Powerplay Today: DeBoer in with Islanders

Powerplay Sports
Apr 5
2 min read

Hey Windsor-Essex! Here's a look at today's big headline and a look forward at what's coming up this week after the Easter break.

What's Going On Windsor's own Pete DeBoer has been handed one of the hottest seats in hockey. The former Spitfire was named head coach of the New York Islanders just weeks before the playoffs after the organization parted ways with Patrick Roy.

Full story 👉 Islanders Name DeBoer Head Coach | New York Islanders

Former Windsor Spitfire Peter DeBoer is the new head coach of the New York Islanders — Source: New York Islanders

🏒 PJHL — Schmalz Cup The Lakeshore Canadiens host the Mt. Brydges Bulldogs Tuesday night at the Atlas Tube Centre in Game 2 of their quarter-final series. The Canadiens lead 1-0 after Julian Gignac's two-goal effort in a 3-1 series-opening win.

🏀 Basketball Super League The Windsor Express rebounded from a series-opening loss with a 109-99 road win over the KW Titans to even their semi-final series at one apiece. Billy White led the way with 29 points. Game 2 goes Thursday night at the WFCU Centre.

🏒 OHL Playoffs The Windsor Spitfires swept Guelph in round one and open their second-round series Friday night at home against the Flint Firebirds. 🏠

⚽ High School Soccer — Tuesday Afternoon WECSSAA action resumes today with a full slate of games: