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’ 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…
Where Are They Now? Windsor Spitfires’ Series Finale – Goalies Dave Jewell | February 25, 2021 When you think of some of the Windsor Spitfires’ great goaltenders, names like Michael DiPietro, Andrew Engelage, and Michael Leighton immediately come to mind. However, there were dozens more that…
Can Bill Bowler Create Own Legacy as Windsor Spitfires’ GM? Dave Jewell | July 31, 2020 When you take over a role that one person had for 15 years, creating your own path can be a challenge. As Windsor Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler quietly crosses…
Junior Hockey News & Rumors: Rychel Fired, Kaluski Captains Broncos & More Andrew Forbes | January 22, 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…
Windsor Spitfires’ Weekly: OT, Rychel, Turkey, and NHL Praise Dave Jewell | October 8, 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…
Windsor Spitfires’ Weekly: 4 Points, Lessons, and Rychel Returns Dave Jewell | September 30, 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,…
Breaking the Drought: Windsor Spitfires’ 2019-20 Preview Dave Jewell | September 19, 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…
Barrie Colts’ Rychel Starts New Chapter in Hockey Life The Canadian Press | September 18, 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 Dave Jewell | September 10, 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…
Warren Rychel Steps Down as Windsor Spitfires General Manager Dave Jewell | July 12, 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…
Windsor Spitfires Go Finnish at 2019 CHL Import Draft Dave Jewell | June 29, 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…
