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October 8, 2008 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Guelph Storm News Release


Coming off a perfect weekend last week, the Storm looked to continue their winnings ways when they headed East for their 2008-09 Eastern road swing. Facing off against the Frontenacs on Friday night, Peter Holland scored with less than one minute remaining in regulation and once again in OT to help his team pick up two points and remain undefeated. Saturday night in Belleville, the 5-0 Storm squared off against the 4-1 Bulls with the home side coming out on top in a tight 2-1 contest.  A missed opportunity late in the third proved to be the difference as the Storm powerplay failed to click on a four minute man advantage. Anthony Nigro scored the lone Storm goal in the loss. Playing their third game in less than 48 hours, the Storm struggled to find their legs early in the game falling behind 2-1 after 20 minutes and didn't recover on their way to a 4-1 loss. Last week's OHL Player of the Week, Luke Pither, scored the Storm's only goal in the loss. Jake Fischer made his first start in goal for the Storm since winning the season opener and fared well against his former mates.  The Guelph back-up couldn't be faulted on any of the 67's three goals and Ottawa added an empty netter late. With two points on the weekend, the Storm currently sit second in the Western Conference, two points behind the Windsor Spitfires, with a record of 5-2.

Guelph Storm Grand & Toy Player of the Week (Week ending October 12th) -Peter Holland

Peter picked up two goals in the only Storm win this past weekend on their 2008-09 Eastern road swing. Playing the Frontenacs on Friday night at the K-ROCK Centre, the Caledon native scored the tying goal with less than a minute remaining in regulation and once again in overtime to lift his team over the Frontenacs and, at the time, retain their perfect record. Held off the scoresheet the rest of the weekend, the 17 year old was awarded with the third star of the game on Friday night for his play.

Wednesday, October 8th: Guelph Storm at Owen Sound Attack, 7:00 pm

On Wednesday night the Storm heads to Owen Sound to face off against the Attack for the first time this season. These two clubs will play each other a total of eight times with the next match-up in Guelph later in the month on Friday, October 24th. Last season the Storm and Attack split the regular season series four games apiece. Sitting 10th in the Western Conference, the Attack currently have a record of 1-3-1 with three points.

Friday, October 10th: Niagara IceDogs at Guelph Storm, 7:30 pm

The Niagara IceDogs visit the Sleeman Centre on Friday for the Storm's first home game in 12 days. Last season the IceDogs won both contests between these two clubs in overtime by identical scores of 6-5. The Storm and IceDogs play each other one other time after Friday at the Gatorade Garden City Complex in St. Catharines on Thursday, October 30th. So far this season the IceDogs have a record of 2-2-1-2 and currently sit seventh in the Eastern Conference with seven points.

Storm to Honour Pither

The Storm will honour Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week Luke Pither on Friday with an on-ice presentation. Pither was awarded with the title of the best OHL player during the week of September 22nd-29th after recording six points-three goals and three assists-in 3 games.

Delta Guelph Night

Friday night the Storm welcomes the Delta Guelph as they officially launch their partnership with the Storm as the team's official hotel.

Saturday, October 11th: Guelph Storm at London Knights. 7:00 pm

The Storm makes their first 2008-09 visit to the John Labatt Centre in London on Saturday night. These two clubs play each other a total of six times throughout the course of the season with the next match-up taking place in London on November 16th. The Storm won the first contest on home ice back in September by a score of 3-2, but don't host the Knights again until February 16th for a special Family Day game starting at 2:00pm. Currently sitting in fourth place in the Western Conference, the Knights have a record of 4-3 and 8 points.

Monday, October 13th: Guelph Storm at Kitchener Rangers, 2:00pm

Monday night at the Kitchener Auditorium is the annual Storm vs. Rangers Thanksgiving Monday game. This contest marks the first time these two rivals will face each other this season. Playing each other a total of eight times throughout the season, the next match-up between these two takes place in Guelph on Saturday, November 15th. The 2007-08 OHL Championship Rangers won last year's regular season series against the Storm six games to two. This year the Rangers currently hold the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference with a record of 2-2-0-1 and five points.

Tickets for Served by the Storm On-Sale Friday

Tickets to this popular event go on-sale this Friday when the Storm host the Niagara IceDogs. Casey's Bar & Grill (494 Edinburgh Road South) will host this event on Monday, November 10th starting at 6:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Guelph Storm table behind section 115 at every Storm home game or by visiting the Guelph Storm Box Office in the Old Quebec Street Mall. 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.

Dave Pollard on the Storm

Twice a month Guelphstorm.com will feature exclusive articles written by Dave Pollard, senior sports editor for canoe.com. Pollard's first article, released early last week, featured Storm captain Matt Kennedy. Check back to Guelphstorm.com for more exclusive insight into your Guelph Storm.

Tickets Still Available for the ADT Canada/Russia Challenge at the Sleeman Centre-Nov. 20th

Be part of history, when the Team Russia visits Guelph to face off against the OHL's top Canadian born players on November 20th.  Last year, Drew Doughty (pictured) squared off agains the Russians in a pair of Canada-Russia Challenge games before capturing gold with Canada. 

Tickets are now on sale for the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge game to be played at the Sleeman Centre.  Purchase tickets in person, or by calling the Guelph Storm box office in Old Quebec Street Mall at (519) 837-9690.  Tickets are also available at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling or visiting Ticketmaster.ca 

Ticket prices for the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge game in Guelph are $20 for all regular lower bowl seats, $25 for lower bowl Club seats and $30 for 200 level Club seats.  Guelph Storm season ticket holders can purchase their seats for this game for just $15 for all ticket types by calling or visiting the Guelph Storm box office on, or before November 11th.

A limited number of Sleeman Centre luxury suites are available to be rented for the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge in Guelph.  For more information contact the Sleeman Centre offices.

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