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Windsor Spitfires Honour "Our Captain Forever" Mickey Renaud, Defeat Mississauga

February 18, 2010 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Windsor Spitfires News Release


Spitfires' Game Notes

- The Spitfires hosted special pre-game tributes to honour their "Captain Forever" Mickey Renaud. Today was the two year anniversary of Renaud's passing and the team wore special jerseys tonight in remembrance of their fallen captain.

- With tonight's win, the CHL's #3 ranked team defeated the CHL's 9th ranked Majors and the Spitfires have swept the season series with two wins against Mississauga. Windsor leads the OHL with 95 points on the strength of a 45-9-0-5 record. The Spitfires have now posted their third best point total in team history as they surpassed the 2007-2008 Spitfire squad which finished with 94 points.

- Defenseman Ryan Ellis registered two assists tonight, extending his point streak and assist streak to twelve consecutive games, which are the highest streaks posted amongst all OHL defensemen this season. Ellis is tied with teammate Mark Cundari for fifth amongst all OHL defensemen with 50 points in 41 games, with teammate Cam Fowler trailing right behind in seventh with 47 points in 47 games. Mark Cundari is tied for first in the OHL with a +40 plus-minus rating, with Cam Fowler and Taylor Hall being tied for fifth with +36. Ellis is also tenth in the OHL with a +31.

- Forward Adam Henrique scored two goals tonight and was selected as the game's first star. Henrique is 15th in the OHL scoring race this season with 66 points in 46 games. He is also tied for eighth in the OHL with 33 goals.

- Forward Justin Shugg scored one goal in tonight's contest and has now scored at least one goal in 11 of his past 14 games. Shugg is tied for 15th in the OHL scoring race with 65 points in 58 games. He is also tied for second in the OHL with eight game winning goals and is tied for eighth with teammate Adam Henrique in the OHL with 33 goals.

- Forward Taylor Hall registered three assists tonight and was the game's second star. Hall is second overall in the OHL scoring race with 88 points in 50 games. Hall is also tied for sixth in the OHL in goals scored with 34 and is second in the league with 54 assists.

- With tonight's win, goaltender Philipp Grubauer is now 10-1-0-0 since joining the Spitfires as he stopped 28 of 29 shots tonight. Grubauer is ranked seventh in the OHL with a.913 save percentage.

- Five Spitfires are ranked in OHL's top 20 scorers (Hall 2nd with 88 points, Nemisz tied for 12th with 67 points, Shugg and Henrique tied for 15th with 65 points and Wellwood tied for 20th with 63 points). Forward Greg Nemisz also had one goal and one assist in tonight's contest.

- Windsor was without Zack Kassian tonight due to suspension and Dale Mitchell due to injury

- Windsor is tied for the best winning percentage at home in the OHL, winning 86.7% of their games at the WFCU Centre. They are also second in the league in home wins with 25.

- Windsor scored two goals on seven power play opportunities tonight. Windsor leads the OHL in power play efficiency, operating at a 27.2% clip. They have scored at least one power play goal in 20 of their past 22 games and have scored two or more power play goals in eight of their past nine games.

- Windsor killed all five penalties that they were assessed tonight. The team is ranked second in the league with a 85% penalty killing efficiency.

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 - Saturday, February 20th vs. Barrie Colts - 7:30 pm

Home - Thursday, February 25th vs. Plymouth Whalers - 7:05 pm

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

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

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