Welcome to the new and improved Spits thread, I hope!! Think there’s going to be lots of movement after the next few weeks when we see which OA’s are available.
I'd imagine there may be seat spacing coming soon. Sucks for STH sitting up in the end zone. I have to assume that there are not 1000 STH this season or they would need to have contacted the excess to work it out. Surprised somewhat but not unexpected with the pandemic. A lot of logistics to be hammered out.I haven't seen it posted yet so I'll put it here...
The Spitfires announced ticket guidelines for pre-season games. The first game, Sept 19, is by "invite only" for families, billets, staff, alumni, etc. The other two pre-season games are general admission and STH are being offered one ticket per seat for one (1) of the games. Local and provincial restrictions only allow for 1,000 people at the game.
That is very encouraging news there are likely over 1000 STH's Absolute nightmare for the Spitfire and arena staff. Hopefully every is patient and shows class when it is their turn to stay at home for a game. I'm sure the league thought we would hit stage 4 reopening by now until the 4th wave. The news from the school dismissals is not encouraging on that front.
You got that right. There should be a capacity percentage. Even 2500 is a capacity crowd at the smaller OHL rinks. Say 50% would be nice if we get to that stage before Christmas.Right now, live hockey is live hockey. You take what you can get. My hope is that, by the time the season rolls around, we're able to open it up to all STH (or at least 2,500 capacity). Part of that's on the residents, though.
Just an FYI (not trying to start anything) - OHL will require proof of full vaccination upon entry to any facility starting Sept 22. Per OHL site.
... For its 17 Ontario based teams.Just an FYI (not trying to start anything) - OHL will require proof of full vaccination upon entry to any facility starting Sept 22. Per OHL site.
Will the Spitfires be broadcasting games this year or is this going to be a pay per view model??
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Just looked on both League and Spits website re Spits roster for pre season and
Ethan Martin 's name not on list.
Not sure what guys will be added by game time tonight as I only see 9F,5D and 3G available for tonight's game at Sarnia.
Only 5 players 1F,3D,1G have OHL experience going into tonight's matchup
They are McDonald, Ladd,Renwick,Jodoin and Medina.
Sarnia has a couple more,as both teams have many players away at NHL development/ training camps.
Though it's been 2 weeks ,
Sarnia has played 2 exhibition games both vs London,so with the exception of 3 or 4 their rookies have played a couple of games.
Why does Sarnia already played 2 games matter?
Every team plays the games based on schedule.
It matters because rookies in particular haven't played a game before at this level and most teams are dressing a ton of rooks
I would say the same thing if the opposite were true and most of Windsor's rookies had played and the jitters are gone.
If you knew the game you wouldn't question it
Will it matter after a period or 2 probably not but it's there,schedule nothing to with it.
Not excuses factorsHave to play the games based on schedule. Not excuses.
This should be a good year for Windsor. Lets start that way.
Not excuses factors
As for this year,yes should be a good year.