Posts About "Mickey Renaud"

Spitfires Remember Fallen Captain on 11-Year Anniversary

February 21st, 2019 The memories are still fresh and vivid. It’s hard to believe it’s been 11-years since Mickey Renaud laced up his skates and hit the ice at Windsor Arena. On Monday afternoon, the Windsor Spitfires paid tribute to their former captain, bringing back great memories of this beloved person. When you went to a game in the old arena,...

Windsor Spitfires' Weekly: Playoff Race and Special Events

February 14th, 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 they've scratched out some points and are now staring at some important home games. January wasn't easy for the Spitfires as they played 11 of 18 games on the road. With just...

Spitfires Play on for Mickey

February 21st, 2018 The Windsor Spitfires faced off against the Flint Firebirds on Sunday afternoon, but this wasn’t your typical OHL game. Over 6,000 fans packed into the WFCU Centre in Windsor to not only watch hockey but to pay tribute to a former Spitfires’ captain. The date Feb 18 is forever circled on calendars throughout Windsor and Essex...

Spitfires Remember Captain Mickey Renaud

February 21st, 2017 While every game is important on the OHL calendar, Feb. 18 is of particular importance for the Windsor Spitfires. It is the day they pay tribute to a player, a son, a captain. Mickey Renaud. Last Saturday night, in front of over 6,200 fans, the Spitfires remembered Renaud prior to their game against the Guelph Storm. The date...

2007 NHL Entry Draft: Was it the Gift or the Curse?

June 21st, 2012 It has been five years since the 2007 NHL Entry Draft took place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, hosted by the Blue Jackets. The depth of talent that was chosen in every round was quite superlative but, for some reason or another, the amount of players actually chosen who made it to the big leagues has been remarkably low....