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The Windsor Spitfires and Soo Greyhounds are set for a first-round OHL playoff showdown, and it’s shaping up to be a fascinating series. Windsor, the second seed, is looking for redemption after a shocking first-round exit last year. The Greyhounds, seeded seventh, are aiming for another upset. Considering their head-to-head record this season (Spitfires winning 4 of 6), is this truly a David vs. Goliath matchup, or are the Greyhounds being underestimated?

The Spitfires boast a high-powered offense, but their goaltending has been inconsistent. Can Costanzo or Froggett step up and steal a series? Conversely, the Greyhounds rely on Lalonde and Miller in net, neither of whom faced the Spitfires much this season. How will they handle the offensive onslaught? Will experience or youthful energy be the deciding factor in net?

Historically, both teams have interesting first-round track records. The Spitfires have struggled to advance past this stage, while the Greyhounds have consistently made it to later rounds. Does history repeat itself, or can either team break their pattern? This series also marks the first playoff meeting between these teams in their current arenas. Could the change of venue influence the outcome?

What are your bold predictions for this series? Will the Spitfires cruise to victory, or will the Greyhounds pull off the upset? Share your insights, and let the debate begin.