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GAME STORY: LDN @ WSR

jacobwright — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:22:09 +0000

The Windsor Spitfires dropped a 6-2 loss to the London Knights Saturday night in their home opener. Looking to bounce back from a 3-2 overtime loss the night before, the team came out with force and a willingness to win.

After a scoreless opening frame, the game commenced in the second, where both teams found the scoresheet for a combined total of six goals. London opened the scoring at 5:07 of the second off a goal from rookie forward Eloan Le Gallic, with Kane Barch and Caleb Mitchell picking up the assists. Just over two minutes later, the Spitfires bounced back with Max Brocklehurst scoring his first of the season at 7:10, with the assists going to Bogdan Yakushevsky and Drake Gram.

The lead was regained by the Knights on the power play at 10:10 before adding two more goals at 11:20 and 14:01 to take a 4-1 lead. Late in the period, with the man advantage, Yakushevsky found the back of the net, cutting the Knights’ lead in half. The assists went to John McLaughlin and Ethan Garden.

London maintained its 4-2 lead heading into the third and would later add two goals, with Thomas Zocco scoring at 14:48 and Evan Van Gorp adding an empty-net goal minutes later. Michael Newlove saved 12 of the 15 shots he faced before Jake Windbiel entered the game, stopping seven of the nine shots he faced. London goaltender Brian Cooke stopped 28 of Windsor’s 30 shots to earn his second win in as many days.

The Spitfires return to action next Friday, September 25, at home against the Flint Firebirds.

Fan Fest is cancelled due to the weather

jacobwright — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:34:24 +0000

Spits fans, please be advised that due to the weather forecast leading up to puck drop, we have decided to cancel our outdoor patio party. Doors will now open at 6:00pm. Our rivalry Smash Car will still be set up outside, courtesy of J & B Auto Recyclers!

Canada’s National Women’s Team to face United States in Windsor

jacobwright — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:01:15 +0000

WINDSOR, ON Hockey Canada, in partnership with the City of Windsor and the Windsor Spitfires, has announced that Canada’s National Women’s Team will face the United States, ahead of the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship, on October 28 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario. This will be the first time the Windsor Spitfires have hosted a major event involving Women’s hockey. The Spitfires’ organization also recognizes some of our key female hockey staff members. Nutritionist and Strength and Conditioning Assistant Kyla Seguin, Athletic Therapist Jennifer Love, who won a silver medal with the National Team at the 2026 U-18 Women’s World Championship and Kathy McLlwain, our skating coach who helps train a lot of these women vying to make the National Team. Mayor Drew Dilkens spoke on the impact of this event. “Events like this reflect our community's passion for hockey and its unique ability to bring people together. Hosting world-class competition inspires young athletes to strive for excellence, engages residents, creates community pride and generates positive economic growth for local businesses. It also provides an opportunity to showcase outstanding facilities like the WFCU Centre, which continues to attract premier sporting events to our city.” General sale tickets will be available for purchase on Thursday September 10^th at 10am. General Manager Bill Bowler gives thanks to Spitfires Ownership and Hockey Canada. “Special thank you to the Windsor Spitfire’s Ownership group- John Savage, Stephen Savage, and Brian Schwab - for creating such a positive environment within our organization that allows us to host and welcome events like this and to everyone at Hockey Canada for bringing this event to Windsor from the World Junior Summer Showcase in July to the Team Canada vs Team Sweden tune-up games in 2024. Hockey Canada knows the Windsor Spitfires’ staff, team, volunteers and community will again create a memorable event for players and fans” For media inquiries, please contact: Emma Cicovacki | Communications, Media, and Community Relations Coordinator | Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club WFCU Centre 8787 McHugh St. Windsor ON N8S 0A1 W. 519-254-5000 ext 221 Email: Social@windsorspitfires.com

LaSalle Vipers Media Release

jacobwright — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:49:24 +0000

The LaSalle Vipers announce the resignation of John Nelson, General Manager of the Club. He has tendered his resignation to take effect immediately. John has been a valuable member of the LaSalle Vipers Hockey Club for nearly two decades. In 2010 John led the Vipers to earn a Sutherland Cup Championship. He has been instrumental in the Club’s many successes and having it recognized as one of the premiere franchises in the GOHL. We thank John for his dedication and commitment to the organization and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Windsor Spitfires Announce 2026 Training Camp Roster

jacobwright — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:15:43 +0000

The Windsor Spitfires will hold their 2026 Training Camp at the WFCU Centre from August 27 to August 29^, 2026 All practices and training camp scrimmages, including the Blue and White game will take place at the WFCU Centre and are open to the public to attend free of charge. Team Rosters Schedule Thursday August 27 GAME: 6:00-7:30pm- Team Red vs. Team Blue GAME: 7:30-9:00pm- Team White vs. Team Grey Friday August 28 PRACTICE: 9:00-9:50am- Team White PRACTICE: 10:00-10:50am- Team Red PRACTICE: 11:00-11:50am- Team Blue PRACTICE: 12:00-12:50pm- Team Grey GAME: 5:00-6:30pm- Team White vs. Team Red GAME: 6:40-8:10pm- Team Grey vs. Team Blue Saturday August 29 GAME: 9:00-10:30am- Team Red vs. Team Grey GAME: 10:40am-12:10pm- Team White vs. Team Blue GAME: 5:10-6:40pm- Annual Team White vs. Team Blue Game Dates and times are subject to change. Following the completion of Training Camp, the Spitfires will play four preseason games. Sunday, August 30^th at 4:05pm at the WFCU Centre vs. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Saturday, September 5^th at 4:00pm in Sault Ste. Marie vs the Greyhounds The next two will take place at local venues in LaSalle and Leamington, Ontario. Friday, September 11^th at 7:00pm at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre in Leamington, ON vs. the Flint Firebirds Saturday, September 12^th at 7:00pm at the Vollmer Complex in LaSalle, ON vs. the Flint Firebirds Preseason tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Box Office located at the WFCU Centre. For media inquiries, please contact: Emma Cicovacki | Communications, Media, and Community Relations Coordinator | Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club WFCU Centre 8787 McHugh St. Windsor ON N8S 0A1 W. 519-254-5000 ext 221 Email: Social@windsorspitfires.com

Windsor Spitfires Announce 2026 Training Camp Dates

jacobwright — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:40 +0000

WINDSOR, ON. The Windsor Spitfires will hold their 2026 Training Camp at the WFCU Centre from August 27 to August 29^, 2026 All practices and games will take place at the WFCU Centre and are open to the public to attend free of charge. Thursday August 27 GAME: 6:00-7:30pm- Team Red vs. Team Blue GAME: 7:30-9:00pm- Team White vs. Team Grey Friday August 28 PRACTICE: 9:00-9:50am- Team White PRACTICE: 10:00-10:50am- Team Red PRACTICE: 11:00-11:50am- Team Blue PRACTICE: 12:00-12:50pm- Team Grey GAME: 5:00-6:30pm- Team White vs. Team Red GAME: 6:40-8:10pm- Team Grey vs. Team Blue Saturday August 29 GAME: 9:00-10:30am- Team Red vs. Team Grey GAME: 10:40am-12:10pm- Team White vs. Team Blue GAME: 5:10-6:40pm- Annual Team White vs. Team Blue Game Dates and times are subject to change. Rosters to be announced at a later date. Following the completion of Training Camp, the Spitfires will play four preseason games. The Spitfires will begin their preseason at home, hosting the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at 4:05pm on Sunday, August 30^th at the WFCU Centre. On Saturday, September 5^th, the Spitfires will travel to Sault Ste. Marie for a 4:00pm game. The next two will take place at local venues in LaSalle and Leamington, Ontario. On Friday, September 11^th, at 7:00pm, the Spitfires will visit the Flint Firebirds at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre in Leamington, ON. The following night, Saturday, September 12^th, the Spitfires will host the Firebirds at the Vollmer Complex in LaSalle, ON, home of the Spitfires GOHL affiliate, LaSalle Vipers. Preseason tickets will be available on Saturday, August 15^th at 9:00am. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Box Office located at the WFCU Centre. The 2026-27 regular season begins on Friday, September 18^th in London. The Spitfires home opener is the following night, Saturday, September 19^th at 7:05p, when they host the London Knights. Single game tickets to all Spitfires regular season home games will go on sale on Saturday, August 22^nd at 9:00. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Box Office located at the WFCU Centre.

For media inquiries, please contact: Emma Cicovacki | Communications, Media, and Community Relations Coordinator | Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club WFCU Centre 8787 McHugh St. Windsor ON N8S 0A1 W. 519-254-5000 ext 221 Email: Social@windsorspitfires.com

Spitfires Hire Andrew Donaldson as Video Coach/Director of Analytics

jacobwright — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:13 +0000

WINDSOR, ON The Windsor Spitfires are excited to announce the hiring of Andrew Donaldson as the club’s new Video Coach/Director of Analytics. The Tecumseh, ON native, has over 17 years of coaching experience that spans from minor AAA, the Greater Ontario Hockey League, to professional hockey in the DEL2. Donaldson joins the team after living overseas in Germany last season coaching the ESV Kaufbeuren DEL2 team. Before then, the local coach spent 5 seasons as the Assistant Coach of the University of Windsor Lancers. Donaldson expresses what this opportunity means for someone growing up in Windsor. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to join the Windsor Spitfires organization. Growing up in Windsor, I’ve always understood the importance of the Spitfires and what they mean to this community. I’m excited to be part of a team with such a proud history and passionate fan base” Bill Bowler spoke on Donaldson. “We’re excited to welcome Andrew and what he will bring to our organization. His journey through Windsor AAA, the Greater Ontario Hockey League, USports, and professional hockey is a testament to his hard work, commitment, and growth as a coach”. Welcome to the Spitfires, Andrew!

Windsor Spitfires Hire Emma Cicovacki as Coordinator of Communications, Media, and Community Relations

jacobwright — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:17 +0000

WINDSOR, ON. The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the hiring of Emma Cicovacki as the club's new Coordinator of Communications, Media and Community Relations. Emma joins the Spitfires after serving as the social media intern for the club's affiliate, the LaSalle Vipers. She holds a diploma in Sport and Recreation Management from Lambton College and is currently completing her Bachelor of Human Kinetics at the University of Windsor. In her new role, Emma will oversee the club's communications strategy, including public announcements, media relations, and community engagement initiatives. She will play a key role in promoting the Spitfires, strengthening relationships with fans and community partners, and supporting the organization's outreach efforts. Spitfires General Manager Bill Bowler welcomed Emma to the organization. "We're excited to have Emma join the OHL level. She's a tremendous addition to our team. We're proud to see this opportunity come through our organization and highlight the strength of our partnership with the LaSalle Vipers and the Greater Ontario Hockey League. We’re looking forward to working with her and seeing her continue to grow in this role”. Please join us in welcoming Emma to the Windsor Spitfires! For media inquiries, please contact: Emma Cicovacki | Communications, Media, and Community Relations Coordinator | Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club WFCU Centre 8787 McHugh St. Windsor ON N8S 0A1 W. 519-254-5000 ext 221 Email: Social@windsorspitfires.com

Spitfires Sign Free Agent Jack O’Dell to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

jacobwright — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:12 +0000

Spitfires Sign Free Agent Jack O’Dell to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

WINDSOR, ON. The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the signing of defenceman Jack O’Dell to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Although not selected in the OHL Priority Selection Draft, O’Dell showcased his talents this past season by recording 21 points in 30 games with Phillips Academy Andover. Standing at 6’2 and 195 pounds, O’Dell spent the first half of the 2025-26 season with the NV River Rats 16U AAA National Team, where he registered 10 points in 26 games. During the 2024-25 season, O’Dell played for the Windy City Storm 15U AAA team, recording 4 goals, 22 assists, and 90 penalty minutes in 49 games. O’Dell was selected in the second round of the USHL Entry Draft by the Dubuque Fighting Saints but ultimately chose to come to Windsor as a Free Agent. When asked what it means to join the team, O’Dell stated “It is a privilege to join a franchise with such a strong tradition of excellence and a proven track record of developing players for the next level”. It was recently announced that O’Dell has been invited to the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp in Minnesota where he will compete for a chance to represent the United States. GM Bill Bowler spoke on our newly signed Free Agent. “Jack is a huge find for our team, this free agent signing is an important piece for the future of our club. He is an excellent prospect that will be a welcomed addition to the Windsor Spitfires” Welcome to the Spitfires, Jack!

Spitfires Sign 1st Round Import Pick Bogdan Yakushevsky to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

jacobwright — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:08 +0000

WINDSOR, ON. The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the signing of forward Bogdan Yakushevsky to the Red, White and Navy for the 2026-27 season. Yakushevsky was selected 46^th overall by the Spitfires in the 2026 CHL Import Draft. Bogdan hails from Chita, Russia. He stands at 6’0 and weighs 180lbs. Yakushevsky spent the 2025-26 season with the CSKA Moskova U17 and U18 Teams as well as Krasnaya Armiya Moskva in the MHL. Over the 3 competitions Bogdan played in 63 games and recorded 78 points (36 goals and 42 assists). He is eligible for the 2027 NHL Entry Draft. Bogdan has also suited up for Team Russia, in 2024-25 he played for both the U16 and U17 teams and appeared in 12 games and collected 14 points (5 goals, 9 assists). The Russian native is excited to be joining the club. “It is an honour for me to join such a great organization with so much history with their NHL alumni.” Bogdan said. “I can really sense the professionalism. I’ve already met the people working here, and the atmosphere is very friendly. I am very excited to get started.” Bill Bowler spoke on Yakushevsky putting pen to paper. “Bogdan is a high energy elite prospect” GM Bill Bowler said. “He is a tenacious competitor that brings intensity every shift. We welcome Bogdan and his family to Windsor.” Welcome to the Spitfires, Bogdan!

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For media inquiries, please contact: Windsor Spitfires Hockey Club WFCU Centre 8787 McHugh Street | Windsor, Ontario | N8S 0A1 W. 519-254-5000 ext 221 Email: Social@windsorspitfires.com