Gruden Gets Post-Flint Coaching Stint
Fired. Re-hired. And fired again. That’s the short, simple version of John Gruden’s story when it comes to his most recent stint in the Ontario Hockey League. As the inaugural…
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OHL’s Flint Firebirds Hire George Burnett as GM
After an inaugural season filled with turmoil and defined by news headlines, the Ontario Hockey League’s Flint Firebirds have announced the hiring of George Burnett as their new general manager.…
OHL Suspends Flint Firebirds Owner From Hockey Operations
There really hasn’t been another junior team in the Canadian Hockey League that has had as many off-ice issues as the Flint Firebirds have. In just their first season in…
William Bitten – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile
William (Will) Bitten 2015-16 Team: Flint Firebirds (#41) Date of birth: July 10th, 1998 Place of birth: Ottawa, ON Ht: 5’10” Wt: 167 lbs Shoots: Right Position: Centre NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible…
OHL Suspends Flint Firebirds Management
The situation with the OHL’s Flint Firebirds continues to be closer to circus camp than major junior hockey. On Wednesday Flint owner Rolf Nilsen fired coaches John Gruden and Dave…
Flint Firebirds Fire Coach…….. Again
The Flint Firebirds have announced that they have relieved head coach John Gruden of his duties for the second time this season. The news broke at about 2:30pm EST. Assistant…
Flint Firebirds Are Doing Fine Amid Water Crisis
Flint, Michigan has been at the centre of attention this week after President Obama declared a state of emergency in the region due to a large concentration of lead found…
Facing Off: From Flint to Bigger Nets, Forgotten Hall-of-Famers to That Eichel Kid
Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion…
Report: Flint Firebirds Fire Coach, Team Walks Out
This tweet may have been the last before some real madness started in Flint, Michigan. The Flint Firebirds of the OHL were down 3-1 to the Memorial Cup champion Oshawa…
Flint Tropics Would Have Made Mockery of New OHL Team
The long-awaited mascot, logo and jersey designs finally have been unveiled for the new OHL team moving to Flint, Michigan, next season. We are the Flint Firebirds! pic.twitter.com/gXvyUbZuOM — Flint…