Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II

[OHLTG]

I caught the first two periods then listened to the radio for the third. I honestly didn't expect them to come out like that in the second after such a horrible first. Credit to Froggett - I said it was either going to be really good or really bad and he answered the call. He needed that as much as the team did. Add in a power play goal and outshooting the Rangers 37-14 in the final 40... you can't ask for much more. I might have preferred a few more goals but Parsons is outstanding for a reason.

Take the two points and head home to face a solid Ottawa team. Interesting tidbit - 67's forward Caden Kelly, I believe, was chosen with one of the 2nds that Ottawa got in the Matthew Maggio trade way back when.

 

[ohloutsider]

Well game 3 tonight. Really hard to predict how the lads will respond after 2 tough games? If they play 3 solid periods they should be fine but you can see the potential for a possible hiccup. Be really nice to make this a clean sweep for all 3 games.
The play of Outwater has been very noticeable the last few games. Nice to see him use his speed and stay heavy on the forecheck. Morneau has also stepped up his game. Teams have a hard time shutting down 3 solid lines. They can usually match top lines but hard to match all 3. In close games 3rd and 4th lines can be the difference and we've seen that over the last 2 games.
Hopefully the PP can find it's mustard again. The pk has been good and I love it with the aggressive play. Don't like it when it goes stagnant. They have older faster players so keep the pk aggressive. 5 on 5 they are fine. No more lazy stick penalties makes less pk time.

Hoping for another 2 points tonight. Much different expectations from last year, lol. Be safe.

 

[ohloutsider]

May not be a popular opinion but I think tonight's game would be a good night to rest Beltchz. First year in the O is a tough grind for any rookie and with another 3 in 3 coming up in 2 weeks it would be a good game tonight to give him a rest. Be safe.

 

[windsor7]

Windsor with a good 2 points.
Played solid 30 minutes.
In that time they had lots of speed.
Special teams were big.
However without Froggett they would of been buried. He should of gotten the 1st 2 stars.