Didn't bend...didn't break. Rangers came into Flint against the red hot Firebirds. Valade not back and Meireles pulled because a non-call in the game against Erie was sent in to the OHL resulting in a suspension. Now, perhaps...just perhaps the OHL should NOT lay out a suspension until they have had time to review the supposed infraction.
As noted here by Bobber.....MM and staff have reviewed the video clip of the hit...even in slow mo...and there was no contact to the head....zip. Instead, helmets tend to fly off when chin straps aren't properly in place. Fortunately, the loss of Meireles didn't affect the game. Hopefully, the OHL has their glasses on when they review the tape...
Meanwhile, the birds came at the Rangers with a blitzkrieg of shots. But Ingham hasn't lost his mojo as some feared...HE was the one who was red hot. Then Petizian...a reincarnation of Catenacci only relentless...scored! Then it was the Rangers who took the play to Flint in the 2nd with none other than young rookie Serpa (love that kid) who didn't waste time popping it past Popovich. Then 2 more Rangers goals in the 3rd to stop Flint's game run at 15 and BOOM....for now....back in 1st place.