Posts About "Warren Rychel"
Junior Hockey News & Rumors: Rychel Fired, Kaluski Captains Broncos & More
January 22nd, 2020 Another edition of our junior hockey hook-up, today we discuss a new commit to the North Bay Battalion, the Barrie Colts parting ways with their head coach and the new leadership group in Swift Current. Christian Stevens Commits to Battalion ’Tis the season for players committing to their new junior clubs. In the same week that...
Windsor Spitfires' Weekly: OT, Rychel, Turkey, and NHL Praise
October 8th, 2019 Learning how to win close games in the OHL is a process. The Windsor Spitfires learned that the hard way to end last season, but they're starting to find their way. This past weekend, they found themselves in three tight games and welcomed back their former boss in the process. To end 2018-19, the Spitfires lost five-of-six one-goal...
Windsor Spitfires' Weekly: 4 Points, Lessons, and Rychel Returns
September 30th, 2019 Tough lessons are a part of hockey. The Windsor Spitfires have started the 2019-20 season with optimism, confidence, and points, but also some speedbumps along the way. After a tricky, but successful weekend, they now get ready for another big test while welcoming back a familiar face in the process. Coming off of a 9-6 win against...
Breaking the Drought: Windsor Spitfires' 2019-20 Preview
September 19th, 2019 In the Ontario Hockey League, each season has some level of importance, such as going for a title run, rebuilding a roster, or something in the middle. It's no different for the Windsor Spitfires as they enter the 2019-20 season with one target - ending their not-so-enjoyable playoff streak. Last season, the Spitfires scratched and...
Barrie Colts' Rychel Starts New Chapter in Hockey Life
September 18th, 2019 Warren Rychel was out of the junior hockey scene and sitting at home watching a movie when he missed a call from Barrie Colts owner/president Howie Campbell one evening this summer. Little did Rychel know there was an offer to get back into the ga...
Barrie Colts Hire 3-Time Memorial Cup Champion
September 10th, 2019 It was a Monday morning to remember for the OHL. The Barrie Colts made a large, unexpected splash, bringing on former Windsor Spitfires' general manager Warren Rychel as their new head coach. Just two months ago, Rychel was behind the wheel of the Spitfires, having won three Memorial Cups (2009, 2010, and 2017), and preparing to...
Warren Rychel Steps Down as Windsor Spitfires General Manager
July 12th, 2019 The Windsor Spitfires are heading into a new era as long-time general manager Warren Rychel has stepped down. Rychel and the Spitfires made the announcement on Thursday morning, ending a 13-year reign. The move comes just a couple of weeks after three key signings heading into the 2019-20 season. It's a bittersweet moment as one...
Windsor Spitfires Go Finnish at 2019 CHL Import Draft
June 29th, 2019 Windsor Spitfires' general manager Warren Rychel has been a rather busy guy in June. He added another piece to his puzzle on Thursday, snagging a rugged prize during the CHL Import Draft. With multiple player additions, nobody can say Rychel has been sitting back and letting the league pass him by this month. Since the season ended...
Windsor Spitfires' 2019 OHL Draft Preview
April 4th, 2019 It's the day that is circled on every OHL team's calendar since the start of the season. For the Windsor Spitfires, it's also a day that will go a long way to determining how the next few seasons play out. This Saturday, the OHL Draft takes place online and it will give a glimpse into the future. Spitfires general manager Warren...
Windsor Spitfires' Blockbuster Trade: DiPietro Headed to 67's
December 5th, 2018 It’s never easy making a trade, but when it’s a kid like Michael DiPietro, it’s that much more difficult. After a year of anticipating, the Windsor Spitfires pulled the trigger on a deal on Monday night, sending their all-time top goaltender to the Ottawa 67's. In the trade, the Spitfires send DiPietro, their fourth-round pick...
Maple Leafs' Recent Dealings With the Avalanche
March 16th, 2018 While the Toronto Maple Leafs have only had four trades with the Colorado Avalanche in their 22-year existence, their dealings go back much further to a time when the Avs resided in Quebec as the Nordiques. At that time, the Leafs acquired a player that would play a major role in the franchise’s history and would eventually wear the...
Rychel Focused on Spitfires Rebuild at Trade Deadline
January 11th, 2018 What a difference a year makes. After putting together a Memorial Cup caliber franchise last season, Windsor Spitfires' general manager Warren Rychel took a different approach to this season's OHL Trade Deadline. The deadline officially passed on Wednesday at noon and Rychel did something that Spitfires’ fans aren’t used to. He...
Warren Rychel's Spitfire Trade Deadline Resume
December 20th, 2017 The OHL Trade deadline is fast approaching on Jan. 10, and Windsor Spitfires’ general manager Warren Rychel is right where he's comfortable. Over the years, Rychel has become a fixture at the deadline, showing a knack for pulling off the big deals. Last week, he made a big splash, dealing captain Aaron Luchuk to the Barrie Colts in...
