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Arizona Coyotes Sign Busby to ATO with Tucson

March 24, 2019 - Flint, Mich. - The Arizona Coyotes have signed Flint Firebirds' defenseman Dennis Busby to an Amateur Tryout Agreement (ATO) with their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners. Busby has already joined the Roadrunners and will wear #11 with Tucson. Busby, 19, recorded a career-high 0.52 points-per-game this season. He tallied 14 points (1G, 13A) in a shortened season of just 27 games this year. The Barrie, Ont. native was selected by the Arizona Coyotes in the fifth-round (145th overall) of the 2... Full Story

Nilsen Signs with Edmonton Oilers' Affiliate Wichita Thunder

March 19, 2019 - Flint, Mich. - The Wichita (Kansas) Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, have signed Flint Firebirds' defenseman Hakon Nilsen to an amateur tryout agreement (ATO). Nilsen is expected to join the Thunder prior to their home game this Saturday, Mar. 23. Nilsen, 21, turns pro after playing for the past four years with the Firebirds. The Cape Coral, Fla. native improved statistically each of the four seasons he was in the OHL. He nearly doubled his point-production this season, recording a career-high 14 points (3G... Full Story

Dellandrea Called-Up to Dallas Stars' AHL Affiliate, Texas Stars

March 19, 2019 - The NHL's Dallas Stars announced today that they have called up Flint Firebirds' forward Ty Dellandrea to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Texas Stars. Dellandrea is expected to join the team before their home game against the Grand Rapids Griffins this Wednesday. Dellandrea, 18, finished the 2018-19 campaign with 63 points (22G, 41A) in 60 games, leading the Firebirds in both assists and points this year. Over the past three seasons, he has amassed 146 points (62G, 84A) in 184 OHL games. He became the... Full Story

Less Than 200 Seats Remain for Final Home Game of Season Tonight

March 16, 2019 - Flint, Mich. - The Firebirds will play their final home game of the 2018-19 season Saturday when they host the Sarnia Sting in front of an expected capacity crowd in Flint. Puck drop for the fourth-annual 'Fan Appreciation Night' is set for 7 p.m. (EDT) at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center. Flint has won three of their last four games and are 4-1-1-0 through their past six games, earning nine out of a possible 12 points in that time. The Firebirds have also won three of their last four games on home-ice in Flint.... Full Story

• Arizona Coyotes Sign Busby to ATO with Tucson - March 24, 2019
  
• Nilsen Signs with Edmonton Oilers' Affiliate Wichita Thunder - March 19, 2019
  
• Dellandrea Called-Up to Dallas Stars' AHL Affiliate, Texas Stars - March 19, 2019
  
• Less Than 200 Seats Remain for Final Home Game of Season Tonight - March 16, 2019
  
• Morgan Scores Two, Game-Winner in Shootout in Windsor Thursday - March 15, 2019
  
• Firebirds to Host Whaley Night to Collect Hygiene Items for Children - March 7, 2019
  
• Firebirds Post Third Home Victory in Last Five Games - March 7, 2019
  
• Firebirds Host Owen Sound for Winning Wednesday/Senior Citizen Night - March 5, 2019
  
• Nilsen's Game-Winning Goal Sends Flint Past Kingston Friday - March 1, 2019
  
• Preview: Flint & Kingston Face-Off in the Vehicle City Friday - February 28, 2019
  
• Firebirds Host Kingston Friday, Peterborough Saturday - February 25, 2019
  
• Preview: Firebirds Look to Weather the Guelph Storm Saturday in Flint - February 23, 2019
  
• Firebirds Host Guelph Storm for UAW / United Way Night - February 21, 2019
  
• Firebirds' Morgan Records First-Career Hat-Trick as Flint Earns Holiday Point in Guelph Monday - February 18, 2019
  
• The Firebirds Win the Mega Bowl - February 16, 2019
  
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Sun., Mar 17	L	Flint 3 at Sarnia 6	Final
Sat., Mar 16	W	Sarnia 4 at Flint 8	Final
Thu., Mar 14	W	Flint 4 at Windsor 3	Final (SO)
Sat., Mar 9	W	Windsor 1 at Flint 4	Final
Fri., Mar 8	L	Flint 2 at London 3	Final (OT)
Wed., Mar 6	W	Owen Sound 4 at Flint 6	Final
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• Flint Firebirds Ty Dellandrea recalled by AHLs Texas Stars - OHL Flint Journal (March 19)
• OHL Roundup: Niagara's Robertson secures OHL scoring title in win over North Bay - OHL TSN (March 18)
• OHL Roundup: Niagara's Robertson secures OHL scoring title in win over North Bay - OHL TSN (March 18)
• Sting win regular-season finale against Firebirds - OHL Sarnia Observer (March 18)
• Sting rest veterans in blowout loss to Firebirds - OHL Sarnia Observer (March 17)
• OHL Roundup: Jason Robertson on verge of claiming league scoring title - OHL TSN (March 17)
• Spitfires leave small opening for Otters after shootout loss to Firebirds - OHL Windsor Star (March 15)
• OHL Roundup: Frontenacs secure No. 1 pick at OHL draft after Flint's win - OHL TSN (March 15)
• Willie ORee, NHLs first African-American player, to appear in Flint - OHL Flint Journal (March 11)
• Cushion for final playoff spot gone for Spitfires after loss to Firebirds - OHL Windsor Star (March 10)
• OHL Roundup: Joseph Garreffas four points lead Rangers past Otters - OHL London Free Press (March 9)
• Unbelievable night for former London Knight goalie - OHL London Free Press (March 9)
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