Liam Greentree Named 59th Spitfires Captain in Team History
WINDSOR, ON.
The Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club is proud to announce 2006 born forward Liam Greentree has been named the Captain of the Windsor Spitfires.
The 18-year-old celebrated his birthday on January 1st, he is a native of Oshawa, Ontario and was selected 34th overall in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection by the Windsor Spitfires. Since joining the Spitfires, Greentree has logged 96 career regular season and an additional 4 playoff games since the beginning of the 2022-23 season.
Greentree had a stellar rookie season recording 25 goals and 20 assists for 45 points while playing in 61 games last season. So far this season Greentree has eclipsed his point total as he sits with 53 points through the first half of the season. This includes 23 goals and a new career high of 30 assists and counting.
Greentree was ecstatic to be announced as the team captain of the Spitfires.
“It’s an honour to be named captain for a historic team like the Windsor Spitfires.” Greentree said. “It’s a great organization that has helped me develop into a better player and person. I’ve been treated with a tremendous amount of respect from everyone in the organization since I have come to Windsor. I look forward to representing the Spitfires in the Windsor-Essex Community and abroad. Let’s go Spitfires.”
GM Bill Bowler spoke on naming Liam Greentree the clubs’ captain.
“Liam is an elite player with elite character.” GM Bill Bowler started. “He is a leader and is committed to his game and the Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club. We are proud to name him our captain.”
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