OHL Guelph Storm

Storm City Weekly

Published on November 30, 2011 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


This past weekend of Storm hockey got off to a bumpy start, when the team dropped their game at home on Friday night to the Belleville Bulls. However, the loss propelled the team into action and they came back on Saturday night to beat the Plymouth Whalers, also at home. The Storm took that momentum down the 401 where they beat the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors on Sunday afternoon.

Friday night's outing against the Bulls was dominated on the ice and on the scoreboard by the visitors. The Storm got out of the first period, trailing only by one, despite being almost doubled in shots on net. The second period saw Belleville break open the floodgates, when they scored 3 more goals to go up 4-0. Belleville's Malcolm Subban put on an outstanding performance in net, turning away all 34 Storm shots in the game, while his team added two more goals in the third, for a 6-0 final.

Still stinging from the game the night before, the Storm had something to prove against a strong Plymouth Whalers team on Saturday night at the Sleeman Centre. In a game that saw a different Storm team come to play, they would get on the board first, after a shorthanded marker by Tanner Richard midway through the opening period. The Whalers evened the game after their powerplay unit scored shortly after. However, the Storm wouldn't let the game slip away from them, with Scott Kosmachuk scoring late in the period to go up 2-1. Kosmachuk and Richard would each get another goal in the game, Kosmachuk on a powerplay opportunity in the second, and Richard icing the game with an empty net goal at the close of the third to ensure the Storm would come away with the win.

Sunday's game in Mississauga was another strong effort from the Storm. Stephen Gaskin's goal was the only scoring of the first period. The Majors would answer with a powerplay marker in the second, but not before Hunter Garlent would close the period with a goal of his own, to make it 2-1 Guelph. Brock McGinn, would seemingly put the game out of reach with a goal at 12:44 in the third period, but the Majors would make a late effort, scoring with less than two minutes remaining in the game. Their surge would be for naught though, as the Storm would end up winning 3-2 and taking four of a possible six points from the weekend.

Storm Forecast

This weekend the Storm host the Owen Sound Attack at home on Friday night before traveling to Michigan for the remainder of the weekend, taking on the Plymouth Whalers on Saturday at 7:05 pm before visiting the Saginaw Spirit on Sunday at 4:00 pm.

Tickets for Friday's game are still available and can be purchased online, or by calling the Storm Box Office at 519-837-9690 .

Player of the Week

The Guelph Storm announced on Monday that forward Brock McGinn is the Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday, November 27th.

McGinn picked up three points, including two goals and one assist this past week. On Tuesday night in Kitchener, the 18 year old scored the lone Storm goal in the 6-1 loss to the Rangers. Held off the scoresheet on Friday and Saturday against the Bulls and the Whalers, the Fergus native bounced back with an impressive game on Sunday against the Majors where he assisted on Stephen Gaskin's goal and scored the winning goal at 12:44 of the third period. Named first star of the game, McGinn played his best game of the weekend.

With three points this week, McGinn currently has 11 points, seven goals and four assists. Missing 10 games due to a suspension earlier this season, McGinn has been hot as of late recording five points in his last five games played.

Carstar Collision of the Game

Check out the CARSTAR Collision of the Game from November 25th when the Storm hosted the Belleville Bulls.

Each week during the 2011-12 season, the Guelph Storm will name a Collision of the Game.

At the end of each month, fans will get the opportunity to vote for the CARSTAR Collision of the Month and eventually the CARSTAR Collision of the Year.

Voting is now open for September/October. Visit CARSTAR Collision of the Game and vote for what you think should be the Collision of the month.

11th Annual Teddy Bear Toss

The Guelph Storm will be holding their 11th annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Brent Johnson of Wellington Motors, on December 9th when they host the Barrie Colts.

Fans are asked to bring new or gently used stuffed toys to be tossed onto the ice when the Storm score their first goal of the game next Friday. These bears will be given away to children in the community who may need an extra comforting friend this holiday season.

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 3,579

Friday, December 10th, 2010: Guelph Storm 4 - Sarnia Sting 1 - goal scored by Richard Panik (5:54 second period) - Attendance 3,978

Mo Storm Mo!

Members of the Storm have been sporting an extra bit of facial hair this month in support of Movember. Click on the photo gallery to see how the Mo's have grown.

Introduced as a league initiaive this year, all CHL teams are participating in the Movember campaign. Thanks to all of your donations, the Storm are currently ranked 5th among all CHL teams with $3,000!

At last weekend's home games, fans had an opportunity to donate to the cause and vote on the team MO's. The 'winners' of the vote are as follows:

The Storm player judged to need to shave the most and strongly encouraged not to grow his moustache again until NEXT Movember, otherwise known as the MO that's gotta GO - Scott Kosmachuk.

The Storm player voted on to be the most 'facial folically challenged' or the 'lame MO' - Stephen Gaskin.

The Crazy Mo Bro rendering Storm fans speechless with no words to describe his MO - Hunter Garlent

The ultimate MO judged on the grooming and styling of his MO - Tanner Richard

The Man of Movember judged to have the best moustache - Cody McNaughton

The Storm would like to thank all fans who took part and donated to the Movember cause as over $100 was raised. Congratulations to Joanne Skerritt and Charlene Teasdale who won the draw for the autographed team sticks.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF MOVEMBER! BE SURE TO GET YOUR PLEDGES IN AND CHECK BACK TO SEE HOW THE MO BROS MADE OUT!

Visit the Guelph Storm 'MO' space to donate today.

Stayed tuned to guelphstorm.com as well as Storm City on Facebook for updates!

Your Next CHL FRIDAY NIGHT HOCKEY Match-Up on Sportsnet

Friday December 2 - Windsor Spitfires at Ottawa 67's (Sportsnet One, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific) at 7:00 pm Eastern

Next Home Game

Fri, Dec. 2nd: Attack, 7:30 pm

Next Away Games

Sat., Dec. 3rd: Whalers, 7:05pm

Sun., Dec. 4th: Spirit, 4:00 pm

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