Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

[ohloutsider]

From an off-ice POV, the trip is incredibly fun. I've done it a few times and enjoyed almost every second of it (had phone issues in Sby long ago). The hockey can be stressful, regardless of how talented the Spitfires are, so take the points and run.

Made this trip a few years ago but it was a 3in3 with it ending in Owen Sound on the Saturday night. It was a tiring trip as a fan. Gives you some insight into how tough it is on the players to make these trips and also play 3 intense hockey games.

They mentioned last night Bowler was making the trip. Wonder who he is looking at?


Go Spits Go!!!

 

[DetSpitsFan]

Made this trip a few years ago but it was a 3in3 with it ending in Owen Sound on the Saturday night. It was a tiring trip as a fan. Gives you some insight into how tough it is on the players to make these trips and also play 3 intense hockey games.

They mentioned last night Bowler was making the trip. Wonder who he is looking at?


Go Spits Go!!!

Have to imagine it’s to look at Musty and in-person talks with Sudbury. I hope I’m wrong, but it makes the most sense.

I hope we don’t blow up next year at this years deadline. But. There’s a chance we lose: Spellacy, Protas and Greentree, in addition to Morneau, Mathurin and Abraham.

The 3 OAs are fillable spots next year, I think Mathurin is the most valuable. However, those other 3? To have them graduate and not have a go? I think Bowlers making the jump.

 

[DetSpitsFan]

A bit off topic, but I was browsing post game photos and realized I don’t notice any mouth guards aside from Greentree who just had his teeth knocked out. I remember guys being assessed penalties for chewing on em/not wearing em properly.

Did I miss something on the ruling of it?

They just amp up the head checks and deem them not necessary? Better helmet protection? Could argue they switched to “clear” but… looking closely, they don’t have anything there.

Not really important, was just curious if a public ruling was made and when, as I’ve just noticed this. Could’ve been years ago, I just remember the silly penalties, and now I don’t see them at all.

 

[ohloutsider]

A bit off topic, but I was browsing post game photos and realized I don’t notice any mouth guards aside from Greentree who just had his teeth knocked out. I remember guys being assessed penalties for chewing on em/not wearing em properly.

Did I miss something on the ruling of it?

They just amp up the head checks and deem them not necessary? Better helmet protection? Could argue they switched to “clear” but… looking closely, they don’t have anything there.

Not really important, was just curious if a public ruling was made and when, as I’ve just noticed this. Could’ve been years ago, I just remember the silly penalties, and now I don’t see them at all.

You see them skating around with the guard hanging out of their mouth. Not enforced much but should be.

 

[OHLTG]

From NB, I'd be looking at Bronson Ride, that big veteran Dman who's developed a solid snarl.

Sudbury, has to be Musty and maybe even DeAngelis. That would obviously take far more work to get done but....

Soo, Andrew Gibson maybe?

 

[windsor7]

From NB, I'd be looking at Bronson Ride, that big veteran Dman who's developed a solid snarl.

Sudbury, has to be Musty and maybe even DeAngelis. That would obviously take far more work to get done but....

Soo, Andrew Gibson maybe?

Pass again on ride.

 

[Wolf on a Wire]

From NB, I'd be looking at Bronson Ride, that big veteran Dman who's developed a solid snarl.

Sudbury, has to be Musty and maybe even DeAngelis. That would obviously take far more work to get done but....

Soo, Andrew Gibson maybe?

Not sure how DeAngelis was while in Windsor prior to coming to Sudbury but he has developed into a true Pro and may be our best overall player.

 

[OHLTG]

Not sure how DeAngelis was while in Windsor prior to coming to Sudbury but he has developed into a true Pro and may be our best overall player.

He was a big part of the club. From what I understand, Sudbury approached Bowler, they came to an agreement that Bowler couldn't refuse including the young player and plenty of picks (the Spits' cupboard was bare), and the rest is history. Given it's been 13+ months now, a move could include DeAngelis, though there would be several moving parts given he's an OA.

 

[Wolf on a Wire]

He was a big part of the club. From what I understand, Sudbury approached Bowler, they came to an agreement that Bowler couldn't refuse including the young player and plenty of picks (the Spits' cupboard was bare), and the rest is history. Given it's been 13+ months now, a move could include DeAngelis, though there would be several moving parts given he's an OA.

Not sure what his future is but he will help a contender on a run!! Not sure what direction the Wolves will be taking at the deadline..??

 

[ohloutsider]

Joey with the start. Garden, Wingard and Martin the scratches tonight.