
Firebirds' Third OHL Season Comes to a Close Saturday in Flint
Published on March 17, 2018 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Flint Firebirds News Release
Flint, Mich. - On Saturday night, the Flint Firebirds' third season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) came to a conclusion following a 4-2 defeat to the Windsor Spitfires in front of a 'standing room only' crowd of more than 4,200 fans at the Dort Federal Event Center in Flint.
For the Firebirds, Ethan Keppen earned his 10th goal of the season, finishing as the rookie leader in goals. Hunter Holmes lit-the-lamp for his 11th of the campaign. Between-the-pipes, Luke Cavallin made 21 saves on 25 shots and concluded his first year in the OHL playing 31 games, the most of any rookie netminder this season.
Stay tuned to FlintFirebirds.com for updates throughout the offseason, including coverage of the OHL Draft on April 7, Orientation Camp in Flint April 20-22 and the NHL draft in Dallas, Texas June 22-23. Also, be sure to join the Firebirds at Timothy's Pub on Robert T. Longway Blvd. in Flint this Tuesday from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. for the final Radio Coach's Show of the season. Fans unable to attend can tune into the show on Banana 101.5 FM in Flint and Mid-Michigan or online at www.banana1015.com.
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