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Report: Flint Firebirds coaching staff fired immediately after comeback win

FLINT, MICH -- News has surfaced that there has been some dramatic events from OHL's Flint Firebirds players, coaches, and front office tonight:

..Coaches fired immediately after game. Entire team, all 24 Guys storm upstairs to front office, throw jersey on ground, quit and walk out

— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) November 9, 2015

Just heard Flint Firebirds come from behind against defending memorial cup champions, Oshawa tonight. Down 3-1. Come back & win 4-3 in OT...

— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) November 9, 2015

Another source: "such a show of solidarity when the boys bonded together and walked out.