I don't know if Russia and Belarus are still suspended. If Belarus is not, Protas is probably invited.
Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part II
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Proud of this team and the way they played as a team throughout most of these last 3 games resulting in 3straight wins,now 5-1-1 in their last 7 and that is with 4 of them on the road.
Spits power play as mentioned came alive going 4/7 tonight, though it should be mentioned that Ottawa prior to the game was a league worst 20th of 20 teams on the PK,and the Spits took full advantage.
That being Ottawa was really good on the PP tonight tool as they went 2/3.
Means that Windsor in 6 of their last 7 games have allowed only 6- 5 on 5 goals total ,and now some of the big scorers are coming alive, Greentree with 2G,1A,Protas 1G3A,and Morneau 2A,huge line for Spits tonight no doubt.
Nesbitt and Davis both added 1G1A tonight.
Greentree wound up with the winner his 1st winning goal of the season,now 11 different Spits have a least 1 game winner to their,Morneau and Nesbitt lead the way with 3 winners each, last year neither one of them had a game winner should mention Christoforo and Walton have 2 game winners each this season so far.
The only player of note still looking for a game winner this year is Ryan Abraham.
I like it when we have Gaymes and Martin in the lineup adds to the toughness to survive in this league.
All in all very pleased with the results this weekend, team seems to have recaptured some of bravado from early in the year,can't sneeze at 3 straight wins,4 straight without a regulation loss,contributions from everyone from goal on out.
Things aren't getting easier this week as Windsor takes on Saginaw this Wednesday night at home.
Spits power play as mentioned came alive going 4/7 tonight, though it should be mentioned that Ottawa prior to the game was a league worst 20th of 20 teams on the PK,and the Spits took full advantage.
That being Ottawa was really good on the PP tonight tool as they went 2/3.
Means that Windsor in 6 of their last 7 games have allowed only 6- 5 on 5 goals total ,and now some of the big scorers are coming alive, Greentree with 2G,1A,Protas 1G3A,and Morneau 2A,huge line for Spits tonight no doubt.
Nesbitt and Davis both added 1G1A tonight.
Greentree wound up with the winner his 1st winning goal of the season,now 11 different Spits have a least 1 game winner to their,Morneau and Nesbitt lead the way with 3 winners each, last year neither one of them had a game winner should mention Christoforo and Walton have 2 game winners each this season so far.
The only player of note still looking for a game winner this year is Ryan Abraham.
I like it when we have Gaymes and Martin in the lineup adds to the toughness to survive in this league.
All in all very pleased with the results this weekend, team seems to have recaptured some of bravado from early in the year,can't sneeze at 3 straight wins,4 straight without a regulation loss,contributions from everyone from goal on out.
Things aren't getting easier this week as Windsor takes on Saginaw this Wednesday night at home.
A great weekend. They only gave up 19 shots tonight. Many on here, myself included, always state they need to bring in another d-man. I think they do, but they simply do not give up many shots. Important to acquire a d-man who will buy into this system.
Big game by the 1st line. I would keep the top 3 lines the same as they were tonight. Also good to see Nesbitt clicking now with 20 points in 24 games. Huge development in his game. One player who needs to get going is Spellacy.
Saginaw dropped their game against London, so Spitfires stand 9 points ahead of Saginaw in 1st. A win on Wednesday gives them a lead of 11 points and Saginaw about to lose Misa and Parekh to WJs. Going be interesting to see what Saginaw does regarding going for it again or selling.
Regarding Protas, there is no Russia or Belarus in the IIHF so he will be here.
Big game by the 1st line. I would keep the top 3 lines the same as they were tonight. Also good to see Nesbitt clicking now with 20 points in 24 games. Huge development in his game. One player who needs to get going is Spellacy.
Saginaw dropped their game against London, so Spitfires stand 9 points ahead of Saginaw in 1st. A win on Wednesday gives them a lead of 11 points and Saginaw about to lose Misa and Parekh to WJs. Going be interesting to see what Saginaw does regarding going for it again or selling.
Regarding Protas, there is no Russia or Belarus in the IIHF so he will be here.
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A few thoughts...
Goals against:
1. A bit of a defensive breakdown as two of the forwards are taken but the third comes in and buries the rebound
2. On the PK, the 67's forward was left alone glove side and one-times it in.
3. A bit of a reversal behind the net, pass out front catching Costanzo going the wrong way. Someone has to communicate that.
The good:
- Belchetz finally gets one at home, and on the PP to boot. Put the big body in front and good things will happen.
- Heck, 4/7 on the PP in total should have the team thrilled. Belchetz, Greentree, Nesbitt, and Protas doing a lot of the heavy lifting, which was nice to see. They got creative, had chances, and it paid off.
- The last time the Spitfires scored more than one PPG in a game? Oct 26.
- Eight players with points, mostly the top line guys. That's fine; we know the bottom guys can chip in when they need to but you need your top guys contributing every night.
- Costanzo played well despite three goals on 19 shots. He made some big saves and I don't blame him for any of the goals, really.
- Loved country night! I'm a big Shania fan so zero complaints haha
The not-so-good:
- Honestly, I didn't like the first period. It was sloppy, disorganized hockey that gave me a bad feeling about the rest of the game. Fortunately, they turned it around, but it wasn't fun to watch.
- I'm an Ethan Martin fan; he's a good physical presence. But, man, the needless penalties!! Then, Gaymes gets a misconduct in the same stoppage... for what?
- Am I the only one who thinks Abraham is getting lost in the shuffle? He went from a big piece last season to very under the radar now and I don't think that benefits him. He's at a point-per-game, which is fine, but it's getting more and more rare to go "Oh, great game by Ryan!" I want to see him at his best and I'm not sure that's here right now.
I was hoping for four points this weekend so will gladly take six. They just beat two solid contenders and a very good Ottawa team so it's hard to find much room to complain. Like Greentree said in post-game, there's always room to improve so they'll back to practice this week.
Goals against:
1. A bit of a defensive breakdown as two of the forwards are taken but the third comes in and buries the rebound
2. On the PK, the 67's forward was left alone glove side and one-times it in.
3. A bit of a reversal behind the net, pass out front catching Costanzo going the wrong way. Someone has to communicate that.
The good:
- Belchetz finally gets one at home, and on the PP to boot. Put the big body in front and good things will happen.
- Heck, 4/7 on the PP in total should have the team thrilled. Belchetz, Greentree, Nesbitt, and Protas doing a lot of the heavy lifting, which was nice to see. They got creative, had chances, and it paid off.
- The last time the Spitfires scored more than one PPG in a game? Oct 26.
- Eight players with points, mostly the top line guys. That's fine; we know the bottom guys can chip in when they need to but you need your top guys contributing every night.
- Costanzo played well despite three goals on 19 shots. He made some big saves and I don't blame him for any of the goals, really.
- Loved country night! I'm a big Shania fan so zero complaints haha
The not-so-good:
- Honestly, I didn't like the first period. It was sloppy, disorganized hockey that gave me a bad feeling about the rest of the game. Fortunately, they turned it around, but it wasn't fun to watch.
- I'm an Ethan Martin fan; he's a good physical presence. But, man, the needless penalties!! Then, Gaymes gets a misconduct in the same stoppage... for what?
- Am I the only one who thinks Abraham is getting lost in the shuffle? He went from a big piece last season to very under the radar now and I don't think that benefits him. He's at a point-per-game, which is fine, but it's getting more and more rare to go "Oh, great game by Ryan!" I want to see him at his best and I'm not sure that's here right now.
I was hoping for four points this weekend so will gladly take six. They just beat two solid contenders and a very good Ottawa team so it's hard to find much room to complain. Like Greentree said in post-game, there's always room to improve so they'll back to practice this week.
