Flint Firebirds' Nathan Aspinall in action

Firebirds Fall to Knights in Home Opener, 5-2

FLINT - Two quick goals late in the second by the London Knights were the difference as the Flint Firebirds fell to the Knights, 5-2 on Saturday night at Dort Financial Center. HOW IT HAPPENED: The Firebirds and Knights found themselves tied at one after the first 20 minutes, but Rene Van Bommel would break the tie with his first career OHL goal, firing the puck past the glove of Nathan Day off a pass from Noah Read. 30 ... Full Story