Preview: Firebirds & Rangers Face-Off Wednesday Night Before Thanksgiving Day
November 21, 2018 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Flint Firebirds News Release
Flint, Mich. - The Flint Firebirds host the Kitchener Rangers Wednesday evening for the Firebirds' annual 'Stuff the Truck Night.' Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. (ET) at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center.
Wednesday marks the third of four meetings between the two clubs and the second of two at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center this season. Last year, Flint went 1-2-1-0 against Kitchener with all four matches being decided by two or fewer goals. All-time, the Firebirds are 4-8-2-0 against the Rangers and are 1-5-1-0 against Kitchener on home ice. On opening night in Kitchener this season, the Rangers got the upper hand on their home ice, defeating the 'Birds 6-2 (Watch Highlights). On October 13 the Rangers skated away with a 6 - 3 victory at the Dort Federal Event Center, taking the first two games of the season series.
Most recently, Flint fell to the Attack in Owen Sound on Saturday night. Riley McCourt and Jack Phibbs each picked up their second goal of the season in the contest. Goaltender Emanuel Vella stopped 45 of the Attack's 48 shots to keep his troops within striking distance until a pair of empty-netters sealed Owen Sound's 5-2 victory. The Rangers played last night, falling 7-4 on home ice to the Sarnia Sting.
Promotions:
Wednesday is the Firebirds' annual 'Stuff the Truck' Night, sponsored by C&L Ward, Little Caesars, View Newspaper Group and Goyette Mechanical Co benefitting Catholic Charities. Fans can bring in five non-perishable food items to receive a complimentary ticket to the game.
The game is also another 'Winning Wednesday' game. Every time the Firebirds win at home on a Wednesday, each fan in attendance will receive a free ticket to the next Wednesday home game. The Firebirds are also offering amazing deals for all Wednesday home games, featuring $2 beers, $2 hot dogs and $2 popcorn. Additionally, every fan in attendance will receive a 'Winning Scratch Card' with multiple different prizes featuring a grand prize winner that has the ability to pick between a 40-inch smart TV, an Xbox One, a Chromebook, a Firebirds' team signed jersey, or a Firebirds suite.
Blue Line Club Menu:
Presented by Great Lakes Sandwich Co & Cafe, Wednesday evening's dinner menu for the Blue Line Club features barbecue ribs, baked beans, barbecue chicken, macaroni & cheese, Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn on the cob, garden salad, dinner rolls with butter and assorted desserts. The menu is available to all sponsors and season ticket holders for $18 per person for an all-you-can-eat buffet, $12 for one trip, $6 for children 12 and under or $5 for an individual garden salad. Dinner RSVP's are encouraged by emailing Karla Turner at karla@flintfirebirds.com.
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Preview: Firebirds & Rangers Face-Off Wednesday Night Before Thanksgiving Day
Fans can bring in five non-perishable food items to receive a complimentary ticket to the game
Flint, Mich. - The Flint Firebirds host the Kitchener Rangers Wednesday evening for the Firebirds' annual 'Stuff the Truck Night.' Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. (ET) at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center.
Wednesday marks the third of four meetings between the two clubs and the second of two at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center this season. Last year, Flint went 1-2-1-0 against Kitchener with all four matches being decided by two or fewer goals. All-time, the Firebirds are 4-8-2-0 against the Rangers and are 1-5-1-0 against Kitchener on home ice. On opening night in Kitchener this season, the Rangers got the upper hand on their home ice, defeating the 'Birds 6-2 (Watch Highlights). On October 13 the Rangers skated away with a 6 - 3 victory at the Dort Federal Event Center, taking the first two games of the season series.
Most recently, Flint fell to the Attack in Owen Sound on Saturday night. Riley McCourt and Jack Phibbs each picked up their second goal of the season in the contest. Goaltender Emanuel Vella stopped 45 of the Attack's 48 shots to keep his troops within striking distance until a pair of empty-netters sealed Owen Sound's 5-2 victory. The Rangers played last night, falling 7-4 on home ice to the Sarnia Sting.
Promotions:
Wednesday is the Firebirds' annual 'Stuff the Truck' Night, sponsored by C&L Ward, Little Caesars, View Newspaper Group and Goyette Mechanical Co benefitting Catholic Charities. Fans can bring in five non-perishable food items to receive a complimentary ticket to the game.
The game is also another 'Winning Wednesday' game. Every time the Firebirds win at home on a Wednesday, each fan in attendance will receive a free ticket to the next Wednesday home game. The Firebirds are also offering amazing deals for all Wednesday home games, featuring $2 beers, $2 hot dogs and $2 popcorn. Additionally, every fan in attendance will receive a 'Winning Scratch Card' with multiple different prizes featuring a grand prize winner that has the ability to pick between a 40-inch smart TV, an Xbox One, a Chromebook, a Firebirds' team signed jersey, or a Firebirds suite.
Blue Line Club Menu:
Presented by Great Lakes Sandwich Co & Cafe, Wednesday evening's dinner menu for the Blue Line Club features barbecue ribs, baked beans, barbecue chicken, macaroni & cheese, Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn on the cob, garden salad, dinner rolls with butter and assorted desserts. The menu is available to all sponsors and season ticket holders for $18 per person for an all-you-can-eat buffet, $12 for one trip, $6 for children 12 and under or $5 for an individual garden salad. Dinner RSVP's are encouraged by emailing Karla Turner at karla@flintfirebirds.com.
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