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February 19, 2026 - Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit hosted the Sudbury Wolves for their second and final meeting of the season on Thursday night. Despite a late third-period deficit, the Spirit would rally with captain Dima Zhilkin leading the way with the equalizer, and Blake Barnes serving as hero with his first career OHL goal.
The goaltenders stole the first period, with Stepan Shurygin stopping nine shots for the Spirit, and Paolo Frasca stopping five for the Wolves.
After 1: SAG 0 - 0 SBY (Total Shots: 5 - 9)
Chase Coughlan h... Full Story
February 19, 2026 - Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (20-28-3-4) host the Sudbury Wolves (22-30-2-0) on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, at the Dow Event Center.
Tonight's Game:
Puck drop is at 7:05 pm.
Broadcast:
Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com
TV: FloHockey
Last Game:
The Spirit visited the Windsor Spitfires on Monday afternoon to conclude their eight-game season series. Saginaw fell 7-1, with Brody Pepoy recording the lone Spirit goal.
The Sudbury Wolves hosted the Niagara Ice Dogs on Monday night for their third meet... Full Story
February 16, 2026 - Windsor, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit faced off against the Windsor Spitfires for their eighth and final time this season on Monday afternoon. Brody Pepoy scored Saginaw's lone goal late in regulation. Liam Greentree had a three-point night with two goals and an assist, and Joey Costanzo stopped 19 of 20 for the Spitfires.
The Spitfires opened the scoring after Andrew Robinson tipped in a pass from Ethan Garden to take an early lead. Beksultan Makysh picked up the secondary assist as the Spits led 1-0 at 5:44.
Cole Davis ... Full Story
February 16, 2026 - TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced that Saginaw Spirit forward Egor Barabanov is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week after leading the League with 10 points, including four goals and six assists, in three games.
Barabanov's standout week was highlighted by a season-high six-point performance on Friday night in Sarnia. The 19-year-old recorded a goal and five assists as the Spirit powered past the Sarnia Sting 11-3. Earlier in the week, Barabanov continued to impress NHL scouts by scoring twice in a 5-... Full Story
The Saginaw Spirit are a junior hockey team. Based in Saginaw, Michigan, they are a member of the Ontario Hockey League.
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Barnes' First OHL Goal Gives Spirit Last-Second Win over Sudbury
February 19, 2026 - Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit hosted the Sudbury Wolves for their second and final meeting of the season on Thursday night. Despite a late third-period deficit, the Spirit would rally with captain Dima Zhilkin leading the way with the equalizer, and Blake Barnes serving as hero with his first career OHL goal.
The goaltenders stole the first period, with Stepan Shurygin stopping nine shots for the Spirit, and Paolo Frasca stopping five for the Wolves.
After 1: SAG 0 - 0 SBY (Total Shots: 5 - 9)
Chase Coughlan h... Full StoryMore Saginaw Spirit stories below
Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit vs Sudbury Wolves
February 19, 2026 - Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (20-28-3-4) host the Sudbury Wolves (22-30-2-0) on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, at the Dow Event Center.
Tonight's Game:
Puck drop is at 7:05 pm.
Broadcast:
Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com
TV: FloHockey
Last Game:
The Spirit visited the Windsor Spitfires on Monday afternoon to conclude their eight-game season series. Saginaw fell 7-1, with Brody Pepoy recording the lone Spirit goal.
The Sudbury Wolves hosted the Niagara Ice Dogs on Monday night for their third meet... Full StoryPepoy Scores Lone Goal in 7-1 Loss to the Spitfires
February 16, 2026 - Windsor, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit faced off against the Windsor Spitfires for their eighth and final time this season on Monday afternoon. Brody Pepoy scored Saginaw's lone goal late in regulation. Liam Greentree had a three-point night with two goals and an assist, and Joey Costanzo stopped 19 of 20 for the Spitfires.
The Spitfires opened the scoring after Andrew Robinson tipped in a pass from Ethan Garden to take an early lead. Beksultan Makysh picked up the secondary assist as the Spits led 1-0 at 5:44.
Cole Davis ... Full StorySpirit's Egor Barabanov Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
February 16, 2026 - TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced that Saginaw Spirit forward Egor Barabanov is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week after leading the League with 10 points, including four goals and six assists, in three games.
Barabanov's standout week was highlighted by a season-high six-point performance on Friday night in Sarnia. The 19-year-old recorded a goal and five assists as the Spirit powered past the Sarnia Sting 11-3. Earlier in the week, Barabanov continued to impress NHL scouts by scoring twice in a 5-... Full StorySaginaw Spirit News
- Barnes' First OHL Goal Gives Spirit Last-Second Win over Sudbury - February 19, 2026
- Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit vs Sudbury Wolves - February 19, 2026
- Pepoy Scores Lone Goal in 7-1 Loss to the Spitfires - February 16, 2026
- Spirit's Egor Barabanov Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week - February 16, 2026
- Spirit's Nikita Klepov Named OHL Rookie of the Week - February 16, 2026
- Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit at Windsor Spitfires - February 16, 2026
- Klepov Sets Spirit Rookie Points Record in Loss to Spitfires - February 14, 2026
- Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit vs Windsor Spitfires - February 14, 2026
- Barabanov Scores Six Points in 11-3 Win over Sting - February 13, 2026
- Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit at Sarnia Sting - February 13, 2026
- Klepov Makes History in 5-4 Spirit Win at Flint - February 11, 2026
- Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit at Flint Firebirds - February 11, 2026
- Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit vs London Knights - February 7, 2026
- Roscoe Scores First OHL Goal in 4-1 Spirit Win over Erie - February 6, 2026
- Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit vs Erie Otters - February 6, 2026
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League: Ontario Hockey LeagueHome: Saginaw, Michigan
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Saginaw Spirit Scoreboard
| Sat., Feb 21 | Sarnia at Saginaw | 7:05 p.m. | |
| Thu., Feb 19 | W | Sudbury 1 at Saginaw 2 | Final |
| Mon., Feb 16 | L | Saginaw 1 at Windsor 7 | Final |
| Sat., Feb 14 | L | Windsor 4 at Saginaw 2 | Final |
| Fri., Feb 13 | W | Saginaw 11 at Sarnia 3 | Final |
| Wed., Feb 11 | W | Saginaw 5 at Flint 4 | Final |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Saginaw Spirit Schedule and Results | |||
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Saginaw Spirit Headlines
- With potential playoff matchup looming, Spitfires close out regular-season series with Spirit in style - OHL Windsor Star (February 17)
- Spitfires end three-year drought against Spirit - OHL Windsor Star (February 15)
- Sarnia Sting absorb worst beating of season - OHL Sarnia Observer (February 14)
- George, power play shine for Greyhounds in road win - OHL Soo Today (February 5)
- Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds at Saginaw Spirit - OHL Soo Today (February 5)
- Carter George, pair of four-point performances lead Soo Greyhounds past Saginaw Spirit - OHL Sault Star (February 5)
- Sarnia Sting hold off Saginaw Spirit to end losing streak - OHL Sarnia Observer (January 31)
- Snyder scores twice in Kingston Frontenacs 8-2 rout of Saginaw Spirit - OHL Kingston Whig Standard (January 24)
- Hot goalie snaps Petes at-home winning streak - OHL Peterborough Examiner (January 23)
- Rangers' Gabriel Chiarot stays hot in 7-4 win over Saginaw - OHL Waterloo Record (January 17)
- Spitfires must turn around quickly after later collapse in OT loss to Spirit with top-ranked Bulldogs up next - OHL Windsor Star (January 11)
- Despite roster upheaval, Kingston Frontenacs rout Saginaw Spirit 6-1 - OHL Kingston Whig Standard (January 9)
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