Storm City Weekly
October 28, 2009 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release
Winning two of three this past weekend, the Storm improved their record to 8-4-0-1. The only loss (4-3) this past weekend came at the hands of the London Knights in London on Saturday night. Friday night on home ice, the Storm held off the surging Generals in the third to take the two points and the 2-1 victory. On Sunday at the Sleeman Centre the Storm hosted the Owen Sound Attack for the first time this season. Deadlocked at three heading into the third, the Storm scored two in the final frame to defeat the Attack 5-3. Picking up four of a possible six points, the Storm currently sit third in the Midwest Division with 17 points, three behind the second place London Knights.
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Latta and Holland to take part in Super Series
Guelph Storm forwards Michael Latta and Peter Holland were among 33 players named to the OHL's Team Canada roster that will compete in the upcoming Subway Super Series.
The Canadian Hockey League in association with the Ontario Hockey League, the Barrie Colts Hockey Club, and SUBWAY® today held a media conference to announce the rosters for Team OHL competing in the 2009 SUBWAY® Super Series.
Team OHL will faceoff against Team Russia in games three and four of the series played Thursday November 19 in Barrie, ON, and on Monday November 23 in Windsor, ON. The first two games of the series are hosted by the QMJHL with the WHL hosting games five and six.
The Team OHL rosters were chosen by a selection committee that includes Al Murray, Head Scout of Canada's Men's National Teams, with OHL General Managers Jeff Twohey of the Peterborough Petes and Mark Hunter of the London Knights.
The 2009 SUBWAY® Super Series marks the seventh straight year that teams of CHL All-Stars have competed against Team Russia in preparation for the World Junior Hockey Championships. The SUBWAY® Super Series is an integral part of the evaluation process prior to Team Canada's final selection camp in December. This season, Canada will be competing for a record sixth straight gold medal at the 2010 tournament in Saskatoon and Regina, SK.
"The players selected to play for Team OHL in the SUBWAY® Super Series have the chance to make a statement about playing for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships this season" said Dave Cameron of the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors, who will coach Team OHL and serve as an Associate Coach for Team Canada. "The pressures of this game against a talented Russian team will be a great opportunity for these players."
The rosters consist of 33 players, nine of which are top prospects eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft including OHL scoring leaders Taylor Hall of the Windsor Spitfires and Tyler Seguin of the Plymouth Whalers. Forward Stefan Della Rovere of the Barrie Colts and defenceman Ryan Ellis of the Windsor Spitfires represent the returning players from Team Canada's 2009 gold medal winning team. In addition to Ellis, the rosters include 2009 first round selections Nazem Kadri of the London Knights, Calvin de Haan of the Oshawa Generals, Zack Kassian of the Peterborough Petes, and Peter Holland of the Guelph Storm. The rosters also include Tyler Cuma of the Ottawa 67's and Greg Nemisz of the Windsor Spitfires who were both first round selections in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
The 2009 SUBWAY® Super Series is supported by associate sponsors, Bank of Montreal, NeilMed and CCM. All games will be broadcast nationally on Rogers Sportsnet with the QMJHL games shown on RDS.
For more information about the event and tickets please visit www.subwaysuperseries.com
Team OHL Roster - Barrie, ON - November 19, 2009
*Players competing in both games
Goal:
Peter Di Salvo, Barrie Colts
Michael Hutchinson, London Knights*
Defence:
Shawn Lalonde, Belleville Bulls*
Stephen Silas, Belleville Bulls
Matt Clark, Brampton Battalion
Erik Gudbranson, Kingston Frontenacs*
Calvin de Haan, Oshawa Generals*
Tyler Cuma, Ottawa 67's
Mark Cundari, Windsor Spitfires
Ryan Ellis, Windsor Spitfires*
Forwards:
Stefan Della Rovere, Barrie Colts*
Peter Holland, Guelph Storm
Michael Latta, Guelph Storm
Ethan Werek, Kingston Frontenacs
Jeff Skinner, Kitchener Rangers
Nazem Kadri, London Knights*
Christian Thomas, Oshawa Generals
Tyler Toffoli, Ottawa 67's*
Steven Shipley, Owen Sound Attack
Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires*
Adam Henrique, Windsor Spitfires*
Greg Nemisz, Windsor Spitfires*
Staff:
Dave Cameron, Coach (Mississauga St. Michael's Majors)
Steve Spott, Coach (Kitchener Rangers)
Marty Williamson, Assistant Coach (Barrie Colts)
Richard Rotenberg, Head Athletic Therapist (Barrie Colts)
Kevin Emo, Equipment Manager (Barrie Colts)
Team OHL Roster - Windsor, ON - November 23, 2009
Goal:
Michael Hutchinson, London Knights*
Matt Hackett, Plymouth Whalers
Defence:
Shawn Lalonde, Belleville Bulls*
Erik Gudbranson, Kingston Frontenacs*
Cameron Gaunce, Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
Calvin de Haan, Oshawa Generals*
T.J Brodie, Saginaw Spirit
Nick Crawford, Saginaw Spirit
Ryan Ellis, Windsor Spitfires*
Forwards:
Stefan Della Rovere, Barrie Colts*
Jason Akeson, Kitchener Rangers
Nazem Kadri, London Knights*
Zac Rinaldo, London Knights
Tyler Toffoli, Ottawa 67's*
Zack Kassian, Peterborough Petes
Josh Brittain, Plymouth Whalers
Tyler Seguin, Plymouth Whalers
John McFarland, Sudbury Wolves
Eric O'Dell, Sudbury Wolves
Taylor Hall, Windsor Spitfires*
Adam Henrique, Windsor Spitfires*
Greg Nemisz, Windsor Spitfires*
Staff:
Dave Cameron, Coach (Mississauga St. Michael's Majors)
Steve Spott, Coach (Kitchener Rangers)
Bob Boughner, Assistant Coach (Windsor Spitfires)
Joey Garland, Trainer (Windsor Spitfires)
Tyson Tatomir, Equipment Manager (Windsor Spitfires)
2009 SUBWAY® Super Series Schedule of Games:
Game 1 - Monday November 16 at Drummondville, QC
Game 2 - Wednesday November 18 at Shawinigan, QC
Game 3 - Thursday November 19 at Barrie, ON
Game 4 - Monday November 23 at Windsor, ON
Game 5 - Wednesday November 25 at Victoria, BC
Game 6 - Thursday November 26 at Kelowna, BC
AMJ Player of the Week
For the second week in a row, the Guelph Storm announced that forward Taylor Beck is the AMJ Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday, October 25th.
Scoring seven points in three games (two goals and five assists), Taylor was the highest Storm point getter this week. With Peter Holland and Matt Kennedy out of the line-up, the 18 year old stepped up his game recording at least one point and being honoured with a star in all three contests. Friday night at the Sleeman Centre, Beck assisted on both Storm goals helping lift his team to a 2-1 victory over the Oshawa Generals. Saturday in London the Niagara Falls native got his team on the board first scoring just over five minutes into the opening frame. In the 5-3 win over the Attack on Sunday, Taylor recorded two goals and two assists to cap off his seven point week.
Named the AMJ player of the week two weeks in a row, the Nashville Predators' 3rd round pick has accumulated 13 points over the past two weekends. Beck sits 11th in the league for points and currently leads his team in points (20), goals (9) and assists (11). He is tied with Matt Kennedy for the most powerplay goals (4) and Michael Latta for the team's best plus/minus rating with +10.
Next up, the Storm face another tough week traveling to Erie on Wednesday night before hosting the Barrie Colts and London Knights at the Sleeman Centre on Friday and Sunday respectively. Tickets are still available for both contests and can be purchased online or by visiting or calling the Guelph Storm Box Office at 519-837-9690.
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7 Day 'Storm Forecast'
The Storm face some stiff competition this week playing three games, including two at the Sleeman Centre. Wednesday night the Storm head to the Erie Civic Centre, where historically two points are always hard to come by for Guelph. Home on Friday against the dangerous Colts, the Storm wrap up the weekend with a tilt against the London Knights on Sunday afternoon.
Get inside every game with GUELPH STORM GAMEWEEK this season. Don't forget to check out the "new" Players to Watch on each Storm opponent, plus see how the two teams measure up and look back with the all-time head-to-head match-ups.
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Spykes Halloween Bash
Spyke's annual Halloween Bash is this Friday night, when your Guelph Storm host the 'Scary' Colts at the 'Screamin' Centre. Spyke will be awarding a few costume prizes for kids 12 and under throughout the game plus Spyke and Stormy will host the on-ice Halloween Parade for kids during the 1st intermission.
Spyke's friends throughout the 'Screamin' Centre will have goodies for young trick or treaters including Spyke's Sports outside Gate Six, the Guelph Storm's Fan Satisfaction Table behind section 114, the Storm Trackers table and Spyke's Shack behind section 101.
Enjoy the game with your kids and celebrate Halloween one day early with Spyke. Tickets are available by calling or visiting the Guelph Storm box office or on-line at GuelphStorm.com.
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2nd Annual Blood Donor Challenge
The second annual Storm vs.Rangers Blood Donor Challenge has begun! Last year we brought in more than 1058 donations! Let's see if we can do it again.
The Challenge is a friendly competition that encourages the team's staff, players, sponsors and fans to donate blood at their local Canadian Blood Services donor clinic.
Participants are encouraged to donate blood in the name of either the Guelph Storm or Kitchener Rangers at the following locations:
The Guelph Storm's location is as follows:
130 SilverCreek Parkway North, Guelph
The Kitchener Rangers location is as follows:
94 Bridgeport Road East, Waterloo
Call to book your appointment today! (1-888-2-DONATE)
Don't worry if you have not donated previously and are curious if you are able to help out, visit Canadian Blood Services "What's Your Type" table on Saturday, November 28th at the Guelph Storm home game. Doors open at 6:30pm - game time is 7:30pm.
The team with the most blood donations at the end of the regular season will be the Blood Donor Champion. The Storm vs. Rangers Blood Donor Challenge is made possible through the collaboration of the Guelph Storm, Kitchener Rangers, and Canadian Blood Services.
Regardless of who wins, the true ultimate champions are the patients across the country that will be able to rely on a stable blood supply whenever blood is needed.
TAKE THE CHALLENGE - DONATE TODAY!
Donation Process
The donation process is simple and takes only about 45 minutes to an hour. For information about eligibility, the blood donation process or to schedule an appointment call 1 888 2 DONATE / 1 888 236-6283, or visit www.blood.ca.
Register for the Challenge
Upon registration please inform the receptionist that you are donating for the Rangers vs. Storm Blood Donor Challenge. You will be asked information about yourself: name, address, and phone number. You will be given some important literature on blood donation to read. You must present a photo ID and proof of age at this time.
About Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services is a national, not-for-profit charitable organization that manages the blood supply in all provinces and territories outside of Quebec and oversees the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network (previously known as the Unrelated Bone Marrow Donor Registry, UBMDR). A dedicated team of about 4,800 staff and 17,000 volunteers enable us to operate 40 permanent collection sites and more than 20,000 donor clinics annually. Canadian Blood Services is a non-governmental organization, however the Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health provide operational funding, and the federal government, through Health Canada, is responsible for regulating the blood system.
For more information please contact Sharon Delisle Community Development Coordinator Canadian Blood Services. Phone: (519) 837-4564, Cell: (226) 820-2099, Email sharon.delisle@blood.ca
Ontario Hockey League Stories from October 28, 2009
- Torquato And Cazzola Each Score Twice As Otters Quell Storm, 5-2 - Erie Otters
- Plymouth Whalers' Matt Hackett Named CHL Goaltender of the Week - OHL
- Spitfires' Taylor Hall Named CHL Player Of The Week - OHL
- Storm City Weekly - Guelph Storm
- Majors Partner With Toronto Scottish Regiment And Don Cherry For Remembrance Day Game - Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
- Three Plymouth Whalers Named To Canada/Russia Super Series Game - Plymouth Whalers
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