Firebirds’ Hayes named OHL West Division ‘Academic Player of the Month’

Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Lawson Sherk of the Hamilton Bulldogs, Hunter Haight of the Barrie Colts, Connor Lockhart of the Erie Otters and Gavin Hayes of the Flint Firebirds have been named the OHL … Continue reading

Firebirds assign Nixon to affiliate, Leamington

Flint, Mich. – The Flint Firebirds announced today that the club has assigned recently committed goaltender Chazz Nixon to the Firebirds’ affiliate, the Leamington (Ont.) Flyers. Nixon, a native of Oshawa, Ont., was selected by the Firebirds in the fifth-round … Continue reading

Othmann to play in Switzerland until OHL season commences

Flint, Mich. – The Flint Firebirds announced today that forward Brennan Othmann has been granted a conditional temporary transfer, as a result of the COVID-19 virus, and will return to Flint once the 2020-21 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season commences. Othmann, 17, … Continue reading

Firebirds trade overage forward Jack Wismer to Kitchener

Flint, Mich. – The Flint Firebirds announced today that club has completed a trade with the Kitchener Rangers. In the trade, Flint acquires a conditional fourth-round pick from Kitchener in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection. In return, the Firebirds trade … Continue reading

OHL Announces Updated Timeline for 2020-21 Season

Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced an updated timeline on its Return to Play plan for the 2020-21 season as it continues to work with government and health agencies to finalize outstanding matters that help ensure the … Continue reading

Vladislav Kolyachonok to remain in hometown, play for KHL’s Dinamo Minsk

Flint, Mich. – The Flint Firebirds announced today that defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok will remain in his hometown of Minsk, Belarus for the upcoming 2020-21 hockey season. Kolyachonok, 19, has signed a contract with his hometown club, HC Dinamo Minsk of … Continue reading