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SHORT SHIFT - Nifty Fifty for Maggio
SHORT SHIFT - Nifty Fifty for Maggio
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HometownHockey.ca

Windsor - Mar. 15, 2023: At 16:58 of the second period against the Saginaw Spirit, captain Matthew Maggio of the Windsor Spitfires notched his 50th goal of the season. It was a beauty - coming in on a breakaway and going backhand, top shelf.

Maggio was the first Spitfire to hit the 50 goal plateau since Steve Ott did it in 2000-01.

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Lasalle Vipers complete a 5-game winning streak with an epic win over the Leamington Flyers
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Lasalle Vipers complete a 5-game winning streak with an epic win over the Leamington Flyers
Lindsey Blake
HometownHockey.ca

Lasalle - Jan. 19, 2023: Lasalle Vipers complete a 5-game winning streak over the Leamington Flyers in front of 685 fans. As of late the comeback kids continue to stay focused when trailing hockey games and find a way to come out victorious. FULL STORY



Will Ice Hockey Compete with the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
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Will Ice Hockey Compete with the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
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HometownHockey.ca

Windsor - Nov. 29, 2022: The 2022 FIFA World Cup is currently being held in Qatar this winter and, with both Canada and the USA competing in one of the biggest sporting events around, the event is sure to draw a lot of attention from soccer fans around the world. But can ice hockey compete with the global appeal of the FIFA World Cup? Let’s take a look at how ice hockey stacks up against soccer’s biggest event. FULL STORY



The most watched Spitfire games of all time
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The most watched Spitfire games of all time
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HometownHockey.ca

Windsor - Oct. 6, 2022: The game against the Flint Firebirds at the end of last season was one of the most watched Spitfires games for several years. The Spitfires came out victorious in a huge victory that has brought the feel-good factor back. This has been the case for quite some time. The Spitfires have enjoyed a resurgence and had a winning streak that extended to several games last season before the big win against the Flint Firebirds. FULL STORY



2021-22 Hometown Hockey NHL Playoff Pool
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2021-22 Hometown Hockey NHL Playoff Pool
Chris Savard
HometownHockey.ca

Windsor - Apr. 27, 2022: Playoff Hockey is Back! No more bubble cities, no empty buildings. The real games are about to begin. It is time for the NHL Playoffs, where 16 teams compete for the Stanley Cup. Feel free to forward it to a friend, family member or colleague. The more the merrier! We have seen some offices make side bets on the final standings. FULL STORY



Spitfires 7-5 win over Kitchener, leads to first place in the Western Conference
Spitfires 7-5 win over Kitchener, leads to first place in the Western Conference
Lindsey Blake
HometownHockey.ca

Windsor - Mar. 23, 2022: Over 3200 fans were treated, to an old fashion hockey shootout, where the Windsor Spitfires offence prevailed on top 7-5 over Kitchener Rangers. This win gives the Spitfires sole position of first place looking down at the rest of the Western Conference. Winners of four straight games, the Spitfires are on a roll, at the perfect time of the season. FULL STORY



Cuylle scores in overtime to continue the Spitfires winning streak
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Cuylle scores in overtime to continue the Spitfires winning streak
Lindsey Blake
HometownHockey.ca

Windsor - Mar. 11, 2022: Windsor Spitfires captain Will Cuylle, scores in overtime to continue the Spitfires winning streak at three games, in front of 3388 fans at the WFCU Centre. The Spitfires will take a road trip to Erie, to face the Otters back-to-back, on Friday, March 11, 2022 and Saturday, March 12, 2022 both games have puck drop at 7 pm, at the Erie Insurance Arena. FULL STORY



Fans treated on Family Day with a Spitfires 6-3 Win over Saginaw
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Fans treated on Family Day with a Spitfires 6-3 Win over Saginaw
Lindsey Blake
HometownHockey.ca

Windsor - Feb. 21, 2022: Over 3200 fans were treated to an exciting hockey game, on the Family Day holiday. The Windsor Spitfires hosted the Saginaw Spirit and skated to a 6-3 win. The Spitfires came out of the gate, with lots of energy, feeding from the 50% capacity of fans that returned to the WFCU Centre. FULL STORY



Maggio Magic leads Spitfires to a 4-1 win
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Maggio Magic leads Spitfires to a 4-1 win
Lindsey Blake
HometownHockey.ca

Windsor - Feb. 10, 2022: Maggio magic leads the Windsor Spitfires to a 4-1 win in front of capacity 500 fans. The Spitfires started strong with Tecumseh native, Matthew Maggio, notching twine :57 into the first frame. Maggio gained the blueline, deked a Saginaw defenseman and wristed a bullet top shelf, to open the scoring. FULL STORY



World Junior Hockey Tournament Cancelled
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World Junior Hockey Tournament Cancelled
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Edmonton - Dec. 29, 2021: Bob McKenzie has confirmed that the World Junior Hockey Championship has been cancelled due to Covid. FULL STORY



Spitfires win a thriller in OT
Spitfires win a thriller in OT
Lindsay Blake
HometownHockey.ca

Windsor - Dec. 17, 2021: The Windsor Spitfires win a thriller in OT, on home ice to draw even, for top spot in the standings with a win over the Greyhounds. In a playoff atmosphere and a very loud WFCU arena, fans were treated to an exciting and maybe the most epic game of the season thus far. FULL STORY



Spitfires Acquire Ribau and 3rd Round Draft Pick from Sudbury for Dylan Robinson
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Spitfires Acquire Ribau and 3rd Round Draft Pick from Sudbury for Dylan Robinson
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Windsor Spitfires

Windsor - Oct. 20, 2021: The Spitfires have acquired defenceman Nathan Ribau and a 3rd round pick in 2025 in exchange for Dylan Robinson. Robinson was Windsor’s third round pick in the 2018 OHL priority selection draft. Robinson split time between the Lasalle Vipers and the Spitfires in his rookie season. He managed to get into eight games with the Spitfires and recorded 4 points including his first career OHL goal. FULL STORY



Spitfires Announce 2021-2022 Leadership Group
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Spitfires Announce 2021-2022 Leadership Group
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Windsor Spitfires

Windsor - Oct. 14, 2021: Third-year forward Will Cuylle has been named the new Captain of the Windsor Spitfires. The 19-year-old native of Toronto, Ontario was selected 3rd overall in the 2018 OHL Priority Selection by the Peterborough Petes before being traded to the Spitfires. Since joining the Spitfires, Cuylle has logged 125 career regular season and an additional 4 playoff games since the beginning of the 2018-19 season. FULL STORY



Spits drop home opener to Sarnia
Spits drop home opener to Sarnia
Lindsey Blake
HometownHockey.ca

Windsor - Oct. 8, 2021: Over 2950 fans were treated to the Windsor Spitfires return into the post-pandemic era, with fifty percent seating capacity and much like their effort in game 1 of the regular season hosting the Sarnia Sting in a 6-3 loss. FULL STORY



Four Iconic Ice Hockey Games
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Four Iconic Ice Hockey Games
Daniel Lang
HometownHockey.ca

- Sep. 30, 2021: Canada vs. United States, 2002 Winter Olympics, Gold Medal Game This one is definitely more iconic for Canadians than it is for Americans. But then, even American television acknowledged that the Canadian win has some historical significance. It completed the very first double Gold in hockey, thanks to the women also winning. FULL STORY