Spits open second half with a loss

Matthew Poitras scored a hat trick, including the game winner, to lead the visiting Guelph storm to a 5-3 win at the WFCU Centre Wednesday night. Matthew Maggio notched his 25th of the season to extend his goal scoring streak to six games.

Colton Smith and Alex Christopoulos each had a goal and an assist while Oliver Peer added two assists for the Spits, who will be in Guelph Friday night before closing out 2022 at home on December 31st against vs Kitchener. Windsor remains tied with Saginaw for top spot in the Western Conference. The Spirit host the Soo Greyhounds Thursday night.