Spitfires sign 2024 fourth round pick Grady Spicer
WINDSOR, ON – The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the signing of defenceman Grady Spicer to the Red, White and Navy!
The Brockville, ON native was selected in the fourth round (72nd overall) by the Spitfires in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. He stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs 185lbs.
Spicer played for the Brockville Braves of the CCHL this past year and recently announced his committment to Clarkson University for the 2027-2028 NCAA season.
In the 2024-25 campaign, Spicer posted 21 points (8-13-21) for the Braves. Late in the season, Spicer was called up to the Spitfires and made his OHL debut on April 12th, 2025, in the playoffs. He played in six games and was a +1.
“It feels great to be a Spitfire, they’re such a first class organization.” Spicer said. “Everything about Windsor makes me want to be a Spitfire.”
Spicer hopes to bring his shutdown role to the Spitfires.
“I hope to bring physicality to the ice and a good stay at home shut down defenceman.” Spicer said. “Off the ice I want to become close with the City of Windsor and help out with anything that’s needed.”
GM Bill Bowler spoke on Spicer putting pen to paper.
“Grady brings a physical presence.” Bowler said. “He had a great year last year with his progression and development and we look forward to him joining the Spitfires.”