Dave Jewell

Windsor Spitfires’ Best OHL Draft Pick Per Round Since 2000

Dave Jewell | July 20, 2021

As the summer ramps up, preparations are well underway for the 2021-22 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season. A big part of that was the 2021 OHL Priority Selection back in…

Windsor Spitfires Head to Russia at 2021 CHL Import Draft

Dave Jewell | July 1, 2021

It’s been a very busy 48 hours for Windsor Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler. A day after the 2021-22 schedule was released, and two days after the home opener was…

It’s Game On: Windsor Spitfires Announce 2021-22 Schedule

Dave Jewell | June 30, 2021

The light at the end of the tunnel is rotating red. After 15 months of COVID-19 frustration and dashed hopes, the Windsor Spitfires (and the OHL) made the big announcement…

Windsor Spitfires Bulk up at 2021 OHL Priority Selection

Dave Jewell | June 6, 2021

When the Windsor Spitfires won their three Mastercard Memorial Cup titles (2009, 2010, and 2017), then-general manager Warren Rychel built a strong, offensive team that could wear you down and…

Windsor Spitfires’ 2021 OHL Priority Selection Preview

Dave Jewell | June 3, 2021

After nearly 15 months of chaos and uncertainty, we could all use a little normalcy in our lives. The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will do their part to contribute this…

4 Years Later: Revisiting Windsor Spitfires’ 2017 Memorial Cup

Dave Jewell | May 30, 2021

The last week in May has traditionally been when Canada’s junior hockey’s elite come together to battle it out for the prized Memorial Cup. With COVID-19 still having a grip…

Windsor Spitfires Get Top-5 Pick in 2021 OHL Draft Lottery

Dave Jewell | May 6, 2021

After a chaotic year that saw the OHL get shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a little relief on the way for Windsor Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler.…

Windsor Spitfires Focus on Future as OHL Announces 2021 Draft

Dave Jewell | April 29, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic still controls much of our lives, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for the OHL. Just one week after canceling the 2020-21 season,…

Windsor Spitfires Look to 2021-22 After OHL Cancels Season

Dave Jewell | April 21, 2021

When you’re in the middle of a pandemic, tough decisions need to be made. They’re never simple, nor does anyone want to make them, but they’re often best for the…

Windsor Spitfires’ Top 3 Best & Worst Drafts of the 2000s

Dave Jewell | March 30, 2021

Drafting in any sport can be a real toss-up. Teams rely on scouting, contacts, and personal instincts to make the best decision possible. Since 2000, the Windsor Spitfires have had…

Windsor Spitfires’ 100-Point Club

Dave Jewell | March 28, 2021

Every sport has its seasonal milestones, such as 50 home runs in baseball or 1000 yards rushing in football. For the OHL, that mark is set when a player reaches…

Windsor Spitfires’ Notebook: Provincial Funds and Pandemic Play

Dave Jewell | March 18, 2021

Normally in mid-March, the Windsor Spitfires and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) are preparing for the upcoming playoffs. With the COVID-19 pandemic still hanging on, though, everything about the start…