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March 19, 2008 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


Winning two of their final three games of the regular season last week, the Storm solidified 5th in the Western Conference and will take on the London Knights in a playoff series for the third time in four years. The Storm defeated the Kitchener Rangers on Wednesday in an exciting shootout to gain an important two points in the playoffs race. Anthony Nigro was the shootout hero and Brandon Buck scored the other Storm goal in the win. Friday night in Guelph, the Storm handily defeated the Owen Sound Attack by a score of 7-2, Brandon Buck and Matt Kennedy both recorded hat tricks in the win while Leigh Salters picked up the other tally. A 7-5 loss on Saturday to the Erie Otters didn't have any bearing on the final standings as the Storm put up the best record in the final week among the Western Conference teams vying for a fifth spot. ________________________________________

Matt Kennedy Grand and Toy Player of the Week- Kennedy was held off the scoresheet on Wednesday night against the Rangers, but recorded his second hat trick of the season the next night in Guelph during the Storm's 7-2 win over the Owen Sound Attack. Of Kennedy's three tallies, one was the game winning goal and two were scored with the man advantage. The 19 year old was also named the second star of the game for his efforts. The next night in Erie, the Shanty Bay native recorded his 16th and 17th of the year with two tallies and added an assist in the Storm's 7-5 loss.

In 45 games this season, Kennedy had 17 goals and 4 assists for 21 points. Battling concussion problems earlier in the season, the 19 year old has picked up his overall game in the second half of the season.

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Guelph Storm vs. London Knights - Western Conference Quarterfinal Series

After a one year hiatus, the Guelph Storm and London Knights playoff rivalry will resume on Friday night in London for Game One of their Western Conference Quarterfinal Series. This will be the fifth playoff meeting in the history of the two clubs with Guelph winning the first two encounters and the Knights claiming the most recent pair of series.

1994: the #3 ranked Storm handled the #6 ranked Knights in the Emms Division Quarterfinals in five games.

2004: In the Conference Championship, the #3 ranked Storm upset the #1 Knights in seven games.

2005: The Knights squad that rolled through the OHL playoffs and the best that the WHL and QMJHL had to offer in the Memorial Cup, handled Guelph in 4 straight games in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

2006: The clubs met for the third straight Spring and for the second time in the Western Conference Finals. The Knights moved on to the OHL Championship with a hard fought 4-1 series win.

Game 1: Guelph Storm at London Knights, Friday, March 21st at 7:30 pm

Game 2: London Knights at Guelph Storm, Saturday, March 22nd at 7:00 pm

Game 3: Guelph Storm at London Knights, Tuesday, March 25th at 7:00 pm

Game 4: London Knights at Guelph Storm, Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 pm

Game 5 (if nec): Guelph Storm at London Knights, Friday, March 28th at 7:30 pm

Game 6 (if nec): London Knights at Guelph Storm, Sunday, March 30th at 7:00 pm

Game 7 (if nec): Guelph Storm at London Knights, Tuesday, April 1st at 7:00 pm

OHL Western Conference Quarterfinals: #4. London Knights vs. #5. Guelph Storm

Friday, March 21st: Guelph Storm at London Knights, 7:30 pm

Saturday, March 22nd: London Knights at Guelph Storm, 7:00 pm

The Storm and Knights play back to back contests on Friday and Saturday of this week starting off the seven game series in London. The 2007-08 regular season series ended in a tie with both teams winning three games a piece. All three loses by the Storm were by one goal margins while they handedly defeated the Knights by scores of 5-0 and 8-2 before Drew Doughty's stellar individual effort lifted the Storm over the Knights 3-2 on March 9th.

Matt Kennedy and Brandon Buck Latest Storm Players to Earn a Biltmore Hat

Last Friday night during the Storm's 7-2 victory over the Owen Sound Attack Storm forwards Brandon Buck and Matt Kennedy recorded their second hat tricks of the season. Both will be awarded with a Biltmore Hat for their three goal efforts before the game on Saturday night.

Guelph Storm Recognize Efforts of Scouting Staff & Present Top Scorer Award

The Storm will also be recognizing the hard work of their scouting staff, who will present the Top Scorer Award to Brandon Buck (60 points), before the second game of the Quarterfinal series against the London Knights on Saturday night.

Guelph Storm Academic Awards

During the first intermission of Saturday night's game, Storm Education consultant Donna Rawbone will announce and present the Ivan Tennant Award Nominee for Top High School Student and the Roger Neilson Award Nominee for Top Post Secondary Student.________________________________________

Guelph Storm Playoff Tickets for Western Conference Quarterfinal Series On-Sale NOW!

Playoff tickets for all games of the Quarterfinal Series are on-sale now. You can purchase tickets by contacting the Guelph Storm Box Office at 519-837-9690 or by visiting the Box Office in person.

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2008/09 Season Tickets Now On Sale

Guelph Storm season tickets are now on sale for next season at the Early Bird Price. Fans can reserve their seats for next season by placing a minimum $75 per seat deposit before the final Storm home game of the 2008 playoffs.

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Playoff T-shirts for Sale at all Storm Games

The 2008 OHL Playoffs are just around the corner and the Guelph Storm have launched, for the second year in a row, Playoff T-shirts that give Storm fans the chance to show support for their team while raising money for a worthwhile organization. Last year, playoff t-shirt sales raised $3,000.00 for the Nicholas Lambden Children's Foundation.

Net proceeds from the 2008 Playoff T-shirt sales will be donated to the Nicholas Lambden Children's Foundation and each shirt will include a logo remembering Nick Lambden.

Crimson in colour, each Storm Playoff T-shirt includes the STORM WARNING caption with four Storm Warning Nautical flags - representing each potential playoff series for the Storm during the OHL Playoffs.

The T-shirts will sell for only $10.00, including taxes, and will be available for sale at Spyke's Sport Shop in the Sleeman Centre and on the concourse at all home games.

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