What league does Windsor Spitfires play in?

Windsor Spitfires play in the OHL.

When was Windsor Spitfires founded?

Windsor Spitfires was founded in 1975 in Windsor, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is Windsor Spitfires based?

Windsor Spitfires is based in Windsor, ON, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Windsor Spitfires?

The head coach of Windsor Spitfires is Paul Gillis.

Who is the captain of Windsor Spitfires?

The captain of Windsor Spitfires is D.J. Smith.

What arena does Windsor Spitfires play in?

Windsor Spitfires play their home games at Windsor Family Credit Union Centre in Windsor, ON, CAN.

What are the team colors of Windsor Spitfires?

The team colors of Windsor Spitfires are Blue + White + Red.

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1996-1997

1996-1997 Season

Windsor Spitfires were 29-29-8 in the 1996-97 OHL season with 66 points, 9th overall.

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1996-1997 Windsor Spitfires Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Ryan Gelinas (G)	48	1977	Windsor, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	-
		Terry Joss (G)	47	1978	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	5'9"	181	L
		Scott Roche (G)	49	1977	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'4"	220	L
	#32	Ron Vogel (G)	47	1979	London, ON, CAN	5'9"	165	R
DEFENSEMEN
		Tim Bryan (D)	48	1978	Westport, ON, CAN	6'4"	209	-
		Aaron Coles (D)	47	1979	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'3"	198	-
		Drew Felder (D)	47	1979	Rodney, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	L
		Kevin Hansen (D)	48	1978	Hamburg, NY, USA	6'1"	209	L
		Chris Kerr (D)	47	1979	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'2"	185	R
		Cameron Kincaid (D)	48	1978	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	L
		Jason Maleyko (D)	46	1980	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'1"	181	L
		D.J. Smith (D)"C"	49	1977	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'1"	205	L
		Blair Stayzer (D)	45	1980	Dunnville, ON, CAN	6'3"	225	L
	#3	Chris Van Dyk (D)	49	1977	Welland, ON, CAN	6'2"	185	R
		Jeff Washbrook (D)	47	1979	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	L
		Jamie Wentzell (D)	49	1977	Bridgewater, NS, CAN	6'1"	183	R
FORWARDS
		Jay Anderson (LW)	48	1978	Ridgetown, ON, CAN	6'2"	181	-
		Kip Brennan (LW)	46	1980	Kingston, ON, CAN	6'4"	229	L
		Matt Cooke (LW)	48	1978	Belleville, ON, CAN	5'11"	216	L
		Glenn Crawford (LW)	48	1978	Barrie, ON, CAN	5'10"	187	L
		Matt Elich (RW)	47	1979	Grosse Pointe, MI, USA	6'2"	194	R
	#44	Tim Findlay (RW/C)	50	1976	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
		Dean Mando (LW)	49	1977	West Bloomfield, MI, USA	6'4"	220	R
		Jeff Martin (C)	47	1979	Stratford, ON, CAN	6'2"	212	L
		Matt Masterson (C)	48	1977	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	5'9"	179	L
		Brent McKenzie (LW)	47	1979	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	176	R
		Ryan Pawluk (LW)	50	1976	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Peter Sarno (C)	47	1979	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Ryan Shaver (C)	48	1978	Grimsby, ON, CAN	6'3"	214	R
		Stanislav Shumakov (F)	48	1978	Chelyabinsk, RUS	6'1"	196	R
		Rick Smith (LW)	48	1978	Brighton, MI, USA	5'11"	181	L
		Wes Ward (LW)	49	1977	Fredericton, NB, CAN	6'4"	181	L
		Jeff Zehr (LW)	47	1978	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'4"	216	L

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1996-1997 Windsor Spitfires Staff

Head CoachPaul Gillis
Asst. CoachRob Alderman
Franchise OwnerSteve Riolo

Team Staff History

1996-1997 Windsor Spitfires Captains

"C"

D.J. Smith

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1996-1997 Windsor Spitfires Demographics

Windsor Spitfires Facts

Plays in: Ontario Hockey League
Team Colors: Blue + White + Red
Town: Windsor, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 1975

1996-1997 Windsor Spitfires Roster Facts

Nationalities

28 players
4 players
1 player

Experience

Windsor Spitfires: 2 450 GP
NHL: 8 GP
AHL: 3 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

LaSalle Vipers (GOJHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Windsor Family Credit Union Centre
Location: Windsor, ON
Capacity: 6 500
Construction Year: 2008

A photo of arena: Windsor Family Credit Union Centre

Windsor Spitfires Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
10/01/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Windsor Spitfires	North Bay Battalion	-	OHL
09/26/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Saginaw Spirit	Windsor Spitfires	-	OHL
09/25/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Windsor Spitfires	Flint Firebirds	-	OHL
09/19/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Windsor Spitfires	London Knights	2 - 6	OHL
09/18/2026 11:00 PM UTC	London Knights	Windsor Spitfires	3 - 2 (OT 64:46)	OHL

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09/17/2026

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Conor Walton (D)

Leaving forVegas Golden Knights

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09/08/2026

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Beksultan Makysh (F)

Leaving forUniv. of Maine

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07/28/2026

confirmed

Jake LaMontagne (D)

Joining fromHoneybaked 15U AAA

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07/21/2026

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Jack O'Dell (D)

Joining fromPhillips Academy Andover

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07/16/2026

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Bogdan Yakushevsky (F)

Joining fromCSKA Moskva U17

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07/14/2026

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Lauchlan Whelan (F)

Joining fromQuinte Red Devils U16 AAA

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06/26/2026

confirmed

Sam Wathier (D)

Joining fromU.S. National U17 Team

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06/23/2026

confirmed

Nathan Gaymes (F)

Leaving forToronto Metro Univ.

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Windsor Spitfires History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	OHL	2	0	1	-	-	1	4	9	1	0.5	5	-
2025-2026	OHL	68	44	15	-	-	9	264	173	97	1.43	1	Conference Final loss
2024-2025	OHL	68	45	17	-	-	6	309	223	96	1.41	1	Conference SF loss
2023-2024	OHL	68	18	42	-	-	8	247	360	44	0.65	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	OHL	68	44	18	-	-	6	320	265	94	1.38	1	First round loss
2021-2022	OHL	68	44	17	-	-	7	305	248	95	1.4	1	Final loss
2020-2021	OHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	OHL	62	34	20	-	-	8	256	233	76	1.23	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	OHL	68	25	33	-	-	10	216	257	60	0.88	4	First round loss
2017-2018	OHL	68	32	30	-	-	6	214	224	70	1.03	3	First round loss
2016-2017	OHL	68	41	19	-	-	8	232	185	90	1.32	2	First round loss
2015-2016	OHL	68	40	21	-	-	7	253	200	87	1.28	2	First round loss
2014-2015	OHL	68	24	40	-	-	4	223	305	52	0.76	5	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	OHL	68	37	28	-	-	3	249	235	77	1.13	2	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	OHL	68	23	33	-	3	9	212	278	61	0.9	9	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	OHL	68	22	32	-	7	7	213	258	65	0.96	8	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	OHL	68	31	23	-	8	6	280	247	84	1.24	4	Conference Final loss
2009-2010	OHL	68	44	12	-	6	6	331	203	106	1.56	1	Champion
2008-2009	OHL	68	50	10	-	7	1	311	171	115	1.69	1	Champion
2007-2008	OHL	68	35	15	-	6	12	279	205	94	1.38	3	Conference QF loss
2006-2007	OHL	68	18	43	-	-	7	209	311	43	0.63	19	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	OHL	68	32	29	-	-	7	247	253	71	1.04	14	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	OHL	68	26	29	6	-	7	223	253	65	0.96	15	Conference SF loss
2003-2004	OHL	68	27	30	3	-	8	201	219	65	0.96	14	Conference QF loss
2002-2003	OHL	68	37	25	5	-	1	259	221	80	1.18	5	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	OHL	68	33	24	6	-	5	253	229	77	1.13	11	Conference Final loss
2000-2001	OHL	68	34	22	8	-	4	257	221	80	1.18	6	Conference SF loss
1999-2000	OHL	68	35	30	2	-	1	213	231	73	1.07	11	Conference SF loss
1998-1999	OHL	68	23	39	6	-	-	203	294	52	0.76	15	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	OHL	66	19	42	5	-	-	261	340	43	0.65	16	Did not make playoffs

Windsor Spitfires Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2016-2017	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	14	5	6	2	1	Champion
2009-2010	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	19	8	6	2	1	Champion
2008-2009	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	8	9	2	0.67	4	Champion
1987-1988	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	18	9	6	2	1	Final loss

Windsor Spitfires Retired Numbers

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Kyler Morgan (F)	2026-2027	Wellesley Applejacks	PJCHL	4	1	8	9	24
2.	Adriano Tonin (F)	2026-2027	Lakeshore Canadiens	PJCHL	3	3	5	8	4
3.	Brendan Lemieux (F)	2026-2027	HC Davos	Champions HL	4	2	2	4	6
4.	Kaiden Harmon (F)	2026-2027	Trenton Golden Hawks	OJHL	4	1	3	4	0
5.	Juraj Bezuch (F)	2026-2027	HK Spartak Dubnica	1. liga	3	2	1	3	0
6.	Graham Knott (F)	2026-2027	Black Wings Linz	ICEHL	3	1	2	3	2
7.	Rodwin Dionicio (D)	2026-2027	SC Bern	NL	3	0	3	3	2
8.	Evan Hjelholt (D)	2026-2027	Leamington Flyers	OJHL	5	0	3	3	8
9.	Josef Eichler (D)	2026-2027	HC Tábor	1. liga	6	0	3	3	0
10.	Alexander Khokhlachyov (F)	2026-2027	HK Sochi	KHL	6	0	3	3	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	185 lbs	18.00
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	19.14
2024-2025	View Roster	6'2"	196 lbs	18.96
2023-2024	View Roster	6'2"	194 lbs	19.35
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	19.06

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Bill Bowler (F)	250	149	318	467
2.	Liam Greentree (F)	241	148	180	328
3.	Ryan Ellis (D)	226	73	241	314
4.	Blair Barnes (F)	198	127	169	296
5.	Claude Loiselle (F)	182	113	178	291

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ernie Godden (F)	194	152	138	290
2.	Bill Bowler (F)	250	149	318	467
3.	Liam Greentree (F)	241	148	180	328
4.	Blair Barnes (F)	198	127	169	296
5.	Taylor Hall (F)	183	123	157	280

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Bill Bowler (F)	250	149	318	467
2.	Ryan Ellis (D)	226	73	241	314
3.	Liam Greentree (F)	241	148	180	328
4.	Claude Loiselle (F)	182	113	178	291
5.	Blair Barnes (F)	198	127	169	296

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Kevin Kerr (F)	179	53	161	719
2.	Adam Young (F)	226	20	52	663
3.	D.J. Smith (D)	188	33	143	651
4.	Cam Janssen (F)	149	10	48	623
5.	Peter Luksa (D)	112	3	20	620

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Luke Boka (F)	313	60	80	140
2.	John-Scott Dickson (F)	306	94	120	214
3.	Craig Kennedy (F)	303	104	140	244
4.	Craig Mahon (D)	300	11	57	68
5.	Jeff Martin (F)	296	118	135	253

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jason Cirone (F)	23	27	50	2.17
2.	Ilya Protas (F)	61	50	124	2.03
3.	Kelly Cain (F)	66	57	133	2.02
4.	Steve Collins (F)	1	2	2	2.00
5.	Jason Spezza (F)	68	55	131	1.93

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Ernie Godden (F)	1980-1981	68	87	153
2.	Bill Bowler (F)	1994-1995	61	33	135
3.	Kelly Cain (F)	1987-1988	66	57	133
4.	Blair Barnes (F)	1979-1980	66	63	130
5.	Ilya Protas (F)	2024-2025	61	50	124

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Ernie Godden (F)	1980-1981	68	87	153
2.	Blair Barnes (F)	1979-1980	66	63	130
3.	David Haas (F)	1987-1988	58	59	105
4.	Kelly Cain (F)	1987-1988	66	57	133
5.	Gérald Leroux (F)	1977-1978	68	57	123

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Bill Bowler (F)	1994-1995	61	102	135
2.	Peter Sarno (F)	1997-1998	63	88	121
3.	Brent Jarrett (F)	1979-1980	63	88	118
4.	Cal O'Reilly (F)	2005-2006	68	81	99
5.	Jason York (D)	1990-1991	66	80	93

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Peter Luksa (D)	1976-1977	56	10	363
2.	Brian Gustafson (F)	1977-1978	32	7	299
3.	Jim Revenberg (F)	1988-1989	58	24	292
4.	Cam Janssen (F)	2001-2002	64	22	268
5.	Kevin Kerr (F)	1985-1986	59	72	266

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent OHL Priority Selection Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#16	Lauchlan Whelan (F)	08/13/2010	Cobourg, ON, CAN	6'0"	163 lbs
4	#69	Jake LaMontagne (D)	01/27/2010	New Hudson, MI, USA	6'4"	198 lbs
4	#79	Ryan Hanutke (F)	03/11/2010	Chippewa Falls, WI, USA	5'9"	172 lbs
7	#126	Cameron Jolicoeur (F)	03/09/2010	Sarnia, ON, CAN	6'3"	234 lbs
7	#137	Jack Trupiano (F)	06/11/2010	St. Clair Shores, MI, USA	6'1"	192 lbs
8	#157	Nolan Hardy (G)	01/03/2010	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'1"	179 lbs
9	#177	Will Johnston (D)	03/29/2010	Chicago, IL, USA	6'1"	181 lbs
10	#197	Greyson Ward (F)	06/30/2010	Penetanguishene, ON, CAN	5'11"	174 lbs
11	#207	Quentin Graham (D)	07/06/2010	Brampton, ON, CAN	6'0"	198 lbs
11	#217	Kane Grayson (D)	05/21/2010	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'5"	165 lbs
12	#223	Kai Duquette (F)	01/22/2010	Belle River, ON, CAN	6'1"	187 lbs
12	#239	Nathan Croskery (G)	08/06/2010	-	-	-
13	#257	McAllister King (D)	2010	Rochester, NY, USA	5'11"	179 lbs
14	#277	Kole Gahunia (F)	07/22/2010	-	-	-
15	#297	Stefano Chiavetti (F)	11/26/2010	Brantford, ON, CAN	5'8"	154 lbs
2025
1	#21	Johnny McLaughlin (F)	08/14/2009	Corunna, ON, CAN	6'0"	172 lbs
2	#30	Ian Inskip (F)	02/05/2009	L'Orignal, ON, CAN	6'1"	172 lbs
3	#45	Ty Bergeron (F)	05/26/2009	Flat Rock, MI, USA	6'2"	198 lbs
4	#76	Jesse Debruyn (D)	02/03/2009	South Huron, ON, CAN	6'0"	183 lbs
5	#102	Caden Harvey (F)	02/13/2008	Beaver, PA, USA	6'1"	183 lbs
6	#113	Kaden Rolling (D)	03/31/2009	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'0"	198 lbs
6	#114	Braden Horton (F)	04/17/2009	Souderton, PA, USA	6'2"	183 lbs
7	#141	Andrew Enright (D)	01/07/2009	-	6'1"	168 lbs
8	#152	Gunner Wolfe (G)	04/23/2009	Orillia, ON, CAN	6'2"	181 lbs
9	#181	Davis Devonish (D)	08/12/2009	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	176 lbs
11	#221	Hudson Cicchelli (G)	06/02/2009	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	168 lbs
13	#249	Luke St. John (D)	03/28/2009	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'0"	179 lbs
14	#278	Ty Dubreuil (F)	04/09/2009	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
15	#289	Jordan Maine (D)	03/23/2009	Amherstburg, ON, CAN	5'10"	176 lbs
15	#298	Jordan Street (D)	06/27/2009	ON, CAN	5'10"	141 lbs
2024
1	#1	Ethan Belchetz (F)	03/30/2008	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'5"	229 lbs
2	#22	Jean-Cristoph Lemieux (F)	06/19/2008	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	194 lbs
2	#24	Carter Hicks (D)	02/20/2008	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	183 lbs
3	#57	Max Brocklehurst (F)	12/30/2008	Halifax, NS, CAN	5'10"	168 lbs
3	#58	Andrew Robinson (D)	01/08/2008	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'0"	198 lbs
4	#71	Grady Spicer (D)	07/17/2008	Brockville, ON, CAN	6'4"	209 lbs
5	#96	Sam Wathier (D)	05/17/2008	Des Moines, IA, USA	6'4"	218 lbs
7	#124	Jake Windbiel (G)	02/11/2008	Elk Grove Village, IL, USA	6'5"	205 lbs
8	#144	Drake Gram (D)	01/16/2008	Grosse Pointe Park, MI, USA	5'11"	168 lbs
9	#164	Ethan Garden (F)	04/13/2008	Belleville, MI, USA	5'8"	176 lbs
11	#204	Ryan Cranny (F)	02/12/2008	Owen Sound, ON, CAN	5'11"	148 lbs
11	#210	Nicolas Rosati (F)	08/26/2008	Windsor, ON, CAN	5'7"	154 lbs
13	#244	Cameron Ingram (G)	02/24/2008	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'0"	187 lbs
14	#264	George Matsos (F)	02/18/2008	St. Thomas, ON, CAN	5'8"	161 lbs
15	#284	Aidan Ostrovski (D)	10/08/2008	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'5"	201 lbs

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