OHL Guelph Storm

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Published on March 19, 2010 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


Undefeated in their last 6 games of the regular season, the Storm will face the number two seeded London Knights for the Western Conference Quarterfinal series. The first game of the series goes in London on Friday with the second in Guelph on Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm.

The complete schedule is listed below:

Game 1: Friday, 7:30 p.m. at the John Labatt Centre.

Game 2: Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Sleeman Centre.

Game 3: Tuesday, March 23, 7 p.m. in London.

Game 4: Thursday, March 25, 7 p.m. in Guelph.

(x) Game 5: Friday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. in London.

(x) Game 6: Sunday, March 28, TBD in Guelph.

(x) Game 7: Tuesday, March 30, TBD in London.

(x) - if necessary

AMJ Player of the Week

The Guelph Storm announced today that goaltender Brandon Foote is the AMJ Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday, March 14th.

Foote was the Storm's best player this week, stopping all but four shots in three games while picking up his first shutout of the season. Recording a perfect 3-0 record on the weekend, the Whitby native posted a goals against average of 1.50 and a save percentage of 0.958. On Thursday in Sarnia, Foote allowed just two goals, making 12 saves in two periods against the Sting. With the game in control and the Storm riding a 6-2 lead heading into the third, Foote rested while back up James Prigione took control in net. Friday night at home, the 18 year old put forth a first star performance making 38 saves in the Storm's 3-2 victory over the Otters. Saturday in Owen Sound, Foote was named first star for the second game in a row recording his first shutout of the season while turning aside all 41 Attack shots.

Since returning from injury, Foote has played in every Storm game since January amassing a record of 20-8-1-0. He currently has a goals against average of 3.07 and is tied with London playoff rival Michael Hutchinson for seventh in the league with a save percentage of 0.913.

Next up, the Storm battles the London Knights in the Western Conference Quarterfinal. With the season starting in London on Friday, the next home game for the Storm will be on Sunday, March 21st. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by visiting or calling the Guelph Storm Box Office at 519-837-9690.

7 Day 'Storm Forecast'

The Storm kick off their Western Conference Quarter final series against the London Knights on Friday night in London. The first home game of the series goes Sunday afternoon at 2:00 pm. Get inside this Quarter final series with the '7 day Storm Forecast'.

Rogers Announce Playoff Schedule

Rogers TV, Cable 20 announced today that it will carry home and away coverage of Games Two through Seven of the 2010 Western Conference Quarter-final series between the Guelph Storm and the London Knights. Game Two coverage begins with the Storm Playoff Pre-game Show LIVE from the Sleeman Centre SUNDAY, March 21 at 1:30PM on Rogers TV, Cable 20. See the complete playoff series broadcast schedule below.

"We're excited to build on the momentum of the regular season by offering viewers every moment of this exciting showdown between these two divisional rivals," says Rick Rathwell, Supervising Producer, Rogers TV. "We've also added a pre-game show to our playoff coverage to help bring the fans even closer to the action."

The thirty minute pre-game shows will look at the series' developing stories and offer insight and analysis from Rogers TV's OHL broadcast team. Rogers TV's Steve Fitzsimmons, Bill Granger and Trevor Prior will call Guelph's home games while Rick Doyle, Mark Schadenberg, and Greg Sloan will call games on London home ice.

"We're thrilled to have Rogers TV's cover our post season," says Matt Newby, Director of New Business, Guelph Storm Hockey Club. "Our fans appreciate the coverage and the ability to follow the team at home and on the road."

GUELPH STORM vs. LONDON KNIGHTS Western Conference Quarter Final Series

on Smith Valeriote Guelph Storm Hockey on Rogers TV, Cable 20

GAME DATE LOCATION LIVE ON

ROGERS TV, CABLE 20

Game 2 Sunday, March 21 London at Guelph 1:30PM

Game 3 Tuesday, March 23 Guelph at London 6:30PM

Game 4 Thursday, March 25 London at Guelph 6:30PM

Game 5* Friday, March 26 Guelph at London 7PM

Game 6* Sunday, March 28 London at Guelph 1:30PM

Game 7* Tuesday, March 30 Guelph at London 6:30 PM

* if necessary

Rogers TV is a one-of-a-kind TV channel tailor-made for local audiences. In 2010, our stations will produce 17,000 hours of original, informative local programming; reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers TV is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Communications Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.3 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Locally, Rogers TV, Cable 20 serves the city of Guelph and surrounding area. For more information, visit www.rogerstv.com.

Round One Rush

The Guelph Storm announced today that less than a thousand tickets (mainly lower bowl) remain for their Western Conference Quarterfinal series against the London Knights.

This season the Storm is introducing the ROUND ONE RUSH promotion for this season with all regular priced lower bowl tickets for the Guelph Storm's first round series ONLY $10.00 (plus service charges if applicable).

Tickets are going fast, so come out and support your Storm for only $10.

WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINAL SERIES

SCHEDULE

Game 1: Friday, 7:30 p.m. at the John Labatt Centre.

Game 2: Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Sleeman Centre.

Game 3: Tuesday, March 23, 7 p.m. in London.

Game 4: Thursday, March 25, 7 p.m. in Guelph.

(x) Game 5: Friday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. in London.

(x) Game 6: Sunday, March 28, TBD in Guelph.

(x) Game 7: Tuesday, March 30, TBD in London.

(x) - if necessary

Beck Earns Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy

The OHL announced that Storm forward Taylor Beck is the winner of the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy as the OHL's top scoring right winger. Beck becomes the first player in Guelph Storm history to earn the honour.

Taylor Beck of the Guelph Storm scored 39 goals and 54 assists for 93 points in 61 games to finish tied for fourth in league scoring. He finished the season with 26 multi-point games and was named the Boston Pizza OHL and CHL Player of the Week for the week ending January 19 following his best career game with five points as second star of an 8-3 win over the Sudbury Wolves January 17.

Beck, an 18-year-old from Niagara Falls, ON, was selected by the Nashville Predators in the third round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

The Jim Mahon Trophy was first presented following the 1971-72 season by the players and management of the Peterborough Petes in memory of their right winger Jim Mahon who was accidentally killed that summer. Last season, Bryan Cameron won the award as a member of the Belleville Bulls with 81 points in 64 games. Beck becomes the first member of the Storm to win this award.

Season Tickets on sale now

Purchase your 2010/11 Guelph Storm Season Tickets and start receiving maximum savings on tickets plus receive exclusive Season Ticket Holder benefits.

Guelph Storm 2010/11 Season Tickets are on sale by visiting or calling the Guelph Storm box office at (519) 837-9690, or contact Sarah Twigger by email at stwigger@guelphstorm.com. Reserve your seat today with a $75.00 per seat deposit.

Once again this season, the Guelph Storm has several payment options to fit your budget including the Early Bird Advantage to receive the greatest savings and the 'Pay by the Month' Season Tickets to divide your payments over seven months between September and March.

For more information click below, or contact the Guelph Storm.

Start saving and receive these and several other exclusive benefits:

Save up to $201.33 off Regular Box Office prices with Early Bird Advantage ratesNever waste a ticket! Redemption Games allow you to redeem unused tickets for additional tickets to two selected games (maximum 10 tickets per game per account).Save 10% on Storm merchandise in Spyke's Sports PLUS new for 2010/11 save at selected Guelph Storm sponsorsExclusive Season Ticket Holder GiftsMeet your Storm at exclusive Season Ticket Holder events including pre-season barbeque and a reception in January Early Bird Season Tickets Pay by the Month Season Tickets

Next Home Game

Sun, Mar 21st: Knights, 2:00 pm

Next Away Game

Fri, Mar 19th: Knights, 7:00pm

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