
Spitfires Win Game 1, 7-2, over Soo
Published on March 28, 2025 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release
WINDSOR, ON. - It is a brand-new season come playoff time. Everything is wiped clean and it's a new slate. The Soo Greyhounds were in Windsor for Game 1 of the OHL Playoffs. The Spitfires went 4-1-1 during the regular season against the Hounds and were looking to get on the right path to start the postseason.
In the first period, the Spitfires had a lot of jump. They came out flying and put the pressure on the Soo. Just over two minutes in, Protas got the puck to Cristoforo and he passed to Woodall and he walked in and sniped the first goal of the OHL Playoffs. Not even a minute and a half later, the Spitfires would strike again. Spellacy got the puck to Davis in the neutral zone and he blew by the defender wide and drove the net before tucking the puck five-hole giving the Spitfires a 2-0 lead. The Soo would immediately call their timeout and settle down. The Spitfires outshot the Hounds 12-4 in the first 20 minutes.
In the second period, it would be a crazy first minute of play. The Spitfires would score just 37 seconds in as Protas found Greentree and he sniped his 1st of the post-season. Less than 20 seconds later, the Hounds would score to silence the crowd. 13 minutes later, the Soo would score again, this time on the powerplay and the Spitfires lead was cut to 3-2. Exactly five minutes later, the Spitfires would strike back also on the powerplay. Greentree passed to Protas and he found Morneau and he batted in his own rebound to put the Spits up 4-2 heading into the third period.
In the third period, the Spitfires would keep up the pressure and seal the deal in the frame. Morneau scored his 2nd of the night off a nice pass by Protas to give the Spitfires a 5-2 lead. Five minutes later, the Soo pulled their goalie with over 5 minutes left trying to get back within two but Greentree would score on the empty cage to make it 6-2. Just 16 seconds later, McNamara would snipe a goal bar-down on a 2 on 1and the Spitfires skated to a 7-2 victory.
The Spitfires lead the series 1-0.
The next game is Saturday at 7:05pm for Game 2 vs the Soo.
Ontario Hockey League Stories from March 28, 2025
- Six Different Goal Scorers Lead Bulldogs to Game 1 Win - Brantford Bulldogs
- Rangers Edge Birds in OT in Game 1, 4-3 - Flint Firebirds
- Luca Romano Scores OT Winner to Secure Game 1 Victory - Kitchener Rangers
- Generals Take Game One Over Steelheads 7-4 - Oshawa Generals
- OHL Announces 2025 U16 AAA Player of the Year Awards - OHL
- Round One Preview Between the Frontenacs and the Sudbury Wolves - Kingston Frontenacs
- 2025 Playoff Tickets Available - Kingston Frontenacs
- Game Day: Round 1, Game 1, Firebirds at Rangers - 7 p.m. - Flint Firebirds
- Gens Look to Go All on Red in Game 1 against the Brampton Steelheads - Oshawa Generals
- Spitfires Win Game 1, 7-2, over Soo - Windsor Spitfires
- Colts Take 1-0 Lead on Niagara - Barrie Colts
- Five Goals Not Enough as Spirit Fall to Otters in Game 1 - Saginaw Spirit
- Record-Setting Second Period Gives Erie 1-0 Series Lead - Erie Otters
- Storm Highlight Fan Steve McLean After Completing a Journey to All 60 CHL Arenas - Guelph Storm
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
- Spitfires Continue Partnership with YourTV Windsor and AM800 for 2025-26 Season
- Windsor Spitfires Announce 2025 Training Camp Dates
- Spitfires Sign 2025 2nd Round Import Pick Beksultan Makysh (A.K.A Bexultan Makysh) to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement
- Windsor Spitfires Hire Jennifer Love as Athletic Therapist
- Windsor Spitfires Trio Invited to TeamCanada U18 Development Camp

