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Windsor Spitfires Home Ice Advantage: Myth or Reality?

The Windsor Spitfires are kicking off their playoff run at home tonight. But does home ice truly offer a significant advantage in the OHL playoffs, or is it just hype? Weve seen underdog teams steal series on the road, and dominant teams falter in front of their own fans. What factors contribute most to playoff success: coaching, goaltending, special teams, or pure grit? Is the pressure of playing at home sometimes a detriment?

Im calling it now: experience will be the deciding factor in this years OHL playoffs. Disagree? Let me hear your predictions and why you think experience trumps all, or if another factor will reign supreme. Share your thoughts and insights from past OHL playoff runs. Lets get this discussion going!