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Cerebral palsy didn’t stop a local Windsor man from being an athlete
By: Dale Cabuquin and Saloni Chauhan Michael Barei was born with cerebral palsy. When he was ten years old, a friend introduced him to sledge hockey. Since then, Barei has been playing para-ice hockey. Now, he wants to spread the
Windsor Spitfires host annual Family Day Hockey game
Windsor Spitfires fans are celebrating a Family Day win and once again being able to attend live hockey games. Ever since the lifting of pandemic restrictions both hockey fans and players have been trying to adjust and get back to
Hockey is coming back
After almost two months of watching old hockey games on TV, the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League is returning to action. The GOJHL announced hockey season will restart Dec. 2, but the teams are already planning controlled scrimmages to work
Hockey shutout by COVID-19
“Now the final flick, of a hockey stick and the one gigantic scream. ‘The puck is in!’ The home team wins! The good ol’ hockey song.” Stompin’ Tom Connors’ lyrics and love for the game could not have envisioned
Toronto Maple Leafs lose to zamboni driver goalie
Hockey fans are reeling after the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to a Carolina Hurricanes team that was backed by the Toronto Marlies zamboni driver David Ayres. The wild game in Toronto saw both Hurricanes’ goalies leave the ice with injuries
Essex-born NHL referee officiates 1,500th game
Dan O’Halloran, born in Essex, Ontario has joined elite company after working his 1,500th National Hockey League (NHL) game this past Sunday. The milestone came Feb. 9 during an ‘Original Six’ match-up between the Detroit Red Wings and the Boston Bruins.
Struggling Spitfires look to snap losing streak
The Windsor Spitfires are fighting to keep the flame alive as they ride out a three-game losing streak. Following a blowout eight to three home-ice loss against the Flint Firebirds, the team’s bad luck followed them to London and Ow
Amherstburg Admirals’ Meloche in tight race for scoring title
This year’s Junior C scoring title in the Bill Stobbs division is far from decided when it comes to local hockey. With only four games remaining in the regular season, there is a three-way tie for first place with 23 goals. In addition,
Women to star in NHL’s All-Star weekend
The 2020 edition of the NHL All-Star competition has a new feature. After receiving resounding applause and recognition from hockey pundits in 2017 when switching to a three-on-three All-Star game format, the NHL is adding a women’s three-on-three game to
Young Vipers team sticking local
As the snow begins to fly and stores begin to set up for Christmas, local junior hockey teams are going over their shopping lists in an effort to improve their teams. The LaSalle Vipers sit fourth place in the Greater
Spitfires fans exchange jerseys for pink attire
The Windsor Family Credit Union Centre (WFCU) was a sea of rose coloured shirts and stick tape on Thursday for the annual Pink the Rink Windsor Spitfires game. The event aims to raise awareness for breast cancer and, in partnership
Spitfires suffer first loss of 2019-2020 season
The Windsor Spitfires fell short in their first loss of the season against the Erie Otters on Saturday The Spitfires arrived in Erie following a pair of back-to-back winning games, looking to continue the streak but left with a loss
Spitfires look to next season after playoff exit
By Jordan Ferris After being eliminated from the playoffs, and with their 2018 season over, the Windsor Spitfires have a lot to look back on. Most would agree after drafting Jean-Luc Foudy 10th overall and trading for Will Cuylle who
Humboldt one year later
By Tate Harris The accident that brought the country together to raise a record amount of money on a crowdfunding website, marks its one-year anniversary this month. On April 6, 2018 the Humboldt Broncos team bus was struck by a
Spitfires’ season now on the line following loss in game three of series
By Cody Wall The Windsor Spitfires now sit in a tough spot as they dropped game three of their first-round series with the London Knights on March 26. The Spitfires got off on the right foot in game three with
Windsor hockey community remembering Mickey Renaud
Owen Sound Attack players watch the Mickey Tribute video in the opening ceremonies on Feb. 18, 2019. (Photo by Kaitlynn Kenney) The game on Feb. 18 is important for the Windsor hockey scene, especially for the Spitfires. Story by
Spits rookies continue to shine as season begins to darken
By Cody Wall The Windsor Spitfires playoff hopes are beginning to look less likely, but the team’s rookies are continuing to give fans hope for the future. Having lost eight of the team’s last 10 games some fans are beginning
Army and Navy battle it out on Hockey Day
By Jordan Ferris Members of the Canadian Armed Forces traded in their rifles for hockey sticks to celebrate Hockey Day in Canada. On Saturday Feb. 9, the Canadian Armed forces held their second annual Grapes Cup Army vs Navy hockey
Forest Glade loses ice pad
By Tate Harris Forest Glade Arena is down to one ice pad after a cooling issue. The arena, which normally has two pads, will only be able to use one for the next three weeks. A problem with the rink’s