OHL Guelph Storm

Storm City Weekly

Published on March 21, 2012 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


Your hometown Storm finished off their regular season in winning fashion to clinch a playoff spot for the 20th consecutive year. The Erie Otters came to the Sleeman Centre for the two teams final meeting of the 2011-2012 year. Tanner Richard returned to the Storm line up and proved to be a key element scoring two goals in the Storm victory. Guelph got on the board early with a goal from Menard at 2:49 of the first frame. Erie answered back twice in the first, taking a 2-1 lead to the dressing room. About midway through the second period Erie posted another goal. Late in the period Tanner Richard brought the home side within a goal. The third period was all Storm on the scoreboard with goals from Mitchell, Menard and Richard. The Storm were 1/4 on the powerplay, while Erie went 0/4 with the man advantage.

The Owen Sound Attack took to the ice at the Sleeman Centre Friday night for the first of a home-and-home series between the two clubs. After a scoreless first period, Zack Mitchell got the Storm on the board midway through the second. Scott Kosmachuk scored shortly after, followed by a quick goal by Hunter Garlent. Guelph took a commanding 3 goal lead to the dressing room to start the third period. Garlent added one more goal, on the powerplay. The home side kept the attack off the board and Garret Sparks earned the shutout. With this win, the Storm clinched a playoff spot in front of an excited home crowd.

Looking for redemption on Saturday night, the Attack hosted the Storm for the final time this regular season. Even though the pressure of making the playoffs had been relieved from the Storm, they didn't hold anything back. Jason Dickinson notched his 13th of the season at 8:49 of the first period, on the powerplay. Justin Auger scored at 15:01 of the second frame and gave the visitors a 2-0 lead. However Owen Sound answered back and ignited the Attack crowd with a goal from Keevin Cutting at 16:18. Zack Mitchell tapped home his 37th of the season, unassisted at 15:01 of the third period and the Storm finished their regular season with a win on the road.

Storm Forecast

Round One gets underway Friday night in Plymouth Michigan when the Storm travel across the boarder to face the Whalers. The series shifts to Guelph for Game 2 on Sunday March 25th, 2012. Game time is 6:30 pm

Don't miss any of the action!

Come and support your hometown Storm as they battle the Whalers in the Western Conference Quarterfinal series.

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

"ROUND ONE RUSH" 2012 PLAYOFF SCHEDULE & TICKET PRICES:

PLYMOUTH-GUELPH SERIES DATES (series best four-of-seven):

Game 1 - Friday, March 23 - Guelph at Plymouth, 7:05 pm

Game 2 - Sunday, March 25 - Plymouth at Guelph, 6:30 pm

Game 3 - Tuesday, March 27 - Guelph at Plymouth, 7:05 pm

Game 4 - Thursday, March 29 - Plymouth at Guelph, 7:00 pm

(*) Game 5 - Saturday, March 31 - Guelph at Plymouth, 7:05 pm

(*) Game 6 - Sunday, April 1 - Plymouth at Guelph, 6:30 pm

(*) Game 7 - Tuesday, April 3 - Guelph at Plymouth, 7:05 pm

(*) if necessary.

*GAME 2 "RUSH" PRICES END SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH

*GAME 4 "RUSH" PRICES END WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28TH

*GAME 6 "RUSH" PRICES END SATURDAY, MARCH 31ST

REGULAR SEATS ADVANCE DAY OF GAME

Adult $12 $22

Student/Senior $12 $19

Child (12 & under) $12 $15

CLUB SEATS ADVANCE DAY OF GAME

Adult $17 $27

Student / Senior $17 $24

Child (12 & under) $17 $20

VIP CLUB SEATS ADVANCE DAY OF GAME

All seat types $24 $34

Tickets can be purchased online, by phone (519)837-9690 or in person at the Guelph Storm Box Office.

2011-2012 Awards Presented on Sunday

As the team prepares for their Western Conference Quarterfinal Series against the Plymouth Whalers, award winners for the 2011-12 regular season were announced at the club's annual award banquet.

Only one year after collecting the Storm's Rookie of the Year Award, second-year blueliner Matt Finn was named Most Valuable Player.

To see a complete list of this year's winners, visit our website.

THANK YOU STORM FANS!!!

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 shaved their heads! Thanks to the generosity of Storm fans, we are proud to announce that we have reached (and surpassed) our goal of $1,000 to fight Childhood Cancer! Final numbers will be released in the coming weeks.

Donations are still appreciated to support Spencer, Cody and Jason as they stand in solidarity with those fighting Cancer.

Fans can donate online by clicking here, and selecting a player or the team. Our online fundraising page will remain open until the end of March.

Thank you for your continued support & stay tuned for photos as well as the final total!

CARSTAR Collision Expert of the Year

The list of players has been narrowed down to just three nominees and it's up to Storm fans to determine who is most deserving of the title. Fans had the chance to vote for either Cody McNaughton, Tyler Bertuzzi or Andrey Pedan to be the CARSTAR Collision Expert of the Year.

Voting is now closed for the CARSTAR Collision Expert of the Year.

The winner will be announced at the Storm game on March 29th.

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*

Your Next CHL Match-Up on Sportsnet

Friday March 23rd @ 7:00pm

Cape Breton Screaming Eagles @ Saint John Sea Dogs

This game will be shown live on Sportsnet Ontario & Sportsnet Pacific

Next Home Games

GAME 2: Sun. March 25 vs. Whalers 6:30pm

GAME 4: Thurs. March 29 vs. Whalers 7:00pm

*GAME 6: Sun. April 1 vs Whalers 6:30pm

*If necessary

Next Away Games

GAME 1: Fri. March 23 @ Plymouth 7:05pm

GAME 3: Tues. March 27 @ Plymouth 7:05pm

*GAME 5: Sat. March 31 @ Plymouth 7:05pm

*GAME 7: Tues. April 3 @ Plymouth 7:05pm

*If necessary

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