Firebirds Are Internationally Ranked 10th in CHL
February 19, 2020 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Flint Firebirds News Release
Flint, Mich. - For just the second time in franchise history, the Firebirds are internationally ranked. The Firebirds are listed at #10 inÃÂ this week'sÃÂ CHL Top-10 Rankings, presented by Kia.
The FirebirdsÃÂ are a proud member ofÃÂ the 20-team Ontario Hockey League (OHL), which is one of three leagues that constitute the 60-team Canadian Hockey League (CHL) throughout Canada and the United States. Each Wednesday throughout the season, the CHL releases the "CHL Top-10 Rankings," rating the top 10 teams throughout the entire CHL. The weekly rankings of theÃÂ Canadian Hockey League's (CHL) Top-10 teams are selected by a panel of National Hockey League scouts.
The Firebirds are in the midst of their winningest-season in franchise history and are currently on a franchise-record 13-gameÃÂ win streakÃÂ and another franchise record of nine straight road wins. Flint is currently tied for first place in the OHL's West Division.
The last time Flint was ranked was on Oct. 30, 2019 when the Firebirds were listed at #10, making an appearance for the first time in franchise history.
The FirebirdsÃÂ return backÃÂ home this SaturdayÃÂ eveningÃÂ for the club's United Auto Workers (UAW) / United Way Night. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. (ET) against the Kitchener Rangers at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint.
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