http://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey HometownHockey.ca - Hockey news and opinion from the NHL, AHL, OHL, QMJHL, WHL and more! http://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0871.phphttp://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0871.phpAt 16:58 of the second period against the Saginaw Spirit, captain Matthew Maggio of the Windsor Spitfires notched his 50th goal of the season. It was a beauty - coming in on a breakaway and going backhand, top shelf.

Maggio was the first Spitfire to hit the 50 goal plateau since Steve Ott did it in 2000-01.

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:05:26 +0000http://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0870.phphttp://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0870.phpLasalle Vipers complete a 5-game winning streak over the Leamington Flyers in front of 685 fans. As of late the comeback kids continue to stay focused when trailing hockey games and find a way to come out victorious. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 03:29:38 +0000http://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0869.phphttp://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0869.phpThe 2022 FIFA World Cup is currently being held in Qatar this winter and, with both Canada and the USA competing in one of the biggest sporting events around, the event is sure to draw a lot of attention from soccer fans around the world. But can ice hockey compete with the global appeal of the FIFA World Cup? Let’s take a look at how ice hockey stacks up against soccer’s biggest event. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:55:06 +0000http://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0868.phphttp://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0868.phpThe game against the Flint Firebirds at the end of last season was one of the most watched Spitfires games for several years. The Spitfires came out victorious in a huge victory that has brought the feel-good factor back. This has been the case for quite some time. The Spitfires have enjoyed a resurgence and had a winning streak that extended to several games last season before the big win against the Flint Firebirds. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:53:28 +0000http://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0867.phphttp://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0867.phpPlayoff Hockey is Back! No more bubble cities, no empty buildings. The real games are about to begin. It is time for the NHL Playoffs, where 16 teams compete for the Stanley Cup. Feel free to forward it to a friend, family member or colleague. The more the merrier! We have seen some offices make side bets on the final standings. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:52:32 +0000http://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0866.phphttp://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0866.phpOver 3200 fans were treated, to an old fashion hockey shootout, where the Windsor Spitfires offence prevailed on top 7-5 over Kitchener Rangers. This win gives the Spitfires sole position of first place looking down at the rest of the Western Conference. Winners of four straight games, the Spitfires are on a roll, at the perfect time of the season. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:33:59 +0000http://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0865.phphttp://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0865.phpWindsor Spitfires captain Will Cuylle, scores in overtime to continue the Spitfires winning streak at three games, in front of 3388 fans at the WFCU Centre. The Spitfires will take a road trip to Erie, to face the Otters back-to-back, on Friday, March 11, 2022 and Saturday, March 12, 2022 both games have puck drop at 7 pm, at the Erie Insurance Arena. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:41:34 +0000http://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0864.phphttp://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0864.phpOver 3200 fans were treated to an exciting hockey game, on the Family Day holiday. The Windsor Spitfires hosted the Saginaw Spirit and skated to a 6-3 win. The Spitfires came out of the gate, with lots of energy, feeding from the 50% capacity of fans that returned to the WFCU Centre. Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:12:30 +0000http://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0863.phphttp://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0863.phpMaggio magic leads the Windsor Spitfires to a 4-1 win in front of capacity 500 fans. The Spitfires started strong with Tecumseh native, Matthew Maggio, notching twine :57 into the first frame. Maggio gained the blueline, deked a Saginaw defenseman and wristed a bullet top shelf, to open the scoring. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:29:40 +0000http://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0862.phphttp://www.hometownhockey.ca/hockey/HH0862.phpBob McKenzie has confirmed that the World Junior Hockey Championship has been cancelled due to Covid. Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:54:01 +0000