#puckCOVID: West Division Update

 

It’s all quiet on the ice, but OHL member teams and their players are staying active away from the rink, taking up the fight against COVID-19 through social distancing and awareness efforts.

Several OHL clubs have reached out to their surrounding communities throughout these unprecedented times while players have provided updates on their lifestyles and activities in past weeks.

This time we’re highlighting the efforts, the encouragement and the positive messaging from teams in the West Division.

Flint Firebirds:

In an effort to keep the community safe, the Firebirds did their part in promoting some healthy guidelines. They’ve kept the messages of encouragement flowing with positive words from Cody Morgan, Riley McCourt, and Luke Cavallin.

They’re also keeping the kids busy at home with some printable activity pages available on their website, including the specially made Firebird word search pictured below.

We want you to stay safe and healthy Firebirds Nation! Here are Hot Wing’s five tips to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19.

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— Flint Firebirds (@FlintFirebirds) March 29, 2020

We miss hockey as much as you do…While we wait, check out some of the fun activity pages we’ve created for you to print off at home and complete! Make sure to tag us when you’re done @FlintFirebirds!

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— Flint Firebirds (@FlintFirebirds) April 6, 2020

To all the health care professionals & essential workers caring for us on the front lines – Thank you for all you do ????????#PuckCOVID | @CodyMorgan_28 pic.twitter.com/hSZq6Lhjhe

— Flint Firebirds (@FlintFirebirds) April 15, 2020

.@Riley_McCourt27: “We can beat this together.”#PuckCOVID | @OHLHockey | #FlattenTheCurve pic.twitter.com/qWwo4FoFG9

— Flint Firebirds (@FlintFirebirds) March 31, 2020

.@Cavallin37 checking in from Ottawa???? Thank you health care professionals for being heroes!#PuckCOVID pic.twitter.com/pi6a9UpOLS

— Flint Firebirds (@FlintFirebirds) April 23, 2020

Saginaw Spirit:

Wanting to do his part to help out during these difficult times, Spirit superstar Cole Perfetti and his non-profit organization “Fetts’ Friends” partnered up with Covenant HealthCare and Bringer Inn to donate meals Environmental Service and Supply Chain Employees at the Cooper Campus.

Jim Devellano, part owner and alternate governor of the Spirit, also made a donation to the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) Players Relief Fund for ECHL Players.

“Fetts’ Friends” partners with Covenant HealthCare, Bringer Inn to donate meals to hospital workers

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— Saginaw Spirit (@SpiritHockey) May 1, 2020

The #ECHL and @thephpa extend thanks to @DetroitRedWings and @SpiritHockey executive, Jim Devellano, for his generous donation to the Player Relief Fund. pic.twitter.com/w5GKveD0t3

— ECHL (@ECHL) April 15, 2020

Sarnia Sting:

We could all use some positivity these days. The Sarnia Sting shared a message of hope and a reminder that we’re all in this together.

They gave a shout out to local business partners and applauded the BWH Foundation’s acknowledgement to all front line workers across all industries.

Athletic Therapist Amy Mausser also helped spearhead the Sting’s donation of their PPE supply to the Central Lambton Family Health Team.

They’ve called on fans to help do their part in flattening the curve, with help from Brayden Guy and Sam Bitten who offered up their best wishes and further encouraged fans to stay home.

#StingSupportLocal | Restaurants

Getting through these tough times means supporting our community when they need it most. The #Sting support local restaurants and we encourage you, if able- to do so. What is for dinner tonight?

Our Restaurant partners: https://t.co/Tw1k1ZSq3b pic.twitter.com/F4oKGH2dZJ

— Sarnia Sting (@StingHockey) April 30, 2020

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— Sarnia Sting (@StingHockey) March 18, 2020

Thanks to our Athletic Therapist @CanadianAmy_13 the #Sting were able to donate our PPE supply to the @clfht

It may not be much but everything helps & we encourage YOU to do the little things you can to #FlattenTheCurve | #PuckCOVID

We’re all in this together. #StingFamily pic.twitter.com/9cwZ5FcWSD

— Sarnia Sting (@StingHockey) April 6, 2020

We all miss hockey. @brayden_guy9 asks you to help do your part so we can #FlattenTheCurve, save lives and get back to our regular routines.#puckCOVID | @OHLHockey pic.twitter.com/jnYoPRb4UK

— Sarnia Sting (@StingHockey) April 2, 2020

Bitsy (@SamBitten14 ) and the rest of the #Sting are home doing their part to help #FlattenTheCurve and stop the spread of #coronavirus #COVID19

Please do what you can to help so we can get back to hockey as soon as possible!

See you soon #StingNation pic.twitter.com/Qu4CYRwy3y

— Sarnia Sting (@StingHockey) March 18, 2020

It is our responsibility to fellow Canadians and citizens across the world to help #FlattenTheCurve and stop the spread of COVID-19.

We’re asking #StingNation to help in this global crisis and do what we can to flatten the curve. Learn more here: https://t.co/DLln7zp2gv pic.twitter.com/5vxjKEvpLz

— Sarnia Sting (@StingHockey) March 17, 2020

Soo Greyhounds:

The Greyhounds shared a powerful video from Bruce Power highlighting the many faces involved in the fight against COVID-19.

The Soo Greyhounds and @Bruce_Power want everyone to do their part. Join the fight and STAY AT HOME to prevent the spread!https://t.co/Zc9BQA0gDr

— Soo Greyhounds (@OHLHoundPower) April 9, 2020

Windsor Spitfires:

Though we all may be staying at home, the Spits have been ensuring everyone’s keeping in hockey shape with their ongoing Stay at Home Hockey Skills Challenge. They’ve been steadily posting videos that feature Spitfires skaters completing hockey skills from the comfort of their homes and encouraging others to send in their own clips.

They’ve also put together some fun colouring pages to keep the young fans occupied at home – Windsor Spitfires style, of course.

The Spitfires also teamed up with the City of Windsor in their efforts to help those in need within the community, providing $100,000 to purchase grocery store gift cards for local families with children in the Ontario Works (OW) program.

They also teamed up with members of the Windsor community to help launch a new local food bank, and are continuing to raise awareness about the importance of giving blood.

Day one of our Stay at Home Hockey Skills Challenge with Matthew Maggio (@mattmaggio81)- Be sure to send in your clips and tag us! Everyday this week we will post a new video! #WEAREONE pic.twitter.com/aHx8cROk6E

— Windsor Spitfires (@SpitsHockey) April 27, 2020

We have updated our We Are One page to include the mascots Ace, Bomber and Spike!!
Get your colouring sheets here! https://t.co/lJyb9sSY5p pic.twitter.com/jyqiN7pBPT

— Windsor Spitfires (@SpitsHockey) April 14, 2020

Corcoran & his sister Emma with the colouring pages from the We Are One page! Who do you think won? Let us know in the comments!

Get your pages here https://t.co/lJyb9sSY5p

Share them with us!#WeAreOne #WinWithin pic.twitter.com/7XWrDDCPBs

— Windsor Spitfires (@SpitsHockey) April 23, 2020

Haleigh and Phoebe enjoying their custom Bomber photo and some colouring pages! SO AWESOME! #GoSpitsGo #WinWithin pic.twitter.com/56K2Za5k4P

— Windsor Spitfires (@SpitsHockey) April 15, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has created numerous challenges for residents trying to social distance and for food banks trying to help families, two local families have stepped forward with donations of $100,000 each to help. Learn more: https://t.co/tcZKXij2fg – #YQG pic.twitter.com/AGmEj759lN

— City of Windsor (@CityWindsorON) April 16, 2020

Today I joined @UHC_, CUPE Local 82 & @SpitsHockey to launch a new food bank to help those experiencing financial insecurity at this difficult time. The West End Food Hub, located at 477 Detroit St., is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays. For details, call 1-888-488-1578 pic.twitter.com/bdE8dTVg7b

— Drew Dilkens (@drewdilkens) April 16, 2020

At Canadian Blood Services, we are supporting patients’ on-going needs for blood and blood products. The need for blood will continue during this pandemic. We are in a marathon… not a sprint. We’re grateful for donors who are supporting Canada’s lifeline. pic.twitter.com/CIWJk077TB

— Windsor Spitfires (@SpitsHockey) April 14, 2020