Firebirds sign forward Hayden Reid

FLINT – The Flint Firebirds announced on Monday that the team has signed forward Hayden Reid to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

“I’m super excited for the opportunity to join the Firebirds organization,” Reid said. “I can’t wait to get on the ice at the Dort and get started.”

Reid joins the Firebirds after playing the last season plus for the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL. He has appeared in six games for the Stampede this season and recorded three assists. The Clarington, Ontario native played 60 games for Sioux Falls in the 2023-24 season and recorded six goals and 10 assists. He was originally drafted by the Niagara IceDogs in the third round of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection and the Firebirds acquired his rights via trade in August.

“We’re very happy to add Hayden to our organization,” Firebirds General Manager Dave McParlan said. “He fits the mold of Flint and the Firebirds; a blue-collar, hard-working style of play, but with plenty of skill. Our group has liked him for some time. We were excited to acquire his rights this summer and are glad to have him join the Firebird family.”

The 2006-born forward has a verbal commitment to play NCAA hockey for the University of Minnesota, which was announced in October of 2023.

SCOUTING REPORT FROM HEAD SCOUT MIKE OLIVERIO
Hayden Reid is a highly skilled player with excellent on ice vision.  He is possesses a high hockey IQ and a brings a very good compete level at both ends of the ice. He’s good on faceoffs and plays a strong 200-foot game.