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Windsor Spitfires Refocus Offense, Special Teams for Three-Game Weekend Push

The club aims to stop giving up shorthanded goals to keep pace in a tightening playoff race.

Overview

  • After losses to Kitchener and Flint that yielded one goal on 48 shots, Windsor starts the weekend five and three points back with 11 games remaining.
  • The stretch features three games in three nights: Peterborough at home Thursday, the London Knights on the road Friday, and Barrie at home Saturday.
  • Head coach Greg Walters is pressing for more shooting and cleaner execution, and assistant coach Casey Torres is refocusing the power-play group.
  • Since Jan. 9, the Spitfires have allowed eight shorthanded goals after conceding just one before the deadline, with upcoming foes dangerous on the kill: Barrie 10, Peterborough 7, London 5.
  • Goaltender Joey Costanzo enters among league leaders at 2.11 GAA and .910 SV% with 27 wins, and backup Michael Newlove is expected to get a start this weekend.