Windsor Spitfires’ Weekly: Playoff Race and Special Events Dave Jewell | February 14, 2019 When you’re in a battle to make the playoffs, every point is crucial in the standings. The Windsor Spitfires have found life on the road to be a challenge but…
Windsor Spitfires’ Weekly: Suitcases & Sidelines Dave Jewell | February 8, 2019 There are two guarantees during any OHL schedule – a long homestand and a period of time where you’re living out of a suitcase. The latter is where the Windsor…
Windsor Spitfires’ Weekly: Growing Pains & Old-Time Hockey Dave Jewell | January 31, 2019 When you’re a rebuilding club in the OHL, some weekends are going to be better than others. The Windsor Spitfires have realized this, but are showing that inexperience doesn’t mean…
Vancouver Giants Are the Real Deal Matt Lawson | January 25, 2019 At the top of the WHL’s BC Division are the Vancouver Giants with a 30-12-2-0 record. Equipped with some star power, primarily on defense, the Giants play stingy hockey and…
Windsor Spitfires Weekly: The Ups, the Downs & the Future Dave Jewell | January 25, 2019 When you have an inexperienced club, the short-term pain comes before the long-term gain. For the Windsor Spitfires, it’s been a theme all season. The result is a tale of…
Spitfires Weekly: Young, Relentless & Ready for Battle Dave Jewell | January 17, 2019 The vision is in place and the Windsor Spitfires are going full-speed ahead with it. The OHL trade deadline passed last Thursday and, while there are bumps along the road,…
Barrie Colts Name New Captain Ryan Noble | January 16, 2019 It has been a little more than a month since the Barrie Colts traded captain Justin Murray to the Saginaw Spirit. Since the deal, there has been a lot of…
Spitfires Remain Focused on Future at Trade Deadline Dave Jewell | January 14, 2019 The OHL trade deadline has come and gone and the Windsor Spitfires’ plan to focus on the future remains firmly in place. This season’s deadline occurred last Thursday at noon…
Barrie Colts Rebuild At Deadline Ryan Noble | January 13, 2019 Now that the OHL trade deadline has come and gone, the Barrie Colts’ plan moving forward is clear. It is time to rebuild for the future. Unlike many OHL organizations,…
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…