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 Tony Curtale.

What arena does Windsor Spitfires play in?

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

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1997-1998 Windsor Spitfires Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#39	Jason Flick (G)	46	1979	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'2"	209	-
	#31	Michal Podolka (G)	48	1977	Most, CZE	6'0"	170	R
	#39	Jon Reid (G)	-			-	-	-
	#35	Ron Vogel (G)	46	1979	London, ON, CAN	5'9"	165	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#7	Aaron Coles (D)	46	1979	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'3"	198	-
	#11	Drew Felder (D)	46	1979	Rodney, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#4	Darren Forbes (D)	46	1980		6'2"	216	R
	#20	Kevin Hansen (D)	47	1978	Hamburg, NY, USA	6'1"	209	L
	#33	Cameron Kincaid (D)	47	1978	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#12	Brent L'Heureux (D)	45	1980	London, ON, CAN	5'10"	183	L
	#47	Mike Lankshear (D)	47	1978	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'3"	205	L
	#16	Craig Mahon (D)	45	1981	Woodslee, ON, CAN	6'2"	209	R
	#2	Derek McNamara (D)	45	1980	Pickering, ON, CAN	6'2"	183	R
	#7	Mark Ridout (D)	45	1980	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'2"	220	L
	#8	Luc Rioux (D)	46	1979	Hammond, ON, CAN	6'1"	205	-
	#3	Harkie Singh (D)	47	1978	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'3"	218	L
	#21	Blair Stayzer (D)	45	1980	Dunnville, ON, CAN	6'3"	225	L
FORWARDS
	#28	Robin Boucher (C)	44	1981	Corbiel, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#44	Kip Brennan (LW)	45	1980	Kingston, ON, CAN	6'4"	229	L
	#44	Andy Burnham (RW)	45	1980	New Liskeard, ON, CAN	6'4"	201	R
	#12	Matt Cooke (LW)	47	1978	Belleville, ON, CAN	5'11"	216	L
	#6	Glenn Crawford (LW)	47	1978	Barrie, ON, CAN	5'10"	187	L
	#17	Matt Elich (RW)	46	1979	Grosse Pointe, MI, USA	6'2"	194	R
	#55	Jason Goldenberg (RW)	45	1980	Windsor, ON, CAN	5'11"	194	R
	#4	Gareth Hopes (LW)	45	1980	Essex, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	-
	#17	Craig Jalbert (C)	47	1978	London, ON, CAN	6'0"	168	L
	#6	Jeff Kapitanchuk (RW)	45	1980	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'2"	172	R
	#25	Jeff Kugel (LW)	46	1980	Roseville, MI, USA	6'7"	265	L
	#19	Dean Mando (LW)	48	1977	West Bloomfield, MI, USA	6'4"	220	R
	#22	Jeff Martin (C)	46	1979	Stratford, ON, CAN	6'2"	212	L
	#47	Jason Polera (RW)	46	1979	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#10	Nick Prush (RW/C)	45	1980	Wyandotte, MI, USA	6'4"	201	R
	#5	Mike Rupp (W/C)	46	1980	Cleveland, OH, USA	6'5"	231	L
	#18	Peter Sarno (C)	46	1979	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#27	Ryan Shaver (C)	47	1978	Grimsby, ON, CAN	6'3"	214	R
	#27	Tim Sinasac (RW)	46	1980	Windsor, ON, CAN	5'10"	194	L
	#8	Rick Smith (LW)	47	1978	Brighton, MI, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#61	Jason Ward (RW)	47	1979	Chapleau, ON, CAN	6'2"	203	R
	#26	Curtis Watson (RW)	45	1980	Belleville, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	R
	#55	Jeff Zehr (LW)	47	1978	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'4"	216	L

Position: G: 3, D: 11, F: 21Av Age: 18.03 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 198 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Windsor Spitfires Staff

GM/Head CoachTony Curtale
Asst. CoachRob Alderman
Athletic TherapistMichael Ropchan
Franchise OwnerSteve Riolo

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Windsor Spitfires Facts

Plays in: Ontario Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Windsor, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 1975

1997-1998 Windsor Spitfires Roster Facts

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32 players
7 players
1 player

Experience

Windsor Spitfires: 2 491 GP
AHL: 15 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
02/15/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Saginaw Spirit	Windsor Spitfires	-	OHL
02/13/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Windsor Spitfires	Sarnia Sting	-	OHL
02/08/2026 07:07 PM UTC	Soo Greyhounds	Windsor Spitfires	5 - 2	OHL
02/07/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Sudbury Wolves	Windsor Spitfires	2 - 5	OHL
02/06/2026 12:00 AM UTC	North Bay Battalion	Windsor Spitfires	5 - 4 (SO)	OHL

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Paolo Frasca (G)

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Cole Davis (F)

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Windsor Spitfires History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	OHL	52	33	12	-	-	7	197	135	73	1.4	2	-
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
1996-1997	OHL	66	29	29	8	-	-	303	285	66	1	9	Division QF loss

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

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