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March 8, 2018 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


THIS WEEK IN SPIRIT HOCKEY:

On Wednesday night, the Saginaw Spirit (27-25-8-0) hosted the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (50-6-2-2) for the second of four consecutive contests at The Dow Event Center. The Greyhounds wasted little time in scoring less than two minutes into the game off a Ryan Roth deflection. The Spirit fared better in the second period with a goal courtesy of Nicholas Porco, countering Sault Ste. Marie's goal in the middle frame. During the third frame, however, the Greyhounds extended their 2-1 edge with a well-placed Taylor Raddysh shot before adding an empty net tally to finish the game as a 4-1 Greyhounds' victory.

On Saturday night, the Saginaw Spirit (27-26-8-0) welcomed the Windsor Spitfires (29-27-3-2) for the third leg of a four-game homestand at The Dow Event Center. In the contest, Windsor exhibited a balanced attack and scored at least once in each period with two goals coming in the final frame. Windsor defenseman Connor Corcoran recorded two assists on the night and Michael DiPietro earned his 7th shutout of the season as the Spitfires secured a 4-0 victory in front of a crowd of 4,816.

On Sunday night, the Saginaw Spirit (28-26-8-0) hosted the Eastern Conference's Sudbury Wolves (15-38-9-0) for the final edition of a four-game homestand at The Dow Event Center. In the opening frame, Saginaw snapped their offensive drought with a three-goal period and entered the second stanza with a 3-1 lead. During the second period, both clubs put a goal on the scoreboard as Damien Giroux guided a wrist shot past Wolves goaltender Jake McGrath and Sudbury's Drake Pilon responded with his 2nd goal of the contest. The third period saw an empty net goal from Cole Coskey, which put the game firmly out of reach at 5-2. With tonight's win, the Spirit secure a 2017-18 playoff berth, which marks the team's 12th postseason appearance in the last 13 seasons.

Upcoming Events

AT GUELPH FRI. Mar. 9 - 7:30: TV: Rogers TV Guelph, OHL Action Pak, CW 46 WBSF (Tape Delay) RADIO: 100.5 WSGW-FM WEB: OHL Live

AT OWEN SOUND SAT. Mar. 10 - 7:30: TV: Rogers TV, OHL Action Pak, CW 46 WBSF (tape delay) RADIO: 100.5 WSGW-FM WEB: OHL Live

AT KITCHENER SUN. Mar. 11 - 2:00: TV: Rogers TV Kicthener, OHL Action Pak, CW 46 (Tape Delay) RADIO: 100.5 WSGW-FM WEB: OHL Live

For ticket information and group rates, call (989) 497-7747 or visit www.saginawspirit.com/

NEXTEER PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Nexteer Automotive presents "Player of the Week": Saginaw Spirit Forward , #17 Mason Kohn.

The 20 year old forward recorded 3 assists on Sunday evening in a 5-2 victory over the Sudbury Wolves, surpassing the 50point milestone for the 2017-2018 regular season. Kohn currently has recorded 17 goals and 34 assists for a total of 51 points. Since joining the Spirit in early November, Kohn has played in a total of 48 games and has recorded 46 of his 51 points for the season.

OHL PLAYOFFS:

Saginaw Spirit Round One playoff dates*, Home Games "1" and "2", will go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 12 at 9am. Additional playoff tickets will become available for purchase once the games have been guaranteed.

Season Ticket Holders: Deadline for Season Ticket Holders to purchase through the Season Ticket Playoff Package is March 9, 2018. Unclaimed tickets will be released for public sale starting March 12, 2018.

Playoff T-shirts are available for at the Saginaw Spirit Store and at the Saginaw Spirit Merchandise website: https://shop.saginawspirit.com/shop/2018-playoff-t-shirts/

#KNOW YOUR SPIRIT

#KnowYourSpirit: It's your region and your team, and Garber Chevrolet of Midland wants you to know your Spirit!

Saginaw Spirit forward, Danny Katic, was selected by the Saginaw Spirit as the 152nd overall pick in the 2016 OHL Priority Selection. The 6'4" forward has played in a total of 49 games in his first year in the league, recording a total of 14 points (4 Goals, 10 Assists). Danny started playing hockey at the age of 4 years old and says his hockey role model is James van Reimsdyk of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

PLAYER MAGNET GIVEAWAYS!

Look what we have for you! The first 1,000 fans in attendance will on the following dates will receive a player magnet courtesy of Andersen Eye Associates.

SAGINAW SPIRIT WATCH PARTY:

#SpiritNation come on out and cheer on your team as they hit the road at the Official Watch Party located at Buffalo Wild Wings on Tittabawassee Rd in Saginaw!

Next Watch Parties:

Friday, March 9th - Saginaw Spirit vs Guelph Storm - 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 10th -- Saginaw Spirit vs Owen Sound Attach - 7:30 PM

Sunday, March 11th - Saginaw Spirit vs Kitchener Rangers - 2:00 PM

FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT: SATURDAY, MARCH 17th

Saturday, March 17th the Saginaw Spirit face off against the London Knights for the final home game of the 2017-2018 Regular Season. The Saginaw Spirit plan to show their appreciation for all in attendance that evening with multiple giveaway prizes throughout the entire evening. Be sure to stop by the Saginaw Spirit Chuck-a-Puck stand on March 17th to participate in final Super Chuck-a-Puck of the 2017-2018 and for your chance to win a $500 Express Stop Gift Card. Super Chuck-a-Pucks are available for purchase for $5.00 apiece.

The first 2,500 fans in attendance to a Saginaw Spirit receive scratch off ticket with a variety of prizes provided by Express Stop.

Following the game, fans are asked to stick around to place a bid on their favorite Saginaw Spirit Player's Game Worn White Jersey during the Live Jersey Auction.

Fan Appreciation Night is presented by Express Stop.

SPIRIT IN THE COMMUNITY

Tuesday, March 6th the Saginaw Spirit helped kick off March in Reading Month by visiting Handley Elementary School and Washington Elementary School . Saginaw Spirit #9 Brady Gilmour, read to the students at Handley Elementary School. Sammy Spirit with the help of Charley Porter, Saginaw Spirit Director of Corporate Partnerships, shared his favorite book with the students of Washington Elementary School.

Book Your Group of Ten or More Today!

Group Tickets are available for the 2017-2018 Saginaw Spirit Season

Groups of 10 or More

$10.50/Upper Level Ticket (Children or Adult)

$12.50/Lower Level Ticket (Children or Adult)

Recognition on the Center Ice Video Board

Group will be seated together

CONTACT US TO PLACE A GROUP TICKET ORDER

Thomas Grantham

989-497-6507

Visit: http://saginawspirit.com/groups

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