Welcome to VOL. 19 2017-18 of "SPIRIT WEEKLY" Spirit Weekly presented by Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants. Welcome to Spirit Weekly! THIS WEEK IN SPIRIT HOCKEY: On Thursday night, the Saginaw Spirit (27-22-8-0) traveled to the Meridian Centre for a matchup against the Eastern Conference's Niagara IceDogs. In the opening stanza, Saginaw peppered the Niagara goaltender Stephen Dhillon with 23 shots, but was unable to break through on the scoreboard until the second period. The IceDogs, however, struck first when Pittsburgh Penguins signee Sam Miletic tallied a powerplay goal, creating a one-goal Niagara lead after one period. In the second period, the IceDogs doubled their advantage when former Spirit Kirill Maksimov displayed a smooth deke near the Spirit crease and scored just 1:42 into the frame. Saginaw answered, though, when Jacob Goldowski corralled a deflected Reilly Webb shot and scooped the puck into the net. This play marked Goldowski's 10th goal of the 2017-18 campaign and Webb's first assist as a member of the Spirit. The IceDogs pulled away in the final period as Maksimov logged his 2nd goal of the night and Ben Jones added an empty net goal to secure a 4-1 Niagara win. Highlights Box Score On Friday night, the Saginaw Spirit (27-23-8-0) played the second of two road games in two nights with the most recent installment coming against the Erie Otters (19-29-7-3). Riding a two-game winning streak, Erie continued its success with an opening two-goal period and held a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes. Blade Jenkins accounted for Saginaw's lone goal with a well-placed wrist shot on the powerplay. Neither team found the scoresheet in the second period, although Saginaw applied heavy pressure to close out the frame. In response, Erie buried two goals in quick succession during the third period to put the contest out of reach at 4-1. Erie outshot Saginaw by a slim margin, 27-26. Highlights Box Score On Sunday night, the Saginaw Spirit (27-24-8-0) began a four-game homestand with a contest against the Oshawa Generals (30-26-3-0) at The Dow Event Center. Spirit goaltender Evan Cormier was tested early and often as the Generals manufactured 39 shots on the night with Cormier stymieing 37 such chances. Neither team scored for the first 39 minutes before Generals captain Jack Studnicka scored on an Oshawa breakaway with 58 seconds remaining in the second period. Oshawa later deposited an empty net goal to secure two points in their 2-0 victory. Highlights Box Score Visit Our Website Upcoming Events vs. SAULT STE. MARIE WED. Feb. 28 - 7:05: TV: OHL Action Pak, CW 46 WBSF (Tape Delay) RADIO: 100.5 WSGW-FM WEB: OHL Live vs. WINDSOR SAT. Mar. 3 - 7:05: TV: Your TV Windsor, OHL Action Pak, CW 46 WBSF (tape delay) RADIO: 100.5 WSGW-FM WEB: OHL Live vs. SUDBURY SUN. Mar. 4 - 5:30: TV: Eastlink TV, OHL Action Pak, CW 46 (Tape Delay) RADIO: 100.5 WSGW-FM WEB: OHL Live For ticket information and group rates, call (989) 497-7747 or visit www.saginawspirit.com/ NEXTEER PLAYER OF THE WEEK Nexteer Automotive presents "Player of the Week": Saginaw Spirit goaltender, #35 Evan Cormier. The New Jersey Devils Prospect has played in 53 games during the 2017-2018 Season posting a .901 Save Percentage. This past week Evan faced a total of 130 shots during 4 games, recording a .908 Save Percentage. UPCOMING EVENTS: STUFF A LIMO DRIVE: On Sunday, March 3rd the Saginaw Spirit in partnership with the Rescue Ministries of Mid- Michigan invited you to the 7th Annual Hockey for the Homeless Game to support those in need in the Great Lakes Bay Region. $13 Fundraising Tickets are available for purchase by visiting www.saginawspirit.net/groupsales GroupID: Rescue Password: Spirit On Saturday, March 3rd; We invite you to enter to win 2 Detroit Red Wings tickets and transportation to the game by Stretch Limo, by donating $1 or a canned food item. The more you donate the more chances you have to enter to win! #KNOW YOUR SPIRIT #KnowYourSpirit: It's your region and your team, and Garber Chevrolet of Midland wants you to know your Spirit! Saginaw Spirit, forward #49 Cole Coskey. The Illinois native has played for the Saginaw Spirit for 3 seasons, for a total of 179 games. The 18 year old Forward has recorded 24 goals and 22 assists for a total of 46 points. His favorite meal to have is dinner and if he had to have one thing to eat for the rest of his life it would be steak. PLAYER MAGNET GIVEAWAYS! Look what we have for you! The first 1,000 fans in attendance will on the following dates will receive a player magnet courtesy of Andersen Eye Associates. HOCKEY FOR THE HOMELESS: SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd Hockey for the Homeless: Saturday, March 3rd On Sunday, March 3rd the Saginaw Spirit in partnership with the Rescue Ministries of Mid- Michigan invited you to the 7th Annual Hockey for the Homeless Game to support those in need in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Prior to the game join us in the Red Room for a live entertainment, inflatables, and face painting. Following the game, special edition game worn neon jerseys will be available for fans to place their bid on, with proceeds benefiting the Saginaw Spirit Foundation and the Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan. $13 Fundraising Tickets are available for purchase by visiting www.saginawspirit.net/groupsales GroupID: Rescue Password: Spirit On Saturday, March 3rd; We invite you to enter to win 2 Detroit Red Wings tickets and transportation to the game by Stretch Limo, by donating $1 or a canned food item. The more you donate the more chances you have to enter to win! COVENANT KIDS DAY: SUNDAY, MARCH 4th On Sunday, March 4th the Saginaw Spirit host the Sudbury Wolves, puck drops at 5:30PM $5 Tickets are available for Kids 12 and under! Be sure to check out the Covenant HealthCare Kids Corner, located in section 27 of The Dow Event Center, for airbrush face painting and other kid friendly activities! To purchase your $5 Kids ticket today, call 989-497-7747 or visit the Saginaw Spirit Store located at 5789 State Street. SPIRIT IN THE NEWS: ALUMNI IVAN TELEGIN WINS GOLD READ HERE: http://ontariohockeyleague.com/article/9-ohl-graduates-earn-medals-at-2018-olympic- winter-games Book Your Group of Ten or More Today! Group Tickets are available for the 2017-2018 Saginaw Spirit Season Groups of 10 or More $10.50/Upper Level Ticket (Children or Adult) $12.50/Lower Level Ticket (Children or Adult) Recognition on the Center Ice Video Board Group will be seated together CONTACT US TO PLACE A GROUP TICKET ORDER Thomas Grantham 989-497-6507 Visit: http://saginawspirit.com/groups This Spirit Weekly was presented by Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants, a leading Michigan accounting firm. Yeo & Yeo provides forward-thinking, comprehensive solutions in accounting, audit, tax, technology and business consulting. 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