OHL Windsor Spitfires

Windsor Spitfires Defeat Plymouth Whalers 6-3 At The WFCU Centre Last Night

February 26, 2010 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release


Spitfires' Game Notes

- With last night's win, the CHL's #3 ranked team snapped a two-game losing streak against the Whalers. The Spitfires are now 4-2-0-1 against the Whalers this season.

- Defenceman Ryan Ellis scored one goal and three assists, as he was named the first star of last night's game. Ellis extended his point streak and assist streak to 14 consecutive games, which are the highest streaks posted amongst all OHL defensemen this season. Ellis' assist streak is the second longest in the OHL this season behind teammate Taylor Hall's 16 game assist streak and Ellis' point streak is the fourth longest amongst all OHL players this season. He has 56 points in 43 games this season and is fourth amongst OHL defensemen in scoring and is also tied for fifth with teammate Taylor Hall in the league with a +34 plus-minus rating

- Defenceman Mark Cundari registered one assist in last night's contest and he is ranked second in the OHL with a +39 plus-minus rating. Cundari is also sixth amongst OHL defencemen in scoring with 51 points in 57 games this season.

- Windsor records 52 shots on goal and outshot the Whalers 52-27, this was the 17th game in which the Spitfires have recorded 50 or more shots on goal in this season.

- Forward Justin Shugg scored two goals against the Whalers and he is ranked 16th in the OHL scoring race with 69 points in 60 games this season. He is also enjoying an eleven game point streak. Shugg is also tied for seventh in the OHL and for the team lead with teammate Taylor Hall in goals scored with 35 this season

- Forward Taylor Hall scored one goal and added one assist last night. He has recorded at least one point in 22 of his past 23 games. Hall is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 91 points in 52 games. Hall is tied for first in the OHL with 56 assists and is also tied for seventh in the OHL in goals scored with 35.

- Goaltender Troy Passingham secured the win for the Spitfires last night and is tied for the league lead with 34 wins this season, making 24 saves on 27 shots faced. He is also ranked fifth in the OHL with a 2.65 goals against average and is tied for fifth in the league with 3 shutouts.

- Four Spitfires are ranked in OHL's top 20 scorers (Hall 2nd with 91 points, Nemisz tied for 14th with 70 points, Shugg 16th with 69 points, Henrique tied for 17th with 68 points)

- Windsor was without Zack Kassian due to suspension and lost Greg Nemisz to a thigh injury in the third period. Nemisz scored the game winning goal for the Spitfires at 17:23 of the second period last night.

- Windsor scored one goal on four play opportunities last night. Windsor is first in the league in power play efficiency, operating at a 26.7% clip. They have scored at least one power play goal in 22 of their past 24 games.

- Windsor killed all four of its penalties last night and are tied for third in the OHL in penalty killing at 84.5%

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, February 26th vs. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds - 7:30 pm

Road - Sunday, February 28th vs. Sudbury Wolves - 1 pm

Home - Thursday, March 4th vs. Saginaw Spirit - 7:05 pm

Home - Sunday, March 7th vs. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds - 2 pm

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