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Spirit Weekly

November 24, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


THIS WEEK IN SPIRIT HOCKEY:

The Spirit played the best of the West and the East this weekend at The Dow Event Center. On Saturday night, Saginaw welcomed in the CHL's top team, the Erie Otters and the Eastern Conference leading, Barrie Colts on Sunday afternoon.

Saturday night, action at The Dow Event Center started with the 9th Annual Guns and Hoses

Classic. Local Firefighters and Police Officers battled on the ice to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. To date the charity event has raised nearly $80,000.

The Spirit scored three unanswered goals, including two second period goals 59 seconds apart to hold off the Spirit, 3-2. Saginaw got goals from Mike Davies (2) and Artem Artemov (7) in the losing effort. Goaltender Evan Cormier was spectacular, stopping 37 of 40 shots from the Otters.

On Sunday afternoon, the Spirit wrapped up their season series with the Barrie Colts. Lead by the stellar goaltending of Mackenzie Blackwood, the Colts thwarted a Spirit third-period comeback and held on for a 5-3 decision. Saginaw was led by two goals from Dylan Sadowy (10,11). Mike Davies notched his second goal in as many games. San Jose prospect Kevin Labanc had two goals and two assists to lead the way for Barrie. The Colts were helped by two shorthanded goals in the contest.

NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:

This week's Nexteer Automotive Player of the Week is Spirit Forward #93 Mike Davies! Davies joined the Saginaw Spirit just last week and has already recorded 2 goals and 1 assist this past weekend! In front of a home crowd on Saturday vs the Erie Otters, Davies recorded his first goal and assist in a Spirit uniform. The newly acquired forward continued to play well in front of his new home crowd by recording another goal on Sunday vs the Barrie Colts.

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WHAT'S NEXT?

@ FLINT WED. NOV 25 - 7:00: (TV: OHL Action Pak RADIO: 100.5 WSGW FM, WEB: OHL Live)

On Wednesday night, the Spirit head to Flint for their fourth entanglement with their I-75 rival. The Firebirds won the first two battles, but the Spirit came out on top in their last meeting on October 28th by a 5-3 score.

@ WINDSOR FRI. NOV 27 - 7:05: (TV: OHL Action Pak, TV Cogeco (WSR) RADIO: 100.5 WSGW FM WEB: OHL Live)

The Spirit head to the WFCU Centre Friday night for a battle with the West Division-leading Windsor Spitfires. The Spirit dropped their first meeting with the Spits back on October 1st by a score of 7-1. Seven different Spitfires scored on Evan Cormier on Windsor's home opener. Patrick Sanvido and Logan Brown both added three assists. Jesse Barwell scored the lone tally for the Spirit.

vs. WINDSOR SAT. NOV 28 - 7:05 (TV: OHL Action Pak, TV Cogeco (WSR) RADIO: 100.5 WSGW FM WEB: OHL Live)

Finishing off a back-end of a home-and-home series, the Spirit host the Spits on Saturday night for Movember Night presented by Covenant Health Care. The first 2,500 fans will get a free noise clapper presented by Covenant Health Care. Andersen Eye Associates presents the 2015-2016 Poster Giveaway along with a post-game autograph session. For tickets, call (989) 497-7747 or visit www.saginawspirit.com

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FLEX TICKETS AND GROUP RATES:

Fans, check out our great offers on Flex ticket plans and group rates by logging on to www.saginawspirit.com/page/tickets

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BROADCAST INFORMATION:

Spirit fans can catch radio broadcasts on WSGW 100.5 FM, www.fmtalk1005.com , and the FM Talk 100.5 App in the App Store or Google Play with the voices of Spirit Hockey, Joey Battaino and Dennis Desrosiers. For a full TV Broadcast schedule, please visit ontariohockeyleague.com

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COMMUNITY EVENTS:

On Monday, November 23rd Spirit Players; David Ovsjanniov, Will Petschenig, Michael Holmes, and Evan Cormier joined volunteers from the Great Lakes Bay Region to pack over 900 care packages to send to the brave men and women who are currently fighting overseas during the holidays.

On Tuesday, November 24th Spirit Players; Mike Davies, Kris Bennett, and Dylan Sadowy paid a visit to Arthur Eddy Elementary School in Saginaw. During the visit players read stories to kindergarten classrooms, demonstrated how to put on hockey equipment, shared the importance of working hard in school and towards your goals.

If you know of a community event you would like to see the players at, please reach out to Charley Porter at cporter@saginawspirit.com

A Heart Like Mine:

Spirit Defenseman, #65 Will Petschenig has created a special project for children that have lost a parent. The 20-year-old defensemen extends a warm and welcome invitation to a family who has lost a parent each Saginaw Spirit home game, to enjoy a first class experience at the Dow Event Center. "Will's Warrior" and their family are given free tickets to the game, as well as a meet and greet with Will, himself.

Petschenig, whose late father Dan played for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League from 1985-1987, changed his number to his father's #65 when he was traded to the Spirit in June.

Petschenig not only hopes to create an amazing experience by inviting these children to Spirit games, but to continue in being a role model for these kids, the way other OHL players were for him when he was young.

If you or someone you know is interested in being part of "A Heart Like Mine", email Charley Porter at cporter@saginawspirit.com

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FOLLOW YOUR SPIRIT ALL SEASON LONG:

Make sure to follow the Spirit all season long on Facebook by searching "Saginaw Spirit" on Twitter @SpiritHockey and on Instagram @SaginawSpirit. If you know someone who would like to subscribe to "Spirit Weekly", please visit saginawspirit.com and click "Email"

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KNOW YOUR SAGINAW SPIRIT PRESENTED BY GARBER CHEVROLET:

Garber Chevrolet of Midland wants you to #KnowYourSpirit Spirit Rookie #49 Cole Coskey is one of three Americans on the Saginaw Spirit team! The 16 year old, is currently in his Rookie season with the Spirit and currently has 4 points with 2 goals and 2 assists. Cole was drafted by the Saginaw Spirit 47th overall in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection.

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