Storm City Weekly
Published on December 9, 2010 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release
Coming off a victory against the league leading Mississauga St. Michael's Majors on Sunday afternoon, the Storm fell to the Rangers in Kitchener on Tuesday night. Taylor Beck tied it up with under 2 minutes remaining, but the Storm couldn't stop Jason Akeson's individual effort less than a minute later as he put the Rangers up by one and helped lift his team over the Storm.
Looking to refocus and rebound from Tuesday's loss, the Storm faces the London Knights on Thursday night in London before hosting a couple at the Sleeman Centre this weekend. Friday night the Sarnia Sting come to town before the Erie Otters make their second visit to Guelph on Sunday.
With a record of 11-13-3-1 the Storm currently sit fifth in the Midwest Division, three points behind the London Knights who have 29 points. The Sting are currently in fourth in the West Division with 30 points and a 13-12-3-1 record. Hot as of late, the Otters have won seven of their last ten and five in a row. The are third in the Midwest division with 30 points.
AMJ Player of the Week
The Guelph Storm announced today that for the second week in a row, forward Michael Latta is the AMJ Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday, December 5th.
Playing in two games this weekend, the St. Clements native recorded four points, three goals and one assist. Held off the scoresheet on Friday night against the Oshawa Generals, Latta bounced back with a hat trick and a helper on Sunday afternoon in the Storm's 6-5 victory over the league best Mississauga St. Michaels Majors. Instrumental in handing the Majors just their fourth loss this year, Latta was named the game's first star. His hat trick on Sunday is the second of the season and the fifth of his career.
His four points in two games on the weekend keeps him atop the Storm scoring race with 35 points. The 19 year old leads his team in goals (18) and is tied with Richard Panik and Peter Holland for the lead in power play goals with five. Producing at over a point per game pace, Latta has picked up at least one point in eight of his last 10 games played.
Next up, the Storm returns to action on Tuesday, December 7th as they head to Kitchener to try and avenge their most recent 7-1 loss to the Rangers. Two days later they are back on the road, traveling to London on Thursday night to take on the Knights at the John Labatt Centre. Friday and Sunday the Storm returns home to host the Sarnia Sting on Friday and the Erie Otters on Sunday afternoon. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by visiting or calling the Guelph Storm Box Office at 519-837-9690.
Storm Forecast
Losing a tough game 4-3 late in the third to the Rangers on Tuesday night, the Storm look ahead to the week that is. Thursday the Storm travel to London for a battle with the Knights before returning home for a couple on Friday and Sunday night. The Sarnia Sting are in town Friday for the annual Teddy Bear Toss game before the Erie Otters visit the Eye of the Storm on Sunday afternoon for a 2:00 pm start.
Jessica's Footprint Jersey auction starts Wednesday at 7:00pm
On Friday, December 3rd the Guelph Storm wore special theme jerseys in support of Jessica's Footprint. The commemorative jerseys were worn by the Storm as they faced the Oshawa Generals to help celebrate the million dollars raised for Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto.
This Wednesday, December 8th starting at 7:00pm all of the Jessica's Footprint jerseys on display last Friday will be auctioned off with all net proceeds going to support the local charity. All 24 jerseys will be auctioned off through ebay by following this link http://stores.ebay.com/Guelph-Storm-Hockey-Club (the jerseys will be available at that site starting tomorrow at 7:00pm). Each jersey will have a starting bid of $100 and the auctions will begin between 7:00 pm and 8:15 pm.
Bidding will end on December 15th, 2010. Please check your bid for the specific end time as each jersey WILL vary.
Be sure to get your bids in on this amazing Storm memorabillia and to help support at great cause.
For more information or if you have any questions contact Phil Golding at pgolding@guelphstorm.com.
Teddy Bear Toss this Friday
Friday night at the Sleeman Centre, the Sarnia Sting come to town for the Storm's annual Teddy Bear Toss game sponsored by Brent Johnson of Wellington Motors.
Last year it didn't take long for the stuffed toys to fall as it was Matt Sisca who brought down the bears scoring just 1:13 into the opening frame. The Storm would go on to defeat the Owen Sound Attack in the annual Teddy Bear Toss game by a score of 8-1.
Teddy Bear Toss Facts...
- over 10 seasons, the Storm has collected over 29,000 new, or 'slightly loved' stuffed toys that have been donated to charities in Guelph and around the world.
- the average time of the Teddy Bear Toss goal over ten seasons (not counting the shutout game) 5:15 of the second period.
- the most bears ever collected by the Storm in a single game was 3,500 last season in the club's win over Owen Sound.
- the Storm's record in 10 Teddy Bear Toss games is 5-2-3.
- the earliest Storm goal recorded on a Teddy Bear Toss night in Guelph was last season when Matt Sisca scored at 1:13 of the first period.
Guelph Storm Teddy Bear Toss Goals
Friday, December 8th. 2000: Guelph Storm 8 - Oshawa Generals 0 - goal scored by Charlie Stephens (9:11 First Period) - Attendance: 3,414
Friday, December 7th, 2001: Guelph Storm 4 - Brampton Battalion 4 - goal scored by Martin St. Pierre (17:27 First Period) - Attendance: 3,349
Friday, December 6th, 2002: Guelph Storm 0 - Brampton Battalion 4 - Attendance: 3,568
Friday, December 5th, 2003: Guelph Storm 2 - Owen Sound 2 - goal scored by Shane Hart (7:28 Third Period) - Attendance: 3,890
Friday, December 3rd, 2004: Guelph Storm 2 - Barrie Colts 2 - goal scored by Matt D'Agostini (7:24 First Period) - Attendance: 4,100
Friday, December 1st, 2005: Guelph Storm 3 - Windsor Spitfires 0 - goal scored by Matt D'Agostini (4:54 Second Period) - Attendance 3,976
Friday, December 1st, 2006: Guelph Storm 1 - Erie Otters 2 - goal scored by Jamie Arniel (8:52 Third Period)- Attendance 3,850
Friday, December 7th, 2007: Guelph Storm 3 - Saginaw Spirit 1 - goal scored by Brandon Buck (13:39 Second Period) - Attendance 3,880
Friday, December 5th, 2008: Guelph Storm 3 - Mississauga St. Michael's Majors 0 - goal scored by Peter Holland (6:14 Second Period) - Attendance 3,985
Friday, December 11th, 2009: Guelph Storm 8 - Owen Sound Attack 1 - goal scored by Matt Sisca (1:13 first period) - Attendance 3579
HOME GAMES
Fri. Dec 10th:Sarnia Sting, 7:30pm
Sun. Dec 12th:Erie Otters, 2:00pm
AWAY GAMES
Thurs.Dec. 9th:London Knights,7:00 pm
Ontario Hockey League Stories from December 9, 2010
- IceDogs Fall 2-1 in Shootout - Niagara IceDogs
- Ellis Scores Twice, Spits Clip Hounds - Windsor Spitfires
- Majors Top IceDogs in Shootout - Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
- Spirit Complete Blockbuster Trade to Acquire McFarland and Chiarot - Saginaw Spirit
- Stanley Cup Coming to Owen Sound - Owen Sound Attack
- Storm City Weekly - Guelph Storm
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