High praise for Storm's top pick
“You know you’re getting old when the kid you draft lists his favourite NHL player as Jeff Skinner” laughed Guelph Storm coach Scott Walker, referring to the fact that Skinner was in the OHL just two years ago.
Posted: Apr 11, 2012
From the Stands
As disappointed as the Guelph Storm were with their elimination from the Ontario Hockey League playoffs, I looked at General Manager Mike Kelly and saw nothing but a proud grandfather reflecting on the year that had suddenly ended moments...
Posted: Apr 04, 2012
Storm look dandy early in series
By Paul Osborne, 'From the Stands' - The Guelph Tribune - To quote the always eloquent Jim Carrey in the movie Ace Venture: Pet Detective . . . “Alrighty then!”
Posted: Mar 28, 2012
Storm in tough against Whalers
By Paul Osborne, "From the Stands" - Guelph Tribune - There is no doubt the Guelph Storm have their work cut out for them against the Plymouth Whalers in the first round of the Ontario Hockey League playoffs.
Posted: Mar 22, 2012
Two decades since Storm last missed playoffs
From the Stands, By Paul Osborne - The last time the Guelph Storm missed the playoffs, Todd Bertuzzi was a 16-year-old rookie and Jeff O’Neill hadn’t even started his Ontario Hockey League career yet.
Posted: Mar 15, 2012
Storm lookin' good with playoff push
From the Stands By Paul Osborne - Will this mark the 20th straight season that the Guelph Storm will make the playoffs? I’m guessing the answer is yes and here’s why.
Posted: Mar 08, 2012
Dickinson is making his mark
From the Stands By Paul Osborne Very quietly, Guelph Storm second round draft pick Jason Dickinson is making his mark. It is always difficult to compare players from one year to another – but it is...
Posted: Feb 23, 2012
Ups and downs continue for young Storm
From the Stands By Paul Osborne From elation to disappointment – it’s all in a weekend of hockey when you’re a fan of the Guelph Storm. Everyone understands this is a young, developing team...
Posted: Feb 16, 2012
From the Stands
By Paul Osborne, Guelph Tribune
It was not a great weekend for the Guelph Storm on the scoreboard but perhaps in the long run it will be a weekend that truly meant something.
Posted: Feb 08, 2012
From the Stands
By Paul Osborne, Guelph Tribune
Sometimes it’s the spectacular play that brings us out of our seat at a sporting event but a story of perseverance and the admiration of a “never give up” attitude can make us...
Posted: Feb 06, 2012
Storm defenceman looking Finntastic
By Paul Osborne, Guelph Tribune
In this reporter’s humble opinion, the future captain of the Guelph Storm wears number four on his back.
Posted: Nov 22, 2011
Walker waxes poetic on head coaching gig
By Paul Osborne, From the Stands - The Guelph Tribune - Let’s face it, there were a lot of raised eyebrows when Guelph Storm general manager Mike Kelly named the inexperienced Scott Walker as the new head coach of the Guelph Storm...
Posted: Nov 03, 2011
From the Stands
By Paul Osborne, Guelph Tribune
Sometimes leadership is as much about being able to admit when you’ve made a mistake, as it is about being perfect all the time. That was the space Guelph Storm assistant captain Cody...
Posted: Oct 26, 2011
Losses give Storm dose of reality
By Paul Osborne, The Guelph Tribune - It was reality check time for the Guelph Storm this weekend.