Saturday Highlights: Spitfires Tie Franchise Record Start

Erie Otters vs. Ottawa 67s

Final: 1 (ER) – 4 (OTT)

The 67s continue their perfect start to the season with a victory at home.

Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Cooper Foster (3) couldn’t be stopped, recording a hat-trick in the win.
Nic Whitehead had assists on two of the goals and finished +3.
Ryder Fetterolf stopped 15 of 16 and was named third star of the game.
Noah Erliden did everything he could, stopping 54 shots in the lost.

Windsor Spitfires vs. Brantford Bulldogs

Final: 4 (WSR) – 3 (BFD) – SO

The Spitfires tied a franchise record with their seventh consecutive win to start a season.

Ethan Belchetz (5) scored twice in the first period and added the shootout winner.
LA Kings prospect Liam Greentree (1) scored his first goal since returning from training camp.
Joey Costanzo continued his incredible play to begin the season, stopping 35 shots to earn the win.
Adam Benak (2) had a goal and an assist for the Bulldogs.

Saginaw Spirit vs. Owen Sound Attack

Final: 7 (SAG) – 5 (OS)

The Spirit won a high scoring affair at the Bayshore.

Egor Barabanov (5) earned first star of the game with two goals and an assist.
The IceDogs’ offence was hot in the second period, with goals from Galiyanov, Patterson, and He
Jack Van Volsen continued his hot streak for the Sting, scoring his 5th of the year
Edwards and Walos both scored in the third for Sarnia, but it wasn’t enough to comeback

London Knights vs. Guelph Storm

Final: 3 (LDN) – 2 (GUE) OT

The Knights went to OT for the fourth time in six games and picked up the extra point.

Sarnia Sting vs. Flint Firebirds

Final: 4 (SAR) – 2 (FLNT)

The Sting picked up a big two points on the road in Flint.

Matthew Manza scored the eventual game winner and earned second star of the game honours.
Evan Maillet made 26 saves in the win and was recognized as the first star of the game.
Nathan Aspinall ripped home his second of the game to tie it at 3
The third period featured a goal from both sides, with Woolley and Wang both finding the back of the net
Tampa Bay Lightning Prospect, Sam O’Reilly ultimately ignited the Knights’ crowd with the OT winner

Oshawa Generals vs. Barrie Colts

Final: 3 (OSH) – 5 (BAR)

The Barrie Colts defended home ice against one of their biggest rivals.

Kashawn Aitcheson (3) earned first star of the game, and the OHL’s second star of the night with 2G, 1A and +4.
His fellow Co-Captain Cole Beaudoin (2) also had a big game – scoring twice, adding an assist and going +5.
Calvin Crombie (3) made an impact for Barrie as well with a goal, two assists and +5.
Arvin Jaswal stopped 29 shots for the win.
Simon Wang (1) scored his first career OHL goal and added an assist.