OHL Windsor Spitfires

Windsor Spitfires Defeat Plymouth Whalers 5-1

Published on April 1, 2010 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release


Spitfires' Game Notes - 2010 OHL Playoff Game One, Round Two

- With tonight's 5-1 win, Windsor takes a 1-0 series lead in the Western Conference Semi-Finals of the 2010 OHL Playoffs. Windsor has won their first five playoff games, as they swept the Erie Otters in four games during their first round series.

- Forward Scott Timmins scored one goal tonight and was selected as the Penalty Box's First Star of the game. He has two goals and two assists for four points and a +1 plus-minus rating in five playoff games.

- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer wins his fifth consecutive game of the playoffs, stopping 27 of 28 shots in tonight's win as he was named the Penalty Box's Second Star of the game. He is ranked fourth in the OHL with a 2.24 goals against average and is tied for the league lead with five wins during the playoffs.

- Defenceman Ryan Ellis scored one goal and two assists in tonight's game. Ellis is ranked first amongst all OHL defencemen with nine points in five games. He is also tied for 11th in the OHL's overall scoring race and has scored points in each of the Spitfires five playoff games, posting multi-point performances in his past three games.

- Forward Taylor Hall scored two goals tonight. Hall has enjoyed multi-point performances in each of the Windsor five playoff wins and he has also four consecutive multi-goal games. Hall is currently ranked first in the OHL with eight goals and is tied for second with 12 points in five playoff games. His +8 plus-minus rating also has him tied for third in the OHL plus-minus rating department during the playoffs.

- Windsor scored two power play goals on eight power play opportunities tonight. The team's power play is ranked second overall in the OHL, operating at a 29.6% clip during the playoffs.

- Windsor killed eight of Plymouth's nine power play opportunities tonight. The Spitfires are ranked second in the OHL, killing 90.6% of their penalties during the playoffs.

- Forward Stephen Johnston missed the game due to injury.

Spitfires' Series Recap

2010 Windsor Spitfires "CODE RED" Playoff Run - Round Two

#1 Windsor vs. #4 Plymouth - OHL Western Conference Semi-Final Series (Round Two), 2010 OHL Playoffs

Game 1 Thursday, April 1st - Plymouth at Windsor, 7:05 pm (Windsor wins 5-1)

Game 2 Saturday, April 3rd - Windsor at Plymouth, 7:05 pm

Game 3 Monday, April 5th - Plymouth at Windsor, 7:05 pm

Game 4 Wednesday, April 7th - Windsor at Plymouth, 7:05 pm

Game 5 Thursday, April 8th - Plymouth at Windsor, 7:05 pm *

Game 6 Saturday, April 10th - Windsor at Plymouth, 7:05 pm *

Game 7 Monday, April 12th - Plymouth at Windsor, 7:05 pm *

* If necessary

Ticket Prices for General Public - Round Two Games at WFCU Centre

Adult - $23

Student/Senior - $21

Youth - $17

Catch the action as the Spitfires defend their 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup and OHL Championship! Tickets for Game three of the Spitfires second round series to be hosted on Monday, April 5th at the WFCU Centre are available for sale to the general public. Game time is set for 7:05 pm, tickets can be purchased from the TekSavvy.com Box Office (Gate 2) of the WFCU Centre, by contacting 1-866-969-WFCU or online at wfcu-centre.com

Spitfire fans are also encouraged to wear red for each Spitfire home game during the playoffs as part of the Spits "CODE RED!" theme for the 2010 OHL Playoffs.

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

Check out the Windsor Spitfires Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Ontario Hockey League Stories from April 1, 2010


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.

OurSports Central