OHL 20 in 20 Season Preview: Flint Firebirds

Dallas Stars first round pick Ty Dellandrea and a healthy Dennis Busby lead the Flint Firebirds into 2018-19 as they eye a return to the OHL Playoffs.

2017-18 Record: 20-43-3-2, 45 pts. (5th West Division)
Head Coach: Ryan Oulahen (3rd season)
Key additions: Emanuel Vella, Evan Vierling, Michael Bianconi, Jacob Winterton
Notable graduates: Jalen Smereck, Maurizio Colella, Garrett Forrest
Leading scorer: Ty Dellandrea* (67 GP, 27-32–59)
Leading scorer (defencemen): Fedor Gordeev* (67 GP, 8-17–25)
Leading scorer (rookie): Riley McCourt (56 GP, 5-17–22)
Leading goaltender: Emanuel Vella^ (32 GP, 17-10-10, 3.28 GAA, .896 SV%, 2 SO)
Quick Hit: Ty Dellandrea became the first Flint Firebirds player to ever be selected in the first round of the NHL Draft this past summer.
#OHLOpeningWeek schedule: Fri. Sept. 21 at KIT, Sat. Sept. 22 at ER

* – among returning players
^ – with Mississauga

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This month ontariohockeyleague.com will feature one team each day in advance of the 2018-19 season which begins Wednesday September 19th.  See more from the OHL 20 in 20 series.