Dave Jewell
Resident of Windsor, ON. Graduate of St Clair College Journalism and New Media program and University of Windsor Communication, Media, and Film program. Former Magazine and Newspaper sports writer. Photographer since 2006. Have attended approximately 1,000 OHL games incl. three Memorial Cups.
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Windsor Spitfires Acquire Cuylle, Set Exhibition Roster
September 1st, 2018 It was a busy week for the Windsor Spitfires as they got settled into their 2018-19 Training Camp at the WFCU Centre. Rookie hopefuls battled seasoned veterans in hopes of winning one of just a few open spots on this seasons roster. After camp ended, though, the Spitfires made some cuts and brought in a big name from the Eastern...
Spitfires Ready for 2018-19 Training Camp
August 16th, 2018 After a long four-and-a-half month wait, the Windsor Spitfires are set to hit the ice for their 2018-19 training camp. The club released its training camp schedule on Tuesday afternoon and it includes practices and scrimmages that are open to the public. The camp will have 48 players – returning players, draft picks and free agents...
Who Should Captain the 2018-19 Spitfires?
July 24th, 2018 With just over a month until the Windsor Spitfires open their 2018-19 training camp, there are some questions that need to be answered, including the captaincy and leadership group. Earlier, we talked about what the crease might look like with the addition of Finnish goaltender Kari Piiroinen. Now, we look at who has the ability to lead...
CHL Import Draft Complicates Spitfires' Crease?
July 1st, 2018 The 2018 CHL Import Draft wrapped up on Thursday morning, and the goaltending picture for the Windsor Spitfires just got a bit more complicated. Spitfires general manager Warren Rychel had the 30th overall selection (all CHL teams are involved), and rumours were everywhere. Would he take an offensive forward, which the club needed, or...
Spitfires Trio Takes Next Step at NHL Draft
June 26th, 2018 While the calendar says it's officially summer, hockey is still on the minds of three Windsor Spitfires. The 2018 NHL Draft has wrapped up in Dallas, and two Spitfires heard their name called during the seven-round event. A third Spitfire also got some great news after the draft was done. Coming into this year’s draft, the Spitfires...
Spitfires' Notebook: Hiring, Signing, & Schedule Breakdown
June 19th, 2018 The OHL’s summer break isn’t three weeks old, but teams and fans are already looking ahead to September. Last week, the OHL released the 2018-19 regular-season schedule, and it gives the teams, and fans, a chance to plan out their season. For the Windsor Spitfires, it marks the start of leveling up. Last season, general manager...
