 | The 2012-13 Ontario Hockey League season continues its first weekend of the season with four games scheduled on Saturday night. Your Windsor Spitfires are on the road to take on the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at Essar Centre. Puck drop is set for 7:07 pm. | |
Windsor - September 22, 2012 - The 2012-13 Ontario Hockey League season continues its first weekend of the season with four games scheduled on Saturday night. Your Windsor Spitfires are on the road to take on the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at Essar Centre. Puck drop is set for 7:07 pm.
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
The Greyhounds won their home opener last night 6-5 in overtime against the Plymouth Whalers. Brandon Alderson scored his second of the night, 22 seconds into overtime to propel the home team to victory. Ryan Sproul had three points for the ‘Hounds and Darnell Nurse and David Broll each chipped in with two assists. Goaltender Matt Murray got the win for Sault Ste. Marie
Windsor Spitfires
The Spitfires record sits at 0-1-0-0 after getting trounced 6-1 by the Owen Sound Attack in Windsor’s home opener on Thursday. Michael Clarke scored the team’s only goal and Josh Ho Sang drew an assist in his first OHL game. Newcomer Emerson Clark got into his first fight as a Spitfire. Jaroslav Pavelka was pulled in the third period.
Injury Report
No significant injuries to report
SSM - Colin Miller eligible to return from suspension tonight
Players to Watch
SSM - Matthew Murray (Pittsburgh Penguins draftee)
SSM - Colin Miller (Los Angeles Kings draftee)
SSM - Ryan Sproul (Detroit Red Wings draftee)
SSM - Nick Cousins (Philadelphia Flyers draftee)
SSM - David Broll (Toronto Maple Leafs draftee)
SSM - Darnell Nurse (NHL Central Scouting A List)
SSM - Mitchell Dempsey (NHL Central Scouting C List)
SSM - Jared McCann (OHL #5 Overall Pick)
WSR - Ben Johnson (New Jersey Devils draftee)
WSR - Michael Clark (Colorado Avalanche draftee)
WSR - Nick Ebert (Los Angeles Kings draftee)
WSR - Brady Vail (Montreal Canadiens draftee)
WSR - Kerby Rychel (NHL Central Scouting “A” List)
WSR - Jordan Maletta (NHL Central Scouting “C” List)
WSR - Josh Ho Sang (#5 Overall OHL Pick)
Starting Goalies
It is expected Matt Murray will get the start for the Hounds, while Jaroslav Pavelka is believed to be getting the nod in the Windsor cage.
Parting thoughts The Spitfires look to avenge a second half breakdown in Thursday’s 6-1 loss against Owen Sound. Post game, Head Coach Bob Boughner spoke about the need for the team to be more disciplined and take less penalties. Rookie Josh Ho Sang had a good night in his first OHL game and Boughner has high expectations for his first round pick.
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