It’s Game On: Windsor Spitfires Announce 2021-22 Schedule Dave Jewell | June 30, 2021 The light at the end of the tunnel is rotating red. After 15 months of COVID-19 frustration and dashed hopes, the Windsor Spitfires (and the OHL) made the big announcement…
Windsor Spitfires Bulk up at 2021 OHL Priority Selection Dave Jewell | June 6, 2021 When the Windsor Spitfires won their three Mastercard Memorial Cup titles (2009, 2010, and 2017), then-general manager Warren Rychel built a strong, offensive team that could wear you down and…
Windsor Spitfires’ 2021 OHL Priority Selection Preview Dave Jewell | June 3, 2021 After nearly 15 months of chaos and uncertainty, we could all use a little normalcy in our lives. The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will do their part to contribute this…
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 Get Top-5 Pick in 2021 OHL Draft Lottery Dave Jewell | May 6, 2021 After a chaotic year that saw the OHL get shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a little relief on the way for Windsor Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler.…
Windsor Spitfires Focus on Future as OHL Announces 2021 Draft Dave Jewell | April 29, 2021 While the COVID-19 pandemic still controls much of our lives, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for the OHL. Just one week after canceling the 2020-21 season,…
Windsor Spitfires Look to 2021-22 After OHL Cancels Season Dave Jewell | April 21, 2021 When you’re in the middle of a pandemic, tough decisions need to be made. They’re never simple, nor does anyone want to make them, but they’re often best for the…
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…
Windsor Spitfires’ 100-Point Club Dave Jewell | March 28, 2021 Every sport has its seasonal milestones, such as 50 home runs in baseball or 1000 yards rushing in football. For the OHL, that mark is set when a player reaches…
Windsor Spitfires’ Notebook: Provincial Funds and Pandemic Play Dave Jewell | March 18, 2021 Normally in mid-March, the Windsor Spitfires and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) are preparing for the upcoming playoffs. With the COVID-19 pandemic still hanging on, though, everything about the start…
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…
Where Are They Now? Windsor Spitfires’ 2010 Memorial Cup Dave Jewell | February 14, 2021 When you capture back-to-back championships, there’s something special about the rosters involved. When the Windsor Spitfires won their first Memorial Cup in 2009, it was an unexpected thrill, and it…
