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OHL Windsor Spitfires

Windsor Spitfires Defeat Saginaw Spirit 8-5 At The WFCU Centre

January 7, 2010 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release


Spitfires' Game Notes

- The Spitfires raised a banner prior to the commencement of tonight's game, recognizing the performances of 2010 IIHF WJHC Team USA gold medalist Cam Fowler and Team Canada silver medalists Taylor Hall, Greg Nemisz Adam Henrique and Ryan Ellis. The five players combined for five goals and eight points in tonight's contest, with Nemisz netting the game winner one minute into the third period

- The CHL's #1 ranked team leads the OHL with 68 points, on the strength of a 32-5-0-4 record

- Newly acquired goaltender Belleville Bulls goaltender won in his first start with the Spits tonight, and former Bulls defenceman Marc Cantin registered one assist in his first game for Windsor

- Three Spitfire forwards are ranked in the OHL's top ten of the league's scoring race (2nd Hall - 62 points, tied for 5th Henrique - 55 points, 10th Nemisz - 52 points)

- Six Spitfires are ranked in the OHL's top ten for plus/minus rating (1st Cundari +33, tied for 3rd Fowler and Young +27, tied for 6th Henrique +26, tied for 9th Hall and Wellwood +25)

- Spitfire defencemen Mark Cundari and Cam Fowler are tied for 3rd amongst OHL defencemen in scoring with 40 points apiece

Spitfires' Upcoming Schedule

Road - Saturday, January 9th vs. Sarnia Sting - 7:30 pm

Home - Sunday, January 10th vs. Sarnia Sting - 2 pm

Home - Thursday, January 14th vs. Barrie Colts - 7:05 pm

Home - Saturday, January 16th vs. Soo Greyhounds - 7:05 pm

Road - Monday, January 18th vs. Plymouth Whalers - 2 pm

THE WINDSOR SPITFIRES WILL BE HOSTING THE 2010 HOME HARDWARE CHL/NHL TOP PROSPECTS EVENT JAN. 19 AND JAN. 20 AT THE WFCU CENTRE. TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT AND SPITFIRE HOME GAMES ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE TEKSAVVY.COM BOX OFFICE (GATE 2) AT THE WFCU CENTRE, BY CALLING (519) 254-5000 OR ONLINE AT WINDSORSPITFIRES.COM




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