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OHL Saginaw Spirit

Spirit Return Home to Host Spitfires

November 26, 2022 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (16-6-1-0) head home as they host the Windsor Spitfires (12-5-3-1) Saturday, November 26, at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, Michigan.

Tonight's Game:

Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m.

Tickets:

Ticketmaster

Phone: (989) 497-7747

In-Person: Saginaw Spirit Store (6321 State St.), Dow Event Center Box Office

Broadcast:

Television: CHL TV, CHL App, OHL Action Pak Ch. 466 (Ontario)

Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com

Last Time:

The Spirit grabbed a 4-1 win over the Sarnia Sting Friday, November 25, at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia, Ontario. 2025 draft eligible Michael Misa scored his team-leading 14th goal of the season in the win.

Box Score & Highlights

The Spitfires were defeated 4-3 in a shootout by the Flint Firebirds Friday, November 25, at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario. Matthew Maggio scored his 13th goal of the season in the loss.

Box Score & Highlights

This Season:

Saginaw and Windsor have faced each other twice this season, with each team taking one game. Most recently, the Spirit defeated the Spitfires on Thursday, October 20 with a 3-2 overtime win in Windsor. Saginaw native Mitchell Smith scored the game-winner.

Players to Watch:

Michael Misa has scored four goals in the last three games and leads Saginaw with 14 this season. Anaheim Ducks prospect Pavel Mintyukov has four points in his last three games, including a powerplay goal and an assist last night in Sarnia. He leads the Spirit in assists with 21 and points with 32. The Moscow native leads all defensemen in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in points, goals, and assists. New York Islanders prospect Tristan Lennox leads the club with a 3.01 goals against average (GAA) and an .888 save percentage (SV%).

Oliver Peer's 2 shorthanded goals are tied for the OHL lead. Matthew Maggio leads the Spitfires in points with 28. Ryan Abraham leads with 18 assists, while Alex Christopoulos tops Windsor's goal scorers with 15. Joey Costanzo leads the way for goaltenders with a 2.82 GAA and a .907 SV%.

The Spirit have three (3) players drafted into the National Hockey League (NHL), including Pavel Mintyukov (Anaheim), Matyas Sapovaliv (Vegas), and Tristan Lennox (New York Islanders).

The Spitfires have two (2) players drafted into the NHL, including Matthew Maggio (New York Islanders) and Daniil Sobolev (Montreal).

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