It’s hockey night in Flint. Available via the free CBC Gem streaming service, fans can tune in as the Saginaw Spirit visit the Flint Firebirds, with puck drop set for 7 p.m. Eastern. To get you ready, here are three reasons why this OHL showdown is must-see TV:Rookie raceThe second half of the OHL season is underway and with that comes the races for league accolades, including the Emms Family Award presented annually to the Rookie of the Year. For the Spirit, it begins up front with leading scorer Josh Bloom, a talented left-wing who heard his name called by the Buffalo Sabres in the third round of last summer’s NHL Draft. This season, Lennox has found the win column five times, highlighted by a season-high, 33-save showing coming against the Firebirds in mid-October.

Source: CBC News December 28, 2021 21:34 UTC