Category: Flint Firebirds
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Whalers’ transfer of ownership and relocation approved by OHL
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By @MichaelCaples – The Ontario Hockey League made it official today that the Whalers have been sold and will move to Flint, Mich. for next year. “On behalf of the Ontario Hockey League and our Board of Governors I would like to acknowledge the contributions made by Peter Karmanos Jr who has been a…
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MAG: Sensky exudes hometown pride with Plymouth Whalers
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In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we profiled Plymouth Whalers defenseman Tyler Sensky, one of few players fortunate enough to play junior hockey just minutes away from their hometown. Check out the article by clicking here, or by clicking on the image below. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Bell/OHL Images)
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Plymouth Whalers announce sale, move to Flint
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By Michael Caples and Matt Mackinder – PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Whalers officially announced on Jan. 14 that they are moving to Flint. The Ontario Hockey League franchise, which has called Compuware Arena in Plymouth home since it opened in 1996, is in the midst of celebrating its 25th season under the ownership of Michigan…
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Whalers acquire Troy native Ryan Moore
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By @MichaelCaples – The Plymouth Whalers announced a trade today that will bring home a Michigan native. The OHL club acquired Troy native Ryan Moore today in a three-team trade just before the trade deadline at noon. The Whalers acquired Moore, 17, along with a fourth-round pick in 2015, a sixth-round pick in 2016,…
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Report: New Perani Arena owners looking for OHL franchise?
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By @MichaelCaples – When a new ownership group was announced for Flint’s Perani Arena, it appeared that the USHL was the league targeted for a new franchise in the building. Now, it looks like an OHL franchise might be coming to town. According to ABC 12 in Flint, IMS USA, Inc. – the Florida-based company…
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Michi-gamer: Pride of the Mitten (Week of Dec. 22, 2014)
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Welcome to another season of MiHockey’s Michi-gamer! We take great pride in our homegrown talent. Whether they grew up in the Mitten or we welcomed them here for college or juniors, they are our own. They represent the best place in the world for hockey. Every morning, we pick one Michi-gamer from the previous night’s…
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Michigan natives DeBrincat, Hope claim OHL monthly honors
The Ontario Hockey League announced their players of the month for November today, and two Michigan natives were honored by the junior league. Alex DeBrincat was named the OHL’s rookie of the month, while Brandon Hope claimed the top goaltender award. For DeBrincat, it’s the second time in as many months that he’s been named…
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Alex DeBrincat named OHL rookie of the month for October
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By @MichaelCaples – Alex DeBrincat is having quite a start to his OHL career. The Farmington Hills native was named the league’s rookie of the month for October today, after he racked up 21 points in 10 games during the timeframe. DeBrincat, who is currently on a 13-game scoring streak (second in the OHL behind…
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Compuware Arena ice surface painted pink for breast cancer awareness game
By @MichaelCaples – When the Plymouth Whalers host the Kingston Frontenacs on Saturday night for their seventh annual ‘Pink Out! for Breast Cancer Awareness’ game, the ice at Compuware Arena is going to look at a little different. The OHL club has painted their ice surface pink in preparation for the game, which you can…
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Alex Nedeljkovic primed for big 2014-15 season with Plymouth
By Matt Mackinder – It’s been a whirlwind for Alex Nedeljkovic. Just two years ago, he was just trying to find his way into the Plymouth Whalers’ lineup and even spent time playing Tier III hockey to stay loose. Once he became a regular for the Whalers, however, there was no looking back. In…