Might be a good goalie lurking around in that age group. That position especially in goal tend to mature a bit later. There may be a 17 year old tender that was overlooked and is starting to evolve. Judging by the results of the 08 core, the Windsor staff has really been dialing in on and picking some great prospects.......In Billy we trust.Tonight will be interesting. I hope Windsor doesn't let off the gas. Get this series over with tonight and recoup for whoever we face next. Other semi-unrelated notes:
- I saw on Elite Prospects that Mathurin commited to UMass-Lowell allegedly. Good for him if true.
- I absolutely agree on our 08's they are playing very well. Seems that the 2024 draft really did pay off well.
- The U18 draft is tonight as well. We have picks 18, 38 and 58. Hopefully we go F then G then D. One of each would be nice.
Go Spits Go!
Windsor Spitfires 2024 - 25 Season Thread, Part V
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Going for sweep tonight.
They will have to keep relying on Greentree and Protas for offence.
Joey will have to play great.
And don't get suckered into bad penalties.
The refs might be different tonight favoring 1 team..
They will have to keep relying on Greentree and Protas for offence.
Joey will have to play great.
And don't get suckered into bad penalties.
The refs might be different tonight favoring 1 team..
Refs got deservedly blasted for the last game, but I expect it to be tight. Rangers need better actors to get calls. Gotta shut down Protas/Greentree and our better players need to have more of an effect on the game.
I'm going 5-3 Spits with an EN
Agreed for all those reasons. I would also add lots of tickets left for Friday so if worst case scenario happens tonight you might see a small crowd Friday.
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Tough sell on Good Friday. I remember a Easter Sunday they only had 1800 for a 2pm game.
Any injury updates that anyone has heard ?
Is Spelacey, or Davis going tonight ?
Is Spelacey, or Davis going tonight ?
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Is Easter held every year? I'm of the view that it should be every 20 years....but that's just me.
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Na it's held every year and it usually involves bonfires and people getting silly. At least at our place anyway. Although it looks like rain may dampen the festivities.
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Although not talked about 2 much on here with Greentree and Protas ahead of him but I think Abraham has really upped his game in the playoffs. He seems to have another level and likely understands what is on the line for him and Morneau. His pass in the first game of this series for the first goal was the play of the year! What a crazy play from his belly and looking to make a pass, and it worked! The second line not getting the accolades but they have made it hard on their opponents. Need more of that if they have any chance of finishing this series. Be safe.
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Greentree is a beauty, his game will transition well to the NHL and he could be gone next season, Protas is certainly gone. Both have carried this team along with some honorable mentions like Morneau and Costanzo who have both been at the top of their games during these playoffs.
If the spitfires play like they have thru the first three games of this series then this will be a sweep. Have to come in with the same effort, determination as game 3. Need to keep their composure to end this series and get much needed rest but this ain't over till the fat lady's singing as the saying goes and anything can happen so would like to see this closed out tonight.
Go Spits Go!!!
If the spitfires play like they have thru the first three games of this series then this will be a sweep. Have to come in with the same effort, determination as game 3. Need to keep their composure to end this series and get much needed rest but this ain't over till the fat lady's singing as the saying goes and anything can happen so would like to see this closed out tonight.
Go Spits Go!!!
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I could easily see how having an uncertain competitive future, could weigh on a player on and off the ice.
Would love to see them wrap this up on the road.
Would be an odd playoff stretch where we play 4 in a row on the road if we can take it tonight.
That being said, it sets up a near situation for the boys when they finally get back to play at the WFCU, where they have been dominant
agreed, honestly since the Michigan Tech commitment, he’s been stellar. Wonder if his hockey future was weighing on him heavily?
I could easily see how having an uncertain competitive future, could weigh on a player on and off the ice.
Would love to see them wrap this up on the road.
Would be an odd playoff stretch where we play 4 in a row on the road if we can take it tonight.
That being said, it sets up a near situation for the boys when they finally get back to play at the WFCU, where they have been dominant
No Cole Davis tonight. Losing a new player to injury every game.
No, Woodall, Belchetz, Costello, Spellacy, Mathurin, and Davis. 6 regulars out. Belchetz Spellacy and Davis are basically an entire 2nd line.
No, Woodall, Belchetz, Costello, Spellacy, Mathurin, and Davis. 6 regulars out. Belchetz Spellacy and Davis are basically an entire 2nd line.
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Not sure if we have any “tough” guys we can call up to fill roster spots, but if we get out to a lead early, hopefully everyone’s head is on a swivel. We can’t afford to lose another body, so throwing someone out there to match off with Ellinas, Swick and Hlacar may not be a bad move.
I’d think cause it’s playoffs, if they’re out, they CAN’T Go… but I wonder if the 3 Game Lead has them on the side of caution.
Assuming Davis went down from the slash he took? Looked a bit nasty from my seat and he’s been on the wrong side of a few interactions with Kitchener already.
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They have 8 rookies in the line up tonight as Stewart draws in to replace Davis.
Greentrees line will have to play 30 minutes tonight.
Greentrees line will have to play 30 minutes tonight.
He’s an 05’ so not “technically” a rookie, but the point is there…
1/3 of our lineup is 16 year olds (well, 08’s)
And well 4 guys in our lineup didn’t even play 5 regular season games this season (Spicer, Robinson, Brockelhurst, Stewart)
Next Man Up!
We’re pretty damn close to having Gaymes in our Top 6 lol (he has played a very good, smart, defensive game these playoffs! We draft the best 15th Rounders in the League!
I’m going to start complaining now. Kitchener didn’t like the refs Monday… and well I don’t like em tonight. If Joe Monette has any say in this one, we’ll all be at the WFCU Friday.
Monette has a vibe to him that feels very much like “The Spitfires went to my high school and stole my girlfriend. I’m actually better than them at hockey too, if I didn’t have that one injury, I would’ve been on the team. Now it’s 15 years later and I’m not over it.”
Can never call that guy a “Homer” for being from Windsor. We’re In for a frustrating one tonight.
Monette has a vibe to him that feels very much like “The Spitfires went to my high school and stole my girlfriend. I’m actually better than them at hockey too, if I didn’t have that one injury, I would’ve been on the team. Now it’s 15 years later and I’m not over it.”
Can never call that guy a “Homer” for being from Windsor. We’re In for a frustrating one tonight.
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As soon as I see him out there, I roll my eyes because I've never gotten the impression that he cares. "I'm here, get lost."
On another note... 18th pick in the U18 is RW Hamza Havusic, a 6'3 161lber out of Vaughan Kings U18.
Wonder if they intentionally drafted someone an hour from Kitchener, what’s he up to tonight?
Abes has played like a champion out there , as you say not a lot of accolades but is really showing up and counting when he has to.....
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Wonder if they intentionally drafted someone an hour from Kitchener, what’s he up to tonight?
Well, they drafted D/F Charlie Moskowitz just now... 6'5 230+. Wonder how fast he can sign? LOL! (yes, I'm kidding)
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