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Welcome to VOL. 20 2017-18 of "SPIRIT WEEKLY"
Spirit Weekly presented by Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants.
Welcome to Spirit Weekly!THIS WEEK IN SPIRIT HOCKEY:
On Wednesday night, the Saginaw Spirit (27-25-8-0) hosted the Sault Ste. MarieGreyhounds (50-6-2-2) for the second of four consecutive contests at The Dow EventCenter. The Greyhounds wasted little time in scoring less than two minutes into the gameoff a Ryan Roth deflection. The Spirit fared better in the second period with a goalcourtesy of Nicholas Porco, countering Sault Ste. Marie's goal in the middle frame. During
the third frame, however, the Greyhounds extended their 2-1 edge with a well-placedTaylor Raddysh shot before adding an empty net tally to finish the game as a 4-1Greyhounds' victory.
HighlightsBox Score
On Saturday night, the Saginaw Spirit (27-26-8-0) welcomed the Windsor Spitfires (29-27-3-2) for the third leg of a four-game homestand at The Dow Event Center. In thecontest, Windsor exhibited a balanced attack and scored at least once in each periodwith two goals coming in the final frame. Windsor defenseman Connor Corcoranrecorded two assists on the night and Michael DiPietro earned his 7th shutout of theseason as the Spitfires secured a 4-0 victory in front of a crowd of 4,816. Highlights Box Score
On Sunday night, the Saginaw Spirit (28-26-8-0) hosted the Eastern Conference'sSudbury Wolves (15-38-9-0) for the final edition of a four-game homestand at The DowEvent Center. In the opening frame, Saginaw snapped their offensive drought with athree-goal period and entered the second stanza with a 3-1 lead. During the secondperiod, both clubs put a goal on the scoreboard as Damien Giroux guided a wrist shotpast Wolves goaltender Jake McGrath and Sudbury's Drake Pilon responded with his2nd goal of the contest. The third period saw an empty net goal from Cole Coskey, whichput the game firmly out of reach at 5-2. With tonight's win, the Spirit secure a 2017-18playoff berth, which marks the team's 12th postseason appearance in the last 13seasons. HighlightsBox Score
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AT GUELPH FRI. Mar. 9 - 7:30: TV: RogersTV Guelph, OHL Action Pak, CW 46 WBSF(Tape Delay) RADIO: 100.5 WSGW-FM WEB:OHL Live
AT OWEN SOUND SAT. Mar. 10 - 7:30: TV:Rogers TV, OHL Action Pak, CW 46 WBSF(tape delay) RADIO: 100.5 WSGW-FM WEB:OHL Live
AT KITCHENER SUN. Mar. 11 - 2:00: TV:Rogers TV Kicthener, OHL Action Pak, CW46 (Tape Delay) RADIO: 100.5 WSGW-FM
WEB: OHL Live
For ticket information and group rates, call (989) 497-7747 or visit www.saginawspirit.com/
NEXTEER PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Nexteer Automotive presents "Player of the Week": Saginaw Spirit Forward , #17 Mason Kohn. The 20 year old forward recorded 3 assists on Sunday evening in a 5-2 victory over the SudburyWolves, surpassing the 50point milestone for the 2017-2018 regular season. Kohn currently hasrecorded 17 goals and 34 assists for a total of 51 points. Since joining the Spirit in early November,Kohn has played in a total of 48 games and has recorded 46 of his 51 points for the season.
OHL PLAYOFFS:
Saginaw Spirit Round One playoff dates*,Home Games "1" and "2", will go on saleto the general public on Monday, March12 at 9am. Additional playoff tickets willbecome available for purchase once thegames have been guaranteed.
Season Ticket Holders: Deadline forSeason Ticket Holders to purchasethrough the Season Ticket Playoff Packageis March 9, 2018. Unclaimed tickets will bereleased for public sale starting March 12,2018.
Playoff T-shirts are available for at the Saginaw Spirit Store and at the Saginaw SpiritMerchandise website: https://shop.saginawspirit.com/shop/2018-playoff-t-shirts/
#KNOW YOUR SPIRIT
#KnowYourSpirit: It's your region and your team, and Garber Chevrolet of Midland wants you to knowyour Spirit! Saginaw Spirit forward, Danny Katic, was selected by the Saginaw Spirit as the 152nd overall pick inthe 2016 OHL Priority Selection. The 6'4" forward has played in a total of 49 games in his first year inthe league, recording a total of 14 points (4 Goals, 10 Assists). Danny started playing hockey at theage of 4 years old and says his hockey role model is James van Reimsdyk of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
PLAYER MAGNET GIVEAWAYS!
Look what we have for you! The first 1,000 fans in attendance will on the following dates willreceive a player magnet courtesy of Andersen Eye Associates.
SAGINAW SPIRIT WATCH PARTY:
#SpiritNation come on out and cheer on your team as they hit the road at the Official Watch Partylocated at Buffalo Wild Wings on Tittabawassee Rd in Saginaw! Next Watch Parties:Friday, March 9th - Saginaw Spirit vs Guelph Storm - 7:30 PMSaturday, March 10th -- Saginaw Spirit vs Owen Sound Attach - 7:30 PMSunday, March 11th - Saginaw Spirit vs Kitchener Rangers - 2:00 PM
FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT: SATURDAY, MARCH 17th
Saturday, March 17th the Saginaw Spirit face off against the London Knights for the final home game ofthe 2017-2018 Regular Season. The Saginaw Spirit plan to show their appreciation for all in attendancethat evening with multiple giveaway prizes throughout the entire evening. Be sure to stop by theSaginaw Spirit Chuck-a-Puck stand on March 17th to participate in final Super Chuck-a-Puck of the2017-2018 and for your chance to win a $500 Express Stop Gift Card. Super Chuck-a-Pucks areavailable for purchase for $5.00 apiece. The first 2,500 fans in attendance to a Saginaw Spirit receive scratch off ticket with a variety of prizesprovided by Express Stop.
Following the game, fans are asked to stick around to place a bid on their favorite Saginaw SpiritPlayer's Game Worn White Jersey during the Live Jersey Auction. Fan Appreciation Night is presented by Express Stop.
SPIRIT IN THE COMMUNITY
Tuesday, March 6th the Saginaw Spirit helped kick off March in Reading Month by visiting HandleyElementary School and Washington Elementary School . Saginaw Spirit #9 Brady Gilmour, read to thestudents at Handley Elementary School. Sammy Spirit with the help of Charley Porter, Saginaw SpiritDirector of Corporate Partnerships, shared his favorite book with the students of Washington ElementarySchool.
Book Your Group of Ten or More Today!
Group Tickets are available for the 2017-2018 Saginaw Spirit SeasonGroups of 10 or More$10.50/Upper Level Ticket (Children or Adult)$12.50/Lower Level Ticket (Children or Adult)Recognition on the Center Ice Video BoardGroup will be seated together
CONTACT US TO PLACE A GROUP TICKET ORDERThomas Grantham989-497-6507
Visit: http://saginawspirit.com/groups
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