Category: Juniors
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Flint players, OHL commissioner David Branch talk about Firebirds’ situation
By @MichaelCaples – FLINT – Following their 5-2 loss to the Erie Otters today, the Flint Firebirds’ players had their first opportunity to speak with the media about their current situation. Wednesday marked the second time since November that the Firebirds’ coaching staff was fired by owner Rolf Nilsen, and the second firings brought…
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VIDEO: Firebirds players Moore, Saarijarvi, Nilsen talk about Flint situation
By @MichaelCaples – Postgame media scrums were the first chance for media members to speak with the Flint Firebirds’ players after the latest coaching firings yesterday and the OHL sanctions issued today. Here are video clips from interview sessions with Ryan Moore, Vili Saarijarvi and Hakon Nilsen. Moore Saarijarvi Nilsen
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Pat Peake talks about taking over coaching duties for Firebirds
By @MichaelCaples – FLINT – Heading into their Thursday night game with the Erie Otters, there were question marks surrounding the Flint Firebirds. The two most prominent? Whether the team would show up for the game, and who would be behind the bench to lead them. The game started on schedule tonight, and just…
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OHL issues sanctions for Firebirds; owner and interim head coach suspended
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By @MichaelCaples – The Ontario Hockey League has announce sanctions for the Flint Firebirds. Check the image below for details of the announcement. The team had announced yesterday that head coach John Gruden and assistant coach Dave Karpa had been fired, and that Sergei Kharin (listed above) would serve as interim head coach. With the…
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OHL issues statement about Flint Firebirds’ coaching firings
By @MichaelCaples – The Ontario Hockey League and commissioner David Branch have released a statement about the breaking news regarding the Flint Firebirds and the firings of coaches John Gruden and Dave Karpa. The Flint head coach and assistant coach, respectively, were fired for the second time this season earlier today. Statement from the league:…
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Firebirds have fired coaching staff again
By @MichaelCaples – UPDATE: 3:30 p.m. – The Firebirds have officially announced that head coach John Gruden and assistant coach Dave Karpa have been relieved from their coaching duties, effective immediately. Sergei Kharin, Flint’s director of hockey operations, will be the Firebirds’ interim head coach, with Petr Jonak continuing to serve as assistant coach. A…
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PHOTOS: NAHL Top Prospects Tournament in Plymouth
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On Feb. 15-16, some of the best players from the North American Hockey League took part in the league’s annual Top Prospects Tournament. The two-day showcase, featuring four divisional squads, a ‘NAHL Selects’ team featuring draft-eligible players and the NTDP Under-17 Team, was frequented by scouts of various college and pro teams. (Photos by Michael…
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Coach Greg Gilbert fired by Saginaw Spirit; Mantha hired as interim replacement
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By @MichaelCaples – UPDATE: The Spirit announced 15 minutes after an initial press release announcing the firing of Greg Gilbert that scout Moe Mantha has been named interim head coach. “Moe Mantha has been our Northern Ontario scout and is coming in to coach the rest of the year,” said Spirit GM Dave Drinkill…
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Firebirds to wear Flint Tropics-themed jerseys on Saturday
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By @MichaelCaples – The Firebirds will be hosting #TropicsNight this Saturday. And yes, that means custom jerseys. Now, the jerseys aren’t a complete recreation from the “Semi Pro” movie with Will Ferrell, but they’re close. Here are a few of the photos from the Firebirds’ Facebook page. Back when it was announced that the OHL…
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Lethemon named USHL goaltender of the week; Ford top defenseman
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By @MichaelCaples – Northville native John Lethemon had quite a week in the USHL, and in doing so, was named the league’s goaltender of the week. The Chicago Steel netminder stopped a career-high 47 shots last Friday, recording his second shutout of the past month. He followed that performance up with a 25-save outing…