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WINDSOR, ON.<\/p>\n

The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the signing of defenceman Drake Gram to the Red, White and Navy!<\/p>\n

The Spitfires selected Gram with the 144th<\/sup> overall pick in the eighth round of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. A native of Gross Point Park, Michigan, Gram stands 6\u20190\u201d and weighs 170 pounds.<\/p>\n

Gram played his minor hockey with the Detroit Little Ceasars organization. During his 2023\u201324 draft season, he recorded 12 goals and 14 assists for 26 points in 57 games.<\/p>\n

Following his selection by Windsor, Gram returned to the Detroit Little Ceasars program for his U16 season. He played in 45 games and had 8 goals and 22 assists for 30 points.<\/p>\n

In 2025-26, Gram split time between the NAHL\u2019s Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks and USHL\u2019s Omaha Lancers. Drake played 15 games in the NAHL before moving to the USHL. In 35 games with the Lancers, Gram had 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points.<\/p>\n

The Gross Point Park, MI native is excited to be joining the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an incredible feeling to sign with the Windsor Spitfires,\u201d Gram said. \u201cI could not be more grateful for the opportunity to play for the best coaches and management in the OHL. The Spitfires fans create an electric environment and being so close to home gives me the opportunity to play in front of my friends and family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gram said the Spitfires have an outstanding history.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Spitfire shave a great history developing players and winning championships,\u201d Drake said. \u201cI am excited to be a part of such a well-respected organization.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bill Bowler spoke on Gram putting pen to paper.<\/p>\n

\u201cDrake is a steady defender that we have been monitoring since we drafted him\u201d GM Bill Bowler said. \u201cWe like how he has continued to grow and he can play any style of game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Welcome to the Spitfires, Drake!<\/p>\n

-30-<\/p>\n

For media inquiries, please contact:<\/p>\n

Nick Welsh
\n| Manager of Communications, Media and Community Relations\u00a0<\/em>|
\nWindsor Spitfires Hockey Club<\/strong>
\nWFCU Centre
\n8787 McHugh Street | Windsor, Ontario |\u00a0N8S 0A1
\nW.\u00a0519-254-5000 ext 221
\nEmail: Social@windsorspitfires.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WINDSOR, ON. The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the signing of defenceman Drake Gram to the Red, White and Navy! The Spitfires selected Gram with the 144th overall pick in the eighth round of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. A native of Gross Point Park, Michigan, Gram stands 6\u20190\u201d and weighs 170 pounds. Gram…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":67558,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[113],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-67557","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-113","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/09190229\/26-27-PlayerSigned-16x9-Gram.png",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67557","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67557"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67557\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67557"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":67555,"date":"2026-06-09T17:01:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/?p=67555"},"modified":"2026-06-09T17:01:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:01:59","slug":"windsor-spitfires-set-to-face-london-knights-in-2026-27-season-home-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/article\/windsor-spitfires-set-to-face-london-knights-in-2026-27-season-home-opener","title":{"rendered":"Windsor Spitfires Set to Face London Knights in 2026-27 Season Home Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Windsor Spitfires are thrilled to announce that the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League season will officially kick off against longtime rivals, the London Knights. Fans can mark their calendars for Saturday, September 19th, 2026<\/strong>, when the Spitfires take to the ice at the WFCU Centre for an electrifying home opener.<\/p>\n

Last season, the Spitfires posted a 4-0-1-1 record<\/strong> against the Knights.<\/p>\n

This is the game every Spitfires fan looks forward to. The rivalry with London always brings out the best in our players, and starting the season with them at home makes it even more special. We\u2019re ready to give our fans an unforgettable opening night.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the home opener are expected to sell quickly, so fans are encouraged to secure their seats early. More information on tickets will be announced in the coming weeks. The night should have high-energy hockey, awesome fan experiences, and excitement as Windsor sets the tone for what promises to be another memorable season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Windsor Spitfires are thrilled to announce that the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League season will officially kick off against longtime rivals, the London Knights. Fans can mark their calendars for Saturday, September 19th, 2026, when the Spitfires take to the ice at the WFCU Centre for an electrifying home opener. Last season, the Spitfires posted…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":67556,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[113],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-67555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-113","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/09170137\/VS-16x9-1.png",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67555","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67555"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67555\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":67549,"date":"2026-06-09T01:30:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T01:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/?p=67549"},"modified":"2026-06-09T01:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T01:32:58","slug":"windsor-spitfires-complete-u18-priority-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/article\/windsor-spitfires-complete-u18-priority-selection","title":{"rendered":"Windsor Spitfires Complete U18 Priority Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"

WINDSOR, ON.<\/p>\n

The Windsor Spitfires completed the 2026 U-18 Priority Selection with 3 picks on Monday evening.<\/p>\n

Here are the selections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0Round (Pick)<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Player<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Position\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Height\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0Team<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 (16th)<\/td>\nAnthony Carchidi<\/td>\nCentre<\/td>\n5’11<\/td>\n175lbs<\/td>\nVaughan Kings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2 (36th)<\/td>\nBeckett Campbell<\/td>\nGoalie<\/td>\n6’1<\/td>\n185lbs<\/td>\nUpper Canada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3 (49th)<\/td>\nJackson Bodnar<\/td>\nDefence<\/td>\n6’1<\/td>\n196lbs<\/td>\nMarkham Waxers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"

Anthony Carchidi pictured in his U-16 Year with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Round 1: Anthony Carchidi (U18 – Vaughan Kings)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Standing 5’11” and 175 lbs., this two-way centreman was a key contributor for Vaughan this season, recording 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points in 31 games while adding 40 penalty minutes. Strong on the puck and reliable in all three zones, he plays bigger than his size and consistently competes hard in every situation. Known for scoring timely goals and making impactful plays when it matters most, he brings energy, leadership, and determination to the lineup. A true heart-and-soul player, he does the little things that help teams win and can be counted on in all areas of the game.<\/p>\n

\"\"

Beckett Campbell pictured in his U-16 Year with the Upper Canada Cyclones<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Round 2: Beckett Campbell (U18 – Upper Canada)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Standing 6’1\u00bd” and 185 lbs., Beckett Campbell combines excellent size with strong technical fundamentals. In 22 games this season, he posted a .917 save percentage and a 2.37 goals-against average, consistently giving his team a chance to win. He elevated his play in key matchups and demonstrated poise under pressure against top competition. His performance earned call-ups to both the Smiths Falls Jr. A and Jr. B teams during the 2025-26 season, highlighting the confidence higher levels have in his potential. After first catching attention at the 2025 OHL Cup, Beckett continued to impress throughout the season in Upper Canada with his steady development, composure, and ability to make timely saves in crucial moments.<\/p>\n

\"\"

Jackson Bodnar pictured in his U-15 Year with the Mississauga Senators<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Round 3: Jackson Bodnar (U18 – Markham Waxers)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Standing 6’1\u00bd” and 196 lbs., Jackson Bodnar is a steady and intelligent defenseman who plays a key role on an excellent Markham team. In 42 games this season, he contributed 5 goals and 12 assists for 17 points while logging 46 penalty minutes. Using his size and strength effectively in his own end, Jackson consistently shuts down opponents and makes smart decisions under pressure. A natural leader, he has been a stalwart on the blueline all season, earning high praise from scouts for his poise, reliability, and overall impact on the game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WINDSOR, ON. The Windsor Spitfires completed the 2026 U-18 Priority Selection with 3 picks on Monday evening. Here are the selections: \u00a0Round (Pick) \u00a0Player \u00a0Position\u00a0 \u00a0Height\u00a0 \u00a0Weight \u00a0Team 1 (16th) Anthony Carchidi Centre 5’11 175lbs Vaughan Kings 2 (36th) Beckett Campbell Goalie 6’1 185lbs Upper Canada 3 (49th) Jackson Bodnar Defence 6’1 196lbs Markham Waxers…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":67548,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[113],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-67549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-113","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/08120821\/OHLU18DraftCover.jpg",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67549"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67549\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":67547,"date":"2026-06-08T20:33:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/?p=67547"},"modified":"2026-06-08T20:33:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:33:58","slug":"ohl-to-hold-2026-under-18-priority-selection-on-monday-at-700pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/article\/ohl-to-hold-2026-under-18-priority-selection-on-monday-at-700pm","title":{"rendered":"OHL to hold 2026 Under-18 Priority Selection on Monday at 7:00pm"},"content":{"rendered":"

TORONTO – <\/strong>The 2026 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection is set to commence at 7:00pm on Monday, June 8th where no fewer than 40 players born in 2008 and 2009 will be chosen from Under-18 AAA programs from across the province.<\/p>\n

The Under-18 Priority Selection will be held entirely online. Follow along with pick-by-pick results\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0at ontariohockeyleague.com.<\/p>\n

Just as they will at this coming Friday night’s 2026 OHL Priority Selection in Kingston, the Oshawa Generals hold the first overall pick, followed by the Erie Otters who select second and the Brampton Steelheads who will be picking third. A complete order of selection can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection:<\/p>\n

History:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The concept for the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection was developed in 2017 with full support from Hockey Canada\u2019s three Ontario Branches including the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO), and Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO), to assist in the growth of\u00a0U18 AAA hockey and provide further opportunities for players at different stages of their hockey development.<\/p>\n

Recent Selections to Play in the OHL:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A number of former U18 selections spent the 2025-26 season in the OHL including Peterborough Petes teammates Brennan Faulkner and Brett Hammond, Sudbury Wolves forward Rowan Henderson, Kingston Frontenacs forward Riley Clark, Erie Otters netminder Noah Tegelaar, Brampton Steelheads forward Julian Demiglio, Barrie Colts forward Luc Gauvreau, Windsor Spitfires goaltender Michael Newlove, North Bay Battalion blueliner Jonathan Kapageridis, Flint Firebirds forward Josh Bonnyman as well as Kitchener Rangers forward Jack LaBrash.<\/p>\n

Players Eligible for Selection:<\/strong><\/p>\n

All U18 players not currently on a CHL Member Team Protected List who were carded with an Ontario-based U18 AAA Hockey Club or an accredited Hockey Canada sport school within the OHF, HNO or HEO in the 2025-26 playing season are eligible for the U18 Priority Selection.<\/p>\n

Selection Procedure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Under-18 Priority Selection Process is two rounds with each OHL Member Team required to select two players. Teams that select a goaltender in one of the first two rounds are permitted to select an additional skater in a third round of selections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The 2026 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection begins Monday at 7:00pm, live at ontariohockeyleague.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":67548,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[113],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-67547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-113","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/08120821\/OHLU18DraftCover.jpg",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67547","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67547"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67547\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67547"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67547"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":67545,"date":"2026-06-08T17:02:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T17:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/?p=67545"},"modified":"2026-06-08T17:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T17:02:12","slug":"spitfires-sign-2025-1st-round-u-18-pick-hamza-havusic-to-an-ohl-scholarship-and-development-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/article\/spitfires-sign-2025-1st-round-u-18-pick-hamza-havusic-to-an-ohl-scholarship-and-development-agreement","title":{"rendered":"Spitfires Sign 2025 1st Round U-18 Pick Hamza Havusic to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"

WINDSOR, ON.<\/p>\n

The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the signing of forward Hamza Havusic (have-u-sick) to the Red, White and Navy!<\/p>\n

The Spitfires selected Hamza Havusic with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 OHL U-18 Priority Selection. A native of Mississauga, Ontario, Havusic stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 190 pounds.<\/p>\n

Havusic played his minor hockey in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). During his U16 season with the Toronto Nationals, he recorded 8 goals and 6 assists for 14 points in 33 games. After going undrafted in the OHL Priority Selection, he became eligible for the U-18 draft.<\/p>\n

In his U-18 season with the Vaughan Kings, Havusic scored 11 goals and 12 assists for 23 points in 35 games.<\/p>\n

Following his selection by Windsor, Havusic joined the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) and suited up for the Stouffville Spirit. In 34 regular season games, he recorded 6 goals and 12 assists for 18 points. He also appeared in 9 playoff games, registering one assist.<\/p>\n

The Mississauga, ON native is excited to be joining the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am thrilled to be a part of the Spitfires organization\u201d Havusic said. \u201cI can\u2019t wait to get started!\u201d<\/p>\n

Bill Bowler spoke on Havusic putting pen to paper.<\/p>\n

\u201cHamza has a big frame with the ability to skate well\u201d GM Bill Bowler said. \u201cWe see potential in this young man with his size and strength.\u201d<\/p>\n

Welcome to the Spitfires, Hamza!<\/p>\n

-30-<\/p>\n

For media inquiries, please contact:<\/p>\n

Nick Welsh
\n| Manager of Communications, Media and Community Relations\u00a0<\/em>|
\nWindsor Spitfires Hockey Club<\/strong>
\nWFCU Centre
\n8787 McHugh Street | Windsor, Ontario |\u00a0N8S 0A1
\nW.\u00a0519-254-5000 ext 221
\nEmail: Social@windsorspitfires.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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WINDSOR, ON.<\/p>\n

The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the signing of forward Ty Bergeron to the Red, White and Navy!<\/p>\n

Bergeron was selected in the third round, 45th<\/sup> overall, by the Spitfires in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection draft. The Flat Rock, Michigan native stands at 6\u20192 and weighs 185lbs.<\/p>\n

Bergeron played his minor hockey with the Detroit Honeybaked organization. During his 2023-2024 season, he recorded 47 goals and 57 assists for 104 points in 76 games. In his 2024-25 draft season, Ty had 62 goals and 78 assists for 140 points in 90 games.<\/p>\n

Following his selection by Windsor, Bergeron joined the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League (USHL), where he posted 6 goals and 14 assists for 20 points in 55 games. In the playoffs, the Lumberjacks made it to the finals but lost to the Sioux Falls Stampede. Bergeron had 4 points (2 goals and 2 assists) in 16 playoff games. In other competitions, Bergeron played for the U-17 National Team Development Program and played in 9 games while recording a goal and an assist. He also played in the U-17 World Hockey Challenge for Team USA and had 1 goal and 1 assist in 4 games.<\/p>\n

The Flat Rock, MI native is excited to be joining the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels awesome to sign with the Windsor Spitfires\u201d Bergeron said. \u201cI\u2019m just really looking forward to getting the season started!\u201d<\/p>\n

Bill Bowler spoke on Bergeron putting pen to paper.<\/p>\n

\u201cTy is a complete player with high energy and compete\u201d GM Bill Bowler said. \u201cHe plays a prostyle game, and we welcome him and his family to the Spitfires.\u201d<\/p>\n

Welcome to the Spitfires, Ty!<\/p>\n

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For media inquiries, please contact:<\/p>\n

Nick Welsh
\n| Manager of Communications, Media and Community Relations\u00a0<\/em>|
\nWindsor Spitfires Hockey Club<\/strong>
\nWFCU Centre
\n8787 McHugh Street | Windsor, Ontario |\u00a0N8S 0A1
\nW.\u00a0519-254-5000 ext 221
\nEmail: Social@windsorspitfires.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WINDSOR, ON. The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the signing of forward Ty Bergeron to the Red, White and Navy! Bergeron was selected in the third round, 45th overall, by the Spitfires in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection draft. The Flat Rock, Michigan native stands at 6\u20192 and weighs 185lbs. Bergeron played his minor…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":67542,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[113],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-67541","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-113","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/06\/05164718\/26-27-PlayerSigned-16x9-TyBergeron.png",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67541","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67541"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67541\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67541"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67541"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67541"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":67533,"date":"2026-06-03T17:15:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T17:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/?p=67533"},"modified":"2026-06-03T17:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T17:48:14","slug":"spitfires-sign-2025-4th-round-pick-jesse-debruyn-to-an-ohl-scholarship-and-development-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/article\/spitfires-sign-2025-4th-round-pick-jesse-debruyn-to-an-ohl-scholarship-and-development-agreement","title":{"rendered":"Spitfires Sign 2025 4th Round Pick Jesse Debruyn to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"

WINDSOR, ON.<\/p>\n

The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the signing of defenceman Jesse Debruyn (De-bru-un) to the Red, White and Navy.<\/p>\n

Debruyn was selected by the Spitfires in the fourth round, 76th overall, of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. The Exeter, Ontario native stands at 6-foot and 180 pounds.<\/p>\n

Debruyn played his minor hockey with the Huron Perth Lakers organization. During his 2024 draft season, he recorded 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points in 30 games from the blueline.<\/p>\n

Following his selection by Windsor, Debruyn joined the Komoka Kings of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL), where he posted 8 goals and 19 assists for 27 points in 47 games. After the Kings\u2019 season came to an end, Debruyn was called up by the Spitfires and appeared in six games.<\/p>\n

The Exeter, ON native is excited to be joining the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels great to sign with such a great organization\u201d Debruyn said. \u201cTo accomplish something I have been working really hard for since the draft is super rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n

Debruyn said he is excited to meet his new teammates and be a part of the organization.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think I am most excited to meet all the players and see the guys from last year\u201d Debruyn said. \u201cI am thrilled to be a part of the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bill Bowler spoke on Debruyn putting pen to paper.<\/p>\n

\u201cJesse is an all around defenceman that can play in all situations\u201d GM Bill Bowler said. \u201cHe is a player that joined us late in the playoffs and we expect him to continue to grow into a prominent role.\u201d<\/p>\n

Welcome to the Spitfires, Jesse!<\/p>\n

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For media inquiries, please contact:<\/p>\n

Nick Welsh
\n| Manager of Communications, Media, and Community Relations & Video Coach <\/em>|
\nWindsor Spitfires Hockey Club<\/strong>
\nWFCU Centre
\n8787 McHugh St. Windsor ON N8S 0A1
\nW.\u00a0519-254-5000 ext 221
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Top NHL prospects will be on display in southern Ontario, July 26-August 1<\/em><\/p>\n

WINDSOR, Ontario \u2013 Hockey Canada, in partnership with the City of Windsor and the Windsor Spitfires, has announced the schedule and ticket information for the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, July 26-Aug.1 at the WFCU Centre.<\/p>\n

Canada\u2019s National Junior Team hopefuls will be joined by Finland, Sweden and the United States for 10 games in preparation for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship, set for Dec. 26, 2026-Jan. 5, 2027 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe World Junior Summer Showcase is a very important step in our preparations and building our team for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship in Edmonton,\u201d said Alan Millar (Tottenham, ON), general manager of the Program of Excellence. \u201cThis showcase gives us the opportunity to continue our player evaluation, build relationships and chemistry amongst players and staff, and set our standards and expectations for our team in a very competitive environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Canada will kick off the World Junior Summer Showcase against Sweden at 7 p.m. ET\/4 p.m. PT on Wednesday, July 29, and will also take on Finland on Thursday, July 30 at 7 p.m. ET\/4 p.m. PT and the United States on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. ET\/1 p.m. PT.<\/p>\n

The 2025 edition of the World Junior Summer Showcase in Minnesota featured 104 National Hockey League draft picks, including 34 first-round selections. The Canadian roster led the way with 22 first-rounders, highlighted by 2025 No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer (Hamilton, ON\/New York Islanders, NHL) and four of the next six picks: Michael Misa (Oakville, ON\/San Jose, NHL), Caleb Desnoyers (Saint-Hyacinthe, QC\/Utah, NHL), Brady Martin (Elmira, ON\/Nashville, NHL) and Porter Martone (Peterborough, ON\/Philadelphia, NHL).<\/p>\n

The showcase also included two of the top five North American skaters ranked by NHL Central Scouting for the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft \u2013 Gavin McKenna (Whitehorse, YT\/Penn State University, Big Ten) and Carson Carels (Cypress River, MB\/Prince George, WHL) \u2013 and two of the top five international skaters \u2013 Sweden\u2019s Ivar Stenberg and Viggo Bj\u00f6rck.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe City of Windsor is proud to welcome the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase to the WFCU Centre this July,\u201d said Mayor Drew Dilkens. \u201cThis event brings together some of the best young hockey talent in the world and inspires youth to strive for excellence, while reinforcing Windsor\u2019s strong reputation as a premier destination for sports tourism. In partnership with Hockey Canada and the Windsor Spitfires, we look forward to showcasing our community, supporting our local economy and creating an unforgettable experience for players, coaches, officials, volunteers, fans and visitors alike.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets for the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase will go on sale on Friday, May 15, with full-event packages starting at $164. A three-game Canadian package begins at $129, while single-game tickets start at $18 plus fees. For more information, visit HockeyCanada.ca\/SummerShowcase.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are incredibly proud to welcome the World Junior Summer Showcase back to Windsor. This is a tremendous opportunity for our city to once again be on the international stage, and a testament to the passion our community has for the game of hockey,\u201d said John Savage, Governor of the Windsor Spitfires. \u201cOn behalf of the Windsor Spitfires organization, we are excited to partner with Hockey Canada to deliver a first-class event. Our staff, volunteers, and fans all play a role in creating an unforgettable experience, and we look forward to showcasing everything Windsor has to
\noffer to players, officials, and visitors from around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

All World Junior Summer Showcase games can be livestreamed at HNLive.ca.<\/p>\n

For more information on Hockey Canada, the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase and Canada\u2019s National Junior
\nTeam, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along via social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.<\/p>\n

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Top NHL prospects will be on display in southern Ontario, July 26-August 1 WINDSOR, Ontario \u2013 Hockey Canada, in partnership with the City of Windsor and the Windsor Spitfires, has announced the schedule and ticket information for the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, July 26-Aug.1 at the WFCU Centre. Canada\u2019s National Junior Team hopefuls will…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":67503,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[113],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-67501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-113","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/12140716\/2026-WJ-SS-Exclusive-PreSale-EN_1920x1080.jpg",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67501","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67501"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67501\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67503"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":67497,"date":"2026-05-11T17:48:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/?p=67497"},"modified":"2026-05-11T17:48:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:48:40","slug":"spitfires-forward-alex-pharand-commits-to-clarkson-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/ohl-spitfires\/article\/spitfires-forward-alex-pharand-commits-to-clarkson-university","title":{"rendered":"Spitfires\u2019 forward Alex Pharand commits to Clarkson University"},"content":{"rendered":"

For immediate release.<\/p>\n

Monday, May 11th, 2026<\/p>\n

Following the NCAA Division I Council\u2019s landmark decision in November 2024 to make Canadian Hockey League players eligible for NCAA Division I hockey programs, Windsor Spitfires forward Alex Pharand is joining a growing list of former Spitfires pursuing NCAA opportunities.<\/p>\n

The 21-year-old forward from Sudbury announced his commitment to the Clarkson Golden Knights men’s ice hockey program via Instagram on Sunday afternoon for the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n

Pharand completed an impressive OHL career, appearing in 323 regular season games while recording 74 goals and 110 assists for 184 points. In postseason play, he appeared in 30 playoff games, collecting three goals and five assists.<\/p>\n

Originally drafted by the Hamilton Bulldogs, Pharand spent part of his rookie season in Hamilton before being traded to his hometown Sudbury Wolves. He went on to spend four seasons with the Wolves before being acquired by the Windsor Spitfires at the 2025-26 trade deadline.<\/p>\n

Pharand was also selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the fourth round of the 2023 NHL Draft.<\/p>\n

Clarkson University, located in Potsdam, is home to the Golden Knights men\u2019s hockey program, an NCAA Division I team that competes in the ECAC conference. The program has produced several notable NHL figures, including current Calgary Flames General Manager Craig Conroy and longtime Los Angeles Kings forward Dave Taylor.<\/p>\n

For some frequently asked questions around the NCAA player eligibility changes announced in November,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Monday, May 11, 2026<\/p>\n

Windsor, ON<\/strong> \u2013 Following the NCAA Division I Council\u2019s landmark decision in November 2024 to allow Canadian Hockey League players to compete in NCAA Division I hockey, Windsor Spitfires goaltender Joey Costanzo<\/span><\/span> is among the latest players to take advantage of the new opportunity.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old Toronto native announced his commitment to the Michigan Tech Huskies men’s ice hockey<\/span><\/span> program on Instagram Friday morning.<\/p>\n

Costanzo leaves the Ontario Hockey League following an outstanding career with the Windsor Spitfires<\/span><\/span>. He appeared in 197 regular season games during his OHL career, including 180 with Windsor, posting a 102-50-11 record with nine shutouts as a Spitfire.<\/p>\n

In his overage season, Costanzo recorded career bests with a 2.16 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage, finishing second among all OHL goaltenders in GAA.<\/p>\n

During the postseason, Costanzo made 27 career playoff starts, posting a 2.56 GAA and a .903 save percentage.<\/p>\n

Costanzo also cemented his place in franchise history by becoming the winningest goaltender in Spitfires history with 102 victories, surpassing Michael DiPietro<\/span><\/span>\u2019s previous mark of 86. He also set the franchise record for most games played by a Spitfires goaltender with 180, eclipsing DiPietro\u2019s previous record of 157. In addition, Costanzo ranks first among Spitfires goaltenders in career time on ice and total saves, while sitting second all-time in shutouts with nine.<\/p>\n

The Spitfires acquired Costanzo from the Niagara IceDogs<\/span><\/span> in 2022 in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection and a 12th-round pick in 2026. Originally selected by Niagara in the second round, 23rd overall, of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Costanzo stepped into OHL action the following season, appearing in 17 games and posting a 5-10 record.<\/p>\n

Michigan Technological University<\/span><\/span>, located in Houghton<\/span><\/span>, has a storied hockey tradition and has produced several notable NHL alumni, including Tony Esposito<\/span><\/span>, Matt Roy<\/span><\/span>, Randy McKay<\/span><\/span>, and John Scott<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

For frequently asked questions regarding the NCAA eligibility changes announced in November 2024, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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