
Spitfires Fall to the Soo, 8-2
Published on March 18, 2023 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release
SAULT STE. MARIE - The Spitfires got down early and could not mount a comeback and ultimately fell to the Soo 8-2.
In the first period, the Soo rallied off two quick goals in the first 5 minutes to take a 2-0 lead. The Spitfires would have trouble controlling the puck and had a few too many turnovers throughout the period. In the final 3 minutes, the Spitfires responded with a deflection by Maillet for his 24th of the season to make it a 2-1 game. The shots were tied at 12 after 20 minutes.
In the second period, the Soo would rally off another 3 goals to take a commanding 5-1 lead heading into the third period.
In the third period, the Soo would score to take a 6-1 lead. A few minutes later, the Spits would score on the powerplay with a snipe from Dionicio to make it a 6-2 game. The Soo would add 2 more and take this one 8-2.
The Spitfires are back in action on Wednesday vs Guelph. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05pm.
Ontario Hockey League Stories from March 18, 2023
- Rangers Come from Behind to Earn Overtime Road Victory in Owen Sound Saturday - Kitchener Rangers
- Haight Scores 2, Spirit Hold Off the Bulldogs 5-3 - OHL
- Rangers Come from Behind to Earn Overtime Road Victory in Owen Sound Saturday - Kitchener Rangers
- Kulakov Scores in 100th Game in Loss to Guelph - Erie Otters
- Spirit Down Bulldogs 5-3, Have Points in Eight Straight - Saginaw Spirit
- Firebirds Extend Home Win Streak to Eight with 4-3 Win Over London - Flint Firebirds
- Spitfires Fall to the Soo, 8-2 - Windsor Spitfires
- Rangers Visit Owen Sound for Final Meeting Saturday - Kitchener Rangers
- Firebirds Host Knights as Playoff Position Race Heats Up - Flint Firebirds
- Spirit Host Bulldogs on Trauma Night - Saginaw Spirit
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.
Other Recent Windsor Spitfires Stories
- Windsor Spitfires Complete 2026 OHL Priority Selection
- Windsor Spitfires Select Lauchlan Whelan with 16th Overall Pick in 2026 OHL Priority Selection
- Spitfires Sign 2025 1st Round Import Pick Michal Svrcek to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement
- Spitfires Sign 2024 8th Round Pick Drake Gram to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement
- Spitfires Sign 2024 8th Round Pick Drake Gram to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

