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WINDSOR, ONÂ â The Windsor Spitfires announced today that 2022 first round selection Anthony Cristoforo has signed an Ontario Hockey League standard player agreement with the Hockey Club and is set to suit up for the Red, White and Navy in the 2022-23 season.
Cristoforo is a 5-foot-11, 175lb. defenceman from Woodbridge, Ontario.
With the 22nd overall selection in the 2022 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection, the Windsor Spitfires claimed the rights to a skilled defenceman in the 2006 born draft class.
The Toronto Jr. Canadiens player had a fantastic 2021-22 season. Cristoforo collected 78 points including 15 goals and 63 assists in 65 games.
âI am very excited, words canât describe how happy I am.â Cristoforo said. âI am honoured and canât wait to start the year.â
âAnthony is reliable, consistent player with a high hockey IQ,â said GM Bill Bowler. âHis competitiveness and leadership qualities is why todayâs signing is so promising for our organization.â