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Published on March 28, 2012 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


Western Conference Quarterfinals

GUELPH LEADS SERIES 2-1

GAME 1:

Guelph Stormed into Plymouth to take on the Whalers for Game one of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Jason Dickinson opened the scoring on the powerplay at 16:55 of the first period. Brock McGinn got his first of the post season at 1:04 of the second. Andrey Pedan scored under 5 minutes later to put the Storm up 3-0 early in the second period. Plymouth got on the board with a short handed goal from Aleardi. The Storm started the third period up by a pair of goals, but an early penalty allowed Miller to scored for Plymouth to bring them within one. The Storm held on to that one goal lead, and Francis Menard scored an empty net goal late in the third period. Guelph took the game 4-2 to lead the series 1-0.

GAME 2:

The series shifted back to Storm City for game 2 on Sunday March 25th. With an electrifying home crowd, Guelph jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first period. Scott Kosmachuk scored on the powerplay at 5:18, followed by goals from McNaughton and Dickinson. The second period scoring was controlled by Plymouth with two goals from Noesen and Rakell. Guelph rang several pucks off the posts, and the young squad continued to play a tough game. Noesen got his second of the game on an early third period powerplay. Determined to take game 2, Guelph continued to drive to the net. Francis Menard got his second of the post season to put the home side ahead by one goal. Tanner Richard tapped in the empty net goal at 19:55 of the third. Guelph took a 2 game lead by winning the game 5-3.

GAME 3:

Guelph traveled back to Plymouth, looking to take a 3 game series lead on Tuesday night. Plymouth came out firing and Noesen scored on an early powerplay - giving the Whalers their first lead in any game this series. Much like Guelph in Game 2, Plymouth jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period; two of those goals coming on the powerplay. Scott Kosmachuk scored the lone Storm goal of Game 3, on the powerplay at 13:54 of the first. Plymouth went on to score 4 more goals before the end of 60 minutes. Guelph went 1/8 on the powerplay, while the Whalers went 5/8.

Storm Forecast

WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS:

GUELPH LEADS PLYMOUTH 2-1

Don't miss any of the action!

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

The first 3,000 fans at Thursday's game will receive Skyline Clappers!

The puck drops Thursday at 7:00pm.

Click here to view the Storm Forecast

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:

GUELPH LEADS SERIES 2-1

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

Game 1 - Friday, March 23 - Guelph at Plymouth, 7:05 pm (GUELPH 4 @ PLYMOUTH 2)

Game 2 - Sunday, March 25 - Plymouth at Guelph, 6:30 pm (GUELPH 5 vs. PLYMOUTH 3)

Game 3 - Tuesday, March 27 - Guelph at Plymouth, 7:05 pm (GUELPH 1 @ PLYMOUTH 7)

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 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.

Storm Trackers Bus Trip!

Be the difference as the Storm hits the road for their 1st round series versus the Plymouth Whalers.

The Storm Trackers Fan Club are traveling to Plymouth, Michigan on Saturday, March 31st to cheer on your Storm and you can be part of this great trip.

Help bring our home ice advantage on the road for a must win game.

The Great Canadian luxury coach will be leaving Guelph at 1 pm with a dinner stop on the way.

To book or for more info call Storm Trackers President Annette Montgomery at 519-836-6073 or visit the Storm Trackers table at Game Two on Sunday. A $40.00 deposit is required. Also, a valid passport will be required for everyone traveling to Plymouth with the US border crossing.

Trackers member price including tickets and transportation... $66.00

Non-member price including tickets and transportation... $72.00

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, 2012.

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 30th @ 7:00pm

Belleville Bulls @ Ottawa 67's

This game will be shown live on Sportsnet Ontario

Next Home Games

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

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

*If necessary

Next Away Games

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

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

*If necessary

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