Storm City Weekly
November 12, 2009 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release
Riddled with injuries and the flu, the Storm struggled this past weekend losing all three contests. The 67's, Attack and Rangers all took two points from the Storm leaving them third in the Midwest Division with a record of 9-9-0-1 and 19 points.
7 Day 'Storm Forecast'
The Storm face a weekend away from the Sleeman Centre as they travel to Plymouth on Friday night to take on the Whalers before heading to Oshawa on Sunday for a tilt against the Generals.
Kevin Marin, Storm for a Day
In advance of his appearance at The National in January, Canadian 2010 Olympic hopeful Kevin Martin (Edmonton, Alta.) will join the Storm on Tuesday, November 17th. Martin will spend an hour with the team speaking with the players before joining them on ice for a couple drills.
In addition to his time with the Storm, Martin will make a series of promotional appearances in the Guelph area on Monday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 17.
The second leg of the men's 2009-10 Capital One Grand Slam of Curling series, The National is scheduled to take place at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph, Ont. from January 6-10, 2010.
The tournament is one of the last major international curling events prior to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. Featuring 18 of the world's top foursomes, the field for The National will include several 2010 Olympic Winter Games qualifiers, including Canada's Vancouver 2010 representative.
The following is an overview of Martin's scheduled appearances for November 16-17. Members of the media are invited to attend all the events listed below.
Monday, November 16
KW Granite Club Visit
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
99 Seagram Drive, Waterloo, Ont.
Martin will be on hand to oversee an on-ice tutorial session with club members. He will also participate in an interactive question and answer session as well as sign autographs.
Tuesday, November 17
June Avenue Public School Visit
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
30 June Avenue, Guelph, Ont.
Martin will meet and visit with 60 Grade 5 & 6 students from June Avenue Public School to discuss importance of hard work and staying focused on achieving your goals.
Guelph Storm Player for a Day
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sleeman Centre
50 Woolwich Street
Guelph, Ont.
Prior to the team's practice, Martin will meet with the Storm's players to provide a motivational address. Following the address, Martin will take to the ice with the team and participate in the club's preliminary practice drills.
Guelph Curling Club Visit
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
816 Woolwich Street
Guelph, Ont.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Martin will be on hand to oversee an on-ice tutorial session with players from the local Guelph high school league. At 6:00 p.m., he will meet with members of the Guelph Curling Club and sign autographs.
Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge will also be on hand for the evening's festivities.
Guelph Tribune Hockey Pool
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The 2009/10 Guelph Tribune OHL Hockey Pool is underway and Milan Zaviski has taken a three point lead atop the standings. Paul Schnurr has made a big move to jump into the Top 10 with 48 points to date in November. Leading November standings is John Cognigni with 55 points in the month to jump from 294th at the end of October into 164th.
An all-time high 776 entries were received and standings will be printed regularly in The Guelph Tribune. The leader after the November segment will win a $25 Gift Certificate from Casey's Bar & Grill in Guelph.
The Storm Remembers
"To our veterans that attended our Remembrance Week game on Friday, November 6th and those who did not, on behalf of all of us we salute you and we thank you. "
Storm Signs Sam Lofquist
The Guelph Storm Hockey Club announced today that they have singed defenceman Sam Lofquist to an Ontario Hockey League contract.
Prior to signing as a free agent, the Wisconsin born blue-liner attended the University of Minnesota for one full season in 2008-09. Missing some time due to a foot injury, the 19 year old suited up for only three of eight games this season.
The 6.02, 205 lbs defenseman played for the U.S. National Development Team in Ann Arbor, MI before heading to Minnesota last season (2008-09) where he scored four points in 35 games along with 30 penalty minutes. The 19 year old was a part of both the US Under-17 and Under-18 programs.
"I was fortunate enough to see Sam play last year and liked his unselfish team play both offensively and defensively", Storm GM and Head Coach Jason Brooks said. "I see him being a team guy that will help our team move forward in the direction we want to take."
Lofquist will join his new team on Friday as they visit Plymouth to take on the Whalers. The 19 year old will make his home debut next Wednesday as the Storm host the Brampton Battalion at the Sleeman Centre for a 7:00 pm start.
COMMUNITY DAY
Cineplex Entertainment, via Galaxy Cinemas Guelph, is pleased to host Starlight Community Day on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am in support of Starlight Children's Foundation.
The morning will offer Guelph and area residents the opportunity to escape to Galaxy Cinemas Guelph and enjoy a great selection of free movies as well as specially discounted concession items at the concession stand. Concession pricing will include $2 for regular-size popcorn and $2 for a regular-size fountain drink, with all concession proceeds donated to the Starlight Children's Foundation. In addition to clowns and face painting, players from the Guelph Storm hockey club will be in attendance to sign autographs, assist at the box office and work on the floor as theatre ushers!
"Starlight Children's Foundation provides much needed assistance to children and families living with serious illnesses in communities across the country," said Pat Marshall, Vice President Communications and Investor Relations, Cineplex Entertainment. "We want to host a special morning filled with entertainment and fun that Guelph and area residents can come out and enjoy all while supporting a wonderful charity," said Marshall.
"We (the Storm) are extremely honored to be a part of this special event", Storm President Rick Hoyle said. "Being able to assist in helping make life easier for kids and their families is such a worthwhile cause and we hope all of our fans and their families will come out to show their support."
The Starlight Children's Foundation helps seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
The morning movie schedule includes:
9:00 am Hotel for Dogs
9:10 am Monsters vs Aliens 3D
9:20 am The Tale of Despereaux
9:30 am Paul Blart: Mall Cop
9:40 am Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
All the movies are free of charge to guests and are based on seat availability on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Galaxy Cinemas Guelph is located at 485 Woodlawn Road W.
Ontario Hockey League Stories from November 12, 2009
- Spirit Suffer 6-3 Loss To IceDogs - Saginaw Spirit
- Team OHL Calls On Ryan O'Connor For Subway Super Series - Saginaw Spirit
- Storm City Weekly - Guelph Storm
- It's Time To Button Up, Rangers Fans - Kitchener Rangers
- Kevin Martin, Storm For A Day - Guelph Storm
- London Knights Launch Grade 6 Math Program - London Knights
- Storm Sign Sam Lofquist - Guelph Storm
- Russia's Ivan Telegin to Play in Subway Super Series - Saginaw Spirit
- Attack Announce New Partnership with the Society of Energy Professionals - Owen Sound Attack
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