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April 6, 2026 - FLINT - The record-setting season for the Firebirds continues to gain traction, as they've now swept a playoff series for the first time in team history. In the four-game sweep of Owen Sound, they also set a new league-best goal differential of +32. Players set several other personal and club records along the way, as Flint moves on to the Western Conference semifinals for just the second time as a franchise (2022).
The Birds started the week early, visiting Owen Sound for Game 3 of their opening-round series on Monday. A... Full Story
April 3, 2026 - FLINT - The Flint Firebirds announced on Friday the schedule for the team's second round playoff matchup against the Windsor Spitfires. The third-seeded Firebirds will take on the number two seed Spitfires with Game 1 set to take place in Windsor on Friday, April 10. Flint's first home game will be Game 3 of the series, scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Dort Financial Center.
The full playoff schedule is as follows, with home games in bold:
GAME 1: Friday, April 10 - Flint at Windsor, 7:05 p.m.
GAME 2... Full Story
April 3, 2026 - FLINT - The Flint Firebirds will be holding the annual Paint the Ice event on Wednesday, April 8 at the Dort Financial Center. The event, which is sponsored by Kroger and benefits the Flint Firebirds Foundation, will allow fans to paint well wishes on the Dort Financial Center ice in advance of the second round of the OHL Playoffs.
"Paint the Ice has become a special tradition for both our organization and our fans." said Firebirds President Jeremy Torrey. "What began as a fun way for fans to celebrate and reflect on an o... Full Story
April 2, 2026 - FLINT - The Ontario Hockey League announced on Thursday that Firebirds forward Jimmy Lombardi has been named a finalist for the William Hanley Trophy, presented annually to the league's most sportsmanlike player.
Lombardi enjoyed a breakout season in 2025-26, his third in the OHL and third with the Firebirds. He put up 36 goals and 36 assists in 65 games and set a Firebirds franchise record with eight game-winning goals. Lombardi was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Draft and was signed... Full Story
The Flint Firebirds are a junior hockey team. Based in Flint, Michigan, they are a member of the Ontario Hockey League.
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Firebirds Weekly Roundup, 2026 OHL Playoffs, Week 2
April 6, 2026 - FLINT - The record-setting season for the Firebirds continues to gain traction, as they've now swept a playoff series for the first time in team history. In the four-game sweep of Owen Sound, they also set a new league-best goal differential of +32. Players set several other personal and club records along the way, as Flint moves on to the Western Conference semifinals for just the second time as a franchise (2022).
The Birds started the week early, visiting Owen Sound for Game 3 of their opening-round series on Monday. A... Full StoryMore Flint Firebirds stories below
Firebirds Announce Second Round Playoff Schedule
April 3, 2026 - FLINT - The Flint Firebirds announced on Friday the schedule for the team's second round playoff matchup against the Windsor Spitfires. The third-seeded Firebirds will take on the number two seed Spitfires with Game 1 set to take place in Windsor on Friday, April 10. Flint's first home game will be Game 3 of the series, scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Dort Financial Center.
The full playoff schedule is as follows, with home games in bold:
GAME 1: Friday, April 10 - Flint at Windsor, 7:05 p.m.
GAME 2... Full StoryFirebirds to Hold Paint the Ice, Sponsored by Kroger, on Wednesday, April 8
April 3, 2026 - FLINT - The Flint Firebirds will be holding the annual Paint the Ice event on Wednesday, April 8 at the Dort Financial Center. The event, which is sponsored by Kroger and benefits the Flint Firebirds Foundation, will allow fans to paint well wishes on the Dort Financial Center ice in advance of the second round of the OHL Playoffs.
"Paint the Ice has become a special tradition for both our organization and our fans." said Firebirds President Jeremy Torrey. "What began as a fun way for fans to celebrate and reflect on an o... Full StoryJimmy Lombardi Named a Finalist for the William Hanley Trophy
April 2, 2026 - FLINT - The Ontario Hockey League announced on Thursday that Firebirds forward Jimmy Lombardi has been named a finalist for the William Hanley Trophy, presented annually to the league's most sportsmanlike player.
Lombardi enjoyed a breakout season in 2025-26, his third in the OHL and third with the Firebirds. He put up 36 goals and 36 assists in 65 games and set a Firebirds franchise record with eight game-winning goals. Lombardi was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Draft and was signed... Full StoryFlint Firebirds News
- Firebirds Weekly Roundup, 2026 OHL Playoffs, Week 2 - April 6, 2026
- Firebirds Announce Second Round Playoff Schedule - April 3, 2026
- Firebirds to Hold Paint the Ice, Sponsored by Kroger, on Wednesday, April 8 - April 3, 2026
- Jimmy Lombardi Named a Finalist for the William Hanley Trophy - April 2, 2026
- Birds Cruise in Game 4, 6-1, Sweep into Second Round - April 1, 2026
- Game Day, Round 1, Game 4, Firebirds at Attack - 7 p.m. - April 1, 2026
- Firebirds Continue Series Dominance with 10-0 Win over Attack in Game 3 - March 30, 2026
- Jacob Battaglia Named OHL Player of the Week - March 30, 2026
- Game Day, Round 1, Game 3, Firebirds at Attack - 7 p.m. - March 30, 2026
- Firebirds Weekly Roundup, 2026 OHL Playoffs, Week 1 - March 30, 2026
- Firebirds Erupt for 11 Goals, Dominate Attack in Game 2, 11-1 - March 28, 2026
- Game Day, Round 1, Game 2, Firebirds vs Attack - 7 p.m. - March 28, 2026
- Birds Clobber Attack in Game 1, 8-1 - March 26, 2026
- Game Day, Round 1, Game 1, Firebirds vs Attack - 7 p.m. - March 26, 2026
- Previewing the Firebirds' First Round Playoff Series with the Owen Sound Attack - March 25, 2026
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Flint Firebirds forward Jimmy Lombardi (Todd Boone)
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League: Ontario Hockey LeagueHome: Flint, Michigan
Website: Flint Firebirds site
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Flint Firebirds Scoreboard
| Wed., Apr 1 | W | Flint 6 at Owen Sound 1 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Mon., Mar 30 | W | Flint 10 at Owen Sound 0 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sat., Mar 28 | W | Owen Sound 1 at Flint 11 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Thu., Mar 26 | W | Owen Sound 1 at Flint 8 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sat., Mar 21 | W | London 4 at Flint 5 | Final |
| Wed., Mar 18 | L | Flint 3 at Owen Sound 4 | Final |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Flint Firebirds Schedule and Results | |||
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Flint Firebirds Headlines
- It's all over for the Owen Sound Attack - OHL Owen Sound Sun Times (April 2)
- Flint Firebirds dominate again and take a 3-0 series lead - OHL Owen Sound Sun Times (March 31)
- Bears get bullied by the Flint Firebirds in Game 2 - OHL Owen Sound Sun Times (March 29)
- Flint Firebirds explode on offence, blow out Owen Sound in Game 1 - OHL Owen Sound Sun Times (March 27)
- Owen Sound Attack edge Flint Firebirds in playoff-like atmosphere - OHL Owen Sound Sun Times (March 19)
- Kitchener Rangers make team history in 6-2 win over Flint - OHL Waterloo Record (March 18)
- Firebirds score three special teams goals in win over Greyhounds - OHL Soo Today (March 14)
- John Dean says nothing to reset' after Soo Greyhounds' penalty-ridden loss in Flint - OHL Sault Star (March 14)
- Live Blog: Soo Greyhounds at Flint Firebirds - OHL Soo Today (March 14)
- Opportunities running out for Spitfires after two-goal lead slips away against Firebirds - OHL Windsor Star (March 8)
- All Today's Flint Firebirds Headlines
