Windsor Spitfires Dominate Niagara IceDogs in 6-0 Shutout Victory October 2, 2025
The Windsor Spitfires delivered a commanding performance against the Niagara IceDogs on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, cruising to an impressive 6-0 shutout victory that extended their perfect start to the season.
Game Highlights and Scoring
The Spitfires set the tone early and maintained complete control throughout the contest, outshooting the IceDogs by an overwhelming 38-9 margin. Windsor’s special teams proved particularly effective, with their power play converting twice in the opening period.
Cole Davis opened the scoring just four minutes into the first period, capitalizing on a man advantage with his fifth goal of the season, assisted by Joey Costanzo and Caden Harvey. Jean-Christoph Lemieux doubled Windsor’s lead with another power-play marker at 14:55, converting a feed from AJ Spellacy and Carson Woodall to give the Spitfires a 2-0 edge after 20 minutes.
The home team blew the game open in the second period with a three-goal explosion in just over ten minutes:
- Wyatt Kennedy scored his first of the season at 8:13, set up by Liam Greentree and Anthony Cristoforo
- Just 34 seconds later, Beksultan Makysh netted his sixth goal of the year, finishing a slick passing play from Kennedy and Cristoforo
- Caden Harvey capped the period by scoring his first OHL career goal at 18:38, assisted by Spellacy and Woodall
Ethan Belchetz completed the scoring in the third period, finding the net at 9:30 for his third goal of the campaign with Cristoforo recording his third assist of the evening.
Standout Performances
The game featured several exceptional individual performances:
- Anthony Cristoforo earned First Star honors with a standout three-assist, +4 performance from the blue line, showcasing his playmaking ability and defensive prowess
- Wyatt Kennedy took Second Star recognition with a goal, an assist, and a +3 rating
- Beksultan Makysh was named Third Star after contributing a goal and an assist
- Cole Davis demonstrated his 200-foot game by scoring a power-play goal after covering the full length of the ice
- Joey Costanzo was perfect in net, turning aside all nine shots he faced to record the shutout
Special Teams and Defensive Excellence
Windsor’s special teams were a major factor in the victory. The power play converted twice, while the penalty kill was equally impressive, successfully negating all four Niagara power play opportunities. The Spitfires’ defensive structure limited the IceDogs to just nine shots on goal throughout the entire game, showcasing their commitment to team defense.
Season Implications
This dominant performance improved Windsor’s record to a perfect 6-0-0 to start the 2025-26 OHL season, further solidifying their position as early-season contenders. The win continued to build momentum for the Spitfires, who have been rolling through their early schedule with convincing victories.
The shutout performance was particularly noteworthy for goaltender Joey Costanzo, who was recently named the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, highlighting his excellent form between the pipes for Windsor.
Following this impressive win, the Spitfires were scheduled to face another test on Saturday, October 4th, traveling to Brantford to take on the Bulldogs as they look to extend their unbeaten streak to start the season.
Photos: Tim Jarrold – In Play! magazine
