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PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:35 pm 
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The OHL Flint Firebirds begin their first season after moving from Plymouth. I'll be catching as many games as possible. Ironically my first game will probably be Wednesday, October 7 in Sault Ste. Marie as my wife and I will be in Canada during that week. I will be rooting for the Greyhounds as always and visits to the Soo will always be on the agenda. I'll also be going to Firebird games as they appeal to me. Currently, I am going to all Sault Ste Marie games in Flint along with the Erie, London and Niagara games.

http://www.flintfirebirds.com/

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:14 am 
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Um...about that.

http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index ... ayers.html


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:01 am 
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Damn, I'm supposed to be going to Saturday's game against Sault Ste Marie. I'll try to keep an eye on this.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:27 am 
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These are young men of integrity.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:01 pm 
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Even the owner's son walked out? Fucking awesome!

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:03 pm 
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Chris18 wrote:
Even the owner's son walked out? Fucking awesome!


Yup. Apparently all of the coaches getting canned was because the owner wasn't pleased with his kid's ice time.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:22 pm 
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That is just impressive.

Keep the staff and then trade the son seems like the best approach if they are serious about the sons hockey career.


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:31 pm 
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Hounsy wrote:
That is just impressive.

Keep the staff and then trade the son seems like the best approach if they are serious about the sons hockey career.


Yup.

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BREAKING: David Branch has now called a meeting for 12:00pm where he will address #Firebirds owner Rolf Nilsen, players and coaches. #OHL

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:21 pm 
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If they re-hire the coaches I'd call it a big win for everyone, including the shithead owner. But I especially have respect for the owner's son. That's just great.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:42 pm 
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Chris18 wrote:
If they re-hire the coaches I'd call it a big win for everyone, including the shithead owner. But I especially have respect for the owner's son. That's just great.


I imagine the kid was by far the most upset over this. But yes I'm glad the owner is a better dad than he is a boss.


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 3:53 pm 
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http://www.tsn.ca/mondaymustread-flint- ... t-1.390508

And now they re-hire the coach's back and give a new 3 year contract.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:22 pm 
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just to give the local flavour on the re-hire,

http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2015/11/reports_flint_firebirds_rehire.html#incart_river_home

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Rehired + 3 year extension. Kick ass!

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 1:27 am 
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I have been keeping my promise fairly nicely. I have been attending roughly 1 to 2 games a month, the latest was to see the Soo Greyhounds with my wife on Sunday, January 3. Flint is travelling a lot this month but February looks good as I already have plans to see London and, of course, Sault Ste Marie in late February. Flint is struggling this year after a lot of success as the Plymouth Whalers. They are currently in 5th place in the OHL's West Division with 33 points.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:13 pm 
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Coaching staff fired again!

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Must be something in the water.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:34 pm 
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:wtf:

I thought the previous walkout & return would unify the team and help them out. Clearly not.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:39 pm 
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I get the sinking feeling that this team will not be in Flint at the start of next season. The area has been supporting the team nicely for the games I have attended. I hope that keeps them from moving. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. At least, I still have the Saginaw Spirit within an hour's drive if Flint fucks off elsewhere.

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 1:40 pm 
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And the league is none too pleased with the management: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck- ... 26962.html

I'd love to see the league force the owner to reinstate the fired coaches, just to see how it would play out. :munch:

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In all seriousness, has the water crisis played any part in the team possibly moving? I imagine a sale at the very least will be underway shortly, since there's no way in hell Nilsen can continue as owner.


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