Getting Prep-ared
By Tate Harris The head coach of a local prep school hockey team believes the school’s program offers a new route for Ontarians to reach higher levels of hockey. A21 Academy is a Windsor prep school that offers sports
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Community giving plays a big part in sports
By Cody Wall A common theme among sports teams is the importance of giving back to the community. While the main point of sports is entertainment, it also serves as a way to give back to the community. Whether it
This week in sports
By Cody Wall CFL On Nov. 11 the Hamilton Tiger-Cats held a moment of silence in their game against the B.C. Lions to honour Canada’s veterans. The Tiger-Cats Eastern semifinal game against the Lions stopped at 2 p.m. ET
Windsor Essex providing great athletic opportunity
By Daelyn Davis The Windsor Essex Catholic School Board is offering their students the opportunity to become the next Michael Jordan. The school board is giving their students the opportunity to sharpen their athletic skills with the program called
DiPietro hoping to impress in Canada-Russia series
By Cody Wall A Windsor Spitfire is preparing and hoping to stand out against Russia in a six-game event. Spitfires’ goaltender Michael DiPietro has been selected to represent Canada in the annual Canada-Russia series across Canada. This is the second
Brothers clash as Spitfires host Knights
By Cody Wall Look mom, the kids are fighting again. It was a story of brothers last night when the Windsor Spitfires hosted the London Knights. On Oct. 4 Windsor Spitfires’ rookie Jean-Luc Foudy, 16, and London Knight forward Liam
Spitfires rookies shine in OHL debuts
By Cody Wall Three Windsor Spitfires rookies have helped lead their team to a win in their debut game. The Spitfires started their 2019-20 season on the right foot after a 4-3 overtime win against the Guelph Storm on Sept.
This week in sports
By: Jordan Ferris Baseball The Detroit Tigers started their season March 30, with a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It has been a slow start for the Tigers at home during opening week after three games being postponed due to
Spitfires focused on the future following playoff elimination
By Cody Wall Despite the Windsor Spitfires being eliminated from the playoffs, the coaching staff hopes their young team can grow. On April 1 the Windsor Spitfires were eliminated following a six-game series with the Sarnia Sting in the first round of the 2017-18 Ontario
2018 Paralympic Winter Games wrap-up
Canadian paralympic athletes raised the bar high with a new 28-medal record at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. This is nine more than the last record, set in Vancouver, at the 2010 Paralympic Games. The Games wrapped up in Pyeongchang,
Taylor Hall returns to Windsor for jersey retirement
By Cody Wall One of Windsor Spitfires’ all-time greats was in Windsor Feb. 25 to reflect on memories tied to his jersey retirement. The Windsor Spitfires honoured Taylor Hall, 26, by raising his jersey to the rafters, making him
Former Spitfires captain makes storybook return
By Tate Harris A former Windsor Spitfires’ captain had a storybook night after scoring the overtime winner for the Barrie Colts to defeat his old team. Aaron Luchuk was part of the Spitfires organization for almost five years and was named captain at the beginning of the 2017-2018 season.
This week in sports
By Cody Wall Olympics Canada is now up to 13 medals including four gold medals in this year’s Olympic Games. Medalists include Mikael Kingsbury and Ted-Jan Bloemen. The Canadian women’s hockey team is 3-0 in the preliminary rounds after beating OAR [Olympic Athletes from Russia], Finland and
Windsor Spitfires remember captain Mickey Renaud
By Todd Shearon The Windsor Spitfires are used to winning Memorial Cup championships, but they are also familiar with great loss. It has been ten years since former Windsor Spitfires captain Mickey Renaud died suddenly in 2009 from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Spitfires cannot calm the Storm
By Cody Rusan While the Windsor Spitfires and Guelph Storm look as though they will make the OHL playoffs, it will not be easy for the Spits to avoid a first round battle with the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds. The
This week in sports
By Cody Wall Olympics The Olympics start Thursday with curling mixed doubles’ round-robin sessions and Friday with men’s and women’s freestyle skiing to highlight the day. The first day with medals awarded is Feb. 10, with the biathlon,
Vipers lose their bite
By Tate Harris Special teams helped the St. Thomas Stars keep the LaSalle Vipers away from a sixth straight victory. It was a big game for LaSalle on Feb. 7 as they tried to add to their five-game winning streak and remain second in the standings. The Vipers started the game strong having six shots
Wild week for Lakeshore Canadiens
By: Jordan Ferris The Lakeshore Canadiens secured first place in their last game of the regular season on Feb. 2 and have won their first two playoff games. The final regular season game on Feb. 2 started strong for the
Windsor Spitfires former captain joins coaching staff
By Angelica Haggert A former captain of the Windsor Spitfires has joined the coaching staff. Mike Weber was on the Spits roster from 2003-2007, playing in more than 200 regular season games. Weber served as team captain during the 2006-2007
This week in sports
By Jordan Ferris Baseball The Cleveland Indians and the MLB will no longer officially wear or sell any merchandise that contains the image of Chief Wahoo. The logo change has come after debates over the appropriateness of the logo.
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