Played on Feb 27, 2026
Game Played in Canada Life Place
General Game Notes: The young London team were overmatched vs a deep Windsor line-up. Windsor stayed out of the box and played a dominant game 5 on 5 with extended cycles and zone time. Windsor veterans Liam Greentree, Anthony Spellacy, and Jack Nesbitt were strong in this one controlled the offensive tempo in a 6-1 blowout.
Maksim Sokolovskii (D, L, 6’8″, 192, London Knights, 07/12/2008, Maine)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Sokolovskii is a massive 6’7’+ left-shot defenseman who continues to show steady improvement in his puck handling and physical engagement. He has great size and length and used his reach tonight to negate opposing rushes and keep the attack outside. His physical game has elevated with his improvements in pace and timing this season. He delivered a few notable hits and showed the ability to stop opponents in their tracks with his physicality. He played a low maintenance defensive game in his zone. His footwork failed him in defending quick cuts and changes of direction of the speedy Windsor cycle on the second Windsor goal. This is an area he will need to continue to develop as he moves on to the next level. With the puck, he played a tidy game and supported his partner well and showed little panic under pressure. He continued to show a growing comfort with the puck and made calm and composed decisions. Overall, the improvement from viewing to viewing has been impressive for this player. At 6’7’+, the ceiling is significant for Sokolovskii. He has excellent reach and is strengthening his physical engagement as he adjusts to the pace of the OHL. He is a player we will continue to monitor closely as the season progresses. He has substantial upside if his athleticism and footwork continue to develop.
Cohen Bidgood (F, R, 6’0″, 165, London Knights, 01/11/2007)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Bidgood is an abrasive, physical right winger who brings a reliable two-way effort and improving offensive creativity. He crashed the crease willingly and absorbed punishment. He won his wall battles consistently through power and positioning, and sustained possession down low with strong puck protection. Bidgood can be a pest who gets under the opposition skin and thrived in one on one battles. His offensive touch has been coming along recently with his improved scoring production, but like most of the London attackers, he didn’t get much to the net tonight. He generated net-front presence and showed the awareness to spot open teammates in congested areas. His physical presence got him time on the top offensive line for the Knights tonight and he showed he can make his presence felt even without registering on the scoresheet. His positioning, his puck protection, and his willingness to go to the net are all great elements to his game and made he made it difficult for the Windsor defenders tonight with his compete. We would like to see more consistency in his finishing around the net and playmaking. The physical foundation is already in place for Bidgood. If he can continue to show improvement in his all round offensive game he can carve out a meaningful top 6 forward role for the Knights going forward.
Braidy Wassilyn (C, L, 5’11”, 194, London Knights, 05/28/2008, Boston University)
Game Rating
B-
1 Viewing
Comments: Wassilyn is a high-skilled left-shot forward who can play either wing effectively. He has been showing encouraging signs in viewings following his trade to London with a noticeable uptick in net drive and willingness to play in traffic. He handled pucks confidently on the off wing, made quick reads in the offensive zone, and moved the puck efficiently with his linemates. His spin moves and tight turns to elude defenders were effective at creating space and his speed and hands combo forced defenders into mistakes. Wassilyn generally excels on the powerplay with the extra time and space to showcase his skills and vision but had no powerplay opportunities tonight. The young London team were over matched vs a deep Windsor line-up (who stayed out of the box). The skill is not in question for this young player. The hands, the skating, the ability to handle the puck on either wing, and the high-skill play in tight are all strong attributes. Neutral Zone has been watching this player drive the play in all situations at every level. We feel he has all the tools but needs to assert himself at this level more consistently as a primary catalyst on offense.
Jaxon Cover (RW, L, 6’2″, 182, London Knights, 02/13/2008)
Game Rating
B+
1 Viewing
Comments: Cover showed he is a legitimate game-breaker with offensive instincts and the skill level to back it up. This skilled first-year left winger continues to climb the lineup in London and was one of the few bright spots for London as Windsor dominated this game. His goal was a highlight tonight – a quick move to open space in the slot followed by a wrister upstairs. It was a pure skill play from start to finish. The puck seemed to follow this player around, and his ability to make high-skill moves to create space in tight situations is beyond what you typically see from a first-year player. He generated a handful of quality looks tonight and worked actively for loose pucks in the offensive zone. What separated Cover from a typical offensive-minded first-year forward was his effectiveness without the puck. He was sneaky quick with reach and length and generated a handful of turnovers with his closing speed and length. At this stage of his development Cover’s focus should be on building strength and power on his wiry frame. He showed high skill in this viewing but will need to add a power element to his game as he moves forward against bigger faster defenders. He is on pace for a 20-goal first season in the OHL. If his development curve continues at its current pace, the ceiling on this player is high.
Jacob Xu (D, L, 6’1″, 196, London Knights, 03/13/2008, Harvard)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Xu played a composed and confident game on the backend vs a deep offensive Windsor team. He was sneaky quick on defense and showed the ability to gap up and deliver clean, well-timed checks. He surprised a few opponents with his closing speed and timing on body checks. He is mobile for his size and was able to get back on pucks quickly to allow for extra time on his breakouts. He showed composure and very little panic with the puck tonight and provided a number of quick, clean outlets to start the breakouts. His offensive confidence continues to grow as the season progresses. He activated at the right moments and showed spurts of confidence where he jumped in to provide depth on the London attack. This is an underdeveloped area of his game but is showing improvement as he gains more confidence. He is primarily a defensive defenseman but he has some upside to keep an eye on. His combination of mobility, quickness on defense and puck confidence make him an attractive package for a young defenseman still finding his game.
AJ Spellacy (RW, R, 6’3″, 202, Windsor Spitfires, 02/24/2006)
Game Rating
A-
1 Viewing
Comments: Quality outing for Spellacy in this one. His 200 foot power game was noticeable on both sides of the puck. He was dominant offensively and had an impact on 3 of Windsor’s 6 goals. He showed as an elite offensive power forward and was tough to handle with his pace through the neutral zone. He has great size, reach, pace, and used a high-pressure forecheck to turn pucks over. He finished with a goal and an assist and created pressure on the London defenders all game. His speed was a consistent problem for the opposition. He drove wide on the rush on the first Windsor goal, shrugged off a defender and found Greentree in the slot with a great open look. His puck protection was outstanding throughout – he was a handful when he got moving with the puck. Windsor had a number of extended cycles and good offensive zone time on his shifts. An elite offensive power forward with legitimate upside if he brings this energy every game.
Caden Harvey (C, R, 6’1″, 183, Windsor Spitfires, 02/13/2008, Penn State)
Game Rating
B-
1 Viewing
Comments: Harvey is a smart, versatile two-way forward who continues to make a strong impression in his rookie season. His vision and passing were his strongest offensive attributes in this viewing. He used his teammates and delivered touch passes in tight that created space and kept the cycle alive with smart positioning and active support. His quick first step allowed him to exploit defenders effectively and find space in the tight checking. He had a few smart first touches in transition in the second period and helped generate quality chances for his line. He missed on a clear cut breakaway chance in this one. Not a clean finish but good to see him break to space to create the opportunity. We liked his versatility in this one, he played mostly on the wing but worked on different lines, in different situations, and seemed to fit in with most of the Windsor forwards. He worked along the walls under pressure to get pucks out cleanly and brought a responsible defensive-zone presence. He seems to be playing his way up the Windsor line-up and has earned the trust of his coaching staff on deep forward unit.
Carson Woodall (D, L, 5’11”, 188, Windsor Spitfires, 05/26/2006, Boston College)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: This third-year offensive defenseman has quietly become one of the top-producing blueliners in the league. He is operating around a point per game to this point late in the season. His puck-moving and outlet passing were strong. He distributed pucks with confidence and didn’t spend a lot of time in his defensive zone. His edges and footwork were crisp and he used this to elude the forecheck. His tight turns and quick feet created time and space under pressure that allowed him to make clean, composed decisions with the puck. He was steady defensively, he limited high-danger chances with smart positioning and angling, consistently keeping attackers to the outside and away from the dangerous middle ice. He is not a big physical defender but used his speed and attention to detail on the backend to keep the play ahead of him and maintain tight body position on opponents. Woodall ran the Windsor powerplay and was confident walking the blueline and controlling the game through elite puck movement and mobility. While Windsor did most of their offensive damage in this one 5 on 5, the powerplay was effective in puck possession and extended zone time. Keep an eye on this player, he is finding his offensive confidence. If he can continue to develop his core strength and add a power element to his defensive play he has some upside.
Andrew Robinson (D, L, 6’0″, 183, Windsor Spitfires, 01/08/2008, Providence)
Game Rating
B
1 Viewing
Comments: Robinson showed strong defensive details throughout and showed us why he has been able to carve out an important depth role for his team as a rookie. He was never far from his opposing forwards, maintaining tight coverage and showing attentiveness along the walls. His finish and contain game was effective. He competed hard along the walls, tied up opposing forwards with strength and timing, and forced turnovers at the blueline. He won contested pucks consistently and followed up plays quickly, rarely allowing second opportunities around the Windsor net. With the puck, his hands continue to improve and his confidence is showing through under duress of the forecheck. The offensive production is not a consistent feature of his game yet and he has some upside in this area with his sure hands and willingness to engage as a secondary option on the attack. Robinson is already showing he is a reliable defensive defender and has earned the trust of his coaches. Expanding his offensive contribution from the back end will be the natural next step as he settles into the league.
Ethan Belchetz (LW, L, 6’5″, 227, Windsor Spitfires, 03/30/2008)
Game Rating
B+
1 Viewing
Comments: This massive 6’5′ left-shot forward with skill, pace, and power is one of the more complete and physically imposing offensive forwards in the league already at a young age. His goal was a high-skill showcase of everything that makes him dangerous – he used his body to shield the puck, drove hard to the net, and buried it. Belchetz generated off the cycle, the rush and on the powerplay in this viewing and showed touch and vision in traffic. When he was going in this one, he was difficult on the cycle with his size, puck protection, and ability to move in tight spaces. He was not overly physical in this game but used his body effectively as a possession and positioning tool. His movement for a 6’5′ player is impressive. Adding a more consistent physical edge to his game would make Belchetz a tough matchup at any level of hockey. He is going to be a pro, and the only question is how high the ceiling goes. If the physical game becomes more deliberate and consistent, the overall package becomes a genuine difference-maker at the next level.
Liam Greentree (RW, L, 6’3″, 216, Windsor Spitfires, 01/01/2006)
Game Rating
A
1 Viewing
Comments: Greentree was dominant offensively in this one. He scored three goals and was a legitimate threat on many shifts. His creativity on the rush and his reach and length in puck battles were attributes in his success today. He found the net-front on his first goal and showed his hand eye on a tip-in from the point. The second and third were two quick wristers where Greentree found a soft spot in the defensive zone coverage and ripped home quick wristers. It wasn’t all about the goals today, he showed 200 foot effort and was effective on the forecheck and disrupted the London breakout with his pressure. With his physical edge in his game he delivered hits on the backcheck and brought closing speed and physicality on the forecheck. This veteran player is among the top scorers in the league in his fourth season. He showed why today with his all round effort, skill and physical play. He was a complete, dominant offensive winger who put it all together today.
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