How the Game Unfolded
Windsor left Canada Life Place with a 6-1 win over the London Knights after a chaotic, momentum-swinging middle period. The visitors and hosts traded a tight first frame, but Windsor flipped the script early in the second and never looked back.
A quick flurry of goals in the opening minutes of the second created separation and forced London into a game of catch-up. Captain Liam Greentree finished a natural hat trick, and contributions from Ethan Belchetz, Alex Pharand and A.J. Spellacy rounded out the scoring. Windsor closed the game with disciplined defense and a crisp special-teams performance.
Second-Period Surge
Windsor broke the game open in the second with a rapid sequence of strikes. Ethan Belchetz opened the run with his 33rd of the season; Greentree capped his hat trick at 9:29 of the period. Alex Pharand added a backhand finish before the intermission, and the Spitfires went to the locker room with a four-goal cushion.
Penalties briefly interrupted the flow, blunting London’s attempts to establish sustained pressure. A delayed penalty in the second led to a goal, but that was Windsor’s only power-play chance—and they made it count, going 1-for-1.
Third-Period Control
Windsor tightened up defensively in the third to protect the lead and limit high-danger chances. A.J. Spellacy sealed the result with a tidy poke at 12:26 of the period on a Spitfires power play, pushing the score to 6-1. Windsor finished the night outshooting London 30-18.
Individual Impact and Numbers
– Liam Greentree: Natural hat trick, including his 30th goal of the season. – Ethan Belchetz: Added his 33rd. – Alex Pharand and A.J. Spellacy: Important secondary scoring. – Jaxon Cover: Scored London’s lone goal and continues to climb the rookie charts.
Windsor’s mix of scoring depth, steady transition play and efficient special teams made the difference. The shots (30-18) and the 1-for-1 power-play showing underline how execution—not just chances—decided this one.
What’s Next
London heads back out on the road with consecutive games: at the Brampton Steelheads (Feb. 28, 4 p.m.) and then in Kitchener to open March (2 p.m.). Those two matchups are immediate chances for the Knights to regroup.
Windsor, buoyed by the win, will shift its focus to sustaining this late-season push. Postgame comments and further coverage will be available on 980 CFPL and the local streaming platforms.
Implications
For Windsor, the victory provides breathing room in the standings and a clear confidence boost—especially after a single period that showed the club’s scoring depth and defensive discipline. For London, the loss exposed transition gaps and a need for quicker defensive adjustments; the upcoming road swing will reveal how quickly the Knights can respond.