Volume 18 | February 20th 2019

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GAME RECAP: vs Owen Sound

Arizona Coyotes goaltending prospect nearly pitched his fourth career shutout Friday as the Saginaw Spirit won their 14th consecutive home game, routing the 6-1 at The . Improving to 22-5-1-1 on the when possessing home-ice advantage, the Spirit extend their overall winning streak to six games, clinching an OHL Playoff berth for the 13th time dating back to 2005-06.

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GAME RECAP: vs

The Saginaw Spirit’s six-game win-streak was snapped in a 5-1 loss to the Saturday evening. Saginaw dropped a game at home for the first time since December 1 after winning the last 14-straight. Saginaw is now 22-6-1-1 at home this season, third-best home win percentage in the entire Hockey League.

Box Score Video Highlights GAME RECAP: @ Sarnia

A third period comeback Monday by the Saginaw Spirit earned them one point in a 7-6 shootout loss against the . The Spirit trailed by as many as three goals before managing to shorten the divide for the West Division lead by two points. It’s the first game decided in extra time since November 23, 2018, for Saginaw and second time the playoff-bound club was defeated at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena this season.

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UPCOMING SPIRIT GAMES

Thursday Feb 21st @ Saturday Feb 23rd @ Hamilton Sunday Feb 24th @ Oshawa 7:30pm Bulldogs 7:00pm Generals 6:05pm Watch: OHL Action Pak, Watch: OHL Action Pak, w w w .OHLLive.com w w w .OHLLive.com Watch: OHL Action Pak, Listen: WSGW-FM 100.5, Listen: WSGW-FM 100.5, w w w .OHLLive.com w w w .fmtalk1005.com, iHeartRadio w w w .fmtalk1005.com, iHeartRadio Listen: WSGW-FM 100.5, app, WSGW-FM app app, WSGW-FM app w w w .fmtalk1005.com, iHeartRadio Caption] tion] app, WSGW-FM app

Nexteer Spirit Player Of The Week

Nexteer Automotive presents "Player of the Week": Saginaw Spirit #91 . The Saginaw Spirit first year player is currently ranked second in points in the Ontario Hockey League for first year players. This past week, the Whitby native added 8 points to his current 56 point season with 3 goals and 5 Assists. In 51 games played, the 17 year old forward has scored 25 goals and recorded 31 assists.

Spirit extend contract of Chris Lazary through the 2020-21 season

Saginaw Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill announced Tuesday the hockey club has extended the contract of Head Coach Chris Lazary through the 2020-21 season. Read More

Buffalo Wild Wings Watch Party

Next Watch Parties: Saginaw Spirit @ Barrie Colts -- Thursday, February 21st -- 7:30PM Saginaw Spirit @ – Saturday, February 23rd-- 7:00PM Saginaw Spirit @ Oshawa Generals – Sunday, February 24th -- 6:05PM

The Saginaw Spirit will once again partner with one of the most popular sports bar-chain restaurants in all of North America to provide access to their team like never before. The Buffalo Wild Wings location in Saginaw, which has already established itself as one of the “go- to” locations to watch live sports in the Great Lakes Bay Region, will continue to show the live television broadcasts of all 34 Spirit away games against Ontario Hockey League opponents during the upcoming season on their massive collection of state-of-the-art High-Definition televisions and projectors.

SPIRIT PROMOTIONS

90 Minute Power Play:

Saturday, March 2nd : The Budweiser Red Room Sunday, March 3rd: The Budweiser Red Room

The Saginaw Spirit are proud to introduce in conjunction w ith The Dow Event Center and SMG, the new “90 minute Pow er Play” prior to each regular season Spirit game at The Dow Event Center. Fans are invited to enjoy the 90 minute Pow er Play in the Budw eiser Red Room or in the Dow Hockey Corner behind section 23 in the concourse of the arena. Budw eiser Red Room Availability can be found at

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Saginaw Spirit: March 2nd

8Th Annual Hockey for the Homeless Game presented by Rescue Ministries of Mid- Budweiser Red Room Doors open: 5:30PM Main Doors to Arena open: 6:00PM Puck drops: 7:05PM

At 4:00PM fans are invited to watch the annual Broomball Tournament, 5:45PM a pre-game concert will take place with a live performance from Frankenmuth Bible Church Praise Band. Fans are encouraged to bring any canned food items or donate $1 to receive an enter to win ticket to be entered to win a Grand Prize provided by Fox Sports . The Grand prize includes 4 Suite Tickers to a regular season home game, autographed MLB Jersey signed by Tiger pitcher Michael Fulmer and FSD memorabilia. The more you donate, the more chance you have to win! Following the game, fans can place their bid on a game worn specialty jersey with proceeds benefits the Rescue Ministries on Mid-Michigan.

Buy your $13 Upper Level Fundraising Ticket online, $5 of every ticket purchased at the link below will be donated back to support Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan. Visit the link below and enter the username and password to get your tickets today:

Online: https://www.saginawspirit.net/groupsales Username: Rescue2019 Password: Spirit Call: 989-497-7747 Visit: 5789 State Street Saginaw, MI

Saginaw Spirit: March 3rd

1st Annual Opioid Awareness Night presented by Covenant HealthCare, McLaren Bay Region, Ascension St. Mary’s, MidMichigan Health, and Holy Cross Services

Budweiser Red Room Doors open: 4:00PM Main Doors to Arena open: 5:00PM Puck drops: 5:30PM

On Sunday, March 3rd we ask you to join us in coming together to CHECK the opioid crisis here in our own region for the first ever Opioid Awareness Night. Local resources from around the Great Lakes Bay Region will be on hand when the doors open at 4:00PM to discuss referral sources that can provide immediate help for people who need assistance. By visiting the resource tables and completing a special passport, fans will have an opportunity to win an autographed Saginaw Spirit jersey!

A medication drop off location will be available prior to the game, expired or unused medications can be dropped off at the location and participates will receive a complimentary upper level voucher to a future Saginaw Spirit Game.

Buy your $13 Upper Level Fundraising Ticket online, $5 of every ticket purchased at the link below will be donated back to help support the efforts in fighting the opioid crisis here in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Visit the link below and enter the username and password to get your tickets today: Online: https://www.saginawspirit.net/groupsales Username: opioidawareness Password: Spirit Call: 989-497-7747 Visit: 5789 State Street Saginaw, MI

Saginaw Spirit Merchandise

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