Pither Up to the Challenge

Nigro Makes an Early Statement

Storm's Russian Is Adjusting Well
The only language they share is the language of hockey, so you'd think communication might be difficult between assistant coach Chris Hajt and defenceman Evgeny Molotilov, but the truth is the communication gap has been a lot shorter than the...

Lots on Plate for Storm's Brooks
From the Stands by Paul Osborne - GUELPH TRIBUNE. Guelph Storm head coach Jason Brooks has had the title of assistant general manager added to his business card again.

Pair Will Be Go To Guys
From the Stands by Paul Osborne - As it stands right now there could be veteran defencemen Nathan Martine and Corey Syvret and a bunch of youngins on the Storm defence this season.

The Boys Are Back

From the Stands by Paul Osborne
Some players are simply destined to coach. They look at the game differently, they hang around the rink to ask their coach why the team is running the systems they are, instead of simply following them blindly. Some, even as young players,...

From the Stands by Paul Osborne
If you're disappointed to see Dave Barr leave the Guelph Storm to become an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche, you can blame the Detroit Red Wings.

From the Stands by Paul Osborne
The mystery known as the Ontario Hockey League European Draft landed the Guelph Storm a Russian defenseman last week. Listed at 6-3 (Storm GM Dave Barr would be thrilled with 6-1) and 195 pounds, Yevgeny Molotilov will be expected to crack...

From the Stands by Paul Osborne
For the Guelph Storm's Drew Doughty, the NHL draft went pretty much as scripted. The devoted Los Angeles Kings fan was drafted by his favourite team second overall and will have a very good chance of sticking with the club this fall. But for...

From the Stands by Paul Osborne
Unless you're Hockey Hall of Fame coach Brian Kilrea of the Ottawa 67's, the dream of most hockey coaches is to one day coach in the National Hockey League. But in the past that has been a long and arduous trek.

From the Stands by Paul Osborne
With all the attention focused on the Guelph Storm's Drew Doughty for the upcoming NHL draft, it isn't hard to overlook another amazing story.

From the Stands by Paul Osborne
I received a slightly panicked call from the co-owner of Guelph's Edinburgh Motors, Al Platt, early last week. His call was a direct result of the Memorial Cup trophy falling apart in the hands of the Spokane Chiefs in Kitchener as they...

From the Stands by Paul Osborne
We often read about sports figures who accomplish amazing feats on their respective fields of play. Sometimes we hear stories of former athletes who go on to accomplish substantial feats after they have retired, but it is not very often that...