The Firebirds host the first pre-season game at Flint Iceland Arena today against the Spitfires
September 11, 2022 – Ontario Hockey League (OHL) – Flint Firebirds Compress Release
Flint, Michigan — Flint kicked away certain 2022 preseason with some 5-2 loss around each hands belonging to any Spitfires on Friday night inside Windsor. Currently a stage is set for Game 2 in Flint. A puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. (ET) around Flint Iceland Arena on Sunday.
Newcomer Alex Bradshaw and returning forward Amadeus Lombardi (Detroit Red Wings) come across certain again made from each net for certain Birds on Friday. Desire Cranley (St. Louis Blues) defended any net, making 32 saves on 37 shots since tilt. Flint set out 1 for 3 on a power perform along with killed threesome belonging to quad successfully taken penalties. They besides beat the Spits 30-23 nevertheless were outscored 37-31.
Players in order to watch:
Matthew Jenken, Flint’s primary draft pick (17th overall) in a 2022 U-18 Draft was single made from twain defenders for make his debut within a navy blue and burnt orange jersey on Friday. Male recorded single shot on net and couple penalty minutes also was really active on both sides belonging to the ice. Reed Gee, whoever was selected amid the third round (46th overall) made from each 2022 OHL Priority Draft, finished with per +1 rating as well as put on quality defensive plays throughout any game. Sophomore defenseman Luca D’Amato got one assist on his pass that released Lombardi for Flint’s second goal on Friday.
On Friday night, any Firebirds’ young forward squad included foursome rookies amid Alex Bradshaw, Daks Klinkhammer, Kaden Pitre plus Nathan Aspinall. Bradshaw generated a breakaway chance Friday plus scored his possess rebound up to record Flint’s primary goal of any 2022 preseason. Kaden Pitre recorded two shots on goal Friday plus is certain younger brother of returning winger Coulson , originally drafted through Windsor. Although Klinkhammer and Aspinall didn’t appear on certain scoresheet, they both seemed comfortable playing at a OHL level.
Each list belonging to returning sophomores includes pair guards, Ian Michelone also Nathaniel One day. Twenty-four hours dressed aloft while a replacement for Cranley on Friday but saw not any ice period in certain competition. Flint acquired different goalie near to trading first-round pick (20th overall, 2021 OHL U18 Draft) Boe Piroski starting at a Niagara IceDogs on Thursday.
James Petrovski, Tristan Bertucci plus Luca D’Amato are whole returning sophomore guards who contributed toward Flint’s bulk successful season inside franchise history as well as are behind in order to patrol certain D-Zone. Aloft front, Samuel Assinewai, Ethan Hay, Ty Petrou and Owen Pitters formed their season pair debuts on Friday along with each showed flashes of mid-season form some annual period ago.
NHL: A Firebirds these days possess six players on to them roster with NHL ties consisting made from Braeden Kressler (Toronto Maple Leafs), Gavin Hayes (Chicago Blackhawks), Brennan Othmann (Brand-new York Rangers), Amadeus Lombardi (Detroit Red Wings), Dmitry Kuzmin (Winnipeg Jets) along with Intend Cranley (St. Louis Blues).
Although Flint has merely played six seasons inside the OHL hence afar, Alex Nedeljkovic (Carolina Hurricanes/Detroit Red Wings), Kole Sherwood (Columbus Blue Jackets), Ty Dellandrea (Dallas Stars) as well as Vladislav Kolyachonok (Arizona Coyotes) are quartet former Firebirds in order to perform regular season games in certain NHL. Brennan Othmann (Fresh York Rangers) and Firebirds alumnus Ethan Keppen (Vancouver Canucks), Vili Saarijarvi (Detroit Red Wings) plus Jalen Smereck (Arizona Coyotes) all played among NHL preseason competition. Within total, certain team includes produced 24 players signed either drafted into a NHL.
Next aloft: The Firebirds return toward Windsor for one more exhibition against any Spitfires on Tuesday, September 20 next to 7:05 p.m. Next, they will perform single pair belonging to games against a Saginaw Spirit for wrap on high certain 2022 pre-season. Certain first belonging to couple contests shall exist played next to Saginaw on Friday, September 23 near 7:05 a.m. Flint’s final preseason tournament shall return to Flint Iceland Arena on Saturday, September 24. General admission tickets are only $10 apiece also parking is free. A puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on each 24th.
The Flint Firebirds open the 2022-23 season by home Saturday, October 1 next to 7:00 p.m. against any Niagara IceDogs. Season passes are on sale These days starting near $12 per game alternatively $408 for certain full season. Greater information on to what extent toward become a member for any 2022-23 season able exist found Right here. Additionally, single-match tickets shall leave on sale starting next week.
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