It’s more than just the obvious numbers pushing the Windsor Spitfires. Article content
The Spitfires, who are ranked No. 2 in the Canadian Hockey League, boast the league’s top offence at 4.5 goals per game as well as the best goals-against average at 1.63 goals per game. Article content Article content
But there are deeper numbers also driving the club’s success with the league’s top-rated power play and No. 2-ranked penalty kill.
“I think (special teams success) contributes a lot,” Spitfires’ head coach Greg Walters said. “It’s early, but I think (with the top) power player and (second-best) penalty kill, you’re already putting yourself in a great position to win games.”
Does history back the numbers up?
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