OHL Guelph Storm

Storm City Weekly

Published on March 7, 2012 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


The Kingston Frontenacs got a taste of Friday Night Hockey in Storm City this past weekend. The Frontenacs looked to be off to a good start with a goal just 1:37 into the game. They added another on the powerplay at 9:45. The Storm silenced any Kingston fans by scoring 4 goals in the first period. Zack Mitchell started the scoring spree just 1:14 after Kingston's second goal. Hunter Garlent scored his 13th, followed by Scott Kosmachuk's 28th at 18:27. Mitchell notched his second of the night with one minute to go in the period. Andrey Pedan carried the momentum of the first period through to the second, scoring with the man advantage. Darcy Greenaway got his second of the night at 9:09, but it was not enough to mount a comeback. Cody McNaughton scored on the powerplay at 12:01 of the third period and the Storm took the game 6-3 and picked up two important points in the playoff race.

Sunday the Ottawa 67's rolled into town, looking for redemption after the Storm beat them 5-4 in Ottawa on February 10th. The opening period produced no goals, and no powerplay chances as each team stayed out of the box. Jason Dickinson opened the scoring at 6:15 of the second period. Ottawa answered back at 16:40 with a goal from Nicholas Foglia. Brock McGinn returned the favor just 94 second later. Cody McNaughton scored 1:19 after that to give the Storm a 2 goal lead going into the Third period. Ottawa scored twice in the third to tie the game and force overtime. After 65 minutes of play, the game headed to a shootout. The only player to score in the shootout was Jason Dickinson. The Storm won the game 4-3 and improved their shootout record to 1-4.

Tuesday night the Storm took on the Rangers at the Aud in their 8th and final meeting of the regular season. The first period provided several powerplay chances for both sides, but neither team could capitalize. Patrick Watling opened the scoring at 13:43 of the Second frame, but 27 seconds later Tobias Rieder answered back to tie the game. Kitchener would score 4 unanswered goals in the third period and go 2/8 on the power play. Kitchener was awarded a penalty shot late in the game, but Catenacci could not get it past Sparks, who faced 38 shots.

Storm Forecast

The Guelph Storm battle the London Knights this weekend in a home-and-home series.

They will play in London on Thursday night and return home to the Sleeman Centre for a 7:30 puck drop on Friday night.

Sunday the team will travel to Erie for a 4:30pm start.

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

WARM UP JERSEY AUCTION!

Own a piece of the 2011-2012 Storm Season!!

The Guelph Storm are auctioning off the warm-up jerseys worn by the team this season in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Guelph.

The auction starts starts Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 5:30pm EST & the auction will end Monday March 12th, 2012.

All bids start at $100.

Visit the Guelph Storm E-Bay Store today!

Each auction winner will be eligible to participate in an on-ice presentation of the jerseys following Fan Appreciation Night on March 16th vs Owen Sound.

HELP US IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER!

The Guelph Storm and the University of Guelph have teamed up to fight Childhood Cancer.

Storm players Spencer Turcotte, Cody McNaughton and Jason Dickinson have volunteered to shave their heads when we reach our fundraising goal of $1,000.

Fans can donate online by clicking here, and selecting a player or the team.

You can also donate in person at the Fan Satisfaction Table behind Section 115 at Friday's home game against London.

Thank you for your continued support!!

Carstar Collision of the Month

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

Congratulations to Tyler Bertuzzi and Justin Auger who won the hit of the month for January.

Fans can now vote for the CARSTAR Collision Expert of the Year at the

Fan Satisfaction Table behind Section 115 at Friday Night's game.

Champions for Education School Visits:

Throughout the season, Storm players like to visit local elementary schools to present the Champions for Education program. They present the Fun Fit program which focuses on healthy active living, and why it is important as an athlete and a student. Players also present the Read to Succeed program to primary students and reinforce the concept of literacy, school, community, respect, excellence and anti-bullying.

Champions for Education visits have wrapped up for the 2011-2012 season!

Thank you to all the schools who invited the Storm to present the Fun Fit and Read to Succeed programs to your students!

For more information on these programs, please visit our website or contact Sarah Twigger at stwigger@guelphstorm.com or by phone at 519-837-9690 ext. 10 4

"MARCH" TO THE PLAYOFFS

RALLY CAP SALE!!

All head wear is now 25% off at Spyke's Sports Shop!

Stop by Spyke's today to take advantage of these great savings!

*Offer valid on in-store purchases only, while supplies last*

Wednesday March 14th vs. Erie Otters:

Skate with the Storm!

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Looking for something fun to do over the March Break?

Following the game on March 14th, fans attending the game will have the chance to

Skate with the Storm! The puck drops at 7:00pm.

Tickets for this game are still available and can be purchased online, or in person at the Storm box office. You may also order by phone (519) 837.9690

Your Next CHL Match-Up on Sportsnet

Friday March 9th @ 7:00pm

Rimouski Oc éanic @ Shawinigan Cataractes

This game will be shown live on Sportsnet One, Sportsnet Pacific & Sportsnet East

Next Home Game

Fri.,Mar 9th: Knights, 7:30pm

Next Away Games

Thurs, Mar 8th: Knights 7:00pm

Sun, Mar 11th: Otters 4:30pm

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