OHL Guelph Storm

Storm This Week

Published on November 6, 2007 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


The Storm picked up four of a possible six points this week with two wins and one loss. Earlier in the week the Storm traveled to Kitchener facing off against the Rangers for the third time this season. Thomas McCollum made 38 saves and was named the third star of the game in the 2-1 loss. On Friday night the Storm picked up their second road win of the season defeating the Sarnia Sting 4-1. On Sunday in London the Storm scored five unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the London Knights on their home ice 8-2. Heading into the third with a two goal lead, Nathan Martine scored his first goal of the season against his former team, Luke Pither scored two powerplay goals, Peter Holland picked up his second of the year and Anthony Nigro scored for the sixth time in eight games to give the Storm their third road win of the year. With two wins this week, the Storm improved their record to 8-8-2-0. With 18 points on the season the Storm currently sit tied with the London Knights for second in the Mid West Division.

Guelph Storm Grand & Toy Player of the Week (Week ending November 4th)

Thomas McCollum- The Sanborn New York native played three solid games in net this past week putting up impressive numbers. The 17 year old had a goals against average of 1.66 and a save percentage of 0.956 in three games. McCollum allowed only four goals against, stopped an important penalty shot in London and also recorded an assist on the only Storm goal in a 2-1 loss to Kitchener. With three wins this weekend McCollum improved his record to 5-5-1-0 and his save percentage and goals against average to 0.910 and 3.26 respectively.

Friday, November 9th: Owen Sound Attack at Guelph Storm, 7:30 pm

- On Friday night the Storm face off against the Owen Sound Attack for the second time this season. The first match up saw the Storm travel to the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre back on October 6th. The Storm were down 2-0 after the first and fought back to eventually win the contest 4-3. Last season these two clubs played each other a total of eight times with the Storm winning six of the eight contests. The Attack currently sit in fourth place in the Midwest Division, seven points behind the Storm.

Saturday, November 10th: Guelph Storm at Plymouth Whalers, 7:05 pm

- The Storm travel to Plymouth on Saturday night for the first contest between these two teams this season. Last year the Whalers won three of the four match-ups and swept the Storm in the Western Conference Quarter Finals before going on to win the OHL Championship. This season the Whalers have a 10-6-1-0 record with 21 points and are currently in third place in the West Division.

Guelph Storm Performers of the Month-October

Thomas McCollum-Guelph Storm Goaltender of the Month and nominee for OHL Goaltender of the Month

McCollum was named the Guelph Storm's Goaltender of the Month after posting a 3-4-1 record, along with a 3.44 goals against average and 0.893 save percentage in eight games played. The 17-year old netminder also picked up second and third star honours for his play during the month of October. As of November 1st, the Sanborn New York native has a record of 3-5-1-0 and a goals against average of 3.66 and a save percentage of 0.885.

Brandon Greenside-Guelph Storm Rookie of the Month and nominee for OHL Rookie of the Month

Greenside was named the Guelph Storm's Rookie of the Month after scoring 6 points in the month of October. The 18 year old defenceman scored two goals and added four assists for six points in eleven games.

Greenside recorded his first multiple point game in October in the Storm's 6-5 overtime loss to the Niagara IceDogs. As of November 1st Greenside had 2 goals and 5 assists and lead all Storm rookies in scoring with 7 points.

Drew Doughty- Guelph Storm Defenceman of the Month, Performer of the Month and nominee for OHL Defenceman of the Month and Performer of the Month

Doughty was named the Guelph Storm's defenceman and performer of the month after putting up 16 points in 12 games. The 17 year old also recorded five multiple point games and was awarded with one first star honour, three second star honours and one third star honour in October. Doughty currently leads his team in assists (17), points (21) and is tied for the team lead in powerplay goals (4). With a 1.40 point per game average Doughty was held off the score sheet only three times in 12 games played during the month of October.

As of November 1st, the London native sat fourth in league assists and second in defenceman scoring with 21 points. He was two points behind fellow blueliner Bobby Sanguinetti of the Brampton Battalion.

Guelph Storm Announce Name of Second Mascot

The Guelph Storm are pleased to announce that Stormy has been selected as the name of the team's second Mascot. Stormy was by far the most popular name submitted in the contest. From these entries a draw was conducted earlier this week. The winner has been contacted and will be announced at Friday's home game.

Spyke will still remain the team's number one mascot, the addition of the new mascot simply allows for more fan interaction. In order to accommodate the growing number of appearance requests, an additional mascot became necessary. Because Spyke was in such high demand and simply could not devote time to all events, Stormy was created to allow the team to increase community involvement as well as enhance the game experience for fans.

Friday is the Last Home Game to Purchase Served by the Storm Tickets Get your tickets to this popular event now...tickets are going fast and it is very close to being sold out. Casey's Bar & Grill (494 Edinburgh Road South) will host this event on Monday, November 26th. Tickets can be purchased at the Guelph Storm table behind section 116 at every Storm home game. Ticket prices for the "Served By The Storm" Dinner including meal, non-alcoholic refreshments, dessert and gratuity are $20 per ticket. For more information call 519-837-9690.

Guelph Tribune Design a Storm Goalie Mask Contest

The Guelph Storm is pleased to announce that the Guelph Tribune Design a Goalie Mask Contest will be back for the second year in a row. Starting November 5th until November 30th the Guelph Storm will be looking for a winner of the contest sponsored by the Guelph Tribune.

Submitted designs will be judged on overall concept, originality and colour harmony. The GRAND PRIZE winner will be announced in an on-ice presentation prior to the Guelph Storm home game on Sunday, January 13th versus the Kitchener Rangers. A second version of the winning design will be created and presented to a Guelph Storm goaltender during the presentation and will be worn for the rest of the 2007- 08 season. The winner will also receive a custom painted goalie mask featuring the winning design signed by the Guelph Storm Hockey Club. Completed entry forms and design concepts can be mailed or dropped off in person to the Guelph Storm business offices. The contest is only open to legal residents of Canada who are 16 years of age or younger.

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