OHL Windsor Spitfires

Spitfires Invited to Present Memorial Cup Bid April 18th

Published on March 2, 2016 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release


(Windsor, ON) - The Spitfires were informed this morning by the Ontario Hockey League that the club has been invited to present its formal bid to host the 2017 MasterCard Memorial Cup.

"Our organization is honoured to be selected to present its bid to host the 2017 MasterCard Memorial Cup," said Spitfires president Bob Boughner. "Our committee has been working hard in anticipation of getting this opportunity. It has been a goal since day one of ownership to bring this prestigious event to our region and our devoted fan base. We are confident that our organization and committee would host an unforgettable event. We eagerly anticipate the next step in this process."

The local host committee will now prepare to make its formal bid presentation to the MasterCard Memorial Cup selection committee in Toronto on April 18th .

Spitfires Business Manager Steve Horne will be available for comment as part of Thursday's media session, from 12:30 to 1:30, on the lower level of the WFCU Centre.

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