Klepov Named Rookie of the Year Finalist

April 6, 2026 - TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced finalists for the Emms Family Award, presented annually to the OHL Rookie of the Year as voted by the League's General Managers. Team nominees were required to receive 20% of the vote from General Managers within their own conference to advance to the final ballot as award finalists. This year's Emms Family Award finalists include: Caleb Malhotra (C, Brantford Bulldogs) - 67 GP, 29 G, 55 A, 84 PTS. Everyone expected contributi... Full Story

2026 Hockey for the Homeless Night Raises Record $113,090 for Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan

April 6, 2026 - Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit and Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan partnered for their 14th Hockey for the Homeless Night earlier this season. Together, they raised a record $113, 090 in donations from fans, a broomball tournament, and specialty jersey auction. "This is a testament to how God continues to bless Saginaw and how great things can happen when we all work together. This year's results are truly miraculous," said Spirit President, Managing Partner and Governor Craig Goslin. ... Full Story

Spirit Unable to Hold off Rangers in Game 4, See Season Come to an End

April 2, 2026 - Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit hosted the Kitchener Rangers at the Dow Event Center on Thursday night for Game 4 of the OHL playoffs. Facing a 3-0 deficit headed into the game, the Spirit's season was on the line in a must-win Game 4. The Rangers would rally for four goals straight in the first two periods, and despite a late second-period goal from Dima Zhilkin, the Kitchener Rangers would eliminate Saginaw in a 5-1 Game 4 win. Sam O'Reilly opened the scoring for the third time this ser... Full Story

Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit (8) vs Kitchener Rangers (1) - Game 4

April 2, 2026 - Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (0-3) host the Kitchener Rangers (3-0) for Game 4 of their opening round playoff series on Thursday night at the Dow Event Center. The Spirit need a victory in order to continue their playoff run in 2026 as they trail the Rangers 3-0 in the series. Tonight's Game: Puck drop is at 7:05 pm. Broadcast: Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com TV: FloHockey Series So Far (KIT leads 3-0): The Rangers took Game 1 and Game 2 at home, with Sam O'Reilly scor... Full Story

• Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit (8) vs Kitchener Rangers (1) - Game 4 - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) April 2
• Shurygin Stops 50 in Game 3 OT Loss to Rangers - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 31
• Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit (8) vs Kitchener Rangers (1) - Game 3 - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 31
• Spirit's Klepov Wins Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 30
• Spirit Surrender Four-Goal Game 2, Trail Rangers 2-0 in Opening Round - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 29
• Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit (8) at Kitchener Rangers (1) - Game 2 - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 29
• Zhilkin Records Three Points in Close Game 1 Loss to Rangers - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 27
• Series HQ: Kitchener Rangers vs. Saginaw Spirit - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 27
• Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit (8) at Kitchener Rangers (1) - Game 1 - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 27
• Saginaw's Nikita Klepov Wins Eddie Powers and Jim Mahon Memorial Trophies - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 23
• Klepov Adds to Scoring Lead in OT Loss to Sting - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 21
• Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit vs Sarnia Sting - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 21
• Klepov Adds to Historic Season in 5-1 Loss to Greyhounds - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 20
• Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit at Soo Greyhounds - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 20
• Cloutier Scores Twice, Shurygin Stops 22 in Wednesday Win over Greyhounds - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) March 18
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Saginaw Spirit defenseman James Guo shakes hands with the Kitchener Rangers

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April 2	OHL	Kitchener 5 at Saginaw 1 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
March 31	OHL	Kitchener 4 at Saginaw 3 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final (OT)
March 29	OHL	Saginaw 0 at Kitchener 4 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
March 27	OHL	Saginaw 4 at Kitchener 6 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
March 21	OHL	Sarnia 4 at Saginaw 3	Final (OT)
March 20	OHL	Saginaw 1 at Soo 5	Final
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• Kitchener Rangers moving on after sweeping Saginaw Spirit - OHL Waterloo Record (April 3)
• Saginaw Spirit strikes gold with free agent find - OHL Waterloo Record (April 1)
• Luca Romano’s OT goal give Rangers a stranglehold on Spirit - OHL Waterloo Record (April 1)
• Kitchener Rangers suffocate Spirit, take 2-0 series lead - OHL Waterloo Record (March 30)
• Rangers survive scare, rally to win Game 1 against Spirit - OHL Waterloo Record (March 28)
• Sarnia Sting end OHL season on three-game winning streak - OHL Sarnia Observer (March 22)
• Rangers take on Spirit in first round of the playoffs - OHL Waterloo Record (March 22)
• Greyhounds cash in on major penalty, pull away from Spirit - OHL Soo Today (March 21)
• Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds vs. Saginaw Spirit - OHL Soo Today (March 21)
• Saginaw capitalizes on mistakes as Greyhounds drop key points - OHL Soo Today (March 19)
• Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds at Saginaw Spirit - OHL Soo Today (March 19)
• Sarnia Sting coach blasts 'classless' Saginaw Spirit - OHL Sarnia Observer (March 16)
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