Spitfires sign second-round pick Carter HicksWINDSOR, ON. – The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the signing of defenceman Carter Hicks to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement with the team.
Hicks was selected 24th overall by the Spitfires in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection draft. Carter hails from London, Ontario. He stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs 164lbs.
Hicks was the captain of the London Jr. Knights during the 2023-24 season. On the backend, he recorded eight goals and recorded 17 assists in 30 games played during the season. He was second in league scoring for defenceman in the Alliance. In the playoffs, Hicks played in 10 games and scored three goals while recording eight assists for 11 points. He was second in playoff scoring for defence and tied for 11th among all skaters.
The London native is excited to be joining the club.
“It feels amazing, it’s been a dream of mine since being a little kid.” Hicks said. “It is truly an honour to sign with such a great organization and I get wait to get started.”
Spitfires General Manager, Bill Bowler, spoke on Hicks putting pen to paper.
“Carter is a lively and active defenseman, with a good hockey IQ.” General Manager Bill Bowler said. “He is responsible in the defensive zone and we welcome Carter and his family to the organization and the City of Windsor.”
