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Flint Score's Three in Firebirds' First Teddy Bear Toss Night

December 4, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
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Flint, Mich. - Cue the teddy bears! On the first power play of the game, Nicholas Caamano set forth a cascade of teddy bears and assorted plush toys after burying a rebound from the bottom of the right circle past Saginaw's Evan Cormier in the first Teddy Bear Toss Night in Flint Firebirds franchise history.

After Caamano's goal 3:25 into the game, a well executed give-and-go play between Connor Chatham and Cullen Mercer resulted in Mercer finding the back of the net from the left circle to earn the Firebirds a two goal lead with 59 seconds remaining in the opening frame.

Saginaw's Mitchell Stephens would score at 8:59 of the second period on a backhander from the left circle over Alex Nedeljkovic's right shoulder to give the Spirit their first goal of the evening while cutting Saginaw's deficit in half where the game remained as the two teams headed into the locker room after two periods of play.

20 seconds into the third period, Mitchell Stephens found Artem Artemov backdoor who scored to tie the game 2-2 before Saginaws's Connor Brown centered the puck which deflected of Mathieu Henderson's skate and into the Firebirds net, giving Saginaw a 3-2 lead at 1:09 of the third.

Connor Chatham scored a highlight reel goal with just over 11 minutes remaining in the game, skating behind a Spirit defender and jamming the puck under Cormier's left pad to tie the contest 3-3 for the rest of regulation.

While in overtime, Flint's Will Bitten and Ryan Moore were denied on a 2-on-0 play before Connor Chatham was unable to convert on a breakaway forcing a shootout to determine a winner between the two clubs for the second time this season. Saginaw's Dylan Sadowy was the lone scorer in the shootout.

Tomorrow, the Firebirds host the Sarnia Sting at 7:30 p.m. for Star Wars Night presented by Goodwill.

The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a free light saber. The Firebirds will wear special Star Wars warm-up jerseys for charity. Fans will have the opportunity to bid on these jerseys in a silent auction on the concourse throughout the game.

Saturday will also feature an exclusive Star Wars movie trailer, Lucas Film approved characters in attendance, Star Wars themed music and movie clips played throughout the game.

Also, compliments of NCG Cinemas in Grand Blanc, one lucky Firebirds' fan will receive (2) free tickets to the premiere of "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" on December 18^th.

Tickets are $12 for bronze, $15 for silver and $19 for corporate/gold seating and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com seo_bc_name), by visiting the Dort Federal Event Center Box Office Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or by phone at (810) 744-0580.

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