Joining a new league is tough for any teenager, but coming from abroad can be that much more daunting. Over their vast history, the Windsor Spitfires have dressed dozens of players called “Imports” who have packed up their lives and joined the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). However, as not everyone makes the NHL afterward, we
Ruben Rafkin
Coming into a new league can be a challenge for any player. When you add in youth, a new culture, and your NHL Draft approaching, it’s a big change. For Windsor Spitfires’ defenceman Ruben Rafkin, the road to the OHL has been interesting but he’s taking it all in stride. Rafkin, who hails from Turku,