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Spitfires promote Bomber’s birthday and local businesses
Windsor Spitfires mascots Bomber, Spike and Ace made an appearance at the What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Factory last Saturday, interacting with customers and promoting Spitfires Mix popcorn. On the next day, What’s Poppin’ presented a generous cheque for $2,000 to the Windsor
March break activities in Windsor
By Kenneth Pastushyn. For the third year in a row, the City of Windsor’s Adventure Bay Family Waterpark is closing their doors during the March break. The facility is currently working at half-strength, making recalling existing staff and hiring additional staff their
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
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
Spitfires flying above opponents in Week 11
The Windsor Spitfires are continuing to rise up the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) standings after a hot start. As of Nov. 29, the Spitfires sit atop the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Western Conference standings. Having played 21 games this season,
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 keep the streak alive
The Windsor Spitfires are climbing their way up the standings, one win at a time. A 10-2 blowout over the Sault-Saint Marie Greyhounds on Saturday has extended the Spits win-streak to six games, their longest since November 2013. While the
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
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
Former Spitfire and 67’s player Michael DiPietro makes OHL record
By Kaitlynn Kenny Amherstburg native and former Windsor Spitfires goaltender Michael DiPietro earned himself another shutout this weekend as a member of the Ottawa 67’s. The recent team Canada starting goalie in the world junior hockey championships notched his 17th
Spitfires Mikey DiPietro traded to Ottawa 67’s
Fans filled the WFCU arena Thursday to salute goalie Mikey DiPietro, an Amherstburg native and fan favourite who had just been traded to the Ottawa 67’s. “I wish him all the best of luck, he has treated me like family
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
WFCU Centre celebrates 10-year anniversary
By Kurlis Mati Sports fans can look forward to special prices for Windsor Spitfire and Express tickets as part of the WFCU Centre’s 10th-anniversary celebrations. Free skating and swimming were also announced in honour of the east-end arena that Windsor
OHL priority selections: Local player expected to be picked early in draft and Spitfires add more picks
By Tate Harris A local hockey player is expected to be a high draft pick during the Ontario Hockey League priority selections on April 7. Matthew Maggio, 15, is eligible to be drafted by an OHL team. Maggio is from Tecumseh and played ‘AAA’ midget minor hockey for the Sun County Panthers in the Alliance League.
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
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
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
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