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November 24, 2004 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


UPCOMING STORM EVENTS:

GAMES THIS WEEK...

Friday, November 26th vs. Owen Sound Attack, 7:30pm (Live on Rogers Cable 20)

Guelph Mercury Books For Kids Drive

Saturday, November 27th @ Saginaw, 7:00pm

Sunday, November 28th @ S.S. Marie, 7:00pm

All Storm home and away games are broadcast live on 1460 CJOY or on the web at www.cjoy.com

GUELPH MERCURY BOOKS FOR KIDS GAME

Friday, November 26 vs. Owen Sound Attack, 7:30 pm

Give the gift of reading this holiday season and support the Guelph Mercury's Books for kids book drive. Please bring a new, unwrapped book, suitable for newborn to 16years. Drop sites will be set up at various arena entrances prior to the 7:30pm game.

See Booker Bear! Receive fun giveaways!

TEDDY BEAR TOSS NIGHT SPONSORED BY BRENT JOHNSON OF WELLINGTON MOTORS

Friday, December 3 vs. Barrie Colts, 7:30 pm

Join the Storm and celebrate the Storm's first goal by throwing new and 'slightly loved' stuffed animals on to the ice surface for Teddy Bear Toss Night sponsored by Brent Johnson of Wellington Motors. During the past four Teddy Bear toss nights, Storm fans have donated over 8,000 stuffed animals that have been donated to several local and international charities and not-for-profit organizations during the holiday season. If you can't attend the game and wish to donate a stuffed animal please visit Brent Johnson at Wellington Motors between November 29  December 3.

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"OPEN BARR" WITH STORM HEAD COACH AND GENERAL MANAGER DAVE BARR

THE WEEK THAT WAS

Thursday, November 18th at Toronto St. Michael's Majors

1-0 Loss PP: 0/6 PK: 5/6 Shots: G-29 T-29

Goalies: Dennis / Peters Att: 1,365 Referee: Steve Webb / Peter Kostyk

Friday, November 19th vs. Owen Sound Attack

4-2 Loss PP: 2/6 PK: 3/3 Shots: G-30 O-33

Goalies: Dennis / LaCosta Att: 4,421 Referee: Shaun Davis

Dave Barr's assessment of Friday's game

- "We're really fighting our confidence right now."

- "We're trying to win right now while at the same time put the team in the best possible position to win down the road."

- "We competed hard and we're playing physical, but with the puck we weren't doing anything."

Sunday, November 21st vs Ottawa 67's

2-1 Win PP: 1/2 PK: 4/4 Shots: G-29 O  33

Goalies: Taylor / Guadagnolo Att: 3,257 Referee: Matt Parlette

Dave Barr's assessment of Sunday's game

- "It was really good to see we still had some jump after 2 periods. Coming from behind showed some great character."

- "Power play goals were huge."

A LOOK AHEAD

On Friday night, the Storm will start their three-game weekend with a home date against the Owen Sound Attack for the second straight week. Guelph looks to take a 2-1 season series lead versus the Attack after a 4-2 setback in their previous match up. On Saturday and Sunday, Guelph will take to the road for games against the Saginaw Spirit and the upstart Sault Saint Marie Greyhounds respectively. Puck drop for both games is 7:00pm.

Dave Barr's Keys to Victory:

Versus Owen Sound Attack:

- "They're becoming one of the elite teams in the league. We'll need to get some momentum from the Ottawa win and really focus on getting those 2 points."

Versus Saginaw Spirit:

- "Need to keep momentum heading into the road trip."

- "Keep the PP working and maintain the success of the PK."

Versus S.S. Marie Greyhounds:

- "They're playing very well after a slow start."

- "Always a tough building to play in."

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OHL NEWS:

ADT CANADA/RUSSIA CHALLENGE COMING TO ONTARIO

The CHL's annual Canada/Russia Challenge is shifting to Ontario and tickets are now available for the two OHL series games. This series showcases the best CHL players in the world and is an excellent tool for selecting players to represent Canada at the World Junior Championships selection camp. Members of the OHL squad include: Anthony Stewart, Kingston Frontenacs, Ryan Parent, Guelph Storm, and Ryan Munce, Sarnia Sting. The first OHL based game will take place on Thursday, November 25th in Barrie while the second OHL game is to take place on Monday, November 29th at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. Tickets are available at local ticket outlets throughout the province. The series begins on Monday, November 21st with the first of two QMJHL league hosted games in Quebec City at 7:00pm.

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STORM NEWS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

STORM ALUMNI REPORT:

Fedor Tjutin:

In their recent Top 50 NHL Prospects rankings, Hockey's Future recently ranked Fedor at #16. Hockey's Future described Fedor as follows: "The Russian blueliner has it all in terms of tools: good speed and mobility with the skates, a nice first pass, the ability to carry the puck up the ice and do something with it, and enough jam to get the job done in his own end." On November 15, Fedor joined SKA St. Petersburg to play the remainder of the season, after starting the season with the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL Affiliate for NY Rangers).

Matt Ryan:

2003-2004 Storm alumni forward, Matt Ryan currently plays with fellow former Storm standout Dustin Brown for the Los Angeles Kings AHL affiliate the Manchester Monarchs. In 14 games this season, Matt has recorded 2 goals and 4 assists for a total of 6 points. He has also served 12 penalty minutes.

GUELPH STORM NEWS:

"BUILD IT AND THE STORM MAY COME"

In the motion picture "Field of Dreams", a voice told Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, portrayed by actor Kevin Costner, to dig up his corn field; build a baseball park and the late great Shoeless Joe Jackson would come.

Although Guelph hockey fans likely won't be hearing any voices, they will be able to enter a new contest that will give them the opportunity to face off against the Storm in a game of shinny, if they take the time to support the great Canadian tradition of building backyard rinks.

The Guelph Storm are pleased to announce plans for The Home Depot Backyard Rink Contest.

Guelph Storm hockey fans planning to build a backyard rink this winter are encouraged to enter the draw to win a chance to play a game of shinny on your backyard rink against members of the Guelph Storm.

To enter, simply fill out a ballot and describe what makes your backyard rink special to your family. Drop off your ballot at local Home Depot in Cambridge, or Waterloo, at the Guelph Storm's Fan Satisfaction Table at all Storm home games or on line at www.guelphstorm.com. The deadline to enter this contest, which officially begins December 3, is 12 pm on February 16th, 2005. The winner will be announced at the Sunday, February 20th game against the visiting London Knights at the Guelph Sports and Entertainment Centre.

All materials and assistance needed to build a backyard rink this winter are available at your local Home Depot.

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Dennis Leads Porter-Cable Delta Standings

Adam Dennis picked up three Porter-Cable Delta Three Star Points on Thursday night in Toronto with his strong performance in the Storm's 1-0 loss. The third-year netminder leads the Storm with 28 Porter-Cable Delta Three Star Points. In the month of November, Dennis has racked up two first star honours and two second star nods.

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STORM FUTURE:

Kyle Clancy, Peterborough Bee's

Drafted by the Storm in the 10th round of the 2004 OHL Priority Selection

Kyle currently plays in the Eastern Division of the Ontario Provincial Jr. A. league for the Peterborough Bee's. In 22 games this season, Kyle has recorded 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points while accumulating 22 minutes in penalties.

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