OHL Guelph Storm

Storm City Weekly

Published on February 21, 2013 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


The Week in Review

The Storm had a busy week this week playing a home and home against the Owen Sound Attack on Wednesday and Friday then traveling to Plymouth on Saturday and finally hosting the Rangers at the Sleeman Centre for the traditional Family Day game on Monday.

The Storm started off the week with a win against the Attack in Owen Sound. Garret Sparks picked up his league leading 7th shutout as the Storm defeated the Attack 2-0. Friday

Friday night in Guelph, penalty troubles got the best of the Storm as the Attack scored twice with the man advantage to defeat the Storm 4-2.

On Saturday in Plymouth the Storm jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first period, but the Whalers scored five unanswered goals in the second and added two more in the third to defeat the Storm 7-4.

In the final game of the week, the Storm faced off against Kitchener in an action packed game that kept the sold out crowd of 5,035 at the Sleeman Center on their feet. Defeating the Rangers 5-3, the Storm gained two points on their highway 7 rivals and currently sit five back of fourth spot with 69 points.

Dickinson N amed OHL Academic Player of the Month for January

The Ontario Hockey League today announced the OHL Academic Players of the Month for January, 2013, which includes Jeremiah Addison of the Saginaw Spirit, Jason Dickinson of the Guelph Storm, Mark Raycroft of the Brampton Battalion, and Darcy Greenaway of the Kingston Frontenacs.

Midwest Division: The OHL Academic Player of the Month for January in the Midwest Division is Jason Dickinson of the Guelph Storm. Dickinson, a 17-year-old native of Georgetown, ON, demonstrates excellence both on and off the ice. He is a self-motivated and disciplined learner and is a quiet leader in his classes. His teachers have described him as a "great student" who is focused, responsible and respectful. Dickinson is currently maintaining an 82% average in his Grade 12 University preparation courses and is a top prospect for the 2013 NHL Draft.

Storm Forecast

The Storm continue their drive for a higher place in the Western Conference standings playing three games in three days this coming weekend. Friday, February 22nd the Storm host the Niagara Ice Dogs at the Sleeman Centre at 7;30pm before heading to Barrie on Saturday to take on the Central Division leading Colts at 7;30pm. Sunday, they return home to host the Sudbury Wolves at 2:00pm.

Tickets are still available for the home game on Friday night and Sunday afternoon, tickets can be purchased by visiting or calling the Guelph Storm Box Office at 519-837-9690. New this year, Ticketmaster is waving all online fees. You can purchase your tickets in the convenience of your own home without paying service chargers.You'll pay the same low price in advance as you would waiting in line at the box office, plus with our new interactive seat map you can select your actual seat location.

Your Next CHL Match-Up on Sportsnet

Friday February 22nd @ 7:00pm

Kamloops Blazers @ Vancouver Giants

This game will be shown live on Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet East

Next Home Game

February 22,2013

Next Away Game

February 23, 2013

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