GAME STORY: FLNT @ WSR
The Windsor Spitfires battled back from a three-goal deficit Friday night, coming up just short against the Flint Firebirds by a score of 4-2.
After a scoreless opening frame, the Spitfires opened the scoring just 21 seconds into the second period when Ethan Garden found the back of the net. The assist went to Michal Svrcek. Flint responded two minutes later at 2:21 when Josh Bonnyman scored to tie the game. At 14:09, Jimmy Lombardi gave the Firebirds their first lead of the night, before Darian Anderson extended Flint’s lead to 3-1 at 18:30.
Heading into the third, the Spitfires continued to push and saw results at 3:31 when Shawn Costello put the team within one. The assists went to Cole Dubowsky and Hamza Havusic. Despite the late push, the Firebirds added an insurance goal at 19:36 when Martins Klaucans found the empty net, securing a 4-2 road victory over the Spitfires.
Windsor goaltender Jake Windbiel stopped 16 of the 19 shots he faced, while Flint’s Mason Courville stopped 27 of 29.
The Spitfires have a quick turnaround, with their next game coming tomorrow night in Saginaw when they face the Spirit.
