The Flint Firebirds are currently in 1st place in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Western Conference standings with 66 points, and an overall record of 31-15-1-3 (1 overtime loss, and 3 shootout losses). The Firebirds are currently 4 points ahead of the London Knights, and the Soo Greyhounds for the top spot in the OHL Western Conference standings.
The Hamilton Bulldogs currently have the best overall record in the Ontario Hockey League. The Bulldogs are currently in 1st place in the OHL Eastern Conference standings with 68 points, and an overall record of 32-11-2-2 (2 overtime losses, and 2 shootout losses). There are 20 teams competing in the 2021-2022 OHL season.
The Flint Firebirds roster currently features four players that have already been selected by NHL (National Hockey League) teams including Left Winger #92 Ethan Keppen (Vancouver Canucks), Center #13 Braeden Kressler (Toronto Maple Leafs), Defenseman #79 Dmitry Kuzmin (Winnipeg Jets), and Left Winger #78 Brennan Othmann (New York Rangers).
Flint Firebirds Left Winger #78 Brennan Othmann is currently 2nd in the OHL in goals this season with 35. Othmann has also accumulated 38 assists, and 73 points in 48 games played this season. Firebirds Goaltender #37 Luke Cavallin is currently 2nd in the OHL this season in wins with 25. Flint Firebirds Right Winger #19 Riley Piercey is currently 2nd on the team in goals with 25. Piercey has also accumulated 27 assists, and 52 points in 45 games played this season.
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Game Notes
- The Flint Firebirds played their inaugural OHL season in 2015-2016. The Firebirds replaced the Plymouth Whalers when Peter Karmanos sold the Whalers in 2015.
- Ted Dent is the Head Coach of the Flint Firebirds.
- Terry Christensen is the General Manager of the Flint Firebirds.
- The Flint Firebirds play their home games at the Dort Financial Center located at 3501 Lapeer Road, in Flint, Michigan.
- Firebirds Left Winger #78 Brennan Othmann was selected by the New York Rangers with the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Othmann is from Pickering, Ontario.
For more information about the Flint Firebirds click on https://flintfirebirds.com
For OHL stats, and standings click on https://ontariohockeyleague.com
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