OHL Guelph Storm

Storm City Weekly

Published on January 27, 2010 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


AMJ Player of the Week

The Guelph Storm announced today that forward Michael Latta is the AMJ Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday, January 24th.

Recording at least one point in each of the Storm's three games this past weekend, Latta recorded four goals and one assist for five points. On Thursday night in Sarnia, the St. Clements native tallied twice in the Storm's 5-2 victory helping his team pick up an important two points. Against the Spirit on home ice Friday night, he led the way recording the first Storm goal of the night in the 4-3 win at the Sleeman Centre. In a must win game on Sunday afternoon, the 18 year old helped set up Taylor Beck for his 27th of the year and scored the winning goal midway through the third to help lift his team over the Otters 5-3.

Latta currently sits fourth on the Storm in scoring with 40 points. Producing at just over a point per game pace, Latta's 19 goals place him third behind Sisca and Beck. A +3 on the weekend, the Predators 2009 3rd round pick is second on the team in plus/minus with a +9 rating.

Next up, the Storm faces a tough weekend ahead as they battle for a playoff position. Traveling to Windsor on Thursday, they face a very telling home and home against Owen Sound on Friday and Saturday. At home on Friday night, tickets are still available and can be purchased online, or by visiting or calling the Guelph Storm Box Office at 519-837-9690.

7 Day 'Storm Forecast'

The Storm faces a tough weekend ahead as they battle for a playoff position. Traveling to Windsor on Thursday, they face a very telling home and home against Owen Sound on Friday and Saturday.

Finalists Announced for Guelph Storm Top 20

he votes are in and counted and Guelph Storm fans have narrowed the list of 100 players down to the Fans' Choice 'Top 40'.

These 40 players will be considered by a panel of eight including media members Larry Mellott, Tony Saxon, Rob Massey, Paul Osborne, Bill Grainger and Dave Pollard, as well as long time Storm members Jim Rooney and Russ Hammond will vote from the Fan's Choice Top 40 to decide the Top 20 Storm Players of All-Time.

What makes a 'Top Storm Player'? Could be a short, but brilliant stint in Guelph... could be a long, consistent career in a Storm uniform... could be something in between. Voting for the 'Fans' Choice Top 40' was based on any player's performance while wearing a Storm uniform - not before or after his days in Guelph.

Voting results for fan voting will be released after the Top 20 voting is completed.

Over the next few weeks, the panel of eight will decide the 'Top 20 Storm Players of All-Time' from the following (listed alphabetically:

* Craig Anderson

* Taylor Beck

* Todd Bertuzzi

* Jeff Bes

* Dustin Brown

* Brandon Buck

* Ryan Callahan

* Michael Caruso

* Dan Cloutier

* Sylvain Cloutier

* Matt D'Agostini

* Kevin Dallman

* Adam Dennis

* Drew Doughty

* Joe Gerbe

* Daniel Girardi

* Chris Hajt

* Dwayne Hay

* Peter Holland

* Jason Jackman

* Cam Janssen

* Matt Kennedy

* Kevin Klein

* Andrew Long

* Chris Madden

* Manny Malhotra

* Thomas McCollum

* Kent McDonell

* Kevin Mitchell

* Todd Norman

* Jeff O'Neill

* Daniel Paille

* Ryan Parent

* Rafael Rotter

* Martin St. Pierre

* Regan Stocco

* Fedor Tyutin

* Brian Willsie

* Kelsey Wilson

* Jamie Wright

GHRA Celebrates 60 years & Honours Bill Devorski

The Guelph Storm was honoured to recognize the 60th anniversary of the Guelph Hockey Referees Association prior to their 4-3 win on Friday night and honour founding member Bill Devorski. Joining Bill for the pre-game ceremonial face off were two of his grandsons Ben and Ryan Wilson, who were linesmen for Friday night's game. Also participating in the ceremony were former GHRA referee and NHL linesman Ron Asselstine and GHRA President Jeff Baker.

Founded in 1949 by a group of nine who had a love and passion for hockey, the Guelph Hockey Referees Association was the result of their efforts to better organize scheduling and improve local hockey. The GHRA would like to acknowledge the efforts of these nine men - Reg Berry, John Glover, Bill Lindley, Ed Kenny, Jack McKinnon, Ralph Milne, Lou Maschio, Bill Devorski and Doug Brill.

Since the inception of the Association, over 800 Referees have been members and the GHRA is renowned for the number of graduates that have advanced to higher levels of hockey. Several NHL officials began their officiating careers in the Association including George Ashley, Will Norris, Ray Scapinello, Ken Bodindestel, Bill McCreary, Paul Devorski, Greg Devorski, Lou Maschio and Ron Asselstine while many others have gone on to officiate in the OHA, OHL and other pro leagues.

At present, the association has 70 members officiating over 2,300 games a year including GMHA, Guelph Girls Hockey Association, St George Hockey Association, as well as High School and Woman's leagues.

Much like sixty years ago, the GHRA Mission continues to be: "Dedicated To Fulfilling Officiating Needs Through Commitment, Pride & Knowledge."

The GHRA was also pleased to recognize the tremendous work of Ron Asselstine and his Guelph Wish Fund For Children Foundation who are celebrating 25 years in Guelph by presenting a cheque for five hundred dollars.

Holland honoured for 'Biltmore Hat trick'

Nearly sixty years after the first Biltmore hat was presented to a junior hockey player from the storied Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters franchise, the Guelph Storm and Guelph's Biltmore Hats returned the 'Hat Trick' tradition to junior hockey in the Royal City.

During the first intermission of Friday night's 4-3 home win over the Saginaw Spirit, Biltmore Hats was proud to recognize Peter Holland's recent four-goal game by presenting a Biltmore Hat.

After watching teammates Mathew Sisca and Michael Latta receive Biltmore Hats last Sunday afternoon before the Sudbury Wolves game, Holland exploded for two first period goals with single goals in the second and third periods to cap off his hat trick game.

Storm Sounds

The 'voice of the Storm' Larry Mellott chats with one of the newest members of the Storm JR Marsden about early season injuries, the tools that he brings to Guelph, the Plymouth Whalers and Tyler Seguin.

Marsden was acquired by Guelph on Sunday, January 10th to help bolster the team's push for a playoff spot.

Visit 'Storm Sounds' on GuelphStorm.com throughout the season to hear interviews with your Guelph Storm and personalities from around the world of hockey.

STORM HOME GAMES

Jan 29th: vs. Owen Sound, 7:30pm

STORM ROAD GAMES

Jan 28th : @ Windsor, 7:05 pm

Jan 30th: @ Owen Sound, 7:30pm

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