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 Troy Smith.

Who is the captain of Saginaw Spirit?

The captain of Saginaw Spirit is Keaton Middleton.

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 Dave Drinkill.

What are the team colors of Saginaw Spirit?

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

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2017-2018 Saginaw Spirit Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#20	Brendan Bonello (G)	26	1999	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#35	Evan Cormier (G)	28	1997	Bowmanville, ON, CAN	6'3"	201	L
	#32	Cameron Lamour (G)	25	2000	Naughton, ON, CAN	6'2"	170	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#10	Tom-Eric Bappert (D)	27	1999	Menden, GER	6'1"	187	L
	#5	Marcus Crawford (D)"A"	28	1997	Ajax, ON, CAN	5'11"	198	R
	#21	Hayden Davis (D)	26	1999	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#8	Caleb Everett (D)	26	2000	Pleasant Lake, MI, USA	6'2"	185	R
	#24	Brock Hill (D)	27	1999	Gurnee, IL, USA	6'3"	205	R
	#55	Keaton Middleton (D)"C"	27	1998	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'6"	240	L
	#12	Mason Millman (D/LW)	24	2001	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	174	L
	#75	Duncan Penman (D)	24	2001	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#67	Chet Phillips (D)	25	2000	Dundalk, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#77	Reilly Webb (D)	26	1999	Stoney Creek, ON, CAN	6'4"	201	R
FORWARDS
	#26	Camaryn Baber (F)	24	2001	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	R
	#34	Benjamin Badalamenti (RW)	26	2000	Harrison Township, MI, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#7	Kyle Bollers (LW)	26	1999	Oshawa, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#14	D.J. Busdeker (RW/D)	26	1999	Dexter, MI, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#49	Cole Coskey (RW)	26	1999	Zion, IL, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#9	Brady Gilmour (C)"A"	26	1999	Cobourg, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	L
	#96	Damien Giroux (C/LW)"A"	25	2000	Hanmer, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	#42	Jake Goldowski (C)	25	2000	Thornhurst, PA, USA	6'3"	203	R
	#18	Max Grondin (C)	25	2000	Hearst, ON, CAN	6'4"	205	L
	#19	Blade Jenkins (LW/C)	25	2000	Jackson, MI, USA	6'2"	198	L
	#27	Danny Katic (LW/RW)	25	2000	Porcupine, ON, CAN	6'5"	220	L
	#17	Mason Kohn (C/LW)	28	1997	Davie, FL, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#15	Matthew Kreis (C)	28	1997	Georgetown, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	L
	#71	Nicholas Porco (LW)	24	2001	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'1"	187	L
	#23	Aidan Prueter (C)	24	2001	London, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	L
	#61	Ryan Stepien (C)	24	2001	Stoney Creek, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	#13	Daniil Vertiy (LW)	27	1998	Nizhnevartovsk, RUS	6'0"	205	L

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 17Av Age: 17.76 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

2017-2018 Saginaw Spirit Staff

Head CoachTroy Smith
Assoc. CoachChris Lazary
Asst. CoachRyan Kuwabara
Goaltending CoachA.J. Walczak
General ManagerDave Drinkill
Asst. General ManagerBrian Prout
Dir. of BroadcastingJoey Battaino
Dir. of CommunicationsJoey Battaino
Dir. of Player DevelopmentAngelo Nasato
Franchise OwnerBrandon Bordeaux
Franchise OwnerJim Devellano
Franchise OwnerRichard Garber
Franchise OwnerCraig Goslin
Franchise OwnerChris Osgood
PresidentCraig Goslin
ScoutGreg Hammell

2017-2018 Saginaw Spirit Captains

"C"

Keaton Middleton

"A"

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Saginaw Spirit Facts

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

2017-2018 Saginaw Spirit Roster Facts

Nationalities

20 players
8 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Saginaw Spirit: 2 533 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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Sawyer Schmidt (F)

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Nicholas Sima (F)

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Hayden Barch (D)

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Sebastien Gervais (F)

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Miroslav Satan (F)

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Nicholas Sima (F)

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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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