to this point, and is very deserving of the chance to be an Ontario Hockey League head coach. As an organization, we have always tried to develop our staff in the same way we develop our team. And DJ is a prime example of that strength and the successes we have enjoyed. DJ is not only a great coach, but a great friend. He will do an outstanding job for the Generals.”
Boughner said the remaining coaching staff of himself, Associate Coach Bob Jones and Assistant Coach Dave Matsos will move on as is.
“We'll continue on with the three of us behind the bench. As much as we will miss DJ back there, we are looking forward to the challenges that lay ahead this season.” Smith
Spitfires Assistant Coach DJ Smith has been named the new Head Coach of the Oshawa Generals.
Smith spent seven years as an Assistant Coach with the Spitfires and was a key component of the club's back-to-back MasterCard Memorial Cup championships.
DJ also played four seasons with the Spitfires and captained the team during the 1996-1997 season. J
“On behalf of the ownership group, I'd like to wish DJ all the best in Oshawa,” said Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner. “He will be missed on a day-to-day basis. DJ has worked extremely hard to get to this point, and is very deserving of the chance to be an Ontario Hockey League head coach. As an organization, we have always tried to develop our staff in the same way we develop our team. And DJ is a prime example of that strength and the successes we have enjoyed. DJ is not only a great coach, but a great friend. He will do an outstanding job for the Generals.”
Boughner said the remaining coaching staff of himself, Associate Coach Bob Jones and Assistant Coach Dave Matsos will move on as is.
“We'll continue on with the three of us behind the bench. As much as we will miss DJ back there, we are looking forward to the challenges that lay ahead this season.” Smith
Saturday, June 23, 2012
WINDSOR SPITFIRE'S SIELOFF SELECTED 42ND OVERALL AT THE 2012 NHL DRAFT
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Spitfires defenceman Patrick Sieloff was chosen by the Calgary Flames in the 2nd round, 42nd overall at the 2012 NHL Draft in Pittsburgh today.
A graduate of the United States National Team Development Program, Sieloff signed with the Spitfires back on May 28th. His rights were acquired in the trade that sent Jack Campbell to the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds on November 2nd.
The 6'1, 200-pound native of Ann Arbor, Michigan served as an assistant captain on the USA's gold medal winning team at the 2012 World Under-18 Championship in the Czech Republic.
MORE SPITFIRES PICKED
Spitfires winger Ben Johnson was chosen by the New Jersey Devils in the 3rd round, 90th overall at the 2012 NHL Draft in Pittsburgh today.
The 6'0, 185-pound native of Calumet, Michigan had an outstanding rookie season in 2011-2012. Johnson played in all 68 games, totalling 18 goals and 20 assists, while playing in all situations.
Johnson signed as a free agent with the Spitfires in May of 2011.
VAIL SELECTED 94TH OVERALL AT THE 2012 NHL DRAFT
Spitfires centre Brady Vail was chosen by the Montreal Canadiens in the 4th round, 94th overall at the 2012 NHL Draft in Pittsburgh today.
The 6'1, 195-pound native of Palm City, Florida had a breakout season in 2011-2012. In 68 games, Vail had 22 goals and added 30 assists, with a +1 rating, while playing a significant defensive role.
Vail was originally Windsor's 4th round selection in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection.
Spitfires defenceman Patrick Sieloff was chosen by the Calgary Flames in the 2nd round, 42nd overall at the 2012 NHL Draft in Pittsburgh today.
A graduate of the United States National Team Development Program, Sieloff signed with the Spitfires back on May 28th. His rights were acquired in the trade that sent Jack Campbell to the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds on November 2nd.
The 6'1, 200-pound native of Ann Arbor, Michigan served as an assistant captain on the USA's gold medal winning team at the 2012 World Under-18 Championship in the Czech Republic.
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JOHNSON SELECTED 90TH OVERALL AT THE 2012 NHL DRAFT
Spitfires winger Ben Johnson was chosen by the New Jersey Devils in the 3rd round, 90th overall at the 2012 NHL Draft in Pittsburgh today.
The 6'0, 185-pound native of Calumet, Michigan had an outstanding rookie season in 2011-2012. Johnson played in all 68 games, totalling 18 goals and 20 assists, while playing in all situations.
Johnson signed as a free agent with the Spitfires in May of 2011.
Spitfires centre Brady Vail was chosen by the Montreal Canadiens in the 4th round, 94th overall at the 2012 NHL Draft in Pittsburgh today.
The 6'1, 195-pound native of Palm City, Florida had a breakout season in 2011-2012. In 68 games, Vail had 22 goals and added 30 assists, with a +1 rating, while playing a significant defensive role.
Vail was originally Windsor's 4th round selection in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection.
Friday, May 11, 2012
SPITFIRES NAME TERRY DORAN ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
In addition to overseeing the scouting staff, Doran will immediately
assume the role of Assistant G.M.
“Terry has been a key factor in our club’s success through his draft
abilities and his knowledge of the league,” said Rychel. “He’s a big part of
what we’ve done and what we’re working toward in the future.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
SPITFIRES SIGN JOSHUA HO-SANG AND RYAN VERBEEK
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SPITFIRES SIGN JOSHUA HO-SANG AND RYAN VERBEEK
The Windsor Spitfires are happy to announce that General Manager Warren Rychel has signed forward Joshua Ho-Sang and forward Ryan Verbeek to OHL contracts and scholarship packages.
Rychel made Ho-Sang (5'11”, 160lb.) the 5th overall pick in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection after he starred with the Toronto Marlboros during the 2011-2012 season scoring 31 goals and 48 assists for 79 points.
Verbeek (6’0”, 185lb.) was selected in the 3rd round, 47th overall. During the 2011-2012 season Verbeek scored 20 goals and 10 assists with 49 penalty minutes for the Lambton Jr. Sting.
“We’re very proud to welcome two quality young players like Josh and Ryan to the Spitfires family,” said Rychel. “I expect to see great things from both of these players and I’m excited to have them join our hockey club.”
SPITFIRES SIGN JOSHUA HO-SANG AND RYAN VERBEEK
The Windsor Spitfires are happy to announce that General Manager Warren Rychel has signed forward Joshua Ho-Sang and forward Ryan Verbeek to OHL contracts and scholarship packages.
Rychel made Ho-Sang (5'11”, 160lb.) the 5th overall pick in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection after he starred with the Toronto Marlboros during the 2011-2012 season scoring 31 goals and 48 assists for 79 points.
Verbeek (6’0”, 185lb.) was selected in the 3rd round, 47th overall. During the 2011-2012 season Verbeek scored 20 goals and 10 assists with 49 penalty minutes for the Lambton Jr. Sting.
“We’re very proud to welcome two quality young players like Josh and Ryan to the Spitfires family,” said Rychel. “I expect to see great things from both of these players and I’m excited to have them join our hockey club.”
Monday, April 9, 2012
Windsor Spitfires 2012 OHL Priority Selection Results
Spitfires Pick Joshua Ho-Sang 5th Overall, 17 Players Selected by Spits in
2012 OHL Priority Selection, Presented by State Farm
Ho-Sang had a dynamic season with the Marlboros in 2011-2012, scoring 31 times and adding 48 assists for 79 points.
He's a 5'11", 160-pound right centre from Thornhill, Ontario, with a fantastic skill set.
With their second-round pick, 41st overall, the Spitfires selected defenceman Patrick Sanvido of the Guelph Minor Midgets. Sanvido is 6'5" and 215 pounds, with exceptional upside.
The Spits went back to the blueline at #45, taking smooth-skating, 6', 175 pound defenceman Graeme Brown.
With their second third-round pick, #47, the Spits grabbed a skilled forward with rich hockey bloodlines in Ryan Verbeek of the Lambton Jr Sting. In 39 games last season, Verbeek scored 20 goals and added 10 assists with 49 penalty minutes.
With the #76 pick in the fourth round, GM Warren Rychel selected highly-touted prospect Nick Schmaltz of the Chicago Mission Under-16s. A native of Verona, Wisconsin, Schmaltz may be a longshot to join the club, as he is headed to the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL.
The Spits went for a 1995 forward known to be aggressive on the forecheck in Culver U16's Jack Billings. A solid. 5'10", 180-pound two-way player and a good skater. In 33 games last season, Billings had 26 goals and 50 points.
MORRISON GOES #139
Bennett Morrison became the third d-man taken by the Spitfires when he was selected in the 7th round, 139th overall. He's a 1996-born, 6'3 and 190-pound product of the GTHL's Mississauga Rebels.
CAMERON HUGHES GOES #148
Our 8th round selection is Ottawa Junior Senators left winger Cameron Hughes. He's 6'2 and 170 pounds. In 28 games last season, Hughes had 7 goals and 7 assists along with 68 penalty minutes.
BELPEDIO GOES #168
Our second selection from the Culver U16s is our ninth-round pick, defenceman Louis Belpedio. He's described by one of our scouts as a kid with a 'high compete level that blocks shots with abandon'. In 26 games last season, the 5'10, 165-pound blueliner had 8 goals and 12 assists along with 36 penalty minutes.
COBHAM GOES #188
Our 10th round selection is Chris Cobham: a 6'1", 170-pound winger that scored 23 goals in 51 games with the Toronto Young Nats last season.
JARED LESLIE GOES #208
The Spits dipped into the local pool for the first time on the day, selecting Jared Leslie from the Sun County Panthers in the 11th round. The 5'8, 155-pound winger put up 14 goals and 20 assists in 45 games last season.
RYKER KILLINS GOES #228
Quite possibly the best name in the draft. Killins, a 5'10, 155-pound defenceman is our 12th round selection. In 33 games, Killins scored a goal and added 10 assists with 58 penalty minutes.
ROBBIE DEMONTIS GOES #247
Demontis is our first of two picks in the 13th round. He's a 5'7", 135-pound winger that put up 38 points in 42 games for the GTHL's Vaughan Kings last season.
ANTHONY KOTSOVOS GOES #261
Kotsovos played for the London Knights Gold team in 2011-2012. At 5'11, 171 pounds, he had five goals and 18 assists and 71 penalty minutes in 37 games played.
ADAM BAUGHMAN GOES #268
The Spits hope to have found a late gem in Baughman, a 6'2, 175-pound defenceman that played 15 games with the Chicago Mission U16s last season.
CHRISTOPHER DODERO GOES #275
Dodero is a 5'9, 169-pound winger that put up 17 goals and 34 assists in 25 games last season with the CYA U16s.
ROBERT BYCKOWSKI #284
A 6'1, 195-pound defenceman, Byckowski put up 7G, 10 A in 33 games played for the Toronto Red Wings last season.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
WINDSOR SPITFIRES RYCHEL NAMED TO U-18 SQUAD
It's the second straight year Rychel will play in a major international tournament. Last January, he led Team Ontario to a Gold Medal at the 2011 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Winnipeg.
This time around, he heads a list of 10 OHL players that will represent Canada on the world stage.
"It's a huge honour to be named to play in this tournament," Rychel told windsorspitfires.com. "I'm excited to play and to represent Canada."
Rychel, 17, enjoyed a banner season with the Spitfires in 2011-2012, scoring 41 goals and leading the team in points with 74.
The tournament will be held April 12th to 22nd in Brno and Znojmo, Czech Republic.
Congratulations to Kerby, and best of luck to him and the rest of Team Canada in the tournament.
For the complete roster, visit http://www.hockeycanada.ca/
TEAM CANADA PRELIMINARY ROUND SCHEDULE
April 12 vs Denmark 10 a.m. ET
April 14 vs. Finland 12 p.m. ET
April 16 vs. Czech Republic 10 a.m. ET
April 17 vs. United States 2 p.m. ET
Monday, April 2, 2012
2011-2012 Windsor Spitfires Award Winners
The Parker Construction Most Valuable Player Award is presented annually to the player who is most valuable to the team in all aspects of the game including offensively, defensively, and on special teams.
Spifires Player of the Year Award – Saverio Posa
The Player of the Year Award is presented annually to the player who contributes the most to his team throughout the regular season.
Playoff MVP Award
The Playoff MVP Award is presented annually to the player who is most valuable to his team in all aspects of the game during the playoffs.
Leading Goal Scorer – Kerby Rychel (41 goals)The Leading Goal Scorer is presented annually to the player with the most goals scored as a member of the Spitfires at the conclusion of the regular season. Kuhnhackl scored 39 goals in 63 regular season games for the Spits.
WFCU Leading Point Scorer Award – Kerby Rychel (74 points)
The WFCU Leading Point Scorer Award is presented annually to the player who leads the team in points scored as a member of the Spitfires at the conclusion of the regular season.
William McAgy Leading Scoring Defenceman – Nick Ebert
The William McAgy Leading Scoring Defenceman award goes to the Spitfire defenceman who concludes the regular season as the Spitfires leading scorer in points by a defenceman.
Rookie Scoring Leader of the Year – Ben Johnson (38 points)
The Rookie Scoring Leader of the Year award is presented annually to the Spitfire rookie that concludes the regular season with the most points.
Tim Hortons Best Defenceman – Saverio Posa
The Tim Hortons Best Defenceman award is presented annually to the defenseman who throughout the regular season demonstrates the greatest all around ability both offensively and defensively.
Phoenix Jewelers Rookie of the Year – Ben Johnson
The Hiram Walker and Sons Rookie of the Year award is presented annually to the Spitfire rookie who demonstrates the greatest all around ability each game throughout the regular season.
Scott Miller Award – Ty Bilcke
The Scott Miller Award is presented to the player who shows the most on and off ice commitment to the team throughout the regular season.
This award was named in honour of Scott Miller, who was rewarded for his commitment to the Windsor Spitfires organization, becoming the first player to have his number (23) retired by the Spitfires in team history. He played for the Spitfires from 1972 to 1976 and served as the team’s Captain from 1975-1976.
Paul Maurice Award for Determination and Dedication to the Organization – John Laporte/Dennis Gignac
The Paul Maurice Award is presented annually to a staff member of the Windsor Spitfires organization who has demonstrated the most dedication and commitment to the team.
This award was named in Paul Maurice’s honour as he played for the Spitfires from 1984 to 1988 and won an OHL Championship with the team in his final season (1987-1988).
Maurice was captain of the team in 87-88 and as an overager, he gave up his captaincy and spot on the roster so the Spitfires could acquire overage goaltender Pat Jablonski in the middle of season, solidifying the team’s goaltending position in what proved to be a banner year for the Spits.
Maurice served as an assistant coach with the Spitfires for the remainder of this season and used this opportunity to start his successful career as a head coach in the OHL and NHL from the 1993-1994 season to the present time. He currently serves as the Head Coach of the Carolina Hurricanes.
Jake Pollen Hardest Working Spitfire of the Year – Brady Vail
The Jake Pollen Hardest Working Spitfire is presented annually to the player whose hard work in the gym, community and on the ice has helped the organization become better both on and off ice.
Pollen, who passed away in March of 2011, served as a dressing room attendant with the Spitfires for 20 seasons, retiring in 2009. His dedication to the Spitfires in each of these seasons remains unquestioned. The Windsor Spitfires established this award a few seasons prior to his retirement from the team and will continue to hand it out annually in his honour.
McDonald's Best Defensive Defenceman – Saverio Posa
The McDonald's Best Defensive Defenceman is awarded to the defenseman who is best on the team in his own end of the ice.
Peter Thomson of Sunlife Financial Academic Achievement Award – Ben Johnson
The Peter Thomson of Sunlife Financial Academic Achievement award is awarded annually to the Spitfire Player who achieves the highest academic standard on the team.
Windsor Essex County Real Estate Board Most Improved Player – Jordan Maletta/Adam Bateman
The Windsor Essex County Real Estate Board Most Improved Player award is presented annually to the player whose efforts on and off ice, from training camp to the conclusion of the regular season, has helped him become a better overall player.
Devonshire Cup Most Underrated Player – Michael Clarke
The Devonshire Cup Award is awarded annually to the player who is most underrated and is more valuable to the team than one realizes.
Jason Bennett Award for Community Service – John Cullen
The Jason Bennett Award for Community Service is presented annually to the player who attends the most community based events during the 2010-11 season. Jason Bennett, a Windsorite and fervent Spitfire supporter was tragically killed when he was struck by a drunk driver at 10 years age in Windsor. The Spitfires organization renamed their award for community service in his honour.
Friday, March 30, 2012
FAST & HARD FIRST ROUND EXIT FOR WINDSOR SPITFIRES
LONDON 8 WINDSOR 3
A gutsy battle waged by a young Spitfires club ended Thursday night, as the London Knights capped an opening round series sweep with an 8-3 win at the WFCU Centre.
The game was the last in the Ontario Hockey League for overagers John Cullen, Zack MacQueen and Derek Holden.
Kerby Rychel, Chris Marchese and Michael Clarke scored for Windsor.
Ryan Rupert scored three goals for London and Chris Tierney added a pair, as the Knights moved on to the Western Conference semi-finals.
"I knew we were in tough," head coach Bob Boughner told windsorspitfires.com. "I thought when it started we could win a game or two and make it interesting. But that didn't happen."
Boughner said he wants his young returning core to take something from the experience.
"I talked to them about remembering this feeling. About turning this into something positive down the road."
SCORING
1ST PERIOD
LDN R.RUPERT (1) (WELYCHKA, HORVAT) 4:09
LDN WELYCHKA (1) (ATHANASIOU, MAATTA) 7:56
WSR RYCHEL (2) 16:22
2ND PERIOD
LDN MCKEGG (1) (NAMESTNIKOV) 1:10
LDN R.RUPERT (2) (MCKEGG, GRIFFITH) 3:18 PP
LDN TIERNEY (2) (ANDERSON, TINORDI) 7:12
3RD PERIOD
WSR MARCHESE (1) (DEVLIN, JOHNSON) 13:05
LDN R.RUPERT (3) (DOMI, COOK) 14:49 PP
LDN TIERNEY (3) 17:18 SH
LDN ATHANASIOU (1) 18:11 SH
WSR CLARKE (1) (POSA, BATEMAN) 19:26
SHOTS
WSR 13 - 7 - 19 = 39
LDN 10 - 14 - 16 = 40
PPS
WSR 0-FOR-2
LDN 2-FOR-5
A gutsy battle waged by a young Spitfires club ended Thursday night, as the London Knights capped an opening round series sweep with an 8-3 win at the WFCU Centre. The game was the last in the Ontario Hockey League for overagers John Cullen, Zack MacQueen and Derek Holden.
Kerby Rychel, Chris Marchese and Michael Clarke scored for Windsor.
Ryan Rupert scored three goals for London and Chris Tierney added a pair, as the Knights moved on to the Western Conference semi-finals.
"I knew we were in tough," head coach Bob Boughner told windsorspitfires.com. "I thought when it started we could win a game or two and make it interesting. But that didn't happen."
Boughner said he wants his young returning core to take something from the experience.
"I talked to them about remembering this feeling. About turning this into something positive down the road."
SCORING
1ST PERIOD
LDN R.RUPERT (1) (WELYCHKA, HORVAT) 4:09
LDN WELYCHKA (1) (ATHANASIOU, MAATTA) 7:56
WSR RYCHEL (2) 16:22
2ND PERIOD
LDN MCKEGG (1) (NAMESTNIKOV) 1:10
LDN R.RUPERT (2) (MCKEGG, GRIFFITH) 3:18 PP
LDN TIERNEY (2) (ANDERSON, TINORDI) 7:12
3RD PERIOD
WSR MARCHESE (1) (DEVLIN, JOHNSON) 13:05
LDN R.RUPERT (3) (DOMI, COOK) 14:49 PP
LDN TIERNEY (3) 17:18 SH
LDN ATHANASIOU (1) 18:11 SH
WSR CLARKE (1) (POSA, BATEMAN) 19:26
SHOTS
WSR 13 - 7 - 19 = 39
LDN 10 - 14 - 16 = 40
PPS
WSR 0-FOR-2
LDN 2-FOR-5
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Windsor Spitfires Graciously Decline Hosting 2013 U-17 Tournament
(Windsor) Following a successful 2012 Under-17 World Hockey Challenge in Windsor and neighbouring communities, the Windsor Spitfires, after much consideration, have graciously declined the opportunity to bid to host next year’s 2013 tournament. An amazing effort was put forth by all Host Committee members and volunteers during the preparation and execution stages of last year’s tournament. We saw an entire region come together in a short period of time and have built lasting relationships with neighbouring communities/facilities in Amherstburg, Essex, LaSalle and Tecumseh.
“It truly opened our eyes as to what this region can do in terms of sports tourism,” said Spitfires Business Manager Steve Horne. “The volunteers that put countless hours into this past event should be proud of themselves as they helped this event leave a lasting impression on the entire hockey community. There are some new and exciting components that we can now consider including in future bids.”
“It was felt that with the road we have coming ahead with the 2012-13 Spitfires season and our potential bid for the 2014 MasterCard Memorial Cup that our entire energies would not be able to be made available to host this event in a manner that Hockey Canada and our organization has come to expect,” said Spitfires President and Head Coach Bob Boughner. “We would be pleased to assist any future host committee’s in any manner we can as there were some great lessons we learned over the process. Our organization looks forward to crossing paths with Hockey Canada in the future and supports their programs and events 100%.”
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
SPITFIRES FACE THE BROOM THIS THURSDAY AT HOME DOWN 3-0
LONDON 3 WINDSOR 2
Seth Griffith scored a pair of power play goals for the second straight night, as the London Knights beat the Spitfires 3-2 in Game 3 at the John Labatt Centre on Monday.
Kerby Rychel and Jordan Maletta had the goals for Windsor, while Nick Ebert chipped in a pair of assists.
Jaroslav Pavelka was a force in goal, making 35 saves on the night.
The Spits now face elimination from their best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final at home on Thursday.
Griffith opened the scoring on the man advantage at 8:57 of the first period, staking the home side to a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes.
Rychel tied things with a PPG of his own at 7:23 of the second, tipping home a Derek Holden shot from the point.
The game wasn't tied for long, as Chris Tierney put London back on top at 10:56, squeaking one between Pavelka and the right post.
Griffith struck again at 18:35, putting the Spits down 3-1 after 40.
Jordan Maletta made Michael Houser (33 saves) pay for mishandling the puck behind his net, slipping one past the London netminder to cut the lead to 3-2 just 1:23 into the third period.
Despite launching a desperate attack in the waning minutes, the Spits couldn't tie the game.
Game 4 is Thursday night at the WFCU Centre. Gametime is 7:05.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD
LDN GRIFFITH (3) (MCKEGG, MAATTA) 8:57 PP
SECOND PERIOD
WSR RYCHEL (1) (HOLDEN, EBERT) 7:23 PP
LDN TIERNEY (1) (ANDERSON, HORVAT) 10:56
LDN GRIFFITH (4) (MAATTA, WATSON) 18:25 PP
THIRD PERIOD
WSR MALETTA (1) (MACQUEEN, EBERT) 1:23 PP
SHOTS
WSR 11 - 13- 11 = 35
LDN 10 - 15 - 13 = 38
PPS
WSR 2-FOR-7
LDN 2-FOR-7
Seth Griffith scored a pair of power play goals for the second straight night, as the London Knights beat the Spitfires 3-2 in Game 3 at the John Labatt Centre on Monday. Kerby Rychel and Jordan Maletta had the goals for Windsor, while Nick Ebert chipped in a pair of assists.
Jaroslav Pavelka was a force in goal, making 35 saves on the night.
The Spits now face elimination from their best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final at home on Thursday.
Griffith opened the scoring on the man advantage at 8:57 of the first period, staking the home side to a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes.
Rychel tied things with a PPG of his own at 7:23 of the second, tipping home a Derek Holden shot from the point.
The game wasn't tied for long, as Chris Tierney put London back on top at 10:56, squeaking one between Pavelka and the right post.
Griffith struck again at 18:35, putting the Spits down 3-1 after 40.
Jordan Maletta made Michael Houser (33 saves) pay for mishandling the puck behind his net, slipping one past the London netminder to cut the lead to 3-2 just 1:23 into the third period.
Despite launching a desperate attack in the waning minutes, the Spits couldn't tie the game.
Game 4 is Thursday night at the WFCU Centre. Gametime is 7:05.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD
LDN GRIFFITH (3) (MCKEGG, MAATTA) 8:57 PP
SECOND PERIOD
WSR RYCHEL (1) (HOLDEN, EBERT) 7:23 PP
LDN TIERNEY (1) (ANDERSON, HORVAT) 10:56
LDN GRIFFITH (4) (MAATTA, WATSON) 18:25 PP
THIRD PERIOD
WSR MALETTA (1) (MACQUEEN, EBERT) 1:23 PP
SHOTS
WSR 11 - 13- 11 = 35
LDN 10 - 15 - 13 = 38
PPS
WSR 2-FOR-7
LDN 2-FOR-7
Sunday, March 25, 2012
SPITFIRES DIG 2-0 HOLE IN OHL PLAYOFFS
GAME TWO: KNIGHTS 3 SPITS 2
The home side watched a two-goal lead evaporate in a 49-second span of the second period, before a former Spitfire potted the winner, as the London Knights escaped the WFCU Centre with a 3-2 win Game Two of their Western Conference quarter-final on Sunday afternoon.
Nick Czinder staked the Spits to a 2-0 lead with a pair of goals in the opening 20. The first came off a tip of a Jeff Braithwaite point blast just as a penalty expired at 11:53; the second just 3:22 later with an extra man.
Some sound defensive play and more outstanding goaltending from Jaroslav Pavelka (29 saves) made the lead hold up until the waning minutes of the second period.
But a pair of power play goals (18:49 and 19:38) by Seth Griffith tied the game in a hurry.
The winner came off a turnover at the London blue line, as Watson picked up a loose puck, moved into the Windsor zone and tucked a deft wrist shot under the bar with 10:03 to play.
The Spits won't have long to dwell on their Game Two loss, as the bus heads for London Sunday night, in advance of Game Three Monday night at the JLC.
SCORING
1ST PERIOD
WSR CZINDER (1) (BRAITHWAITE, BATEMAN) 11:53
WSR CZINDER (2) (MALETTA, JOHNSON) 15:15 PP
2ND PERIOD
LDN GRIFFITH (1) (MCKEGG, MAATTA) 18:53 PP
LDN GRIFFITH (2) (MAATTA, R. RUPERT) 19:38 PP
3RD PERIOD
LDN WATSON (1) 9:57
SHOTS
WSR 10 - 4 - 7 = 21
LDN 9 - 15 - 8 = 32
PPS
WSR 1-FOR-6
LDN 2-FOR-6
The home side watched a two-goal lead evaporate in a 49-second span of the second period, before a former Spitfire potted the winner, as the London Knights escaped the WFCU Centre with a 3-2 win Game Two of their Western Conference quarter-final on Sunday afternoon. Nick Czinder staked the Spits to a 2-0 lead with a pair of goals in the opening 20. The first came off a tip of a Jeff Braithwaite point blast just as a penalty expired at 11:53; the second just 3:22 later with an extra man.
Some sound defensive play and more outstanding goaltending from Jaroslav Pavelka (29 saves) made the lead hold up until the waning minutes of the second period.
But a pair of power play goals (18:49 and 19:38) by Seth Griffith tied the game in a hurry.
The winner came off a turnover at the London blue line, as Watson picked up a loose puck, moved into the Windsor zone and tucked a deft wrist shot under the bar with 10:03 to play.
The Spits won't have long to dwell on their Game Two loss, as the bus heads for London Sunday night, in advance of Game Three Monday night at the JLC.
SCORING
1ST PERIOD
WSR CZINDER (1) (BRAITHWAITE, BATEMAN) 11:53
WSR CZINDER (2) (MALETTA, JOHNSON) 15:15 PP
2ND PERIOD
LDN GRIFFITH (1) (MCKEGG, MAATTA) 18:53 PP
LDN GRIFFITH (2) (MAATTA, R. RUPERT) 19:38 PP
3RD PERIOD
LDN WATSON (1) 9:57
SHOTS
WSR 10 - 4 - 7 = 21
LDN 9 - 15 - 8 = 32
PPS
WSR 1-FOR-6
LDN 2-FOR-6
Saturday, March 24, 2012
OHL WCQF GAME ONE: KNIGHTS 3 SPITS 0
(London) Vlad Namestnikov scored the game-winning goal in the first period and added an assist, as the London Knights blanked the Spitfires 3-0 in Game One of their Western Conference quarter-final series Friday night at the John Labatt Centre.Scott Harrington chipped in a pair of assists and Michael Houser made just 21 saves for the shutout, as the Knights took a 1-0 series lead, heading back to Windsor for Game Two on Sunday afternoon.
The stories of the night were Jaroslav Pavelka's outstanding play (33 saves) and Windsor's inability to generate offense. The Spits finished the night with just three scoring chances.
Namestnikov blew by Adam Bateman before beating Pavelka with a quick shot high to the glove side, opening the scoring at 7:13 of the first period.
Bo Horvat followed up with his first of the series, as he outmuscled Brandon Devlin and busted right in on to make it 2-0 at 12:21.
The teams played a scoreless second period, in which the Knights outshot the Spits 13-6.
Jared Knight made it 3-0 just seven seconds into a power play at 2:53 of the third period.
The Spits failed to convert with 1:56 of power play time later in the frame.
Winger Ty Bilcke left the game in the third period and did not return. His status for Sunday's game is unknown.
SCORING
1ST PERIOD
LDN NAMESTNIKOV (1) (GRIFFITH, HARRINGTON) 7:13
LDN HORVAT (1) (HOUSER) 12:21
2ND PERIOD
NO SCORING
3RD PERIOD
LDN KNIGHT (1) (HARRINGTON, NAMESTNIKOV) 2:53 PP
SHOTS
WSR 7 - 6 - 8 = 21
LDN 12 - 13 - 11 = 36
PPS
WSR 0-FOR-6
LDN 1-FOR-5
Friday, March 16, 2012
WINDSOR SPITFIRES TOP KNIGHTS, QUALIFY FOR PLAYOFFS
Jaroslav Pavelka's 29-save, shutout performance backstopped a gutsy effort Thursday, as the Spits beat the London Knights 2-0 in their final home game of the season. The win guarantees Windsor a playoff spot for the fifth-consecutive year.
Stephen Alonge's fifth of the season with 2:11 to play in the first period was the only goal the Spits would need.
Ben Johnson scored a shorthanded goal into an empty net at 19:33 of the third period, sending a crowd of 6,449 into a frenzy - the likes of unheard since last year's thrilling playoff series over Erie.
Michael Houser made 27 saves in goal for London, which remains two points back of Plymouth in the race of top spot in the OHL's Western Conference and overall standings.
The Spits reclaim 7th place with the victory, one up on Guelph. The Storm start a home-and-home series with Owen Sound Friday night at the Sleeman Centre, with a return engagement on Saturday at the Bayshore.
The Spits move on to Saginaw on Friday night and the Soo on Saturday.
SCORING
1ST PERIOD:
WSR ALONGE (5) (MALETTA, CLARKE) 17:49
2ND PERIOD:
NO SCORING
3RD PERIOD:
WSR JOHNSON (15) 19:33 SH
SHOTS:
WSR 11 - 9 - 9 = 29
LDN 11 - 9 - 9 = 29
PPS:
WSR 0-FOR-1
LDN 0-FOR-3
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Brady Vail Named Precision Jewellers Player of the Month
(Windsor) The Windsor Spitfires announced today that forward Brady Vail is the Precision Jewellers Player of the Month for the month of February 2012. Brady was a dominant force both offensively and defensively this month by not only racking up ten points but also often times shutting down the opposing teams top forward. Vail scored 4 goals and added 6 assists in February which pushed his season totals to 19 goals and 25 assists (as of March 1). Vail currently sits in third on the Spitfires in overall scoring with 47 points which is already 37 points more than his total points output from a year ago. Vail also was a +1 rating in the month of February and is a +3 for the season, which makes him one of only two with a plus rating on the team.The 18-year-old Palm City, Florida native has emerged as a star this season for the Spitfires and is primed and ready to be selected early in the upcoming NHL draft. His two-way style of play and willingness to be a team player has not only made him a more effective player but has made his teammates around him better as well.
Great work Brady! Keep it up!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
WINDSOR 7 SARNIA 5
Rychel scored twice (37, 38), Clarke had a goal (14) and three assists and 11 different Spits hit the scoresheet, including John Bowen with his first-ever OHL point.
On his 18th birthday, Brady Vail scored the game winner, his 20th of the season, at 12:39 of the third period.
Jaroslav Pavelka made 25 saves for the win.
The Spits trailed 2-0, but goals by Stephen Alonge (4) and Zack MacQueen (18) in a 1:15 span of the first period got the Spits even at 2-2.
Rychel tied the game twice: at 3-3 at the 8:33 mark of the second and again at 5-5 just 50 seconds into the third period. The goal chase Brandon Hope from the game in favour of JP Anderson.
But he faired no better.
Vail's winner came on a 2-on-1, on which he faked a slapper before roofing one past JP Anderson.
Rychel later set up Ben Johnson's empty-net goal (16) at 19:45 to round out the scoring.
SCORING
1ST PERIOD:
SAR SARAULT (19) (SPOONER) 11:46 PP,
SAR BOUCHER (27) (SARAULT, THOMPSON) 13:02,
WSR ALONGE (4) (CLARKE, MALETTA) 13:51,
WSR MACQUEEN (18) (POSA, VAIL) 15:06,
SAR MURPHY (8) (SARAULT, LATTA) 18:46 PP
2ND PERIOD:
WSR RYCHEL (37) (EBERT, CLARKE) 8:33,
WSR CLARKE (14) (RYCHEL, BATEMAN) 15:02,
SAR SARAULT (20) (THOMPSON, BOUCHER) 15:18,
SAR RENSFELDT (SPOONER, ALBERGA) 17:44
3RD PERIOD:
WSR RYCHEL (38) (CLARKE, BATEMAN) 0:50,
WSR VAIL (20) (EBERT, MARCHESE) 17:39,
WSR JOHNSON (16) (RYCHEL) 19:45 EN
SHOTS:
WSR 8 - 15 - 14 = 37
SAR 12 - 8 - 10 = 30
PPS:
WSR 0-FOR-1
SAR 2-FOR-4
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Ben Johnson Named Spitfires Player of the Week
(Windsor) Playing in our group of Top-6 forwards, winger Ben Johnson has been outstanding of late.His strong play last week has earned him Tecumseh and South Walkerville Vision Centres Player of the Week honours.
The rest of the weekend didn't go as well for the Spits, who lost 2-0 in Plymouth on Saturday night and then 7-1 at home to Saginaw on Sunday afternoon. But Johnson's relentless effort in both games was undeniable.
The 17-year-old native of Calumet, Michigan, is widely regarded as one of the top emerging talents in the OHL, thanks in large part to his superior skating, tenacity and playmaking skills.
Johnson has played in all 63 games this season, scoring 15 goals and adding 19 assists. Those numbers rank him eighth in goals and seventh in points among OHL rookies.
He is also sixth on the Spits in goals and seventh in points.
Johnson is a highly-regarded prospect for this summer's 2012 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh; ranked 49th among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting's mid-term report.
The entire staff at Tecumseh and South Walkerville Vision Centres congratulates Ben on a great week and a fantastic rookie season.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Alexander Khokhlachev Injury Status
“Due to an injury sustained on March 3rd in the game versus Plymouth, Alexander Khokhlachev will be unavailable for the remainder of the OHL season,” said Spitfires Athletic Therapist Joey Garland. “He has been diagnosed with a lacerated kidney, and although there is no timeline for his return, he is expected to make a full recovery.”
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| Photo by Joe Lemire / In Play! Magazine |
No further comments are being made by the Windsor Spitfires at this time.
WHALERS 2 SPITS 0
Matt Mahalak stopped 35 pucks and the home side made two first period goals stand up, as the Whalers beat the Spitfires, 2-0, in front of 3,933 at the Compuware Arena in Plymouth on Saturday night.
Stefan Noesen and Jamie Devane scored in a four-minute span, as the Whalers moved within four points of London for top spot in the Western Conference.
Jaroslav Pavelka was outstanding in goal for the Spitfires, making 47 saves in a losing cause.
Trailing 2-0, the Spits had four power play chances in the second and third periods: including a lengthy 5-on-3 midway through the final 20, during which the Spits were unable to muster much more than a couple chances from the perimeter.
The loss keeps the Spits in seventh place in the Western Conference, two points up on both Sault Ste Marie and Guelph.
The Spits are right back at it on Sunday afternoon at 2pm, as Saginaw visits the WFCU Centre in a key four-point game. The Spirit sit sixth in the conference, four points up on Windsor (27-30-4-2).
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD:
PLY NOESEN (32) (SCHMITZ, HEARD) 11:29 PP,
PLY DEVANE (20) (ALEARDI, BATHGATE) 15:30
SECOND PERIOD:
NO SCORING
THIRD PERIOD:
NO SCORING
SHOTS:
WSR 10 - 15 - 10 = 35
PLY 25 - 12 - 12 = 49
Stefan Noesen and Jamie Devane scored in a four-minute span, as the Whalers moved within four points of London for top spot in the Western Conference.
Jaroslav Pavelka was outstanding in goal for the Spitfires, making 47 saves in a losing cause.
Trailing 2-0, the Spits had four power play chances in the second and third periods: including a lengthy 5-on-3 midway through the final 20, during which the Spits were unable to muster much more than a couple chances from the perimeter.
The loss keeps the Spits in seventh place in the Western Conference, two points up on both Sault Ste Marie and Guelph.
The Spits are right back at it on Sunday afternoon at 2pm, as Saginaw visits the WFCU Centre in a key four-point game. The Spirit sit sixth in the conference, four points up on Windsor (27-30-4-2).
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD:
PLY NOESEN (32) (SCHMITZ, HEARD) 11:29 PP,
PLY DEVANE (20) (ALEARDI, BATHGATE) 15:30
SECOND PERIOD:
NO SCORING
THIRD PERIOD:
NO SCORING
SHOTS:
WSR 10 - 15 - 10 = 35
PLY 25 - 12 - 12 = 49
Thursday, March 1, 2012
SPITFIRES 5, BATTALION 2
It was nothing short of a must-win scenario for the home side: with both Sault Ste Marie and Guelph just two points back in the standings, the Spits needed to take care of business against an Eastern Conference opponent that plays a stifling, defensive style.
And they did just that.
All even at 2-2 after 20 minutes, Johnson went to work in the second.
His 14th goal of the season came as a surprise to Brampton goalie Matej Machovsky, who looked unprepared and out-of-position as Johnson whipped a quick shot from the right-wing halfboards that slid home for the eventual game-winner.
With less than a minute to play in the middle 20, Johnson picked up a deft defensive zone clearing play from Vail, raced in on a 2-on-1 and fed Chris Marchese, who beat Machovsky with a quick wristshot to give the home side a 4-2 advantage.
Johnson added an empty-netter to round out the scoring at 18:59 of the third period.
Jaroslav Pavelka had a rough start but finished strong with 35 saves for the win.
The win pulled the Spitfires (27-28-4-2) within two points of Saginaw for sixth in the Western Conference. The Spirit lost 2-1 in Niagara.
Next up is a trip to Plymouth on Saturday night.
SCORING
1ST PERIOD
WSR CZINDER (15) (RYCHEL, KOKO) 1:28
BRA MILLER (5) (LEWIS, MACLEOD) 1:47
WSR KOKO (25) (EBERT, HOLDEN) 7:20 PP
BRA BELL (4) (MACLEOD, LEWIS) 19:59
2ND PERIOD
WSR JOHNSON (14) (EBERT) 1:27
WSR MARCHESE (18) (JOHNSON, VAIL) 19:11
3RD PERIOD
WSR JOHNSON (15) (POSA) 18:59
SHOTS
WSR 8 - 11 - 4 = 23
BRA 15 - 15 - 7 = 37
PPS
WSR 1-FOR-3
BRA 0-FOR-3
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Nick Ebert - Windsor Spitfire Player of the Week
(Windsor) Defenceman Nick Ebert is our Tecumseh and South Walkerville Vision Centres Player of the Week for the period ended Sunday, February 26th.
Ebert had a pair of goals and a +1 rating in Sunday's 8-6 win over Sudbury, while playing big minutes on the blueline and a very solid, two-way game.
"I feel like the bounces are starting to go my way," Ebert told windsorspitfires.com. "I've struggled a bit this year with consistency. But the second half of the season, I've been pretty happy with my play."
For the season, Ebert now has six goals and 34 points along with 54 penalty minutes. His 28 assists are tied for second on the club with Kerby Rychel.
Ebert, 17, is eligible for the upcoming 2012 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh.
Ebert had a pair of goals and a +1 rating in Sunday's 8-6 win over Sudbury, while playing big minutes on the blueline and a very solid, two-way game.
"I feel like the bounces are starting to go my way," Ebert told windsorspitfires.com. "I've struggled a bit this year with consistency. But the second half of the season, I've been pretty happy with my play."
For the season, Ebert now has six goals and 34 points along with 54 penalty minutes. His 28 assists are tied for second on the club with Kerby Rychel.
Ebert, 17, is eligible for the upcoming 2012 NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh.
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| Windsor Spitfire Nick Ebert Photo by Joe Lemire / In Play! Magazine |
Monday, February 27, 2012
HIGH SCORING HIGH JINX AT THE WFCU
SPITS 8, WOLVES 6
Alexander Khokhlachev had two goals and three assists and Nick Ebert scored twice, as the Windsor Spitfires outgunned the Sudbury Wolves in an 8-6 win on Sunday afternoon at the WFCU Centre.
After a scoreless first period, the Spits exploded for five goals in the middle 20.
Ebert scored his fifth and sixth of the season to give the Spits a 2-1 lead. The Spits then tore off three goals in the final four minutes of the frame, as Jordan Maletta (5th @ 16:42), Khokhlachev (23rd @ 18:49) and Zack MacQueen (16th @ 19:47) gave Windsor a 5-2 lead after 40 minutes.
Chris Marchese's 17th goal of the season gave the Spits a 6-3 lead at 9:16 of the third period. KoKo made it 7-3 with a nifty tip at 10:21 on the power play.
After Derek Schoenmakers and Josh McFadden cut the lead to 7-5, Brady Vail capped a brilliant day with an empty net goal at 19:16 to make it 8-5.
Derek Holden had two assists and John Cullen made 36 saves in goal for the win, as the Spitfires moved within four points of Saginaw for sixth place in the Western Conference.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD
NO SCORING
SECOND PERIOD
SUD LEIVO 26 (THIBODEAU) 3:08
WSR EBERT 5 (KOKO, CZINDER) 4:33
WSR EBERT 6 (KOKO, HOLDEN) 9:32 PP
SUD KUCHIN 23 (SCHOENMAKERS, LEIVO) 12:32 PP
WSR MALETTA 5 (ALONGE, CLARKE) 16:42
WSR KOKO 23 (MARCHESE) 18:49 PP
WSR MACQUEEN 16 (VAIL) 19:47
THIRD PERIOD
SUD LEIVO 26 (SGARBOSSA, PANCEL) 0:22
WSR MARCHESE (BRAITHWAITE, KOKO) 9:16
WSR KOKO 24 (HOLDEN, MARCHESE) 10:21 PP
SUD SCHOENMAKERS 22 (MACDONALD) 10:35
SUD MCFADDEN 14 (SCHOENMAKERS) 11:40 PP
WSR VAIL 19 (MACQUEEN) 19:16
SUD SCHUTT 8 (BAPTISTE, LACROIX) 19:56
SHOTS
WSR 12 - 15 - 12 = 39
SUD 10 - 16 - 14 = 40
PPS
WSR 3-FOR-6
SUD 2-FOR-5
Alexander Khokhlachev had two goals and three assists and Nick Ebert scored twice, as the Windsor Spitfires outgunned the Sudbury Wolves in an 8-6 win on Sunday afternoon at the WFCU Centre.
After a scoreless first period, the Spits exploded for five goals in the middle 20.
Ebert scored his fifth and sixth of the season to give the Spits a 2-1 lead. The Spits then tore off three goals in the final four minutes of the frame, as Jordan Maletta (5th @ 16:42), Khokhlachev (23rd @ 18:49) and Zack MacQueen (16th @ 19:47) gave Windsor a 5-2 lead after 40 minutes.
Chris Marchese's 17th goal of the season gave the Spits a 6-3 lead at 9:16 of the third period. KoKo made it 7-3 with a nifty tip at 10:21 on the power play.
After Derek Schoenmakers and Josh McFadden cut the lead to 7-5, Brady Vail capped a brilliant day with an empty net goal at 19:16 to make it 8-5.
Derek Holden had two assists and John Cullen made 36 saves in goal for the win, as the Spitfires moved within four points of Saginaw for sixth place in the Western Conference.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD
NO SCORING
SECOND PERIOD
SUD LEIVO 26 (THIBODEAU) 3:08
WSR EBERT 5 (KOKO, CZINDER) 4:33
WSR EBERT 6 (KOKO, HOLDEN) 9:32 PP
SUD KUCHIN 23 (SCHOENMAKERS, LEIVO) 12:32 PP
WSR MALETTA 5 (ALONGE, CLARKE) 16:42
WSR KOKO 23 (MARCHESE) 18:49 PP
WSR MACQUEEN 16 (VAIL) 19:47
THIRD PERIOD
SUD LEIVO 26 (SGARBOSSA, PANCEL) 0:22
WSR MARCHESE (BRAITHWAITE, KOKO) 9:16
WSR KOKO 24 (HOLDEN, MARCHESE) 10:21 PP
SUD SCHOENMAKERS 22 (MACDONALD) 10:35
SUD MCFADDEN 14 (SCHOENMAKERS) 11:40 PP
WSR VAIL 19 (MACQUEEN) 19:16
SUD SCHUTT 8 (BAPTISTE, LACROIX) 19:56
SHOTS
WSR 12 - 15 - 12 = 39
SUD 10 - 16 - 14 = 40
PPS
WSR 3-FOR-6
SUD 2-FOR-5
Saturday, February 25, 2012
SPITS GET SMOKED...AGAIN! STING 5 - SPITS 0
A four-goal third period turned a tight game into a blowout on Friday night, as the Sting beat the Spitfires 5-0 before 3,748 at the RBC Centre in Sarnia.
Domenic Alberga, Reid Boucher, Anthony DeAngelo, Ryan Spooner and Justice Dundas all scored for Sarnia (30-21-2-5), which moved two points up on Owen Sound for fourth place in the Western Conference with the win.
Jaroslav Pavelka made 29 saves in a losing cause for Windsor (25-28-4-2).
Wins by both Sault Ste Marie and Guelph further muddied the race for the final two playoff spots. The Greyhounds are now just two points back of the Spitfires for seventh in the conference, and the Storm are just three back with three games in hand.
Trailing 1-0 in the second period, the Spits were awarded a 90-second, 5-on-3 advantage when Tyler J Brown was given a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for hitting Kerby Rychel from behind. But the Spits couldn't tie the game and threatened on only a few occassions over the final 20 minutes.
Boucher banked one off Pavelka and in to make it 2-0 Sting just 1:55 into the third period. DeAngelo supplied the dagger, weaving his way through the Windsor defensive zone before beating Pavelka with a backhander high, making it 3-0 at 8:05.
Spooner's 26th came on the power play at 12:13, before Dundas scored a meaningless goal - his first in OHL goal - with the game out of reach at 18:32.
The Spits are off Saturday, before hosting the Sudbury Wolves Sunday afternoon at 2:05.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD:
SAR ALBERGA (14) (NIKANDROV, BROWN) 13:48
SECOND PERIOD:
NO SCORING
THIRD PERIOD:
SAR BOUCHER (24) (SARAULT) 1:55,
SAR DEANGELO (5) (LUCIANI, BOUCHER) 8:05,
SAR SPOONER (26) (THOMPSON, MURPHY) 12:13 PP,
SAR DUNDAS (1) (THOMAS) 18:32
SHOTS:
WSR 9 - 12 - 7 = 28
SAR 8 - 10 - 16 = 34
PPS:
WSR 0-FOR-5
SAR 1-FOR-4
Domenic Alberga, Reid Boucher, Anthony DeAngelo, Ryan Spooner and Justice Dundas all scored for Sarnia (30-21-2-5), which moved two points up on Owen Sound for fourth place in the Western Conference with the win.
Jaroslav Pavelka made 29 saves in a losing cause for Windsor (25-28-4-2).
Wins by both Sault Ste Marie and Guelph further muddied the race for the final two playoff spots. The Greyhounds are now just two points back of the Spitfires for seventh in the conference, and the Storm are just three back with three games in hand.
Trailing 1-0 in the second period, the Spits were awarded a 90-second, 5-on-3 advantage when Tyler J Brown was given a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for hitting Kerby Rychel from behind. But the Spits couldn't tie the game and threatened on only a few occassions over the final 20 minutes.
Boucher banked one off Pavelka and in to make it 2-0 Sting just 1:55 into the third period. DeAngelo supplied the dagger, weaving his way through the Windsor defensive zone before beating Pavelka with a backhander high, making it 3-0 at 8:05.
Spooner's 26th came on the power play at 12:13, before Dundas scored a meaningless goal - his first in OHL goal - with the game out of reach at 18:32.
The Spits are off Saturday, before hosting the Sudbury Wolves Sunday afternoon at 2:05.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD:
SAR ALBERGA (14) (NIKANDROV, BROWN) 13:48
SECOND PERIOD:
NO SCORING
THIRD PERIOD:
SAR BOUCHER (24) (SARAULT) 1:55,
SAR DEANGELO (5) (LUCIANI, BOUCHER) 8:05,
SAR SPOONER (26) (THOMPSON, MURPHY) 12:13 PP,
SAR DUNDAS (1) (THOMAS) 18:32
SHOTS:
WSR 9 - 12 - 7 = 28
SAR 8 - 10 - 16 = 34
PPS:
WSR 0-FOR-5
SAR 1-FOR-4
Sunday, February 19, 2012
ATTACK 5 SPITS 4 OT
Jay Gilbert had the overtime winner, as the red-hot Owen Sound Attack escaped the WFCU Centre with a 5-4 win on Saturday night.
Alexander Khokhlachev had a pair of goals and Chris Marchese continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist, as the Spitfires (25-28-3-2) finished the weekend with three of a possible six points.
Daniel Catenacci, Joseph Blandisi, Cameron Brace and Chris Bigras had the other goals for the Attack (28-21-3-4), who leapfrogged Sarnia to move into fourth place in the Western Conference.
Trailing 4-2, KoKo scored matching power play goals (his first since January 19th). The first came at 16:11 of the second period. The tying goal came just 34 seconds into the third.
Gilbert's winner came 56 seconds into OT, just one second after a Nick Ebert elbowing penalty expired.
Jaroslav Pavelka made 29 saves in a losing cause.
SCORING
1ST PERIOD
OS CATENACCI (29) (BRACE, HALMO) 3:08
OS BLANDISI (17) 3:38
WSR MACQUEEN (15) (CLARKE, MARCHESE) 13:02
2ND PERIOD
OS BRACE (24) (BIGRAS, GILBERT) 7:25 SH
WSR MARCHESE (16) (JOHNSON, BRAITHWAITE) 8:23 PP
OS BIGRAS (2) (HOPE, GAVRUS) 12:35 PP
WSR KOKO (21) (VAIL, HOLDEN) 16:11 PP
3RD PERIOD
WSR KOKO (22) (HOLDEN) 0:34 PP
OVERTIME
OS GILBERT (GAVRUS, HOPE) 0:56
SHOTS
WSR 11 - 15 - 8 - 0 = 34
OS 13 - 11 - 9 - 1 = 34
PPS
WSR 3-FOR-7
OS 1-FOR-4
Alexander Khokhlachev had a pair of goals and Chris Marchese continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist, as the Spitfires (25-28-3-2) finished the weekend with three of a possible six points.
Daniel Catenacci, Joseph Blandisi, Cameron Brace and Chris Bigras had the other goals for the Attack (28-21-3-4), who leapfrogged Sarnia to move into fourth place in the Western Conference.
Trailing 4-2, KoKo scored matching power play goals (his first since January 19th). The first came at 16:11 of the second period. The tying goal came just 34 seconds into the third.
Gilbert's winner came 56 seconds into OT, just one second after a Nick Ebert elbowing penalty expired.
Jaroslav Pavelka made 29 saves in a losing cause.
SCORING
1ST PERIOD
OS CATENACCI (29) (BRACE, HALMO) 3:08
OS BLANDISI (17) 3:38
WSR MACQUEEN (15) (CLARKE, MARCHESE) 13:02
2ND PERIOD
OS BRACE (24) (BIGRAS, GILBERT) 7:25 SH
WSR MARCHESE (16) (JOHNSON, BRAITHWAITE) 8:23 PP
OS BIGRAS (2) (HOPE, GAVRUS) 12:35 PP
WSR KOKO (21) (VAIL, HOLDEN) 16:11 PP
3RD PERIOD
WSR KOKO (22) (HOLDEN) 0:34 PP
OVERTIME
OS GILBERT (GAVRUS, HOPE) 0:56
SHOTS
WSR 11 - 15 - 8 - 0 = 34
OS 13 - 11 - 9 - 1 = 34
PPS
WSR 3-FOR-7
OS 1-FOR-4
Saturday, February 18, 2012
RYCHEL'S HAT TRICK LEADS SPITS
Kerby Rychel scored three times, leading the Spitfires to a huge, 4-1 win in London on Friday night. Jaroslav Pavelka did the rest, making 39 saves in his best performance of the year. Nick Ebert chipped in a pair of assists and Nick Czinder (14) had the other goal for Windsor (25-27-3-2).
With the game tied at 1-1 late in the second period, Rychel deftly tipped a Derek Holden wrister from the point past Michael Houser. And the Spits never looked back.
Rychel increased the lead to two, banging home a Brandon Devlin rebound just 2:09 into the third.
With the London net empty, Rychel missed on his initial shot from just past centre ice, but hustled to follow up his own rebound before chipping home his third of the game and team-leading 36th of the season.
Former Spitfire Austin Watson had the only goal for London (41-12-0-1), which lost for the Spitfires at home for the second time this season.
The win moves the Spits within two points of Saginaw for sixth place in the Western Conference and, more importantly, six up on ninth place Guelph.
The Spitfires wrap the weekend up Saturday night, when the red-hot Owen Sound Attack - winners of five straight - visit the WFCU Centre.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD
WSR CZINDER (14) (KOKO, MACQUEEN) 15:35
SECOND PERIOD
LDN WATSON (23) (GRIFFITH, MCKEGG) 11:51 PP
WSR RYCHEL (34) (HOLDEN, EBERT) 19:47 PP
THIRD PERIOD
WSR RYCHEL (35) (DEVLIN, MARCHESE) 2:09
WSR RYCHEL (36) (JOHNSON, EBERT) 19:24 EN
SHOTS
WSR 14 - 12 - 14 = 40
LDN 9 - 14 - 11 = 34
PPS
WSR 1-FOR-5
LDN 1-FOR-4
Friday, February 17, 2012
WHALERS 4 SPITS 3
Colin MacDonald's first goal of the season with 2:25 to play spoiled a solid effort from the home side on Thursday night, as Plymouth dumped Windsor, 4-3, in front of 5,656 at the WFCU Centre.
Jordan Maletta, Nick Ebert and Jeff Braithwaite each had their fourth goals of the season, as the Spitfires 24-27-3-2) fired 41 shots at Matt Mahalak.
Tied at 2-2 after 40 minutes, the Spits got into penalty trouble. And Jamie Devane made them pay, scoring his 19th of the season during a 5-on-3 advantage at 7:24 of the third period.
But Braithwaite replied just 2:13 later on Windsor's 7th PP of the night, tying the game at 3-3.
MacDonald's winner was an unassisted floater from the point that beat John Cullen (20 saves) over the shoulder.
They're right back at it Friday night in London.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD
PLY NOESEN (26) (RAKELL, LEVI) 4:23 SH
WSR MALETTA (4) (DEVLIN) 5:21
WSR EBERT (4) (JOHNSON, VAIL) 12:40
SECOND PERIOD
PLY VANDERWIEL (11) (SCHMITZ, NOESEN) 12:57
THIRD PERIOD
PLY DEVANE (19) (RAKELL, MILLER) 7:24 PP
WSR BRAITHWAITE (4) (KOKO, MARCHESE) 9:37 PP
PLY C.MACDONALD (1) 17:35
SHOTS:
WSR 19 - 16 - 6 = 41
PLY 7 - 7 - 10 = 24
PPS:
WSR 1-FOR-8
PLY 1-FOR-4
Jordan Maletta, Nick Ebert and Jeff Braithwaite each had their fourth goals of the season, as the Spitfires 24-27-3-2) fired 41 shots at Matt Mahalak.
Tied at 2-2 after 40 minutes, the Spits got into penalty trouble. And Jamie Devane made them pay, scoring his 19th of the season during a 5-on-3 advantage at 7:24 of the third period.
But Braithwaite replied just 2:13 later on Windsor's 7th PP of the night, tying the game at 3-3.
MacDonald's winner was an unassisted floater from the point that beat John Cullen (20 saves) over the shoulder.
They're right back at it Friday night in London.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD
PLY NOESEN (26) (RAKELL, LEVI) 4:23 SH
WSR MALETTA (4) (DEVLIN) 5:21
WSR EBERT (4) (JOHNSON, VAIL) 12:40
SECOND PERIOD
PLY VANDERWIEL (11) (SCHMITZ, NOESEN) 12:57
THIRD PERIOD
PLY DEVANE (19) (RAKELL, MILLER) 7:24 PP
WSR BRAITHWAITE (4) (KOKO, MARCHESE) 9:37 PP
PLY C.MACDONALD (1) 17:35
SHOTS:
WSR 19 - 16 - 6 = 41
PLY 7 - 7 - 10 = 24
PPS:
WSR 1-FOR-8
PLY 1-FOR-4
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Chris Marchese Named Spitfires Player of the Week
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| Windsor Spitfire Chris Marchese Photo by Joe Lemire / In Play! Magazine |
The 17-year-old Woodbridge native has been a key contributor to the Spitfires since the moment he’s joined the team. Marchese has proven to be the offensive threat that scouts and coaches anticipated he would develop into. His talents have undoubtedly benefited the Spits greatly and will need to be put on full display as they make a playoff push heading into the final stretch of the season.
Great work Chris! Keep it up!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Tournament to Benefit the Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sutherland Global Services and Windsor Spitfires Tyke Hockey Tournament to Benefit the Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund
(Windsor) In conjunction with Sutherland Global Services, the Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the 3rd annual Sutherland Global Services and Windsor Spitfires Tyke Hockey Tournament to be held on Family Day in Windsor on Monday, February 20, 2012 from 10 – 1pm at the Green Shield Rink of the WFCU Centre. The tournament is a fundraising event which will allow the children from the McDonald’s Little Spits Tyke Program to participate in games at the WFCU Centre with Spitfire players and coaches acting as guest referees for the event. All participating children will also have the opportunity to have lunch with Spitfire players following the conclusion of their game.
Each player participating in the event will make a $20 donation to the Sutherland Global Services - Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund awards $3,000 to a male and female athlete in Windsor, Essex County or Chatham-Kent. The money being raised at the Sutherland Global Services and Windsor Spitfires Tyke Hockey Tournament will allow scholarship recipients to apply for additional funding throughout their college career.
Co-sponsors from McDonald’s Restaurants and Parker Construction will also be making financial contributions and in-kind donations to the scholarship fund.
Bob Boughner, President and Head Coach of the Windsor Spitfires, says “The Windsor Spitfires are honoured to further the legacy of Mickey Renaud through the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund that we have been involved with over the past few years and we are also very excited to participate in the Tyke Tournament on February 20th. We thank Sutherland Global Services for their support in again offering this fund to help students from our local area achieve their academic goals and look forward to providing kids from the McDonald’s Little Spits Program the opportunity to skate with our players again this season. We would also like to thank McDonald’s Restaurants and Parker Construction for their continued support, and also for their contributions to this event.”
“Our employees and company have a long standing history of generosity and support of the Windsor community. We are honored to sponsor the 3rd annual little tyke tournament to benefit the Sutherland Global Services – Mickey Renaud Memorial scholarship fund. “, says Mary Walsh, Associate Manager of Employee Engagement.
The Windsor Spitfires, Sutherland Global Services, McDonald’s Restaurants and Parker Construction invites the public to attend the event, admission is free. For more details about the scholarship fund, please visit: http://www.sutherlandglobal.com/aboutus_sr_charitable_schorlarship.aspx
(Windsor) In conjunction with Sutherland Global Services, the Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the 3rd annual Sutherland Global Services and Windsor Spitfires Tyke Hockey Tournament to be held on Family Day in Windsor on Monday, February 20, 2012 from 10 – 1pm at the Green Shield Rink of the WFCU Centre. The tournament is a fundraising event which will allow the children from the McDonald’s Little Spits Tyke Program to participate in games at the WFCU Centre with Spitfire players and coaches acting as guest referees for the event. All participating children will also have the opportunity to have lunch with Spitfire players following the conclusion of their game.
Each player participating in the event will make a $20 donation to the Sutherland Global Services - Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund awards $3,000 to a male and female athlete in Windsor, Essex County or Chatham-Kent. The money being raised at the Sutherland Global Services and Windsor Spitfires Tyke Hockey Tournament will allow scholarship recipients to apply for additional funding throughout their college career.
Co-sponsors from McDonald’s Restaurants and Parker Construction will also be making financial contributions and in-kind donations to the scholarship fund.
Bob Boughner, President and Head Coach of the Windsor Spitfires, says “The Windsor Spitfires are honoured to further the legacy of Mickey Renaud through the Sutherland Global Services Mickey Renaud Memorial Scholarship Fund that we have been involved with over the past few years and we are also very excited to participate in the Tyke Tournament on February 20th. We thank Sutherland Global Services for their support in again offering this fund to help students from our local area achieve their academic goals and look forward to providing kids from the McDonald’s Little Spits Program the opportunity to skate with our players again this season. We would also like to thank McDonald’s Restaurants and Parker Construction for their continued support, and also for their contributions to this event.”
“Our employees and company have a long standing history of generosity and support of the Windsor community. We are honored to sponsor the 3rd annual little tyke tournament to benefit the Sutherland Global Services – Mickey Renaud Memorial scholarship fund. “, says Mary Walsh, Associate Manager of Employee Engagement.
The Windsor Spitfires, Sutherland Global Services, McDonald’s Restaurants and Parker Construction invites the public to attend the event, admission is free. For more details about the scholarship fund, please visit: http://www.sutherlandglobal.com/aboutus_sr_charitable_schorlarship.aspx
Sunday, February 12, 2012
MAJORS OUTLAST SPITS
(Mississauga) Riley Brace was in on every goal for the home side on Sunday afternoon, as the Majors beat the Spitfires, 3-1, in their only visit to the Hershey Centre this season.
Brady Vail scored the only goal for Windsor (24-26-3-2), which failed to reach the .500 mark with the loss.
Brace opened the scoring at 15:31 of the first period on a bizarre play. As Jaroslav Pavelka (17 saves) played a dump-in behind his goal, it became lodged between his skate and bottom of his pad, before falling out right onto Brace's stick for an easy tap-in.
Vail tied the game just 1:40 later, taking a nifty pass from Ben Johnson and beating Brandon Maxwell (28 saves) with a quick snapshot.
Sergey Kuptsov scored the eventual winner at 1:14 of the second period, sliding home a rebound after Pavelka couldn't control an innocent looking shot by Kristoff Kontos.
The Spits had four PP chances in the middle frame - including 59 seconds of 5-on-3 time - but couldn't tie the game. That ended up costing them in the final 20, as they tired and managed just four shots.
Brace rounded out the scoring with his 30th of the year at 16:28 of the third.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD:
MISS BRACE (29) 15:13,
WSR VAIL (18) (JOHNSON, MARCHESE) 16:53
SECOND PERIOD:
MISS KUPTSOV (KONTOS, BRACE) 1:14
THIRD PERIOD:
MISS BRUCE (30) (KUPTSOV, KONTOS) 16:28
SHOTS:
WSR 16 - 9 - 4 = 29
MISS 5 - 7 - 8 = 20
PPS
WSR 0-FOR-5
MISS 0-FOR-1
Brady Vail scored the only goal for Windsor (24-26-3-2), which failed to reach the .500 mark with the loss.
Brace opened the scoring at 15:31 of the first period on a bizarre play. As Jaroslav Pavelka (17 saves) played a dump-in behind his goal, it became lodged between his skate and bottom of his pad, before falling out right onto Brace's stick for an easy tap-in.
Vail tied the game just 1:40 later, taking a nifty pass from Ben Johnson and beating Brandon Maxwell (28 saves) with a quick snapshot.
Sergey Kuptsov scored the eventual winner at 1:14 of the second period, sliding home a rebound after Pavelka couldn't control an innocent looking shot by Kristoff Kontos.
The Spits had four PP chances in the middle frame - including 59 seconds of 5-on-3 time - but couldn't tie the game. That ended up costing them in the final 20, as they tired and managed just four shots.
Brace rounded out the scoring with his 30th of the year at 16:28 of the third.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD:
MISS BRACE (29) 15:13,
WSR VAIL (18) (JOHNSON, MARCHESE) 16:53
SECOND PERIOD:
MISS KUPTSOV (KONTOS, BRACE) 1:14
THIRD PERIOD:
MISS BRUCE (30) (KUPTSOV, KONTOS) 16:28
SHOTS:
WSR 16 - 9 - 4 = 29
MISS 5 - 7 - 8 = 20
PPS
WSR 0-FOR-5
MISS 0-FOR-1
Spitfires Blank Erie Otters 5-0 at Home
Chris Marchese let his play do the talking against his old team on Saturday night.
The former Otter had a goal and two assists, leading the Spitfires (24-25-3-2) to a 5-0 win over Erie before 5,890 at the WFCU Centre.
Jaroslav Pavelka stopped all 33 pucks he faced for his second shutout of the season.
Ben Johnson, Kerby Rychel and Brady Vail all had a goal and an assist, as Windsor pulled back within two points of Saginaw for sixth place in the Western Conference.
After a scoreless opening 20 minutes, the Spits took a 2-0 lead with goals by Zack MacQueen and Vail in a 61-second span of the second period.
Rychel pushed the lead to 3-0 with his team-leading 33rd of the season at 19:11.
Marchese was in on both goals in the third period; potting 15th of the season at 9:48 before setting up Johnson's 13th to round out the scoring at 16:20.
Since arriving in Windsor back on December 14th, Marchese has maintained a solid, point-per-game clip with nine goals and eight assists in 17 contests.
The Spits are right back at it Sunday afternoon in Mississauga.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD:
NO SCORING
SECOND PERIOD:
WSR MACQUEEN (14) (RYCHEL, KOKO) 6:10 PP,
WSR VAIL (16) (MARCHESE, BATEMAN) 7:11,
WSR RYCHEL (33) (MACQUEEN, CLARKE) 19:11
THIRD PERIOD:
WSR MARCHESE (15) (JOHNSON) 5:48,
WSR JOHNSON (13) (MARCHESE, VAIL) 16:20
SHOTS:
WSR 11 - 26 - 8 = 45
ER 8 - 13 - 12 = 33
PPS:
WSR 1-FOR-3
ER 0-FOR-3
The former Otter had a goal and two assists, leading the Spitfires (24-25-3-2) to a 5-0 win over Erie before 5,890 at the WFCU Centre.
Jaroslav Pavelka stopped all 33 pucks he faced for his second shutout of the season.
Ben Johnson, Kerby Rychel and Brady Vail all had a goal and an assist, as Windsor pulled back within two points of Saginaw for sixth place in the Western Conference.
After a scoreless opening 20 minutes, the Spits took a 2-0 lead with goals by Zack MacQueen and Vail in a 61-second span of the second period.
Rychel pushed the lead to 3-0 with his team-leading 33rd of the season at 19:11.
Marchese was in on both goals in the third period; potting 15th of the season at 9:48 before setting up Johnson's 13th to round out the scoring at 16:20.
Since arriving in Windsor back on December 14th, Marchese has maintained a solid, point-per-game clip with nine goals and eight assists in 17 contests.
The Spits are right back at it Sunday afternoon in Mississauga.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD:
NO SCORING
SECOND PERIOD:
WSR MACQUEEN (14) (RYCHEL, KOKO) 6:10 PP,
WSR VAIL (16) (MARCHESE, BATEMAN) 7:11,
WSR RYCHEL (33) (MACQUEEN, CLARKE) 19:11
THIRD PERIOD:
WSR MARCHESE (15) (JOHNSON) 5:48,
WSR JOHNSON (13) (MARCHESE, VAIL) 16:20
SHOTS:
WSR 11 - 26 - 8 = 45
ER 8 - 13 - 12 = 33
PPS:
WSR 1-FOR-3
ER 0-FOR-3
Friday, February 10, 2012
SPITFIRES GET SMOKED, LONDON 5 WINDSOR 0
Seth Griffith scored three times and Michael Houser made 25 saves for the shutout, in a 5-0 Knights win over the Spits on Thursday night at the WFCU Centre.
Josh Anderson and Jared Knight had the other goals for London (39-11-0-1).
Jordan DeKort was solid in his Spitfires debut, spelling Jaroslav Pavelka at the 13:34 mark of the first period. The rookie goaltender made 17 saves and was solid throughout.
Pavelka was victimized for three goals on just eight shots.
Former Spitfires forward Austin Watson and Tampa Bay prospect Vlad Namestnikov chipped in two assists each.
The loss leaves Windsor (23-25-3-2) two points back of Saginaw for sixth in the Western Conference.
The Spits are right back at it on Saturday night, as the Erie Otters head to town. Gametime is 7:05.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD
LDN KNIGHT (20) (MCKEGG, DOMI) 6:44
LDN ANDERSON (8) (NAMESTNIKOV, FERRY) 11:23
LDN GRIFFITH (37) (WATSON) 13:34 PP
SECOND PERIOD
LDN GRIFFITH (38) (HORVAT, TINORDI)
THIRD PERIOD
LDN GRIFFITH (39) (NAMESTNIKOV, WATSON) 11:34
SHOTS
WSR 5 - 12 - 8 = 25
LDN 11 - 5 - 12 = 28
PPS
WSR 0-FOR-2
LDN 1-FOR-3
Josh Anderson and Jared Knight had the other goals for London (39-11-0-1).
Jordan DeKort was solid in his Spitfires debut, spelling Jaroslav Pavelka at the 13:34 mark of the first period. The rookie goaltender made 17 saves and was solid throughout.
Pavelka was victimized for three goals on just eight shots.
Former Spitfires forward Austin Watson and Tampa Bay prospect Vlad Namestnikov chipped in two assists each.
The loss leaves Windsor (23-25-3-2) two points back of Saginaw for sixth in the Western Conference.
The Spits are right back at it on Saturday night, as the Erie Otters head to town. Gametime is 7:05.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD
LDN KNIGHT (20) (MCKEGG, DOMI) 6:44
LDN ANDERSON (8) (NAMESTNIKOV, FERRY) 11:23
LDN GRIFFITH (37) (WATSON) 13:34 PP
SECOND PERIOD
LDN GRIFFITH (38) (HORVAT, TINORDI)
THIRD PERIOD
LDN GRIFFITH (39) (NAMESTNIKOV, WATSON) 11:34
SHOTS
WSR 5 - 12 - 8 = 25
LDN 11 - 5 - 12 = 28
PPS
WSR 0-FOR-2
LDN 1-FOR-3
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Kerby Rychel Named Precision Jewelers Spitfires Player of the Month
Kerby Rychel Named Precision Jewelers Player of the Month (January 2012) and Tecumseh & South Walkerville Vision Centres Player of the Week
The Windsor Spitfires would like to announce that not only is Kerby Rychel our Tecumseh and South Walkerville Vision Centres Player of the Week for the period ended Sunday, March 5th, but for the second consecutive time, he's also our Precision Jewellers Player of the Month.
The 17-year-old Tecumseh native scored six times and added two assists with a +3 rating in nine games in January. Last week, he scored in all three of our games, totalling four goals and two assists with a +4 rating.
For the season, Rychel has played in all 52 games, scoring 32 goals and adding 26 assists. He leads the Spitfires in both categories. Those totals have him among impressive company. Among all OHL'ers, Kerby is: tied for 2nd in game-winning goals (6), 4th in goals (32), tied for 4th in power play goals (11) and tied for 16th in points (58).
Draft eligible in 2013, Rychel continues to catch the eye of NHL scouts.
Congratulations go out to Kerby from the staff at Tecumseh and South Walkerville Vision Centres and Precision Jewelers.
The Windsor Spitfires would like to announce that not only is Kerby Rychel our Tecumseh and South Walkerville Vision Centres Player of the Week for the period ended Sunday, March 5th, but for the second consecutive time, he's also our Precision Jewellers Player of the Month.
The 17-year-old Tecumseh native scored six times and added two assists with a +3 rating in nine games in January. Last week, he scored in all three of our games, totalling four goals and two assists with a +4 rating.
For the season, Rychel has played in all 52 games, scoring 32 goals and adding 26 assists. He leads the Spitfires in both categories. Those totals have him among impressive company. Among all OHL'ers, Kerby is: tied for 2nd in game-winning goals (6), 4th in goals (32), tied for 4th in power play goals (11) and tied for 16th in points (58).
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| Kerby Rychel in Shoot Out action. Photo by Joe Lemire In Play! Magazine |
Congratulations go out to Kerby from the staff at Tecumseh and South Walkerville Vision Centres and Precision Jewelers.
Monday, February 6, 2012
VAIL, SPITS PREVAIL OVER MAJORS
With the game tied late in the third period, Brady Vail went to work.
Windsor's second-year centre scored the game-winning goal on a 2-on-1 with 49 seconds to play, before setting up Kerby Rychel for an insurance marker just 11 seconds later, as the Spits beat Mississauga 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at the WFCU Centre.
Rychel had a pair of goals, giving him an impressive 32 on the season, and Jaroslav Pavelka made 39 saves for the win.
Ben Johnson and Zack MacQueen had the other goals for the Spitfires (23-24-3-2), who moved within two points of Saginaw and Owen Sound for fifth place in the Western Conference.
The victory gave the Spits four of a possible six points in a gruelling weekend that featured stops in Owen Sound and Plymouth.
Johnson's 12th of the season gave the home side its first lead of the afternoon on the power play at 18:30 of the second period.
Kristoff Kontos knotted things at 3-3 with his 14th, at 8:47 of the third.
The game looked headed for overtime. But Vail scooped up a loose puck at centre ice and busted into the Mississauga zone before beating Brandon Maxwell high to the glove side at 19:11.
Off the ensuing faceoff, Posa found Vail, who held on and fed Rychel to round out the scoring, sending the a crowd of 6,067 in to a frenzy.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD
MIS PARTANEN (12) (BRACE, WISE) 5:42 PP,
MIS WISE (19) (DEMILO, KONTOS) 6:52 PP,
WSR RYCHEL (31) (MALETTA, BRAITHWAITE) 17:26
SECOND PERIOD
WSR MACQUEEN (13) (STUDNICKA, PAV) 11:52,
WSR JOHNSON (12) (KOKO) 18:30 PP
THIRD PERIOD
MIS KONTOS (14) 8:47, WSR VAIL (16) 19:11,
WSR RYCHEL (32) (VAIL, EBERT) 19:22
SHOTS
WSR 10 - 7 - 14 = 31
MIS 11 - 17 - 14 = 42
PPS
WSR 1-FOR-3
MIS 2-FOR-5
Windsor's second-year centre scored the game-winning goal on a 2-on-1 with 49 seconds to play, before setting up Kerby Rychel for an insurance marker just 11 seconds later, as the Spits beat Mississauga 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at the WFCU Centre.
Rychel had a pair of goals, giving him an impressive 32 on the season, and Jaroslav Pavelka made 39 saves for the win.
Ben Johnson and Zack MacQueen had the other goals for the Spitfires (23-24-3-2), who moved within two points of Saginaw and Owen Sound for fifth place in the Western Conference.
The victory gave the Spits four of a possible six points in a gruelling weekend that featured stops in Owen Sound and Plymouth.
Johnson's 12th of the season gave the home side its first lead of the afternoon on the power play at 18:30 of the second period.
Kristoff Kontos knotted things at 3-3 with his 14th, at 8:47 of the third.
The game looked headed for overtime. But Vail scooped up a loose puck at centre ice and busted into the Mississauga zone before beating Brandon Maxwell high to the glove side at 19:11.
Off the ensuing faceoff, Posa found Vail, who held on and fed Rychel to round out the scoring, sending the a crowd of 6,067 in to a frenzy.
SCORING
FIRST PERIOD
MIS PARTANEN (12) (BRACE, WISE) 5:42 PP,
MIS WISE (19) (DEMILO, KONTOS) 6:52 PP,
WSR RYCHEL (31) (MALETTA, BRAITHWAITE) 17:26
SECOND PERIOD
WSR MACQUEEN (13) (STUDNICKA, PAV) 11:52,
WSR JOHNSON (12) (KOKO) 18:30 PP
THIRD PERIOD
MIS KONTOS (14) 8:47, WSR VAIL (16) 19:11,
WSR RYCHEL (32) (VAIL, EBERT) 19:22
SHOTS
WSR 10 - 7 - 14 = 31
MIS 11 - 17 - 14 = 42
PPS
WSR 1-FOR-3
MIS 2-FOR-5
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