Firebirds News: April 2022

     The Flint Firebirds will kick off the 2022 OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Playoffs at home on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in a best of seven game series against the Owen Sound Attack.  The Flint Firebirds finished the 2021-2022 OHL season in 3rd place in the OHL Western Conference standings with 89 points, and an overall record of 42-21-1-4 (1 overtime loss, and 4 shootout losses).  The Owen Sound Attack finished the 2021-2022 OHL season in 6th place in the OHL Western Conference standings with 76 points, and an overall record of 34-26-5-3 (5 overtime losses, and 3 shootout losses).  

      Flint Firebirds Left Winger #78 Brennan Othmann lead the team this season in goals, in assists, and in points.  Othmann accumulated 50 goals, 47 assists, and 97 points in 66 games played this season.  Brennan Othmann was selected by the New York Rangers with the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NHL (National Hockey League) Entry Draft.  Othmann is from Pickering, Ontario.  

     Owen Sound Attack Center #7 Deni Goure lead the team in points this season.  Goure compiled 24 goals, 39 assists, and 63 points in 68 games played this season.  Deni Goure went undrafted in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.  Three players lead the Attack in goals this season with 30 including Center #39 Colby Barlow, Right Winger #29 Ethan Burroughs, and Center #11 Cedrick Guindon.

     The Hamilton Bulldogs finished the 2021-2022 OHL regular season in 1st place in the OHL Eastern Conference standings with 107 points, and an overall record of 51-12-3-2 (3 overtime losses, and 2 shootout losses).  The Windsor Spitfires finished the 2021-2022 OHL season in 1st place in the OHL Western Conference standings with 95 points, and an overall record of 44-17-4-3 (4 overtime losses, and 3 shootout losses).  

     Windsor Spitfires Center #55 Wyatt Johnston lead the OHL this season in points.  Johnston accumulated 46 goals, 78 assists, and 124 points in 68 games played this season.  London Knights Right Winger #14 Luke Evangelista lead the OHL this season in goals.  Evangelista compiled 55 goals, 56 assists, and 111 points in 62 games played this season.  Kingston Frontenacs Right Winger #27 Lucas Edmonds lead the OHL this season in assists.  Edmonds produced 34 goals, 79 assists, and 113 points in 68 games played this season.  Flint Firebirds Goaltender #37 Luke Cavallin lead the OHL in wins this season with 36. 

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-  Ted Dent is the Head Coach, and Interim 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. 

-  The Flint Firebirds played their inaugural OHL season in 2015-2016.

-  The Flint Firebirds have an in-state rivalry with the Saginaw Spirit. 

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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Spirit News: February 2022

 

     The Saginaw Spirit are currently in 10th place in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Western Conference standings with 35 points, and an overall record of 17-30-1 (1 overtime loss).  The Spirit are currently 7 points out of the final spot of the 2021-2022 OHL Western Conference Playoffs with 20 regular games left on their schedule.  The Kitchener Rangers, and the Sarnia Sting currently sit ahead of the Spirit in the OHL Western Conference standings with 42 points each.  

     The Saginaw Spirit roster currently features two players that have already been selected by NHL (National Hockey League) teams including Left Winger #17 Josh Bloom (Buffalo Sabres), and Goaltender #30 Tristan Lennox (New York Islanders).  Josh Bloom currently leads the team in goals, and in points.  Bloom has accumulated 23 goals, 24 assists, and 47 points in 48 games played this season.

     The Saginaw Spirit roster currently features six players from the state of Michigan including Right Winger #43 Davis Codd (Brighton), Left Winger #19 Dalton Duhart (Grand Blanc), Defenseman #27 P.J. Forgione (Novi), Right Winger #12 Dean Loukus (Calumet), Defenseman #22 Mitchell Smith (Saginaw), and Goaltender #29 Andrew Oke (Shelby Township). 

     Windsor Spitfires Center #55 Wyatt Johnston currently leads the OHL in points this season with 85.  Johnston has already accumulated 29 goals, and 56 assists in 46 games played this season.  London Knights Right Winger #14 Luke Evangelista currently leads the OHL in goals this season with 41.  Evangelista has also accumulated 39 assists, and 80 points in 41 games played this season.  Kingston Frontenacs Right Winger #27 Lucas Edmonds currently leads the OHL in assists this season with 57.  Edmonds also has 26 goals, and 83 points in 47 games played this season.  London Knights Goaltender #30 Brett Brochu currently leads the OHL in wins this season with 27. 

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-  The Saginaw Spirit played their inaugural OHL season in 2002-2003.  

-  The Saginaw Spirit play their home games at the Dow Event Center located at 303 Johnson Street, in Saginaw. 

-  Chris Lazary is the Head Coach of the Saginaw Spirit.  

-  Dave Drinkill is the General Manager of the Saginaw Spirit.  

-  Spirit Left Winger #17 Josh Bloom was selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the 31st pick (95th overall) in the 3rd Round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.  Josh Bloom is from Oakville, Ontario. 

For more information about the Saginaw Spirit click on  https://saginawspirit.com 

For OHL stats, and standings click on  https://ontariohockeyleague.com 

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Firebirds News: February 2022

     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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-  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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CHL On CBC

 

     Live broadcasts of CHL (Canadian Hockey League) games can be seen on Saturday afternoons throughout the season on CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company).  The CHL includes the OHL (Ontario Hockey League), the QMJHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League), and the WHL (Western Hockey League).  The next live broadcast on CBC is scheduled for Saturday at 3:00 p.m. when the Kingston Frontenacs host the Mississauga Steelheads.  Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.  

     The Flint Firebirds, and the Saginaw Spirit both compete against each other in the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.  The Flint Firebirds are currently in 4th place in the OHL Western Conference standings with 12 points, and an overall record of 6-3.  The Saginaw Spirit are currently in 7th place in the OHL Western Conference standings with 11 points and an overall record of 5-3-1 (1 overtime loss).

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-  The Kingston Frontenacs are currently in 5th place in the OHL Eastern Conference standings with 14 points, and an overall record of  6-3-2 (2 overtime losses).  

-  The Mississauga Steelheads are currently in 7th place in the OHL Eastern Conference standings with 13 points, and an overall record of 6-4-1 (1 overtime loss). 

-  CBC broadcasts Hockey Night In Canada live on Saturday nights throughout the NHL season. 

-  This Saturday night's broadcast of Hockey Night In Canada features the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Buffalo Sabres at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Vancouver Canucks at the Vegas Golden Nights at 10:00 p.m.

For more information about the Canadian Hockey League click on  https://chl.ca 

For more information about Canadian Broadcasting Company click on  https://www.cbc.ca 

For OHL stats, and standings click on  https://ontariohockeyleague.com 

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Plymouth Whalers On YouTube

 

Check out the Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel.

     The Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel currently features 185 videos to help fans relive the memories of the Plymouth Whalers.  Some of the videos on the Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel include "Plymouth Whalers 2014-2015 Season Highlights", "The Last Five Minutes of the Final Plymouth Whalers Game.", "Tyler Seguin Hat Trick", and "Whalers Press Conference".  The Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel also has videos of game highlights, and full games from the 2013 OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Playoffs.  The Plymouth Whalers YouTube channel was created in 2008.

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-  The Plymouth Whalers were sold in 2015.  The team moved to Flint to become the Flint Firebirds.  

-  The Flint Firebirds compete in the Ontario Hockey League.    

-  The Saginaw Spirit also compete in the Ontario Hockey League.   

-  The Ontario Hockey League has yet to begin the 2020-2021 season.  

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Former Whalers In Carolina

 

Alex Nedeljkovic has seen time in net this season with the Carolina Hurricanes.

     Alex Nedeljkovic, and Vincent Trocheck were teammates on the Plymouth Whalers during the 2012-2013 OHL (Ontario Hockey League) season.  Both players are now having success in the NHL (National Hockey League) with the Carolina Hurricanes.  Alex Nedeljkovic has seen time in net this season due to the injury of former Detroit Red Wings Goalie Peter Mrazek.  Vincent Trocheck is playing in his first full season in Carolina after the Hurricanes acquired him in a trade with the Florida Panthers in February of 2020. 

     Alex Nedeljkovic has started 7 games this season, and currently has an overall record of 4-2-1 (1 overtime loss).  Nedeljkovic earned one of his four victories this season against the Detroit Red Wings.  Vincent Trocheck has played in 23 games this season, and currently has 22 points with 13 goals, and 9 assists.  Trocheck has scored 125 goals so far during his NHL career. 

     Alex Nedeljkovic also spent time with the Flint Firebirds during the 2015-2016 OHL season before he was traded to the Niagara IceDogs.  Vincent Trocheck spent over three seasons with Saginaw Spirit before he was traded to the Plymouth Whalers during the 2012-2013 OHL season.  

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Trocheck is playing in his first full season in Carolina. The Hurricanes traded for him last season.

                                                                                             Game Notes   

-  Alex Nedeljkovic wore #39 with the Plymouth Whalers.  Nedeljkovic also wears #39 for the Carolina Hurricanes.

-  Vincent Trocheck wore #25 with the Plymouth Whalers.  Trocheck wears #16 for the Carolina Hurricanes.    

-  The Ontario Hockey League has yet to start their 2020-2021 season. 

-  The Plymouth Whalers were sold in 2015.  The team relocated to Flint to become the Flint Firebirds. 

 

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Memory Lane: Whalers

     It's been almost two years since the Plymouth Whalers played their final game at the ice rink formerly known as Compuware Arena.  The Whalers were sold, and the team was relocated to the city of Flint.  The Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center is home to the Flint Firebirds.  Compuware Arena is now known as the USA Hockey Arena, and is home to the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program).
     The Plymouth Whalers were a successful franchise in the Ontario Hockey League.  The team reached the OHL Playoffs every season from 1997-1998 through 2013-2014.  The Whalers won the OHL Playoffs, and hoisted the J. Ross Robertson Cup during the 2006-2007 season.  Several former Whalers are now stars in the NHL including Tyler Seguin, Vince Trocheck, Tom Wilson, and Rickard Rakell.
     I miss the Plymouth Whalers, and I also miss the OHL (Ontario Hockey League).  I miss going to Whalers games, and watching future stars of the NHL (National Hockey League) compete at a high level.  I miss reading the lineup cards, and following the OHL stats, and standings.  I miss watching Whalers games on Comcast Network TV 900, and listening to Pete Krupsky's analysis of the OHL players.  I miss the friendly people at the arena, and the short commute to and from the games.  The Plymouth Whalers may be gone, but the memories made at Compuware Arena will continue to live on the Mitten State Sports Report.          
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-  The Plymouth Whalers were known as the Detroit Junior Red Wings from 1992-1995.



-  The USA Hockey Arena is located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.



-  Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center is located at 3501 Lapeer Road, in Flint.



-  Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center is formerly known as Perani Arena.



-  The Flint Firebirds are currently in 8th place in the OHL Western Conference standings with 57 points, and an overall record of 26-22-1-4 (1 overtime loss, and 4 shootout losses).



-  The USA NTDP competes in the USHL (United States Hockey League).



-  The USA NTDP is currently in 8th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 34 points, and an overall record of 16-19-1-1 (1 overtime loss, and 1 shootout loss).



-  Memory Lane is a new monthly feature that began last month on the Mitten State Sports Report.



-  "Memory Lane: 1991 Lions" was posted on 1/9/2017.  

For more information about the Flint Firebirds click on  flintfirebirds.com



For OHL stats, and standings click on  ontariohockeyleague.com



For more info about the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center click on  www.dorteventcenter.com



For more information about the USA Hockey Arena click on  www.usahockeyarena.com



For more information about the USA NTDP click on  www.usahockeyntdp.com



For USHL stats, and standings click on  www.ushl.com



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10 Fast Facts - February

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-  The 2017 NBA All-Star Game is in New Orleans on Sunday, February 19th, at 8:00 p.m.





-  The 2017 NBA trade deadline is Thursday, February 23rd, at 3:00 p.m.





-  The Clark Cup is given to the Playoff Champions of the USHL (United States Hockey League).





-  The J. Ross Robertson Cup is given to the Playoff Champions of the OHL (Ontario Hockey League).





-  The Memorial Cup is given to the Champions of the CHL (Canadian Hockey League).





-  The Detroit Tigers will have their first Spring Training workout on Tuesday, February 14th.





-  The 2017 NFL Combine will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana from February 28th - March 6th.





-  The Cleveland Browns have the 1st overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.





-  The Detroit Lions have the 21st overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.  





-  The 2017 NFL Draft will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from April 27th - April 29th.











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-  The 2017 NBA All Star Game will be played at the Smoothie King Center.



-  The Tri-City Storm won the 2015-2016 Clark Cup.



-  The London Knights won the 2015-2016 J. Ross Robertson Cup.



-  The London Knights also won the 2016 Memorial Cup.



-  The Detroit Tigers compete in the Florida Grapefruit League during Spring Training.











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New Home For Waza Flo

Click on past months to see exclusive photos of the Detroit Waza Flo.

     The Detroit Waza Flo will play the 2015-2016 season at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint. The Waza Flo compete in the MASL (Major Arena Soccer League), and Detroit finished the 2014-2015 season with an overall record of 4-16.  The Dort Federal Event Center is formerly known as Perani Arena, and the remodeled venue is also home to the Flint Firebirds.  The Firebirds are playing in their inaugural season in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League).  Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Waza Flo, the MASL, the Flint Firebirds, the OHL, or the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center.
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For more information about the Detroit Waza Flo click on  http://www.detroitwaza.com



For MASL stats, and standings click on  http://www.paslsoccer.com



To watch Detroit Waza Flo games click on  http://golivesportscast.com 



For more information about the Flint Firebirds click on  www.flintfirebirds.com 



For OHL stats, and standings click on  www.ontariohockeyleague.com 



For info about the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center click on  www.dorteventcenter.com 



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Plymouth 6 - Sarnia 3

On Thursday night, the Plymouth Whalers (in green) defeated the Sarnia Sting (in yellow) 6-3.

      On Thursday night, the Plymouth Whalers defeated the Sarnia Sting 6-3.  The Sarnia Sting outshot Plymouth 42-35, but Whalers goaltender #39 Alex Nedeljkovic made 39 saves for Plymouth.  Both teams are divisional rivals, and both squads are fighting for a postseason spot in the 2014-2015 OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Playoffs.
     The Plymouth Whalers are currently in 5th place in the West Division standings with 47 points, and an overall record of 21-37 (3 overtime losses, and 2 shootout losses).  The Plymouth Whalers play all of their home games at Compuware Arena, located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.  Click on the links below for more information about the Plymouth Whalers, or Compuware Arena.  Scroll down to see exclusive photos from Thursday night's 6-3 victory over Sarnia.
     The Sarnia Sting are currently in 2nd place in the West Division standings with 59 points, and an overall record of 26-34 (4 overtime losses, and 3 shootout losses).  Click on the links below for more information about the Sarnia Sting, or the Ontario Hockey League.
     There's only 5 opportunities left to see the Plymouth Whalers at home before they become extinct.  The Whalers host the Ottawa 67's tonight at 7:05 p.m.  Click on past months to see exclusive photos from several Plymouth Whalers games.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question!

On Saturday night, the Plymouth Whalers (in green) hosted the Sarnia Sting (in yellow)!

There's only 5 home games left for the Plymouth Whalers.  The team has been sold, and they're going to Flint! 

#4 Sean Callaghan is a Defenseman for the Plymouth Whalers.  #25 Jordan Kyrou plays Center for the Sting.

#10 Anthony Salinitri had on his "O Face".  Salinitri plays Center for the Sarnia Sting!

On Thursday night, Whalers goaltender #39 Alex Nedeljkovic made 39 saves.

The Plymouth Whalers defeated the Sarnia Sting 6-3.

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For more information about the Plymouth Whalers click on  plymouthwhalers.com 



For more information about the Sarnia Sting click on  www.sarniasting.com 



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Plymouth vs. North Bay

On January 9th, the Plymouth Whalers (in blue) defeated the North Bay Battalion 6-3.  Scroll down to see exclusive photos.

     The Plymouth Whalers compete in the Western Conference of the (OHL) Ontario Hockey League, and play in the West Division.  The Whalers are currently in 5th place in the West Division standings with 31 points, and an overall record of 14-27 (2 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).  Click on the link below for more information about the Plymouth Whalers.
     On January 9th, the Plymouth Whalers defeated the North Bay Battalion 6-3 at Compuware Arena.  Scroll down to check out exclusive photos of the Whalers victory.  The Plymouth Whalers currently have seven players that have been selected by NHL (National Hockey League) teams.  Alex Nedeljkovic, and Josh Wesley have been drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes.  Alex Peters has been drafted by the Dallas Stars, Connor Chatham has been drafted by the New Jersey Devils, Victor Crus Rydberg (VCR) has been drafted by the New York Islanders, Matt Mistele has been drafted by the Los Angeles Kings, and Sonny Milano has been drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets.  Click on the links below for more information about the Ontario Hockey League, or Compuware Arena.
     The North Bay Battalion compete in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference.  The Battalion are currently in 2nd place in the Central Division standings with 51 points, and an overall record of 21-19 (6 overtime losses, and 3 shootout losses).  The Battalion currently have three players that have been selected by NHL teams.  Ryan Kujawinski has been drafted by the New Jersey Devils, Nick Paul has been drafted by the Ottawa Senators, and Nick Moutrey has been drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets.  Click on the link below for more information about the North Bay Battalion.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

The Plymouth Whalers (in blue) hosted the North Bay Battalion.  The game was played on January 9th, at Compuware Arena.  

 

The game was physical.  There were plenty of fights.

The North Bay Battalion celebrated 3 goals against the Plymouth Whalers.  

#12 Brett McKenzie had a conversation with an official.  

#23 Nick Moutrey has already been drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

#17 Ryan Kujawinski has already been drafted by the New Jersey Devils.

The Plymouth Whalers celebrated a 6-3 victory over the North Bay Battalion.  

For more information about the Plymouth Whalers click on  plymouthwhalers.com 



For more information about the North Bay Battalion click on  www.battalionhockey.com



For OHL stats, and standings click on  http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com 



For more information about Compuware Arena click on  http://www.compuwarearena.com 





     

25 Years of Whalers

The Plymouth Whalers play all of their home games at Compuware Arena in Plymouth.. 

     The Plymouth Whalers have existed for 25 years as a hockey organization affiliated with the OHL (Ontario Hockey League).  They've been known as Ambassadors, Junior Red Wings, and Detroit Whalers, and the team has called Compuware Arena their home since the 1996-1997 season. Compuware Arena is located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.  Click on the link below for more information about Compuware Arena.
     The Plymouth Whalers are currently in 3rd place in the Ontario Hockey League's West Division with 17 points, and an overall record of 8-12 (1 overtime loss).  The Whalers host the Niagara Ice Dogs this Saturday night (Nov. 22nd).  Puck drops at 7:05 p.m.  Click on the links below for more information about the Plymouth Whalers, or the Ontario Hockey League.  Click on past months to see exclusive photos from several Plymouth Whalers games.









                                              25 Year History of the Plymouth Whalers  






1990 - 1992          Detroit Compuware Ambassadors



1992 - 1995          Detroit Junior Red Wings



1995 - 1997          Detroit Whalers  



1997 - current      Plymouth Whalers    

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                                            Upcoming Plymouth Whalers Home Games!






Saturday, November 22nd     vs.  Niagara Ice Dogs     7:05 p.m.



Wednesday, November 26th  vs.  Windsor Spitfires     7:05 p.m.



Saturday, November 29th     vs.     Sarnia Sting          7:05 p.m.  

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Plymouth 3 - London 1

Last night, the Plymouth Whalers hosted the London Knights at Compuware Arena!

     Last night, the Plymouth Whalers hosted the London Knights at Compuware arena.  The 2014-2015 OHL (Ontario Hockey League) season is well underway, and last nights game was already the second meeting between the two clubs this season. The Whalers defeated the Knights 5-0, last Friday night in London.
     Last night, the Whalers earned a 3-1 victory over London.  All four goals were scored in the 1st period, and Whalers goaltender #39 Alex Nedeljkovic was named as the games first star.  Nedeljkovic made 33 saves, and only allowed one goal.  The three Whalers goals were scored by #18 Dan Vanderwiel, #7 Francesco Vilardi, and #90 Mathew Campagna.
     The Plymouth Whalers are currently in 2nd place in the West Division standings with 5 points, and an overall record of 2-1-1.  The Plymouth Whalers will host the Peterborough Petes this Saturday night at Compuware Arena.  Puck drops at 7:05 p.m.  Click on the links below for more information about the Plymouth Whalers, Compuware Arena, or the Ontario Hockey League.
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Both teams are bitter rivals, and compete against each other in the Ontario Hockey League's Western Conference.

Whalers goaltender #39 Alex Nedeljkovic was named as the games first star.  Nedejkovic made 33 saves last night.

Last nights game was the 2nd meeting between the two clubs this season.  Plymouth defeated London 5-0 last Friday.

The Whalers scored 3 goals in the 1st period.  #7 Vilardi, #18 Vanderwiel, and #90 Campagna all scored for Plymouth.

The Plymouth Whalers earned the 3-1 victory over London.  The Whalers improved their overall record to 2-1-1.

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Whalers & Spirit Eliminated!

#21 Ryan Hartman (in white) is a Chicago Blackhawks draft pick!  Hartman has a promising future in the NHL.

     The Plymouth Whalers, and the Saginaw Spirit each ran into buzz saws in their respective series, and both teams have been eliminated from the 2014 OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Playoffs.  The Guelph Storm eliminated the Plymouth Whalers, and the Erie Otters finished off the Saginaw Spirit.  The best of seven series ended in 5 games for both the Whalers, and the Spirit, and both teams won game 3 of their respective series.
     The Plymouth Whalers were a young team this year, and weren't expected to be a top team in the OHL.  The Whalers finished the regular season with 63 points, and an overall record of 28-40 (7 shootout losses).  The Whalers earned the final spot in this years OHL Playoffs, but were outscored 7-2 in game 4, and 8-3 in game 5. The Whalers will miss the contributions next season of players like #4 Nick Malysa, #9 Zach Lorentz, and #25 Carter Sandlak.  It is expected that #21 Ryan Hartman will be on a NHL (National Hockey League) roster next season, and #32 Gianluca Curcuruto has a chance to make it as well.  Hartman is a Chicago Blackhawks draft pick, and Curcuruto is a Columbus Bluejackets draft pick.  The Whalers will be lead next season by #39 Alex Nedeljkovic, #22 Matt Mistele, #16 Victor Crus Rydberg (VCR), and #23 Connor Sills.  Click on the link below for more information about the Plymouth Whalers.
     The Saginaw Spirit were a scrappy bunch, and were lead by their goaltender #57 Jake Paterson.  Paterson is a Detroit Red Wings draft pick, and certainly has a future in the NHL.  The Spirit finished the season with 71 points, and an overall record of 33-35 (4 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).  Saginaw earned a #3 seed in this years OHL Playoffs, but lost 3 games to the Erie Otters by 1 goal.  The Spirit will miss the contributions of #15 Eric Locke next season, but Saginaw will have several players returning to the team.  Click on the link below for more information about the Saginaw Spirit.
     Do you think that either Ryan Hartman, or Jake Paterson will have a successful career in the NHL?  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com   Click on the links below for more information about the Ontario Hockey League, or the National Hockey League.  Click on past months to check out exclusive photos from several OHL games.

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Whalers Playoff Push!

The Plymouth Whalers are trying to make the OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Playoffs for the 23rd straight season!

     The OHL (Ontario Hockey League) regular season is winding down, and the Plymouth Whalers are attempting to qualify for the Playoffs for the 23rd consecutive season.  The OHL Playoffs have included the participation of the Whalers since the 1991-1992, and the 22 year streak is an OHL record.  The Whalers are currently holding on to the 8th seed to qualify for the Western Conference Playoffs, and are 7 points ahead of the Kitchener Rangers for the final spot.  Although the Whalers have not mathematically clinched a postseason birth yet, the team has put themselves in good position to do so, with only 8 regular season games remaining.
     If the OHL Playoffs started tonight, the Plymouth Whalers would play a 1st round, best of seven series against the Guelph Storm.  The Storm are currently 14 points ahead of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds for the top overall seed in the Western Conference, and a first round matchup between the Whalers, and the Storm is almost inevitable.
     The Plymouth Whalers are currently in 8th place in the OHL Western Conference standings with 54 points, and an overall record of 24-36 (6 shootout losses).  Click on the links below for more information about the Plymouth Whalers, or the Ontario Hockey League.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com   Check out the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material to view exclusive photos from several Plymouth Whalers games.  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material!      








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Pictures of 2013!

In January we witnessed chaos at the Gibralter Trade Center!  "Extreme Midget Wrestling" took center stage in Taylor!

In February we posted photos from "School Bus Racing" at Flat Rock Speedway!

We watched the Plymouth Whalers fight through another OHL season!

We watched mascots play hockey!  That Tim Hortons cup has real potential!

In March we saw former Red Wings Alumni players like Dino Ciccarelli!  

We took an all access tour of Ray Fisher Stadium!    

In April we rooted on the Plymouth Whalers during the OHL Playoffs!

In May we updated information about the renovation project at West Park in Ann Arbor!

Veterans Memorial Park in Ann Arbor also received upgrades!

We saw a boat race on land at Flat Rock Speedway!

Rob Remick and the #3 car put on a show for the fans after winning at Flat Rock Speedway!

In June we checked out Pro soccer in Saline!  The Michigan Bucks defeated the Chicago Fire 4-1.

We went to the locker room area at FC Sparta games. 

In July we watched Truth Martini wrestle at Ring of Honor!

Ring of Honor Wrestling was one of the most viewed posts of 2013!

In August we got on a bridge that lead us nowhere!

We saw Classic Cars like this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette!

We saw this homemade vehicle at St. Robert Bellarmine! 

We went to the 3rd Annual Hines Park Cruise, and saw this rare 1928 Cadillac LaSalle!  

In September we went to Prescott to see the Fall Colors!

In October we learned that there is in fact fighting in recreational league hockey!

In November we updated the progress of the Michigan United Soccer League season! 

We saw Christmas lights in December!  

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