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 …
Read moreWhere Are They Now? Windsor Spitfires’ Series Finale – Goalies
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 …
Read moreCan Bill Bowler Create Own Legacy as Windsor Spitfires’ GM?
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 …
Read moreJunior Hockey News & Rumors: Rychel Fired, Kaluski Captains Broncos & More
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 …
Read moreWindsor Spitfires’ Weekly: OT, Rychel, Turkey, and NHL Praise
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, …
Read moreWindsor Spitfires’ Weekly: 4 Points, Lessons, and Rychel Returns
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 …
Read moreBreaking the Drought: Windsor Spitfires’ 2019-20 Preview
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…
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 …
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 …
Read moreWarren Rychel Steps Down as Windsor Spitfires General Manager
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 …
Read moreWindsor Spitfires Go Finnish at 2019 CHL Import Draft
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 …
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 …
Read moreWindsor Spitfires’ Blockbuster Trade: DiPietro Headed to 67’s
