The Spitfires made their return to the WFCU Centre after a 40-day, 13-game road trip but came out on the short end of a 2-1 score with the Kitchener Rangers.
Luke Opilka made 34 saves for the Rangers, including 18 in the third period and was named the game's first star.
Jeremiah Addison scored the lone goal for the Spitfires, who are back in action Saturday afternoon against Flint.
AM800's coverage begins with the pre-game show at 12:30pm.