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'They never take a shift off': Spitfires' Caden Harvey brings lessons home from Oilers camp
Caden Harvey spent part of his training camp following around two of the best players in the world. Now he's putting what he learned to work in Windsor.

Powerplay Windsor
4 days ago2 min read


Hockey Canada bringing National Women's team to Windsor
Hockey Canada announced today that the national women’s team will square off against Team USA right here in Windsor on October 28th, and it’s not just any exhibition game. This is a pre-tournament tune-up ahead of the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship.

Powerplay Windsor
Sep 81 min read


Matthew Maggio heading to Russia
Former Windsor Spitfires forward Matthew Maggio has signed with the KHL's Salavat Yulaev.
The 23-year old was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 NHL Draft by the New York Islanders and played three-plus seasons with the Bridgeport Islanders of the American Hockey League.

Powerplay Windsor
Aug 302 min read


Tusks Up for Ethan Belchetz
Utah wanted Ethan Belchetz badly enough to give up picks to get him.

Powerplay Windsor
Jun 271 min read


Meet Your New Spitfire: Windsor Selects Lauchlan Whelan 16th Overall
The Windsor Spitfires had a need at centre. Friday night in Kingston, they filled it.

Powerplay Windsor
Jun 131 min read


Spitfires eliminated
A heartbreaker of an ending for the Windsor Spitfires Friday night as they lost 5-4 in overtime in Kitchener. Dylan Edwards scored at 17:33 to propel the Rangers to 4-1 series win and a berth in the OHL final. Windsor came out flying, jumping to a 3–0 lead in the first on goals from Anthony Cristoforo, Cole Davis, and Wyatt Kennedy, and later held a 4–1 advantage before Kitchener battled back. Christian Humphreys scored on the power play and AJ Spellacy added another as momen

Powerplay Windsor
May 11 min read


Spits complete the sweep
The Spits did it. They swept the Flint Firebirds.

Powerplay Windsor
Apr 162 min read


Spits-Flint round two Friday
Round two begins Friday at the WFCU Centre.

Powerplay Windsor
Apr 81 min read


Spits/Guelph Game 1
The Windsor Spitfires take on the Guelph Storm in round one of the OHL playoffs.

Powerplay Windsor
Mar 251 min read


'We'll find a way': Life without Belchetz begins this weekend
Spits continue season without former first round pick Ethan Belchetz.

Powerplay Windsor
Mar 71 min read


Belchetz out indefinitely
Ethan Belchetz was at practice Wednesday afternoon in street clothes while his teammates got ready to practice. The 17-year old was not in skates because he suffered a broken left clavicle Tuesday and is out indefinitely. “Ethan is an important part of our team both on and off the ice.” General Manager Bill Bowler said in a team release. “While this is a tough setback, we know Ethan will attack the rehab process with the same commitment and professionalism he brings every day

Powerplay Windsor
Mar 41 min read


Greetree helps Spits keep pace in West
Windsor beat Saginaw on Family Day

Powerplay Windsor
Feb 161 min read


Spitfires Revive the Tombstone, Firebirds Write the Epitaph
Retro night brought back a familiar look at the WFCU Centre Friday, as the Windsor Spitfires revived their classic tombstone logo and throwback shirts. But instead of rising from the past, the home side found itself buried by another Western Conference contender. Two days after a loss to Kitchener, the Spits dropped a 4-2 decision to the Flint Firebirds, who took over the top spot in the West Division and solidified their #1 seeding the conference standings. Flint goaltender

Powerplay Windsor
Jan 241 min read


The Tombstone Is Back: Spitfires Revive a Fan-Favourite Classic
Windsor hockey fans, get ready for a blast from the past. The Spitfires are bringing back one of the most iconic jerseys in team history — the classic “tombstone.” It’s been nearly 20 years since this look last hit the ice, worn by Spitfire greats like Ed Jovanovski, Steve Ott, Mickey Renaud, Bill Bowler and more during a memorable era of Windsor hockey. The big reveal happens on Retro Night, Friday, January 23, when the Spitfires take on division rival Flint at the WFCU Cent

Powerplay Windsor
Jan 121 min read


Cristoforo returns to defence, for now
Anthony Cristoforo says he has never played forward, but has always been an offensive defenceman — a skill set that translated quickly when the Windsor Spitfires needed a lineup adjustment. Head coach Greg Walters inserted Cristoforo at forward on December 18 against the Soo Greyhounds, and the move paid off immediately. The 19-year-old responded with three goals and an assist, making an instant impact in an unfamiliar role. “Playing forward has been really fun,” Cristoforo t

Powerplay Windsor
Jan 71 min read


OHL Trade Market Heats Up Ahead of Saturday’s Deadline
With the OHL trade deadline set for Saturday, teams made a big splash Monday making their intentions clear. Contenders across the league were active as front offices jockeyed for position in what’s shaping up to be a wide-open championship race. Several major deals involving Western Conference rivals and an Eastern Conference powerhouse caught plenty of attention. Firebirds Go All-In The Flint Firebirds made one of the boldest moves of the day, acquiring veteran forward Jacob

Powerplay Windsor
Jan 52 min read


Spits make it four in a row
The Windsor Spitfires continued their strong play after the holiday break, edging the Niagara IceDogs 2–1 in overtime Friday night. The Spits have won three straight since returning from the holiday break and extended their winning streak to games. Defenceman Anthony Cristoforo opened the scoring at 16:05 of the first period, jumping into the rush and finishing a cross-crease feed from Jack Nesbitt for an easy tap-in. Ethan Belchetz also picked up an assist on the play. The g

Powerplay Windsor
Jan 31 min read


Spits blank Spirit to end calendar year
WINDSOR, Ont. — The Windsor Spitfires closed out the calendar year in emphatic fashion, blanking the Saginaw Spirit 6–0 in front of a sold-out crowd at the WFCU Centre on New Year’s Eve day. The victory moved Windsor into a temporary first place tie in the Western Conference with Flint with 52 points. The Firebirds beat the Soo 3-1 to regain the top spot later in the day. Ethan Belchetz paced the attack with back-to-back goals, while Joey Costanzo was rock solid between the

Powerplay Windsor
Dec 312 min read


Spitfires to Honour All-Time Wins Leader Joey Costanzo
(WINDSOR, ON) — The Windsor Spitfires will celebrate a franchise milestone on December 31st, honouring goaltender Joey Costanzo prior to their New Year’s Eve matchup against the Saginaw Spirit. "It's surreal." Costanzo told Powerplay Sports. "It takes a community to achieve something like that. In a lot of way I feel like I'm standing on the shoulders of giants. It's been four coming now so it's special to me and this place has kinda become my second home." Costanzo etched h

Powerplay Windsor
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Hockey Game or Backyard BBQ?
I'm not hosting a photo contest but if I was this would be the weiner for sure. These fans embraced $1 hot dog night which everyone enjoyed. Source: Tim Cornett/Windsor Spitfires Some of the players wanted to remember the occasion as well. Source: Tim Cornett/Windsor Spitfires The Spits sold 93% of their stock and look forward to doing the buck a dog night again on January 21st. Spits win but Flint keeping pace The Windsor Spitfires overcame a one-goal deficit to score a 3-

Powerplay Windsor
Nov 27, 20252 min read
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