WINDSOR, Ont. — The Windsor Spitfires closed out the calendar year in emphatic fashion, blanking the Saginaw Spirit 6–0 in front of a sold-out crowd at the WFCU Centre on New Year’s Eve day. The victory moved Windsor into a temporary first place tie in the Western Conference with Flint with 52 points. The Firebirds beat the Soo 3-1 to regain the top spot later in the day. Ethan Belchetz paced the attack with back-to-back goals, while Joey Costanzo was rock solid between the

(WINDSOR, ON) — The Windsor Spitfires will celebrate a franchise milestone on December 31st, honouring goaltender Joey Costanzo  prior to their New Year’s Eve matchup against the Saginaw Spirit. "It's surreal." Costanzo told Powerplay Sports. "It takes a community to achieve something like that. In a lot of way I feel like I'm standing on the shoulders of giants. It's been four coming now so it's special to me and this place has kinda become my second home." Costanzo etched h

By Bob Bellacicco Christmas Day has a way of reminding you what really matters. This year, that message hit a little closer to home while volunteering at the Downtown Mission , where I happened to run into a familiar face — Kellen LeClair . LeClair, a defender with the National Lacrosse League’s San Diego Seals , was home for the holidays, trading flights and faceoffs for a volunteer shift at the Mission. Between cutting up potatoes and sharing a few laughs, we caught up on l

It was a picture-perfect night for outdoor hockey Tuesday at Lanspeary Park in Windsor, and the Lakeshore Canadiens and Amherstburg Admirals made the most of it. Locked in a 2-2 tie heading into the third period, Lakeshore broke through early when Conor Costello scored the go-ahead goal. About six minutes later, Aedan Sullivan added some breathing room, helping the Canadiens close out a 4-2 win. "I thought it was a fun game." Costello told Powerplay Sports. "Pleasure to play

The Lakeshore Canadiens rolled to a convincing 9–2 win over the Dresden Kings, scoring twice in the first period before breaking the game open with four goals in the second and three more in the third. Vaughn Truppe (1G, 2A), Jordan Maine (2G), Aedan Sullivan (1G, 1A), and Denver Boismier (1G, 1A) led a balanced Canadiens attack, while Hunter Welk turned aside 21 of 23 shots in goal. "I would say we're a defence first, scrappy team." said Lakeshore head coach Brent Walker. "W

It’s an honour to announce this year’s High School Football All-Stars , proudly brought to you by Powerplay Sports with the help of St. Clair College and the Saints football team. This season’s teams celebrate the talent, hard work, and dedication of the top players across the region. Each all-star is featured in the video below as they share their personal highlight from the season. Congratulations to all the athletes recognized — a well-deserved honour after an outstanding

The Windsor–Essex sports community is mourning the loss of Sandy Repko of Kingsville , a beloved and tireless volunteer whose impact on local athletics spanned decades. "She was like the energizer bunny," said Helen Vasilic, president of the Windsor Essex Athletic Club. "She did everything for all sports. It didn't matter what type of sporting event it was. She was there. She was helping and officiating or doing something for that sport." Source: Windsor Essex County Sports H

The LaSalle Vipers skated to a 4–2 win over the London Nationals on Wednesday night, outshooting London 45–31. The teams were tied after one, but LaSalle pulled ahead with Ian Inskip’s second-period goal and added two more in the third, including an empty-netter from Kieran McNally. Nicolas Rosati and Michael Cunha also scored for the Vipers, while Jake Windbiel turned aside 29 shots in the win. The victory gives LaSalle three wins in their last four games, earning seven of a

The Tecumseh Saints basketball program sponsored the high school sr. girls all-star game Monday night at St. Anne. Guest coaches were Bethany Wachna from Windsor Police and Kim Maroun from Windsor Fire and Rescue. Team Fire got off to a hot start leading 20-8 at the half. Maya Vonella scored seven of her game-high 22 to pace Moroun's team. Team Police picked up the pace in the second cutting their deficit to seven points by halftime. Moroun's team caught fire in the third out

LAKESHORE, ON  — Hockey fans will get a rare chance to see NHL legends back on the ice when the NHL Alumni take on the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police Law Enforcement All-Stars on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The annual charity matchup, dubbed Hockey Night in Lakeshore , will be held at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre. The game is part of the 2026 NHL Alumni Benefit Tour, featuring former players from Stanley Cup–winning teams, iconic Original Six franchises, and local f

Here are this season's Tier 1 all-stars. Source: Anthony Taouil 1st Team: Villanova C.J. Brocoy Lajeunesse Owen Alliet St. Anne's Judah Rwahimigo Sandwich Elliott Sohler Herman Jace Crosby Essex Braeden Cavanagh St. Joseph's Owen Mailloux Sandwich Deklan Vlcek 2nd Team: Essex Caleb Cavanagh Villanova Ethan Samson St. Joseph's Ben Falls St. Joseph's Riley Bagayawa Riverside Alex Joseph Lajeunesse Blake Livingston 3rd Team: St. Anne's Josh Brett Erie Migration Cash Schroeder Ho

By Damon Proctor The Windsor Lancers cross country teams closed out their 2025 season with strong performances at the U SPORTS Championships on November 8, finishing seventh in the men’s race and ninth in the women’s. The Lancers travelled more than 10 hours to the University of Sherbrooke after standout results at the OUA Championships in Kingston, where the women placed second and the men fourth. 5th-year Noah Costa navigating the pack - photo taken from @windsorlancerxc &