These guys work so hard. Hope they get lots of appreciation from the players/ management.

whatever they make, it's not enough this is like moving out of your apartment every day

That dude almost stepped on the logo☠️☠️

So much respect for the equipment managers and their assistants, no matter which team they work for, or where in the world they are. Keep up the awesome work!

This is a short road trip as the drive from Flint to Saginaw is only about 40 minutes but the same amount of packing and preparation is required to make sure absolutely nothing gets missed and that every possible contingency is planned for well in advance. These guys do an insane amount of work at insane hours of the day and night to keep a hockey team running properly, and there is even more pressure on them at the NHL/AHL pro levels. They all deserve huge credit.

Brings back memories. I was one of the Equipment Managers for the Utah Grizzlies of the old IHL for 5 years. 1996-2000. We worked our tails off but it was awesome.

I think the OHL has one of the easiest travel schedules as compared to the WHL and QMJHL. With the WHL putting the most km in for road trips. Nonetheless, awesome video.

i would feel bad as a player, if someone has to carry and pack things for me, even if it is his/her job. Especially after a game... this sweaty stuff ... ugh

great take for the behind the scenes these guys work their tails off for these up and coming players!!

Great video, Flint runs an A1 program by the looks of it, great work by Simon and Brandon, the detail they put into everything really makes a difference, kids would be lucky to play in Flint, I've seen first hand how important equipment managers are and how much they are relied on, I've worked for a few teams in the OHL and Flint goes above and beyond.

Had welly and rides as coaches at university of windsor.. boys are in good hands here

OMG I was geeking out this whole video! Talk about my dream job

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing

Damn when I travel it’s just hop on a bus bring your own stuff and if you forget you forget 😂

Great video I sure hope the trainers get well paid for what they do !! You really have to love to travel being either in the NHL or OHL teams

Who’s old enough to remember the Flint Generals of the IHL, my parents use to take me to see the Muskegon Mohawks in the 60’s/70’s . I was just a kid so it seemed like the pro’s to me, which it was just a step below the NHL back then…I’ve always loved minor league hockey…still do 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I didn’t know this is a thing. But this is insane! Big applause to all EQUIPMENT MANAGERS. They work harder then anybody else on the team.

I play pick up hockey in Slovakia, so when I forget something (like skates) I just jump in my car in full equipment and drive home to get the skates. For someone it might be funny to see when someone is walking towards the house in hockey equipment

I haven't been to a Firebirds game yet but DAMN do I miss the Plymouth Whalers.... compuware just isnt the same and the US team there just isnt the same. Miss Whalers hockey for sure!

Very interesting!

Where do you guys get those bench bags??

What kind of travel/equipment bag is that for the tape and stuff on the bench? Great work!

How do they take care of goalie gear? I always make sure to wash my chesty in the shower after games, pants go in the washing machine on delicate, the jersey, jock, inner gloves, and headband, get washed normally, and the rest I treat with rubbing alcohol to clean/disinfect. They probably have more advanced means to clean/disinfect gear. I also wouldn't be surprised if the equipment kit bag has spare danglers and string.

You guys would love the Milwaukee pack out system!

What is that bag called that they have on the bench with the suction cups? I would love that for our bench

Where do you get that bench bag with the suction cups?

Who else misses the Plymouth Whalers but also thinks the Firebirds was an upgrade?

I was on that bus in Sarnia

I would love to have custom sticks

What company did you purchase the bench bag from?

Curious do some players or goalies prefer to pack unpack their own gear?

What brand is that orange grip tape? I don’t see it online

How’s the water?

Where could I find a bench bag???

I'm kind of surprised they use a U-hail. I figured they would have a truck of their own like the team bus.

Where do you fill your water bottles?

Whenever I'm reminded of morning skates I remember how silly they are. Morning skates were introduced long ago and were meant for the players to test the sharpness of their blades. Obviously there is no need to do that anymore, and it just goes to show how people cling on to silly archaic notions for no reason whatsoever. And don't even get me started about "afternoon naps."

I miss the Plymouth Whalers so much.

Would be nice if Thunder Bay had an OHL tem.

So cool! I play for the jr flint fire birds peewee b

Cool.

Man I hope the players respect these guys and not treat them poorly.

is that the locker room from goon.. the one in saginaw

Can you guys make an updated version of the locker room tour please @flintfirebirds

What about fan mail?

Why isn't it the flint waterbirds?

Wait Derek lalonde was on the team

how did this go hockey viral?

Equipment set price

Just don't drink the water, boys !

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9:01 knob expert

please tell me there are still teams making kids load the bus and pack and unpack there own bags.

Stick price

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8:59 You know their what?

I’m sorry but I just beat your 2010flint firebirds jrs

sucks they only make $25000 a year

These guys are slaving and they’re doing it for kids who can’t afford to tip