Hockey Players Walk Out In Protest After Firing Of Coaching Staff
FLINT - The Flint Firebirds of the Ontario Hockey League have reportedly fired their entire coaching staff--prompting the entire team to walk out in protest.
ESPN reports that owner Rolf Nilson's son plays for the Firebirds--and the mass firing was over the son's lack of playing time.
The players then apparently quit after last night's four-three shootout win over the Oshawa Generals--in protest over the firings.
Just heard Flint Firebirds come from behind against defending memorial cup champions, Oshawa tonight. Down 3-1. Come back & win 4-3 in OT...
— BucciParmPastaKnack(next) (@Buccigross) November 9, 2015
..Coaches fired immediately after game. Entire team, all 24 Guys storm upstairs to front office, throw jersey on ground, quit and walk out
— BucciParmPastaKnack(next) (@Buccigross) November 9, 2015
Another source: "such a show of solidarity when the boys bonded together and walked out. Even his (owner's) son quit." #Flint
— BucciParmPastaKnack(next) (@Buccigross) November 9, 2015
I can confirm the reports on the Flint Firebirds from @OHLinsiders and @Buccigross ... Will have details on @ABC12WJRT at 11. @OHLHockey
— Ryan Slocum (@Sloc12) November 9, 2015
The Firebirds were known as the Plymouth Whalers until the team was sold and moved last year.