GAME PREVIEW: Saginaw Spirit vs Brantford Bulldogs

Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit vs Brantford Bulldogs – November 2, 2025

The Saginaw Spirit (6-5-3-2) will host the Brantford Bulldogs (12-0-2-1) on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, at the Dow Event Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 5:30 pm.

Event Highlights

Sunday's game features Robotics Night in partnership with Hemlock Semiconductor, including a postgame autograph session and a team poster giveaway.

Recent Performances

Saginaw Spirit

Saginaw earned their sixth win of the season last night with a 6-3 victory over the Windsor Spitfires at home. Nic Sima was a standout, scoring his first hat trick of the season. Nikita Klepov recorded his seventh multi-point game, contributing two goals and an assist. Goaltender Stepan Shurygin matched his season-best with 40 saves, helping secure Saginaw’s fourth win in five games.

Brantford Bulldogs

The Bulldogs also played last night, shutting out the Firebirds 7-0 at Dort Financial Center. Marek Vanacker led a dominant third period with two goals, bringing his season total to 14. Jeremy Freeman scored his first OHL goal in the match. Goalie Ryerson Leenders earned his fifth career shutout, making 30 saves.

Season Matchups

Sunday's game is the first of two meetings this season between the Spirit and Bulldogs.
The second encounter is set for March 6th, 2026.

Last Season Review

In their last season's matchups, the Bulldogs defeated the Spirit twice. Seattle Kraken prospect Jake O’Brien recorded five points (3 goals, 2 assists) in an 11-3 victory at the Dow Event Center in March. Nikita Klepov contributed two goals and an assist after earning the OHL Rookie of the Month honor for October.

"Jake O’Brien picked up five points (3G-2A) in an 11-3 at the Dow Event Center in early March."

"Nikita Klepov scored two goals and an assist after being named OHL rookie of the month for October."

Author's summary: Saginaw Spirit and Brantford Bulldogs prepare for a key season clash, with both teams showing strong recent form and memorable past encounters fueling the rivalry.

Canadian Hockey League — 2025-11-03