Sometimes, a seemingly small trade can have incredible results for a franchise. This happened when the Windsor Spitfires acquired a hometown kid in June 2019. With the 2023-24 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season wrapped up, the league’s trade window has opened for June. This is an annual occurrence, and the Spitfires are no strangers to
Matthew Maggio
The Bridgeport Islanders have the worst offense in the American Hockey League. They average only 2.21 goals per game and have been held to one goal or fewer in five of their last 11 games. It’s not the primary reason the Islanders sit in last place in the Atlantic Division and with a 24-36-6-2 record
It’s a name that if you are a fan of the New York Islanders, you should start to take notice of. Matthew Maggio, of the Windsor Spitfires, was drafted by the Islanders in the fifth round of the 2022 NHL Draft. He had an outstanding season for the Spitfires, leading the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Less than a week after being eliminated from the 2022-23 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoffs, the Windsor Spitfires are getting some recognition from their peers. The annual OHL Coaches Poll was released on Monday and several players were in the spotlight. When the Western Conference’s top-seeded Spitfires were eliminated from the playoffs following a first-round
History has been made in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Unfortunately, for the Western Conference’s top-seeded Windsor Spitfires, it means no return to the league championship. The eighth-seeded Kitchener Rangers eliminated the favourites with a 5-1 win in Game 4 on Thursday night, sweeping their first-round series and making league history in the process. Coming
The cliche “it’s not how you start, but how you finish” might be fitting for the Windsor Spitfires this past weekend. On a season-long, five-game road trip, they found a way to battle through injuries and inconsistent hockey to finish strong. Now, they’re ready for some home cooking. Three weeks ago, the Spitfires had a
After a run to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Championship last season, the Windsor Spitfires are getting ready for a bit of a reboot. With several graduating players comes a leadership group that needs to be rebuilt. It won’t be easy, but there are plenty of candidates who are ready to take the torch. Entering
The 2022 NHL Entry Draft is only a few weeks away. After the San Jose Sharks solidified their position at 11th overall, all eyes were on who they would plan to select. After all, the 11th-overall position offers a lot of high-end possibilities. However, while getting a guaranteed superstar is always a great feeling, there