Brandon Devlin Suspended 5 Games

Windsor Spitfire's defenseman Brandon Devlin has been suspended for 5 games for breaking the OHL's Diversity Policy. 


The incident occurred in Friday's matchup versus the Guelph Storm. Devlin was upset with Guelph’s Tyler Bertuzzi after his hit on Windsor defenceman Saverio Posa along the boards left Posa on the ice and in need of attention midway through the first period. Bertuzzi was not assessed a penalty on the play. Devlin went after Bertuzzi and was assessed a penalty.

After the game Devlin said “The ref said it was a racial slur and it wasn't, I was trying to get his attention and trying to get him to fight.”

Spitfire's coach Bob Boughner added “The ref said it was for a comment (Devlin) made, but I haven’t gotten to the bottom of it yet.” 

Colts Send Devlin to Windsor

The Barrie Colts have announced today that they have completed a trade with the Windsor Spitfires. 

Barrie sends second-year defenceman Brandon Devlin to Windsor in exchange for a second round draft pick in 2013, and a conditional 15th round pick.

Devlin, 17 years-old, was drafted by the Colts in the third round of the 2010 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. 

The Brampton native played in all but four games in his rookie season and put up three goals, nine assists and 78 penalty minutes. 

In 16 games this season Devlin has one goal, two assists and 16 penalty minutes. 

Brandon Devlin

Brandon Devlin - Barrie Colts

6'1" 190 LBS
D.O.B. April 27, 1994

Devlin was a 3rd round pick, 55th overall of the Colts in the 2010 OHL Priority Draft. Drafted out of Junior A Dixie Beehives, Devlin played just 4 games for them as a call up after playing 60 games for the Brampton Battalion Minor Midget AAA, where he  recorded 18 goals and 40 assists in 60 games in his draft year. In his rookie season for the Colts, he played in 64 games scoring 3 times and adding 19 assists with 78 penalty minutes.

Devlin already has good size by OHL standards and doesn't shy away from the physical game. His strength is in his own zone. He is rarely out of position, plays with an active stick and doesn't put himself out of the play while looking to make a big hit.

Devlin does have some offensive ability despite being known more as a shut down player. He is adept at moving the puck with a good first pass. He sees the ice very well. He gets some opportunities to quarterback the power play for the Colts. He has a good shot from the point that usually hits his target.

With 4 fights on his resume during his rookie season, Devlin is also not afraid to drop the gloves. With his added bulk this season, he should also fare better.





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