OHL Friday Night Faceoff: Flint at Windsor
OHL Friday Night Faceoff: Flint at Windsor
Friday Night Faceoff: Flint Windsor heads to the WFCU Centre as the Windsor Spitfires host the Flint Firebirds in the first game of a crucial home-and-home series. Just one point separates the two teams atop the Western Conference standings. The free broadcast begins at 7:00 pm, with puck drop set for 7:05 pm.
Both teams enter the night near the top of the OHL Power Rankings. Windsor sits third overall, while Flint checks in sixth. With the standings this tight, Friday’s game has the feel of a playoff matchup.
Windsor Spitfires finding another gear
Windsor has played some of its best hockey of the season over the past month. The Spitfires are 8-1-1 in their last ten games and continue to lean on strong offence and steady goaltending.
Trade deadline acquisition Nathan Villeneuve has quickly become a focal point. The Seattle Kraken prospect leads Windsor in scoring with 20 goals and 49 points. His presence has added pace and finish to the Spitfires’ top lines.
From the blue line, Carson Woodall continues to produce at a league-leading rate. Woodall leads all OHL defencemen with 47 points. His 38 assists are tied for the most in the league. Draft-eligible forward Ethan Belchetz adds another threat up front. Belchetz leads Windsor with 27 goals, the most among all draft-eligible players in the OHL.
In goal, Joey Costanzo has been one of the league’s most reliable netminders. He leads the OHL with a 1.95 goals-against average and has played a major role in Windsor’s climb up the standings.
Flint Firebirds chasing first place
Flint arrives in Windsor holding the top spot in the Western Conference, though only by a single point. The Firebirds are 6-4 over their last ten games and bring one of the league’s deepest offensive groups into Friday’s matchup.
Nathan Aspinall continues to lead the way. The New York Rangers prospect tops the OHL scoring race with 62 points, including 24 goals in 42 games. Jimmy Lombardi, a Los Angeles Kings prospect, leads Flint in goals with 25. Kevin He, acquired at the trade deadline, has made an immediate impact with 19 goals and 45 points. Alex Kostov has also produced consistently this season, recording 21 goals and 49 points after appearing at the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game.
Between the pipes, Mason Vaccari gives Flint a steady presence. Acquired from Kingston in the offseason, Vaccari leads the OHL with 24 wins.
What’s at stake Friday night
With first place in the Western Conference on the line and a second meeting coming quickly in Flint, Friday’s game sets the tone for the weekend. Both teams sit firmly in the contender category, and every point matters as the playoff race tightens.
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Friday Night Faceoff FAQ
What is Friday Night Faceoff?
Friday Night Faceoff is a weekly featured OHL game streamed live and free on FloHockey’s social platforms.
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When does coverage begin?
Coverage begins at 7:00 pm, with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 pm.
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