OHL Flint Firebirds

Firebirds Record Third Straight Victory in 2-0 Win at Sudbury

Published on November 28, 2015 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Flint Firebirds News Release


Sudbury, Ont. - Alex Nedeljkovic made 43 saves and Mathieu Henderson extended his point streak to five games in Flint's 2-0 victory over the Sudbury Wolves on Saturday night. (http://www.flintfirebirds.com/article/sudbury11282015)

Connor Chatham recorded the first goal for the Firebirds at 9:59 of the first period. From the top of the left circle while on the power play, Ryan Moore found Will Bitten at the bottom of the left circle who one-touched the puck to Chatham in front of the net, scoring on Zack Bowman to earn Flint the lead for the rest of the contest.

With 39 seconds remaining in the game and the Sudbury net empty, Mathieu Henderson headmanned the puck up the left wing wall to Francesco Vilardi who made an unselfish play, dishing the puck to a streaking Mercer for his fifth of the season.

With the 2-0 victory in Sudbury, Flint has won their last three games and advanced to sixth place in the Western Conference. Alex Nedeljkovic recorded his eighth win on the season while making 43 saves on all 43 shots Saturday evening and was awarded first star honors.

Flint will travel to North Bay for a Sunday afternoon contest against the Battalion. Puck drop is set for 2 p.m. (ET) in a game that will be televised on Cogeco TV channel 12 in North Bay and across the province of Ontario on the OHL Action Pak on Rogers TV channel 457. Fans can catch the game in Flint and Mid-Michigan on 1330 WTRX Sports Radio (http://wtrxsports.com/) with pregame coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Following a three-game road trip, the Firebirds return back to Flint on December 4th for a Friday night game against the Saginaw Spirit. It's Teddy Bear Toss Night! Fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to the game or purchase one at the Dort Federal Event Center and when the Firebirds score their first goal, launch them onto the ice! The bears and their proceeds will benefit various local charities throughout Flint and Genesee County. In addition, compliments of Hap Insurance, all fans in attendance will also receive a free orange Flint Firebirds rally towel and there will be one Fitbit given away to a lucky fan in attendance each period.

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