The Windsor Spitfires made headlines when they secured Shane Wright from the Kingston Frontenacs in a blockbuster trade. Unfortunately, the deal didn't yield the desired results.
Spitfires Stunned in First Round
The Windsor Spitfires enjoyed a remarkable regular season, clinching the top seed in the OHL Western Conference. To bolster their championship aspirations, they brought in Shane Wright in a mega-deal that included multiple draft picks and two players.
With Wright in their ranks, the Spitfires seemed destined for a Memorial Cup run, and their first-round draw against the underperforming Kitchener Rangers appeared to be a favorable one.
The Rangers, plagued by coaching troubles, have been among the most lackluster teams in the OHL.
Yet, they defied the odds in this matchup and stunned the top-seeded Spitfires with a series sweep.
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Since Wright was expected to lead the team, he has been facing considerable backlash online:
The Spitfires may be ruing their decision, but only time will tell if Kitchener can capitalize on this momentum and make a deep playoff run.
As reported on Hockey Feed - Wright's career suffers yet another early setback
| POLL | ||
7 AVRIL | 189 ANSWERS Fans Roasting Shane Wright After Brutal Playoff Performance Do you think Shane Wright will succeed at the NHL level? | ||
| Yes | 67 | 35.4 % |
| No | 122 | 64.6 % |
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