What league does Saginaw Spirit play in?

Saginaw Spirit play in the OHL.

When was Saginaw Spirit founded?

Saginaw Spirit was founded in 2002 in Saginaw, MI, USA, USA.

Where is Saginaw Spirit based?

Saginaw Spirit is based in Saginaw, MI, USA.

Who is the head coach of Saginaw Spirit?

The head coach of Saginaw Spirit is Dennis Desrosiers.

What arena does Saginaw Spirit play in?

Saginaw Spirit play their home games at Dow Event Center in Saginaw, MI, USA.

Who is the general manager of Saginaw Spirit?

The general manager of Saginaw Spirit is Costa Papista.

What are the team colors of Saginaw Spirit?

The team colors of Saginaw Spirit are Red + Blue + White.

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2002-2003

2002-2003 Saginaw Spirit Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#34	Mike Brown (G)	40	1985	Baldwinsville, NY, USA	6'0"	176	L
	#1	Tyson Kellerman (G)	42	1984	Kingston, ON, CAN	6'2"	159	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Frank Burgio (D)	42	1983	Rochester, NY, USA	6'0"	209	-
	#5	Adam Gibson (D)	41	1984	Prescott, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	#22	Denis Heroux (D/F)	42	1983	Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#7	Scott Hotham (D)	41	1984	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#2	Phil Kozak (D)	40	1985	Toledo, OH, USA	5'11"	205	R
	#17	Jeff Luckovitch (D)	42	1983	London, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	L
	#6	Alex MacDonell (D)	42	1983	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'5"	209	R
	#12	Michael Pain (D)	40	1985	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	#22	Adam Sturgeon (D)	41	1984	Erin, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	R
FORWARDS
	#4	Paul Bissonnette (LW/D)	40	1985	Welland, ON, CAN	6'2"	216	L
	#19	Daniel Borges (LW)	40	1986	Brampton, ON, CAN	5'11"	192	L
	#7	Adam Chapman (LW)	43	1982	Alliston, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#23	Tomas Csabi (F)	41	1984		6'3"	181	R
	#11	Steve Dix (RW)	42	1983	North Bay, ON, CAN	5'11"	174	R
	#23	James Edgar (RW)	42	1983	Petrolia, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	R
	#8	Peter Flache (C)	43	1982	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'5"	227	L
	#10	Craig Foster (LW)	41	1984	Carp, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#15	Greg Goodnough (RW)	41	1984	Mannsville, NY, USA	5'10"	209	R
	#27	D.J. Jelitto (LW)	41	1984	West Valley City, UT, USA	6'3"	214	L
	#14	Jesse Jenish (LW)	40	1985	Ajax, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#17	Colt King (RW/LW)	42	1983	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	220	L
	#9	Geoff Platt (W/C)	40	1985	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'9"	181	L
	#10	Taylor Raszka (RW)	39	1986	Petersburg, MI, USA	6'2"	185	L
	#29	Jean-Michel Rizk (RW)	39	1986	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#21	Marc-Andre Rizk (C)	42	1984	New Liskeard, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	#20	Josh Tataryn (LW)	43	1982	Orton, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#18	Michael Thompson (LW)	41	1984	Chesterville, ON, CAN	6'2"	216	L
	#16	Chris Thorburn (RW)	42	1983	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'3"	236	R
	#27	Nick Vernelli (RW)	43	1983	Odessa, ON, CAN	6'1"	187	R
	#28	Denis Yachmenyov (LW)	41	1984	Chelyabinsk, RUS	6'1"	198	L

Position: G: 2, D: 7, F: 21Av Age: 18.20 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2002-2003 Saginaw Spirit Staff

Head CoachDennis Desrosiers
Asst. CoachJamey Hicks
General ManagerCosta Papista
Dir. of Game OperationsJake Wesolek
Equipment ManagerJose Ortiz
Franchise OwnerRichard Garber

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Saginaw Spirit Facts

Plays in: Ontario Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + Blue + White
Town: Saginaw, MI, USA Map
Founded: 2002

2002-2003 Saginaw Spirit Roster Facts

Nationalities

24 players
6 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Saginaw Spirit: 1 268 GP
Czechia: 1 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Chatham Maroons (GOJHL)
Leamington Flyers (OJHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Dow Event Center
Location: Saginaw, MI, USA
Capacity: 5 527
Construction Year: 1972

Saginaw Spirit Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/14/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Sarnia Sting	Saginaw Spirit	-	OHL
02/12/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Flint Firebirds	Saginaw Spirit	-	OHL
02/08/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Saginaw Spirit	London Knights	3 - 5	OHL
02/07/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Saginaw Spirit	Erie Otters	4 - 1	OHL
02/05/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Saginaw Spirit	Soo Greyhounds	0 - 6	OHL

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Trevor Theuer (F)

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Bode Stewart (F)

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01/07/2026

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Sawyer Schmidt (F)

Joining fromBuffalo Jr. Sabres

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01/06/2026

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Nicholas Sima (F)

Leaving forOttawa 67's

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01/05/2026

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Hayden Barch (D)

Leaving forNorth Bay Battalion

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Sebastien Gervais (F)

Leaving forNorth Bay Battalion

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12/11/2025

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Miroslav Satan (F)

Leaving forShawinigan Cataractes

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11/24/2025

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Nicholas Sima (F)

Leaving forUniv. of Michigan

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Saginaw Spirit History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	OHL	51	18	26	-	-	7	162	214	43	0.84	4	-
2024-2025	OHL	68	38	27	-	-	3	324	274	79	1.16	2	Conference QF loss
2023-2024	OHL	68	50	16	-	-	2	303	215	102	1.5	1	Conference Final loss
2022-2023	OHL	68	36	27	-	-	5	244	244	77	1.13	3	Conference SF loss
2021-2022	OHL	68	24	43	-	-	1	234	305	49	0.72	5	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	OHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	OHL	62	41	16	-	-	5	289	225	87	1.4	1	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	OHL	68	45	17	-	-	6	294	218	96	1.41	1	Conference Final loss
2017-2018	OHL	68	29	30	-	-	9	196	238	67	0.99	4	First round loss
2016-2017	OHL	68	27	32	-	-	9	204	248	63	0.93	5	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	OHL	68	24	36	-	-	8	209	282	56	0.82	4	First round loss
2014-2015	OHL	68	29	36	-	-	3	212	271	61	0.9	3	First round loss
2013-2014	OHL	68	33	30	-	-	5	254	248	71	1.04	3	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	OHL	68	25	29	-	7	7	250	264	71	1.04	8	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	OHL	68	27	27	-	6	8	259	259	74	1.09	5	Conference SF loss
2010-2011	OHL	68	35	22	-	5	6	243	207	86	1.26	2	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	OHL	68	32	27	-	2	7	240	230	75	1.1	6	Conference QF loss
2008-2009	OHL	68	29	24	-	7	8	235	219	80	1.18	3	Conference SF loss
2007-2008	OHL	68	27	25	-	6	10	234	231	76	1.12	7	Conference QF loss
2006-2007	OHL	68	44	21	-	-	3	291	217	91	1.34	5	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	OHL	68	36	30	-	-	2	242	246	74	1.09	10	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	OHL	68	18	42	4	-	4	150	260	44	0.65	18	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	OHL	68	16	45	3	-	4	161	228	39	0.57	19	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	OHL	68	11	45	5	-	7	158	275	34	0.5	20	Did not make playoffs

Saginaw Spirit Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2023-2024	Memorial Cup	5	4	1	-	-	0	22	15	8	1.6	1	Champion

Saginaw Spirit Stars And Cult Players

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