The Stouffville Spirit (4-1-0-0) are riding high.
After a dominant week that included victories over Newmarket (4-3) Thursday and Trenton (8-5) on Saturday, the Spirit return to the ice Thursday night looking to extend their winning streak to five straight games. Standing in their way: the Mississauga Chargers, who visit the Stouffville Arena for an Ontario Junior Hockey League showdown at 7:30 p.m.
Christian Armstrong continues to lead the way offensively. In four games since joining the Spirit from the Oakville Blades, the Mississauga resident has 13 points (5 goals/8 assists) in four games. That includes three goals and three assists in Saturday’s 8–5 win at home over Trenton.
For his efforts, Armstrong was named Second Star of the week by the 24-team OJHL.
Captain Griffen Boyle and rookie forward Cale Williams are tied for second in Spirit scoring with six points each.
Newly acquired Logan Bennett is expected to be in the lineup tonight. The Oshawa product was acquired from the Trenton Golden Hawks in exchange for a Player Development Fee this week.
THE SCORES
Stouffville 8, Trenton 5, Sept. 26
Armstrong stole the show at the Stouffville Arena with the hat trick and three assists. First-year defenceman Cooper Bonnyman scored his third of the season and was involved in a spirited fight – leaving him an assist shy of the Gordie Howe Hat Trick. All Spirit players named ‘Williams’ had three-point games: Cale with a goal and an assist and Rocco adding three assists. Former Caledon Admirals Clarence Allain and Xavier Rowe and Thornton, Ontario’s Ben Marling had the other Spirit goals. Owen Maclean with the win in net.
Stouffville 4, Newmarket 3, Sept. 24
The Spirit held leads of 3-0 and 4–1 before thwarting Newmarket’s comeback attempt in Stouffville. Boyle had two goals and Declan Torrance and Allain one each. Hudson Cicchelli earned his first win.
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Thursday, Oct. 1 – Mississauga at Stouffville
7:30 p.m. | Stouffville Arena
Friday, Oct. 2 – Stouffville at Aurora
7 p.m.
Oct. 5 & 7 – Governors’ Showcase (Niagara Falls)
The Spirit will participate in the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s annual Governors’ Showcase, playing Milton (Oct. 5 at 1 p.m.) and Collingwood (Oct. 7 at 5 p.m.) in Niagara Falls, ON.
Saturday, Oct. 10 – Oakville at Stouffville
7:30 p.m. | Stouffville Arena
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Whitchurch-Stouffville Foodbank will receive all proceeds from Spirit 50/50 draws during October.
Beyond the rink, Spirit players continue to demonstrate their commitment to Stouffville.
Learn-to-Skate Program
Spirit players are volunteering throughout the season with the Kids First Fund’s learn-to-skate program, an initiative endorsed by Hockey Canada and the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. The fall session begins Oct. 14..The program offers young skaters foundational skills while fostering a love of the game. Participants benefit not just from instruction, but from mentorship and encouragement from junior hockey players who’ve walked the same path.
School Visits
The Spirit will make its first visit of the season to students at Wendat Village Public School later this month. Players will help teach students how to play ball hockey.
TUNE IN
All Stouffville Spirit games are broadcast live on 102.9 FM via WhistleFM.ca radio and on FloHockey TV (subscription required).
Chris Mayberry and Jason Rehel anchor broadcasts from the Stouffville Arena, providing play-by-play analysis and color commentary for Spirit fans across the region and beyond.
FloHockey Link: https://www.flohockey.tv/leagues/10826657-ontario-junior-hockey-league-ojhl
Spirit This Week is sponsored by Farmer Jack’s in Stouffville.
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