Spits Drop Seventh Straight
Published on November 3, 2011 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release
Aaron Ekblad's return to Windsor was a triumphant one, as he and the Barrie Colts beat the Spitfires 5-2 at the WFCU Centreon Thursday night.
The 15-year-old Belle River native, who was granted a special exemption to enter the OHL this past summer, had a goal and an assist, while Ivan Telegin and Steven Beyers each had a goal and two helpers.
Kerby Rychel had both goals for Windsor (8-9-1-1), his team-leading 10th and 11th of the season.
The Spitfires have now lost a season-high seven straight games.
John Cullen made 26 saves in a losing cause, in his first game as the team's starting goalie following Jack Campbell's trade to the Soo Greyhounds on Wednesday.
The Spits will try to snap the skid in Sarnia on Friday, followed by date with the Whalers in Plymouth on Saturday night.
Ontario Hockey League Stories from November 3, 2011
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