Firebirds Acquire Forward Oliver Peer from Windsor

January 9, 2024 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Flint Firebirds News Release

FLINT, Mich. - The Flint Firebirds announced on Tuesday that they have acquired forward Oliver Peer from the Windsor Spitfires in exchange for five draft choices

Peer, a 2003-born forward, is in his overage season and his final year of OHL eligibility. He has played in 150 games for Windsor during his career and has 50 goals and 73 assists. In 37 games with the Spitfires this season, Peer has 22 goals and 25 assists. He is currently tied for eighth in the OHL in goals.

"Oliver is an offensive threat every night. He will bring scoring and high-end skill to our lineup, as well as a veteran presence," Firebirds Head Scout Mike Oliverio said. "That veteran presence and experience will be hugely beneficial to help bring along some of our younger forwards. He has a great compete level and high character and we are excited to see him with our group."

Flint is sending the Kitchener Rangers' 2025 second round pick, the Peterborough Petes' 2026 third round pick, the Barrie Colts' 2026 third round pick and 2027 fourth round pick and the Mississauga Steelheads' 2026 11th round pick to Windsor in the trade.

"Oliver is a highly skilled and talented player," Firebirds General Manager Dave McParlan said. "Not only is he a great player but he's a great human being. We are thrilled to add this kind of talent and character to our dressing room."

The Firebirds will return to action on Wednesday night on home ice against the Owen Sound Attack. It's a Buy One Get One Wednesday; any fan who buys a ticket to the game can get a second ticket of equal or lesser value for free. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Dort Financial Center.

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