Firebirds Suffer First 2026 Playoff Loss, Fall 4-2 to Spitfires

Firebirds suffer first 2026 playoff loss, fall 4-2 to Spitfires

WINDSOR, ONT. – For the first time in the 2026 Ontario Hockey League playoffs, the Flint Firebirds faced a loss.

Far from perfect, Spitfires vow to be better after series-opening win against Firebirds

No, it was not perfect.

Rangers prospects Greentree, Aspinall, Battaglia face off in OHL playoffs

The New York Rangers scouting department need not juggle their schedules to watch each of their prospects taking part in the second round of the OHL playoffs this spring. That’s because all three still playing are taking part in the same series between Flint and Windsor. Liam Greentree picked up and assist and led Windsor with four shots on goal in the opener of the best-of-7 series Friday, a 4-2 victory over a Flint team, that includes Rangers …

Liam Greentree's Windsor Spitfires to Meet Aspinall, Battaglia's Flint Firebirds in Round 2 of OHL Playoffs

As the NHL prepares for the start of their postseason in a week and a half, the OHL playoffs are already in full swing with the second round kicking off on Wednesday. The New York Rangers have a handful of key prospects leading the charge for their respective junior teams. Nathan Aspinall and Jacob Battaglia have been at the forefront of the Flint Firebirds historic first round sweep of the Owen Sound Attack. Now, they will face-off against a fe…

GAME DAY, Round 2, Game 1, Firebirds at Spitfires - 7:05 p.m. - Flint Firebirds

ROUND 2, GAME 1 – Firebirds at Spitfires WFCU Centre Windsor, Ontario 7:05 p.m. Watch | Listen | Game Center   LAST TIME OUT: Jacob Battaglia had two goals and three assists and Nathan Aspinall recorded two goals and two assists as the Firebirds cruised past the Owen Sound Attack, 6-1, in Game 4 on April 1 at the…