After missing the playoffs for only the third time in 15 years the Windsor Spitfires return to contention in 2024-25 while the Moncton Wildcats have been riding a hot streak to begin their season.
The Canadian Hockey League season is well underway with a pair of organizations looking to make their return to the top of the standings in the respective leagues.
The organization has won two Memorial Cups, two J. Ross Robertson Cups, and only missed the playoffs three times since the 2008-09 season. In the off-season, the team drafted forward Ethan Belchetz first overall in the OHL Priority Draft and then added Washington Capitals prospect Ilya Protas in the CHL Import Draft with the second pick.
Going into Wednesday’s action, the Spitfires lead the league with 63 goals and have only allowed 33, which is tied with the Flint Firebirds for the league best. Belchetz has also made his presence known as a rookie, with a point-per-game performance so far this season with four goals and 12 points. Defenceman Etienne Morin had been red hot to start the year and is in the midst of an 11-game point streak that has seen him record four goals and 17 points.
To go along with Loshing, Sumpf and Morin, the Wildcats have some star power in Caleb Desnoyers, who is expected to be a lottery pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
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