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Firebirds Strong Offensive Effort Falls Short in 3-0 Decision to Saginaw

December 17, 2017 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Flint Firebirds News Release


Flint, Mich. - Despite outshooting Saginaw 39-21, the Spirit used one goal each period en-route to a 3-0 victory over the Firebirds before 3,257 fans at the Dort Federal Event Center Friday night.

The visitors struck first at 7:37 of the opening frame when Nicholas Porco recorded his second goal of the season, assisted by Max Grondin. The Firebirds led in shots on goal 18 - 8 after 20 minutes, but trailed on the scoreboard by one.

Flint would dominate the puck-control game through the majority of the middle stanza. The netminder Evan Cormier (New Jersey Devils) would continue to blank quality scoring chances, totaling 28 saves across the first two periods. On the power-play late in the middle frame, Saginaw would utilize a fortuitous deflection off a Firebird defender's stick to extend their lead to two. Rookie defenseman Duncan Penman was credited with the goal for his fourth tally of the season, assisted by Marcus Crawford and Brady Gilmour (Detroit Red Wings) at 18:13.

The third period featured Flint winning the key battles, including an edge in both shots-on-goal and face-offs. Both netminders made saves at critical times, highlighted by Firebirds' netminder Luke Cavallin blanking a streaking Mason Kohn on an all-out shorthanded breakaway opportunity near the midway point of the period. Still trailing by two, the Firebirds would call Cavallin to the bench for the extra attacker with just under two minutes remaining in the game. Saginaw found a way to seal the deal with an empty-net goal at the 18:10 marker, scored by Damien Giroux and assisted by Caleb Everett and Mason Kohn.

Rookie netminder Luke Cavallin made 18 saves on 20 shots faced. In the end, it was Spirit goaltender Evan Cormier (New Jersey Devils) that would steal show, making saves on all 39 shots faced in the contest.

Next up for Flint, the Firebirds will head to Sarnia for their final game before departing for Christmas Break. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia, Ont. The game will be televised live in Sarnia on YourTV channel 6 / 700 (HD) for Cogeco cable subscribers and televised province-wide throughout Ontario on Rogers TV channel 464 and Cogeco TV channel 495. Radio pre-game coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. on US 103.1 FM in Flint & Mid-Michigan and worldwide online at www.us103.com.

Next Home Game:

The Firebirds return home to the Dort Federal Event Center Thursday, Dec. 28 against the London Knights. Thursday's game at 7 p.m. marks the fourth "College Night" this season, featuring $2 beers and $2 hot dogs for all fans in attendance. All college students with valid identification will also receive $2 off admission.

Single game tickets for all Firebirds games are $12 / Bronze, $16 / Silver, $20 / Gold and $26 for VIP seating. All seats are reserved / assigned seating. Fans can purchase tickets at the Dort Federal Event Center Box Office and online at ticketmaster.com. For ticket information, flex tickets or group outings, contact Dominic Gutierrez at (810) 701-8536 or domg@flintfirebirds.com. To book a private suite, please contact Karla Turner at (810) 744-0580 ext. 213 or email karla@flintfirebirds.com.

Photo Credit: Danen Williams

For more information:

Dominic Hennig

Director of Broadcasting & Communications

Flint Firebirds Hockey Club

dominic@flintfirebirds.com

(810) 519-9347

Flint Firebirds Hockey Club

Member of the Ontario Hockey League

3501 Lapeer Road, Flint, Michigan 48503 www.flintfirebirds.com

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