OHL Windsor Spitfires

Kirwan Introduced at Friday Morning Media Conference

Published on August 1, 2014 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release


General Manager Warren Rychel and Head Coach Bob Boughner announced the club has signed Luke Kirwan during a media conference this morning at the WFCU Centre.

Originally Guelph's second round pick (#32 overall) in the 2013 OHL Priority Selection, the Spitfires acquired the rights to the 1997-born native of Syracuse, New York last month, in a deal that saw a pair of second round selections (2018 and 2019) head to the Storm.

Kirwan, 16, spent the 2013-14 season with the United States National Under-17 team, putting up 29 goals and 28 assists along with 54 penalty minutes in 54 games.

Representing the United States at last season's World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, the 6'2, 220- pound left winger was dominant, putting up six goals and seven assists in six games.

Rychel says Kirwan is a major talent and a huge addition for the club.

"Luke is a true power forward that adds size and an instant scoring threat to our lineup," he said. "He's a player we've coveted since he was drafted back in 2013. Luke is a dedicated young man who is interesting in learning and getting better. I think our fans will appreciate his game and he'll a huge contributor to the Windsor Spitfires."

Kirwan will be at our 2014 Training Camp, which opens August 25th at the WFCU Centre.

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