
Spitfires Win a Thriller over Kitchener 2-1
Published on December 11, 2021 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release
It was a very slow game for the first 30 minutes of play, there was no scoring in the first period but both teams had their chances to go ahead and both goalies stood tall.
Cajan had a great save on D'Amico on a 2 on 1 which could have been the games opening goal but the netminder got across to stop it. The Spitfires had the slight edge in shots 13-11 after the period.
In the 2nd period, the Rangers were on a powerplay and scored the games first goal just over halfway through the period. The Rangers lead 1-0 however trailed in shots 27-25 after 2 periods.
In the 3rd period, the Spitfires in on the offense and rallied a comeback. Just 2:25 into the period Zito was open in the high slot and ripped home his 9th on the season to release the Teddy Bears! After a brief stoppage to the game for clean up. The Spitfires went back on offense and Wyatt Johnston cashed in on his 15th of the season just 31 seconds later. The Rangers had their chances down the stretch including a 5 minute powerplay after Zito got called for boarding. The Spitfires came up with some clutch blocks and went on to win 2-1.
The Spitfires are back in action on Thursday December 16th as the Soo Greyhounds come to town, puck drop is scheduled for 7:30pm.
Ontario Hockey League Stories from December 11, 2021
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- Three Straight Goals Not Enough as Attack Get Third Win over Flint - Flint Firebirds
- Rangers Downed by Windsor - Kitchener Rangers
- Lockhart's Hat Trick Not Enough, Erie Falls to Saginaw 5-3 - Erie Otters
- Barber Poles Fall to Bulldogs - Ottawa 67's
- Bulldogs Offence Explodes in 8-3 Win over 67s - Brantford Bulldogs
- Game Day Preview: Frontenacs vs IceDogs - Kingston Frontenacs
- Firebirds Look to Settle the Score Saturday Night in Flint - Flint Firebirds
- Game Preview: Guelph Storm at London Knights - Guelph Storm
- Bulldogs Visit 67's for Ugly Christmas Sweater Game - Ottawa 67's
- Spirit Acquire Carson Christy from Steelheads - Saginaw Spirit
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