OHL Windsor Spitfires

Windsor Spitfires Defeat Guelph Storm 5-1 At The WFCU Centre

Published on January 28, 2010 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release


Spitfires' Game Notes

- The CHL's #3 ranked team leads the OHL with 81 points on the strength of a 38-7-0-5 record.

- Forward Taylor Hall extended his point streak to thirteen consecutive games, the third longest streak in the OHL, as he scored two goals and added two assists against the Storm and was named first star of the game. He also posted a +4 plus-minus rating. This was Hall's eighth game of the season where he registered four or more points and he is ranked second overall in the OHL scoring race with 76 points in 42 games. With tonight's performance, Hall has now eclipsed the 250 point mark in his career with the Spitfires and in the OHL. He is also tied for fifth in the OHL in goals scored with 32 and is third in the OHL with 44 assists. He is also tied for 5th in the league with a +29 plus-minus

- Forward Eric Wellwood played his 200th career game for the Spitfires and in the OHL tonight. He scored one goal and added one assist with a +3 plus-minus rating tonight and was selected as the game's second star. In 12 January games, Wellwood has scored 8 goals and 21 points. He is currently ranked 15th in the OHL with 55 points in 42 games and he is also tied for 5th in the league with a +29 plus-minus rating

- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer improved his record with the Spitfires to 5-0-0-1 with tonight's win. He has also registered a 1.99 goals against average and a.932 save percentage in his six starts with Windsor

- Forward Stephen Johnston played his first game with the Spitfires since being acquired from Belleville in early January and notched one assist in tonight's game

- The Spitfires were without forwards Adam Henrique and Zack Kassian for the game due to suspensions and were also without forward Dale Mitchell and defenseman Saverio Posa due to injuries

Spitfires' Upcoming Schedule

Tickets for all Spitfires home games can be purchased from the TekSavvy.com Box Office at the WFCU Centre (Gate 2), by calling (519) 254-5000 or online at windsorspitfires.com

Fans can also follow all Spitfire home and road games on AM800 CKLW and **TVCOGECO (Cable 11)

**Road - Friday, January 29th vs. London Knights - 7 pm EST (game broadcast live on Rogers Sportsnet)

Home - Sunday, January 31st vs. Sarnia Sting - 2 pm

Home - Thursday, February 4th vs. Owen Sound Attack - 7:05 pm

** Denotes game will be broadcast on Rogers Sportsnet exclusively

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