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Windsor vs. Sault Ste. Marie: Will Home Ice Advantage Be Enough for the Spitfires?

The 2025 OHL playoffs are finally upon us, and the first-round matchup between the Windsor Spitfires and the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds promises to be a barn burner. With the first two games at the WFCU Centre, the Spitfires have the initial home-ice advantage. But will it be enough?

Lets talk about the mental game in junior hockey. How crucial is that initial push from a roaring home crowd, especially for a younger team? Can it truly make or break a series? I predict the energy of the home crowd, clad in a sea of red, will propel the Spitfires to take the first two games. However, the Soo Greyhounds are never an easy out. They've got a history of playoff resilience. What are they going to have to do to steal a game in Windsor? Will we see a goaltending duel? A surprising breakout performance from a rookie?

I'm calling it now: this series goes the distance. What are your predictions? Share your thoughts, insights, and any experiences you have with these teams in the playoffs. Lets get the discussion going. Are you team red or team greyhounds?