Game Preview: Guelph Storm @ Flint Firebirds
The Storm are finishing off their road trip with a visit to the Dort Financial Center in Flint to take on the Firebirds. The puck drops at 7:00pm.
Guelph is coming off a big 5-1 win in Sarnia last night to break a 4 game losing streak. The Storm are visiting Flint for the first time this season and are 0-2-1-1 in the season series. With an overall record of 26-18-5-2 the Storm remain in the 5th overall spot in the conference standings. The Storm will be looking to get their first win against the Firebirds this season tonight in Flint.
The Firebirds also played in a game last night where they beat the London Knights 6-2. In their last 5 games they are 3-2 with both losses coming in games against the Erie Otters. Flint will be feeling good as the last time these two teams met they were able to come out with a 5-1 win. Having a record of 34-16-1-3 the Firebirds are 1st in the western conference and are 2nd in the league standings.
HEAD TO HEAD
| 2021-22 Regular Season | |
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| GUE 0-1-2-0 | FLNT 3-0-0-0 |
| 2019-20 Regular Season | |
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| GUE 0-2-1-1 | FLNT 4-0-0-0 |
| Last Five Years | |
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| GUE 6-7-5-1 | FLNT 13-4-2-0 |
| Last Five Years At Guelph Storm | |
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| GUE 3-3-5-0 | FLNT 8-2-1-0 |
| Last Five Years At Flint Firebirds | |
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| GUE 3-4-0-1 | FLNT 5-2-1-0 |
| Previous Meetings This Season |
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Flint 5 @ Guelph 1 (2022-03-06)
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Flint 5 @ Guelph 4 (2022-02-11)
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Flint 5 @ Guelph 4 (2022-01-18)
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TOP SCORERS
| Guelph Storm | Flint Firebirds |
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LAST 5 GAMES
| Guelph Storm | Flint Firebirds |
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5 – 1 W @ Sarnia (2022-03-11)
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6 – 2 W @ London (2022-03-11)
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3 – 5 L @ Owen Sound (2022-03-07)
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5 – 1 W @ Guelph (2022-03-06)
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1 – 5 L v. Flint (2022-03-06)
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3 – 5 L @ Erie (2022-03-05)
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3 – 4 L v. Owen Sound (2022-03-04)
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3 – 2 W @ Erie (2022-03-04)
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3 – 4 L @ London (2022-03-02)
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3 – 7 L v. Erie (2022-02-27)
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MATCH UP
| Guelph Storm | Flint Firebirds | |
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| Season Record | 26-18-5-2 | 34-16-1-3 |
| Last 10 Games | 5-2-2-1 | 7-2-1-0 |
| Streak | 1-0-0-0 | 2-0-0-0 |
| Last Game | 5-1 W @ Sarnia (2022-03-11) Final | 6-2 W @ London (2022-03-11) Final |
| Home Record | 13-8-3-1 | 12-10-0-1 |
| Away Record | 13-10-2-1 | 22-6-1-2 |
| Goals For | 194 | 229 |
| Goals Against | 167 | 181 |
| Power Plays | 47/200 (23.5%) | 41/214 (19.16%) |
| Power Plays – Home | 23/100 (23%) | 23/106 (21.7%) |
| Power Plays – Away | 24/100 (24%) | 18/108 (16.67%) |
| Penalty Killing | 29/187 (84.49%) | 30/193 (84.46%) |
| Penalty Killing – Home | 13/94 (86.17%) | 17/75 (77.33%) |
| Penalty Killing – Away | 16/93 (82.8%) | 13/118 (88.98%) |
| Leading Rookie | Buchinger (4-35-39) | Pitre (20-19-39) |
| Most Penalty Minutes | Luka Profaca | Ethan Hay |
| Team PIM/GM | 9.6/51 | 9.2/54 |
Players to Watch:
Guelph Storm – Luka Profaca
Profaca has played a key role in the defensive end and tonight will be a big game for him as the Storm take on the Firebirds. With 4 goals and 14 assists for a total of 18 points in his 49 games played he is a player to watch on the Storm tonight.
Flint Firebirds – Tag Bertuzzi
The former Storm player has been a key piece to the offensive depth of the Firebirds. Over his 49 games played this season he has scored 15 goals and tallied 18 assists for a total of 33 points. Watch out for him as they take on the Storm at home.
Upcoming Games:
The Storm are back in action Monday night when the Erie Otters come to town to take on the Storm. The puck drops at 7:00pm and make sure to get your tickets now!
