Played on Feb 12, 2026
Game Played in Windsor Family Credit Union Centre
General Game Notes: Sarnia started off the game with two shorthanded goals in a first period that saw lots of scoring chances both ways. Windsor battled back, scoring the next four goals and never surrendered their lead. Here is a report of the best players from the game:
Easton Walos (C, L, 5’10”, 192, Sarnia Sting, 12/28/2008)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Easton is an undersized centerman with a strong work ethic. He plays many roles for his team, combining solid skating, puck-handling, and awareness. He registered an assist early on in the game with a great penalty-kill forecheck where he won the puck and then made a nice pass to the slot. He also made some smart zone entry plays and showed that he is able to handle the puck well while skating. He has shown a lot of progress this season and is now playing a role in all situations for his team.
Ben Pickell (LW, L, 5’10”, 187, Sarnia Sting, 07/20/2005, Robert Morris)
Game Rating
B
Ben Pickell demonstrated a solid understanding of the game, consistently making smart decisions with the puck in the offensive zone. His ability to delay and make precise passes allowed him to set up scoring opportunities for his teammates. Notably, he was able to extract the puck from tight spaces, using his awareness to find open lanes through defenders. Pickell’s decision-making and passing skills were on display throughout the game, as he consistently made intelligent choices that resulted in positive outcomes.
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Comments: Ben scored a short-handed goal by reading the play and going to the slot when he saw his teammate was going to win the puck. He received the puck and shot it past the goalie. He is patient with the puck and makes good decisions. Without the puck he puts himself in good spaces to receive passes and be a threat. He had three shots on net in this game by getting into good areas. He had a scoring chance early in the game by going to open space at the net front on a zone entry. Ben also plays with a good stick defensively to take away lanes.
Alessandro Di Iorio (C, R, 6’0″, 193, Sarnia Sting, 03/17/2008)
Game Rating
B-
Di Iorio demonstrated strong puck-handling skills, utilizing his edges to navigate through opponents with ease. His elite skating allowed him to control the pace of the game, as he effectively carried the puck through the neutral zone and created scoring opportunities. On the penalty-kill, he showed solid positioning and ability to clear the lanes, providing a valuable asset for his team. However, this player’s performance was not without mistakes. In one critical moment, he made an error that led to a costly turnover, resulting in the opposing team’s game-winning goal. Despite showing promise, he did not capitalize on scoring chances, contributing to the loss.
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Comments: Alessandro is a skilled and deceptive center. He has the tools to beat opponents in one versus one situations and to create time and space for himself by using his strong puck-handling and fakes but this seems to come in spurts. He shows good patience on zone entries to delay and hit trailers coming into the zone late. He wasn’t able to create as much offense as I have seen him create previously but his ability showed in moments in tonight’s game. He also did a nice job of finding space in the offensive zone by coming up high and then settling into soft spaces but he did not get any pucks here. He sometimes disappears and does not have as much of an impact on the game as I would expect of a player with his tools.
Logan Hawery (LW, L, 5’9″, 183, Sarnia Sting, 03/15/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Logan is a smart and quick-footed winger. He possesses the puck well and makes good passing decisions all over the ice. He made nice quick reads on the breakout and was able to make clean exits with his passes sometimes make short passes into the center. On the powerplay he earned an assist with a nice cutback down the wall and pass that lead to a goal. Later in the game he set up another grade A scoring chance with a cross-ice feed in the offensive zone that he put through the opponent’s legs. Logan can quickly accelerate to full speed and has quick feet that help him navigate around the ice and escape pressure.
Beckham Edwards (C, L, 6’1″, 182, Sarnia Sting, 01/06/2008, Notre Dame)
Game Rating
B+
Beckham Edwards is an agile center who excels with his straight-line speed, allowing him to outmaneuver opponents and create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. He consistently generated offense both even-strength and on the powerplay, often using his quick release to create rebound chances. Beckham also showcased his accuracy on one-timers, forcing goalies to make tough saves. His ability to separate from defenders with speed gave him several breakaway chances, where he demonstrated his deking skills. With a strong combination of speed and shooting ability, Edwards is a formidable force in powerplay situations.
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Comments: Beckham exhibited his normal strong work ethic and contributed both offensively and defensively in this game. He scored a goal by picking off a pass on a penalty kill up high in the defensive zone and then rushing in all alone on a breakaway. He made a simple lateral move to get the goalie to slide and then put the puck 5-hole on his backhand. On the powerplay he played at the net front where he is tough and works to screen and take away the goalie’s eyes. He had another scoring chance late in the game where he found space on the weakside in the offensive zone and received a pass. It was a bit too far behind him for a one-timer but he caught it and quickly shot. Beckham also backchecked well and showed his commitment to solid defensive zone play. He is always supporting the puck and working hard to be in good positions to help. He brings strong energy to his team whenever he is on the ice.
Michael Newlove (G, L, 6’3″, 183, Windsor Spitfires, 01/14/2007)
Game Rating
B
Michael Newlove is an athletic and quick goaltender with good depth in his movements, allowing him to transition rapidly from his butterfly position to his feet. His hockey IQ is high, enabling him to read the play quickly and make smart decisions on long passes to create odd-man rushes. He has excellent hand-eye coordination, making big saves on shots from the slot and penalty kills. Newlove also showed confidence in his puck-handling skills, allowing him to move efficiently across the crease.
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Comments: Michael stopped 18 of 22 shots. He did not have much of a chance on some of the goals as they were high quality chances including a breakaway and a one-timer off of a pass out. He made one great save on a pass that crossed the royal road that forced him to move laterally across the net quickly. Michale works hard to see pucks through traffic and establishes good depth most of the time. He also did a nice job of getting his stick on pucks when he could to redirect the puck into the corners and away from danger.
Jakub Fibigr (D, L, 6’1″, 197, Windsor Spitfires, 07/22/2006, Ohio State)
Game Rating
B+
Jakub’s skillset lies in his ability to control the game through both offense and defense. As a strong skater, he excels at handling the puck and reading the ice to make informed plays. His shot from the point is effective, placing the puck in areas where teammates can gain possession. Jakub demonstrates an ability to create scoring opportunities with well-placed shots. Additionally, his defensive prowess is notable, as he effectively stands up for the blue line, plays physical defense, and facilitates good breakouts through speed and precision passing.
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Comments: Jakub is a strong-skating defenseman who defends aggressively and gets his feet moving up ice in transition. He will join rushes by using his powerful stride to get up into the play. On the breakout he keeps his feet moving to open up lanes and find passing options. He plays on the powerplay for his team up at the top and he had an assist from here tonight. He shot the puck and got it on net, creating a rebound that his teammate batted into the net. He forced a few passes tonight on the powerplay that resulted in turnovers which is uncharacteristic compared top what I have seen previously. Defensively he makes smart steps and keeps a good stick on the puck to limit time and space.
AJ Spellacy (RW, R, 6’3″, 202, Windsor Spitfires, 02/24/2006)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: AJ plays a fast-paced style and has a strong work ethic. He excels on the penalty-kill because of his speed as het gets in quickly to disrupt plays and can sniff out any opportunity to jump on a bobbled puck. After winning a puck on the penalty-kill he quickly transitioned to offense and made a nice pass on the rush for a quality chance. He was also able to create some chances on zone entries where he both made nice passes and took chances to shoot. AJ earned an assist with a hard, accurate pass he made to the backdoor for a tap in goal. He took an unnecessary hit to the head penalty off of a faceoff that landed him in the penalty box for 5 minutes.
Ethan Belchetz (LW, L, 6’5″, 227, Windsor Spitfires, 03/30/2008)
Game Rating
B+
Ethan Belchetz is a physically gifted forward who combines size, toughness, and offensive ability. He effectively uses his body to win pucks in the corners and along the walls, which contributes to his team’s scoring chances. Ethan finishes his checks well in both the defensive and offensive zones, making him difficult to play against down low. He displays strong passing skills, particularly on the powerplay, where he takes advantage of opportunities at the net front and flanks. A notable example is a backdoor pass that set up a scoring chance. Belchetz also showcases his shooting ability, including a shot from inside the dots that found the upper far-side corner. While he has potential, Ethan needs to work on improving his puck-handling skills. Despite this, his mobility for a player of his size makes him an intriguing prospect.
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Comments: Ethan didn’t have his strongest game yet he still made a lot of good things happen for his team and scored two goals. He had a tough start to the game as he was part of a powerplay situation where he wasn’t aware defensively and let someone get in behind him and score a shorthanded goal. He had another very dangerous turnover in the defensive zone as he fed a puck through the middle with his feet still and it got picked off and resulted in a scoring chance against. In my previous viewings of him he did not have as many turnovers as he did tonight. However, he still made a lot of good plays and his elite potential was obvious. His good size, strength, and skating were on display. He carried the puck through the neutral zone, cutting into the middle and making hard passes after drawing opponents towards himself. On the powerplay he plays on the flank and he climbs up high into the zone to get space and then receives the puck and attacks downhill. One of his goals came on a 4v3 powerplay situation as he one-timed a puck from a flank to flank pass and hammered it past the goalie. His other goal came off of a situation where he snuck in behind the opponent’s defense on the weakside on a zone entry and then one-touched a pass to the backdoor into the net. He is always ready to one-time the puck and it contributes to a lot goals for him. He also possesses a dangerous quick-release shot that he gets a lot of power on.
Liam Greentree (RW, L, 6’3″, 216, Windsor Spitfires, 01/01/2006)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Liam is a smart, puck-moving winger. He has very good size yet is still very mobile and able to get on his edges. He earned two assists in tonight’s game and one of them was a nice flank-flank look on the powerplay where he threaded the puck through a small seam to set up his teammate for a one-timer. On zone entries he always has his head up and will make quick cut backs to delay and hit the far side trailer. If there is space to get to the middle he will expose it and then dish the puck wide and drive the net hard. He plays a very mature game with high awareness.
Jack Nesbitt (C, L, 6’5″, 187, Windsor Spitfires, 01/12/2007)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Jack is a tall center who had a goal and an assist in the game tonight. He is the net-front screener on the powerplay and he scored his goal from this position. He turned and batted a rebound out of the air and into the net. His assist came on a smart play where he got to the middle with the puck and dropped it to the player cutting in behind him. On the forecheck he uses his good size to get pins in the corners and win pucks.
Cole Davis (LW, L, 5’11”, 189, Windsor Spitfires, 06/22/2006, Connecticut)
Game Rating
A-
Cole’s skillset is characterized by his speed, agility, and hockey IQ. He excels at using his edgework to control defenders, making it difficult for them to keep up with him as he weaves through the neutral zone. His ability to make sharp cuts and create space allows him to find open teammates on zone entries. On the penalty kill, Cole’s speed and agility enable him to be a threat on offense if the opponent turns over possession. He also displays effective passing skills, particularly on power plays where he can execute hook passes to create passing lanes.
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Comments: Cole has a relentless drive to get to the net with the puck, even if it means crashing into the goalie. He did so twice in this game, tucking his shoulder and getting to the net with the puck, prompting defenders to push him right into the goalie. He is both fast and quick, using his edges to get around defenseman and then beating them wide with his separation speed. He is a scoring threat even on the penalty-kill where he is ready to jump on any loose puck and quickly attack in transition. He created more scoring chances than anyone in this game and did so from all special teams and 5v5 situations. On zone entries he cuts into the middle if given space and then distributes the puck wide and if the defender keeps a tight gap and doesn’t allow him the middle then he just beats them wide. He scored his goal by picking up a loose puck and tucking his shoulder to get to the net before making a backhand to forehand move to beat the goalie.
Beksultan Makysh (LW, L, 5’9″, 171, Windsor Spitfires, 05/24/2008)
Game Rating
B+
Beksultan displayed solid skillset, utilizing deceptive movements to gain possession of pucks. His skating ability allowed him to create opportunities, particularly during 5v3 powerplay situations where a precise pass to the backdoor showcased his vision. A breakaway scoring chance and a shot in the slot highlighted his ability to create high-quality chances.
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Comments: Beksultan is really starting to shine as he plays with a high motor and good speed. He brings good energy every time he is on the ice and although he doesn’t get a lot of special teams time, he makes a very positive impact in his 5v5 play. He helped create a turnover that led to a goal with his ability to pressure and disrupt plays. He had two assists in this game and one of them was on a zone entry where he made a nice drop pass and then drove the net hard to force the defenseman back. He also earned a partial breakaway with his good speed. He is relentless in his pursuit of the puck.
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