Correct, this team isn't as bad as the record.
A full season of Wellwood and I think this team would be in the playoffs . 7 or 8 seed, but they would be in the mix right now.
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Correct, this team isn't as bad as the record.
A full season of Wellwood and I think this team would be in the playoffs . 7 or 8 seed, but they would be in the mix right now.
I think with Wellwood convincing Cody Morgan to sign and possibly also Pierce and Deline (who has looked really good for a 16yo 6th round pick) he plans on being around next year one way or another. I don't see him convincing a 17yo 1st round kid to leave Windsor if he only sees himself being here for a couple months.
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But...Rolf has also had Terry Christensen hanging around again, as well. Let's hope he makes a wise decision here....Igor -or- TC???
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Did I ruffle your feathers by calling you out? You are the one that still doesn't understand! My original point was that without some experience, besides Rolf making the calls, I am afraid NHL teams and agents will not jump on board. I have no grand illusions like some, that Roof will make theright decisions. Congrats to Garber for making the right decisions in Saginaw!
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It would be a travesty if the OHL gives back Rolf Nilsen this franchise.
You can't even compare Richard Garbers integrity and commitment to Saginaw to as what Rolf Nilsen has done for Flint/Genesee County.
Garber is a life long resident and lives within the city limits of Saginaw, who is a third generation owner of Garber Buick which dates back to 1907 in Saginaw, Michigan. In addition, Garber is involved with many philanthropic endeavors towards both Saginaw and the Great Lakes Bay Region to mention just a few of his contributions to the area.
I ask you why was Garber within the past three years while Nilsen has been suspended able to entice both Jimmy Devellano and Chris Osgood to be part of and investors in the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club?
One cannot deny not only the difference of "Hockey Mentality" but also the results on the ice between the Spirit and Firebirds.
I REPEAT it would be a travesty if the OHL gives Nilsen back this franchise, when there is a group who has shown interest in purchasing the Firebirds and who has been in business in the Flint/Genesee county area for nearly 50 years. That organization has always exhibited respect and integrity and has done ever so much more for the area than what Rolf Nilsen could ever do.
And, PLEASE don't ask me who I think could do the better job than what Nilsen has done in Flint!
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I think the future for next year and beyond will be played out this spring. Need to watch what Wellwood does. Does he get let go, does he resign, does he stay on? For me this is all a big tell on where this franchise is heading. Knowing Wellwood if he sees a future there he will gut it out, but if the future is already written and it is not good he may chose to move on. For me Wellwood is the present day barometer of this franchise.
It's a night and day difference with Wellwood behind the bench.
Team was 0-7/8 with Oulahen.
Wellwood was hired on the 18th, started coaching beginning of November? (my dates might be off a touch, can't find when he was finally behind the bench after visa issues. )
0-15-1 when he finally took over the bench? Give him a month as his pre-season and camp.
So they were 3-26-1 through the end of November?
Since December 1st
5-7-2
And some of those early games were very winnable. They could definitely be in the mix.
I absolutely hope Wellwood is back next year.
I'll be buying tickets again. I'll keep supporting this team, and these kids.
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Wellwood took over the Firebirds on October 26th at Sarnia where the Firebirds lost 4-2 to the Sting.
When Wellwood took over the Firebirds their record was 0-11-0-0 (0-6-0-0 at home and 0-5-0-0 on the road). GF 21 GA 65.
Wellwood's record with the Firebirds stands at 8-22-3-0 (7-8-3-0 at home and 1-14-0-0 on the road) GF 106 GA 168.
Actually, they were 3-23-1-0 at the end of November. 2-8-1-0 for December and currently 3-2-1-0 in January.
Definitely an improvement in regards to the Home record. Dismal in regards to the Road record. With 10 of the next 12 games on the road it will be a test as to how much they can/will improve on that.
When Wellwood took over the Firebirds their record was 0-11-0-0 (0-6-0-0 at home and 0-5-0-0 on the road). GF 21 GA 65.
Wellwood's record with the Firebirds stands at 8-22-3-0 (7-8-3-0 at home and 1-14-0-0 on the road) GF 106 GA 168.
Actually, they were 3-23-1-0 at the end of November. 2-8-1-0 for December and currently 3-2-1-0 in January.
Definitely an improvement in regards to the Home record. Dismal in regards to the Road record. With 10 of the next 12 games on the road it will be a test as to how much they can/will improve on that.
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Hopefully, the boys can keep playing well like the last several games. Time for another road win.
Going to be a real tough weekend, I think if they can get one, its definitely tonight.
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Hopefully this works.
37 second mark, Ty connects with a huge left.
Wonder if Flint traveled down the highway to St.Catharines after the game tonight with the forcast calling for lot of snow in the area tomorrow.
Yes, I believe that is what I heard at the Coach's show for the plan.
Well, last night was their best chance for a win this weekend. Vella can't be letting Missy score on the 1st and 3rd goals the way they did. Oshawa won't be easy but Niagara is going to be really tough. Good to see Vierling get his second. Pierce to continue his strong start and Wismer putting himself on the score sheet frequently recently.
Flint good effort tonight especially the goaltender the Icedogs just wore them down good luck tomorrow in Oshawa drive safe not a bad crowd tonight considering the weather .
45 minutes of good effort. Cavallin played exceptional. The last 15 minutes Ice Dogs got to them.
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