Windsor Spitfires Bolster Defence in 2022 CHL Import Draft Dave Jewell | July 2, 2022 Just 24 hours after pulling off three trades, Windsor Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler continued to work on his roster for the 2022-23 season. On Friday, he made one of…
Windsor Spitfires Make Trio of Trades to Start Off-Season Dave Jewell | July 1, 2022 Windsor Spitfires’ general manager (GM) Bill Bowler isn’t sitting around and waiting for things to happen. As we head into summer, he made a major splash on Thursday morning, pulling…
Windsor Spitfires Looked to Reload at 2022 OHL Draft Dave Jewell | May 3, 2022 While his club took care of business on the ice this weekend, Windsor Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler was focused on the future. The annual Ontario Hockey League (OHL) 2022…
Windsor Spitfires Start 2021-22 OHL Trade Deadline with a Bang Dave Jewell | January 6, 2022 When your mentor was one of the most active general managers in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for 10-plus seasons, you learn a thing or two. Windsor Spitfires’ GM Bill…
Spitfires’ Weekly: West Split, Busy Nov, Depth Issues Dave Jewell | November 18, 2021 Planning for a season is no easy feat for any Ontario Hockey League (OHL) coach or general manager. You have to account for injuries, suspensions, pro-league returns, and more. As…
OHL/NHL Alum Marc Savard Named Windsor Spitfires’ New Head Coach Dave Jewell | August 25, 2021 With September on the horizon, the smell of live hockey has slowly made its way to the WFCU Centre in Windsor. Just two weeks before their 2021-22 Training Camp, the…
Windsor Spitfires Head to Russia at 2021 CHL Import Draft Dave Jewell | July 1, 2021 It’s been a very busy 48 hours for Windsor Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler. A day after the 2021-22 schedule was released, and two days after the home opener was…
Windsor Spitfires’ 2021 OHL Priority Selection Preview Dave Jewell | June 3, 2021 After nearly 15 months of chaos and uncertainty, we could all use a little normalcy in our lives. The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will do their part to contribute this…
Windsor Spitfires Get Top-5 Pick in 2021 OHL Draft Lottery Dave Jewell | May 6, 2021 After a chaotic year that saw the OHL get shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a little relief on the way for Windsor Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler.…
Windsor Spitfires’ 100-Point Club Dave Jewell | March 28, 2021 Every sport has its seasonal milestones, such as 50 home runs in baseball or 1000 yards rushing in football. For the OHL, that mark is set when a player reaches…
Can Bill Bowler Create Own Legacy as Windsor Spitfires’ GM? Dave Jewell | July 31, 2020 When you take over a role that one person had for 15 years, creating your own path can be a challenge. As Windsor Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler quietly crosses…
Windsor Spitfires Add Depth – Import Draft & Trade with Bulldogs Dave Jewell | July 1, 2020 For over 20 years, there has been one constant in the CHL, the summer’s Import Draft. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit the globe, the annual draft was held…