Category: Flint Firebirds
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Flint head coach John Gruden to assume general manager duties
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By @MichaelCaples – It looks like Flint’s head coach has added a few new responsibilities to his job description. The Firebirds’ staff listing on their official website says that John Gruden is now head coach and general manager of the OHL franchise, and former GM Terry Christensen’s name no longer appears. Per Jeff Marek of…
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Firebirds trade Nedeljkovic and Wesley to Niagara
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By @MichaelCaples – According to the Niagara IceDogs, Alex Nedeljkovic and Josh Wesley are on the move. The OHL franchise announced on Sunday evening that they have acquired two of the Firebirds’ top players in a trade with Flint. The Firebirds have yet to publicly comment on the trade. Nedeljkovic, the 2013-14 OHL goaltender…
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PHOTOS: Spirit vs. Firebirds on Thanksgiving Eve
The Firebirds welcomed their in-state rivals from Saginaw to Flint for a Thanksgiving Eve showdown between the two OHL programs, and the home team prevailed 4-2. (Photos by Ben Jared/MiHockey)
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Firebirds’ captain, coach and GM talk about the state of their OHL program
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By @MichaelCaples – It was business as usual in Flint today, as the Firebirds returned to practice after an eventful last few days. Team general manager Terry Christensen, coach John Gruden and captain Alex Peters all spoke to members of the media to bring to a close two days of news and rumors swirling…
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Firebirds’ president, head coach talk about team’s status
By @MichaelCaples – On the team’s radio show – The Flint Firebirds Hockey Coaches Show with Dominic Hennig and John Gruden – Tuesday evening, both Flint Firebirds president Costa Papista and head coach John Gruden talked about Sunday’s events and how the team is moving forward. Following the Firebirds’ overtime win Sunday evening, Flint owner…
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Firebirds release statement from owner Rolf Nilsen
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By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds have released a statement from their owner explaining that the team did indeed fire their coaches last night but hired them back this morning. Per a statement from Rolf Nilsen: “Last night, after our emotional shootout game against the Oshawa Generals, I made a decision with regards to our…
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Source: Flint Firebirds’ coaches have been rehired
By @MichaelCaples – A source close to the situation has informed MiHockey that the Firebirds’ coaching staff has been rehired after last night’s breaking news. The team had a 1:30 p.m. meeting to address Sunday’s events, which included multiple reports of Flint’s coaching staff being fired and then the entire roster protesting and leaving the…
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Reports: Firebirds coaching staff fired after Sunday night win, team walks out
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By @MichaelCaples – According to multiple reports, the Flint Firebirds fired their coaching staff after their Sunday night home game. Per both ESPN’s John Buccigross and Yahoo Sports’ Sunaya Sapurji, the Firebirds’ team has walked out on the club after ownership fired the entire coaching staff. This all comes after the Firebirds won their Sunday…
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Firebirds goaltender Zack Bowman traded to Sudbury, per his Facebook post
By @MichaelCaples – Neither team has said anything publicly just yet, but according to a Facebook post, the Flint Firebirds’ crease just got a little less crowded. Firebirds goaltender Zack Bowman has posted on his Facebook page that he has been traded to the Sudbury Wolves. Bowman, 18, currently holds a 2-3-1 record with…
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PHOTOS: Firebirds begin new era in Flint with shootout win over Spirit
On Saturday night, the Firebirds began their new era of Ontario Hockey League hockey in Flint with a 3-2 shootout win over the Saginaw Spirit at the Dort Federal Event Center. Stay tuned for more MiHockey coverage from the historic night. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)