Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part IV

[RayzorIsDull]

Was at the game last night and something going this morning so posting a little late on this one.
Some have already posted on this but I was very impressed with the play of Nesbitt. Definitely drawing attention from the Knights. Not sure how the hit on him was not a penalty but it seemed to get the Spits more engaged after. Also seems to be the go to guy for key faceoffs. Not sure on his numbers but coaching staff are putting more trust in him for the key ones. Scouts have to be seeing this as well.

Another thing for me was the 4 08's getting quality ice time. Can't say enough about them when all 4 are an important part of the teams success. Not sure how many other teams are using 4 rookies and having the success the Spits are getting from them? This looks very promising for the future.

I saw the ill advised quote from the Spitfire media team and they need to be better.
Having said that London does not lose gracefully and when you see their head coach going off on a tyrant and Simpson having to guide him towards the dressing room you can see why they act that way. They were trying to start fights, screaming at the bench, slaming doors, throwing things on their bench and taunting the Spit bench. Not liking to lose is one thing but that was over the top. Starting with the head coach and down they need to be better. London fans calling the post classless is true but an internal review of their own teams behavior is over due. Rant over.

I will add something ironic with his comment and sporting that blue

 

[All the Answers]

It happened in the one small area of the ice I can't see very well. I even had to stand up and look around a player to see who got hit (then realized it was Nesbitt).

I was watching on TV, and completely missed what happened in real time so I hold no blame on the stripes. Replays showed all.

 

[BoogieB]

The London Knights are the most potent team in the league. The Spitfires seem to rise up and play their best against them. They are the only team to beat them 2x. In watching the replay, Windsor seemed to be 100% aggressive on the puck in the third period, always forcing and fore checking hard, almost relentlessly. That is the key to their success moving forward. This is how London plays and Windsor should take note. Always pursuing that puck 100% , finishing checks and forcing the other team. This has to happen in the offensive and defensive zones. Relentless pursuit of puck possession. A full 60 minutes of hard forceful play.