Game Story. Windsor vs. Ottawa – Presented by Motor City Chrysler
Spitfires Blank 67’s Behind Woodall’s Two Goals and Newlove Shutout
The Windsor Spitfires leaned on the defense and with timely scoring Thursday night, earned a 2–0 victory over the visiting Ottawa 67’s at the WFCU Centre.
From the opening faceoff, Windsor looked committed to structure and discipline. Ottawa managed to generate some early zone time, but the Spitfires’ defenders limited dangerous chances and allowed their goaltender a clean look at most shots. The reward came midway through the first period when defenceman Carson Woodall jumped up in the rush and wired home the game’s opening goal. That strike held up as the eventual game-winner.
While the 67’s pressed in search of an equalizer, Windsor’s defensive posture only tightened. The night belonged to the netminder Michael Newlove between the pipes, who calmly turned aside all 18 shots he faced. Every stop seemed to build confidence, both in the crease and on the bench, as Windsor leaned into a patient game plan.
With Ottawa forced to pull their goaltender late in the third, Woodall once again found the mark, sliding an empty-net goal into the cage to seal his first career two-goal night. The final horn sounded on both a personal milestone and a team achievement: Windsor’s third shutout of the season.
As Windsor continues to build momentum in the Western Conference, Thursday’s contest served as a reminder that success can come in many forms — whether from a steady rookie in goal or a defenceman stepping up as the unexpected offensive hero.
