Windsor Spitfires 2024-25 Season Thread, Part IV

[RayzorIsDull]

Brutal game all around! D was definitely a huge issue but as others have mentioned so was everything else. Even Protas was off and hes never off lol. Thats 2 off games in the last 3 Flint pretty much did the same to us.

I am not saying this is the reason but winning a game like Sunday can get teenagers fall into the trap thinking they can turn it on and off. Consider yourself fortunate to pull your goalie in 2 straight games and actually win one game.

Say what you want about the guy and he only had 1 point but Parekh dominated the game all night, fighting off bigger players for the puck, skating and starting transition, great first pass. Send a thank you card to Dave Cameron for that one. If Parekh continues to play like this I can see Saginaw making a run.

 

[Billyjack]

Protas arguably the frontrunner for league MVP, and I don't take pleasure in saying that. Lol!

Parson's might have something to say about that

 

[Kingpin794]

Parson's might have something to say about that

Misa, Parsons, Lardis. Any of those three.

 

[donjohnson]

Send a thank you card to Dave Cameron for that one. If Parekh continues to play like this I can see Saginaw making a run.

Parekh's Stats:

35pts in 25 games - Prior to the World Jr selection (and looked disinterested most of the time)

33pts in 18 games - After the final roster was announced

I've said it over and over, I'm not a huge Parekh fan but when he's motivated, he's really hard to keep off the scoresheet.

 

[SpitfireHabs1]

Half hearted effort, definitely holes and lapses in this team that need attention. I hope Walter's and staff fix these lingering issues and nip it before playoff. Better effort needed Tomorrow & I hope Joey comes prepared for battle. I was expecting more after a big win last Sunday and it was a let down forsure.

Dig in Boys!
Go Spitfires!!

 

[Cherrydon]

Division teams by this stage have already found the secret to stand behind our D in front and sides of crease. Pretty much free space zone. Some pushback from Mathurin and Walton taking 1 of 2 left alone but that still leaves another player wide open. When our D covers a forward and chases with them back to the point, a forward has to rotate and take coverage of left loose player out front or side of crease. Some of our "big" offense players seem to forget the assignment. It's not just 1 it is several. If I'm the opposition I play power vs power because Protas Greentree are high in the zone waiting for a break. People say their off but hard to score from your own end. Watch the replays closely, 3 Spits looking at the puck carrier like flies to s---t and free reign for others. Like being shorthanded when equal strength. Our PP last 8 games is only 16%!!! And Windsor has the most PP opportunities behind only Sarnia by 1 opportunity. 201. Kingston leads PP at 27.4% and has the second least opportunities at 168. Need to clean this up.