OHL Windsor Spitfires

Cullen Leads Spits to Big Win in Plymouth

Published on November 5, 2011 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release


The Spitfires needed something big to help break an eight-game losing skid. And they got it in the form of an oustanding goaltending performance by veteran John Cullen, in a 3-2 shootout win over the Plymouth Whalers on Saturday night.

Cullen stopped 37 shots and another two in the shootout and Nick Czinder scored the winner, as the Spits won for the first time since October 13th in Brampton.

Alexander Khokhlachev and Brady Vail scored in regulation for the Spits; Vail's goal putting Windsor up 2-1 with eight minutes to play in regulation.

Rickard Rakell forced overtime by tying the game at 2-2 at 18:02.

Alexander Khokhlachev and Stefan Noesen exchanged goals in the shootout, before Cullen stopped Andy Bathgate and JT Miller, setting the stage for Czinder's game winner.

Check out the Windsor Spitfires Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Ontario Hockey League Stories from November 5, 2011


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central