Category: Flint Firebirds
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PHOTOS: Spirit and Firebirds begin new rivalry in OHL season opener
The Saginaw Spirit and the Flint Firebirds began their new in-state OHL rivalry Thursday night at the Dow Event Center, as the two franchises began their 2015-16 season. It was the first-ever OHL regular-season contest for the Firebirds, who will play the Spirit for the I-75 Divide Cup each year, and they prevailed on the…
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Saginaw Spirit and Flint Firebirds to battle for the I-75 Divide Cup
By @MichaelCaples – When the Saginaw Spirit and Flint Firebirds officially begin their new Ontario Hockey League rivalry, there will be some hardware on the line. The two OHL clubs will battle for the Coors Light I-75 Divide Cup during the Firebirds’ inaugural season, adding to what both clubs hope will be a heated rivalry…
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PHOTOS: Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit
The Firebirds played the Saginaw Spirit on Friday, Sept. 4 in the new Flint OHL franchise’s first-ever game. The Spirit won the contest 4-2 in the preseason opener for both squads. (Photos by Benjamin Jared/MiHockey)
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Firebirds trade Ryan McLeod to Mississauga for eight draft picks
By @MichaelCaples – A lot of attention is on the present for the Firebirds as the OHL club approaches its first season in Flint, but today, the team’s GM made a move for the future. The Firebirds traded Ryan McLeod – the team’s No. 3 overall pick in last April’s OHL Priority Selection – to…
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Flint Firebirds announce five-year team presenting sponsorship agreement with Perani’s
By @MichaelCaples – Today, the Flint Firebirds announced that they will have a significant partnership with Perani’s Hockey World when the puck drops on their inaugural season. IMS Hockey Corporation (the team’s ownership) announced today that they have entered into a five-year partnership with Flint-based Perani’s Hockey World that makes the equipment retailer the presenting…
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Catching up with Flint Firebirds goalie Alex Nedeljkovic
By Matt Mackinder – As the Flint Firebirds get set to start their maiden voyage in the Ontario Hockey League this fall, leadership will be a major factor to any success the team may taste. Alex Nedeljkovic, who already has three stellar seasons under his belt with the Plymouth Whalers, will undoubtedly be one…
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Flint Firebirds, Sarnia Sting to play preseason game in Port Huron
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By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds are settling into their new arena, but during the preseason, they’re taking their show on the road. The OHL franchise will play an exhibition contest with the Sarnia Sting at McMorran Place in Port Huron on Sept. 20. The game will serve as the final preseason game for each…
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Firebirds announce new name for their home in Flint
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By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds announced today a new name for their future home – the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center. MS Arena & Hockey Corps. and the Flint-based credit union agreed to a ten-year partnership agreement with naming rights for the Perani Arena & Event Center. “This is another great day for…
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MAG: John Gruden ready to lead Flint Firebirds
In the latest issue of MiHockeyMag, we chat with John Gruden, the man selected to be the first head coach in the Flint Firebirds’ franchise history. View the article in the (phone and tablet friendly) mag by clicking here, or by clicking on the image below.
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OHL releases 2015-16 schedule; check out the Firebirds and Spirit’s season outlooks
By @MichaelCaples – The Ontario Hockey League has released their 2015-16 season schedule, which gives fans their first look at the inaugural season for the Flint Firebirds. The Firebirds franchise will officially begin OHL play against their new neighbors – the Saginaw Spirit – at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw on Thursday, Sept. 24…