Flint Firebirds | |
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City | Flint, Michigan |
League | Ontario Hockey League |
Conference | Western |
Division | West |
Founded | 1990 |
Operated | 2015–present |
Home arena | Dort Financial Center |
Colors | Navy Blue, White, Orange and Silver |
Owner(s) | Rolf Nilsen |
General manager | Dave McParlan |
Head coach | Paul Flache |
Affiliate | Leamington Flyers (OJHL) |
Website | www.flintfirebirds.com |
Franchise history | |
1990–1992 | Detroit Compuware Ambassadors |
1992–1995 | Detroit Junior Red Wings |
1995–1997 | Detroit Whalers |
1997–2015 | Plymouth Whalers |
2015–present | Flint Firebirds |
Current uniform | |
The Flint Firebirds are a major junior ice hockey team based in Flint, Michigan. The team plays home games at the Dort Financial Center, and operates as a member of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The team began play for the 2015–16 season. In September 2022, the Firebirds announced the Leamington Flyers as an affiliate.[1]