Preview: Firebirds Begin Wellwood Era in Sarnia Friday
Published on October 26, 2018 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Flint Firebirds News Release
Progressive Auto Sales Arena, home of the Sarnia Sting
(Flint Firebirds)
Sarnia, Ont. - The Flint Firebirds will begin a new era under Head Coach Eric Wellwood Friday, when the club plays their first-of-three consecutive games this weekend, first on the road against West Division rival Sarnia Sting. Friday's puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m. (ET) at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena (capacity 5,500).
Flint Firebirds at Sarnia Sting
Date | Time Friday, Oct. 26 | 7:05 p.m.
Location Sarnia, Ont. | Progressive Auto Sales Arena (capacity 5,500)
Tickets Online | (519) 541-1717 ext. 1
TV - Cogeco TV channel 6 / 700 HD Live (Sarnia)
- OHL Action Pak: Rogers TV 446 & Cogeco TV 446 Live (Ontario)
Video Stream OHL Live
Radio (Mobile) FlintFirebirds.com/ListenLive (6:45pm)
Next Home Game Saturday, Sep. 27 vs. Sarnia (Pink Out Night)
Social Media @FlintFirebirds | Facebook | Instagram
Although Wellwood was hired as the Firebirds next head coach last Thursday, Oct. 18 (see more), he was unable to obtain his work visa in time for the previous two games this past weekend. As a result, this Friday will be Eric Wellwood's first game as head coach behind the Firebirds' bench.
Earlier this season, the Sting had the upper hand on Flint with a 4 - 1 decision in Sarnia on September 28. Jacob Winterton scored his first career OHL goal in the contest, and netminder Emanuel Vella earned 'Second Star' honors, making 47 saves on 50 shots faced.
Sarnia has recorded one victory in their last eight games, posting a 1-6-1-0 record in the month of October so far. Flint is 0-7-0-0 this month.
All-time, the Firebirds hold a 13-12-0-0 edge in the overall series between the two clubs and are 6-7-0-0 in Sarnia. Last season, Flint posted a 3-5-0-0 record against Sarnia, who spent part of the year ranked as the first-place team in the OHL.
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 Progressive Auto Sales Arena, home of the Sarnia Sting |
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