Windsor Spitfires Weekly: New Year, New Faces & New Outlook Dave Jewell | January 10, 2019 A new year and a fresh start could be just what the doctor ordered for the Windsor Spitfires. With 2019 taking control, something has changed with the Spitfires and optimism…
Windsor Spitfires Weekly: Propellers Stuck to Start Second-Half Dave Jewell | January 3, 2019 The Christmas break was supposed to mean rest, relaxation and a renewed energy for the Windsor Spitfires. Instead, there was a lot of head scratching as the team struggles to…
2019 World Juniors: Canada’s Smith Making Minutes Count Larry Fisher | December 31, 2018 VANCOUVER — Ty Smith has had to make some adjustments at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship, starting with his ice-time. An all-situations minute-muncher as the Spokane Chiefs’ top defenceman…
Windsor Spitfires: Three Stars for December Dave Jewell | December 31, 2018 As the clock turns to midnight and the calendar flips over to 2019, three members of the Windsor Spitfires are ending 2018 on an especially high note. While the season…
2019 World Juniors: Hrabik Getting Great Opportunity With Czechs Larry Fisher | December 30, 2018 VANCOUVER — Krystof Hrabik is trying to make the most of his opportunity at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship, getting to play a prominent role for the Czech Republic…
Midseason Q & A With Erie Otters GM Dave Brown Mark Scheig | December 30, 2018 The Erie Otters started their post-Christmas break with a split of their road trip to Michigan. They opened with a 9-2 win in Flint before losing a tough 6-4 decision…
Five Gifts from Santa to the Windsor Spitfires Dave Jewell | December 28, 2018 T’was the night before Christmas and all through the rink, a red man in a suit was giving the Windsor Spitfires everything they needed, except the kitchen sink. The first…
Top 3 All-Time American-Born Barrie Colts Ryan Noble | December 27, 2018 While the Ontario Hockey League is dominantly filled with Canadian-born talent, it has also helped produce incredible American-born players, too. Skaters like Alex DeBrincat (Chicago Blackhawks), Bobby Ryan (Ottawa Senators)…
Barrie Colts Developing Nicely for the NHL Ryan Noble | December 21, 2018 The Barrie Colts have had a strong history of sending well-developed talent to the NHL through the entry draft. In the Dale Hawerchuk era, we have seen the number of…
Windsor Spitfires’ Weekly: How the Teddy Bears Saved Christmas Dave Jewell | December 21, 2018 The Christmas break couldn’t have come at a better time for the Windsor Spitfires. Points have been hard to come by since they dealt goaltender Michael DiPietro to the Ottawa…
Windsor Spitfires: Life in Post-Michael DiPietro Era Dave Jewell | December 14, 2018 Life goes by pretty quick. Just 10 days ago, the Windsor Spitfires were on the ice and goaltender Michael DiPietro was enjoying his home between the pipes. Now, the veteran…
Barrie Colts Through 30: Murray Trade, Goaltending & More Ryan Noble | December 13, 2018 The Barrie Colts have played their first 30 games of the 2018-19 regular season. In this article, we will take a look at how they have looked nearing the season’s…