Category: Flint Firebirds
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MiHockey’s 2020 OHL Draft Watch
By @MichaelCaples – Despite the early conclusion to the season, the 2020 OHL Priority Selection is still taking place at its scheduled date and time, which means Saturday, April 4, marks the day in which a talented group of Michigan names are selected by Ontario Hockey League franchises. Here is MiHockey’s official draft watch…
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OHL concludes 2019-2020 regular season; draft to take place April 4
By @MichaelCaples – The OHL, along with the other Canadian major junior leagues, has announced today the conclusion of its 2019-2020 regular season, while keeping the possibility of a postseason open. “In the interest of the safety of our players, officials, staff, fans and the general public, it’s been agreed that the cancellation of…
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Checking out NHL Central Scouting’s November ‘Players to Watch’ list for 2020 Draft
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By @MichaelCaples – NHL Central Scouting has released its updated ‘Players to Watch’ list for November as they continue to analyze the upcoming 2020 NHL Draft class. Here is a breakdown of all of the Michigan names and connections appearing on the new list (you can see it in full here): A Skaters…
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Xavier Medina earns No. 1 spot on SportsCenter Top 10 plays with remarkable save
By @MichaelCaples – Wayne native Xavier Medina made what may just end up being the save of the year on Friday night, and ESPN took notice. The Windsor Spitfires goaltender’s spinning behind-the-back save was named the No. 1 play in the prestigious SportsCenter Top 10 countdown. Here is the moment on the ESPN broadcast:…
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PHOTOS: Spirit host Firebirds in home opener, first I-75 Divide Cup battle of 2019-20
The Spirit hosted in-state rival Flint for Saginaw’s 2019 home opener on Saturday, Sept. 21. In the first edition of the 2019-2020 battle for the I-75 Divide Cup, the Firebirds spoiled the party, as Flint recorded a 4-1 win after watching the Spirit raise a OHL conference championship banner to the rafters during a…
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OHL schedule announced; check out when Firebirds, Spirit will meet in 2019-2020
By @MichaelCaples – The Ontario Hockey League announced its 2019-2020 season schedule today, which means that fans can start planning for the Michigan-based battles between the Flint Firebirds and Saginaw Spirit. Here is the list of meetings for the two franchises, who will once again battle for the I-75 Divide Cup: Saturday, Sept. 21…
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MiHockey’s 2019 OHL Draft Watch
By @MichaelCaples – The 2019 OHL Priority Selection (league draft) is underway, and MiHockey is tracking all of the Michigan names selected, as well as the picks made by our Michigan-based OHL clubs in Flint and Saginaw. Check below for constant updates from the OHL draft (Flint Firebirds and Saginaw Spirit selections in italics). Round…
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Flint Firebirds record first win of 2018-19 campaign
By @MichaelCaples – The Firebirds are finally in the win column. In a day game against the Sarnia Sting, Flint finally recorded its first victory of the 2018-19 OHL season, as the Firebirds posted a 7-4 win. Jake Durham played a substantial role in the victory; the Firebirds’ assistant captain registered a hat trick…
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Flint Firebirds hire former assistant Eric Wellwood as new head coach
By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds have announced the OHL franchise’s new head coach, and he’s a familiar face. Eric Wellwood will be returning to the Firebirds’ bench, after he spent the 2016-17 season as an assistant coach with the club. “We could not be happier to welcome Eric Wellwood back to the Firebirds,”…
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Ryan Oulahen steps down as Flint Firebirds head coach
By @MichaelCaples – The Flint Firebirds announced today that head coach Ryan Oulahen has stepped down, citing personal and family reasons for his departure. Greg Stefan will be serving as head coach in an interim basis, joining associate coach Darcy Findlay and assistant coach Garrett Rutledge. “The Flint Firebird organization wishes Ryan the very…