The Flint Firebirds have put an end to the London Knights (4-1) perfect start to the Ontario Hockey League season. The Firebirds came into Canada Life Place Sunday and pounded London 7-2. Outshooting the Knights 35-24, the visitors chased starting goaltender Aleksei Medvedev from the net after five goals in early in the third period.Jimmy Lombardi had a goal and four assists for the Firebirds to earn first star honours. London’s Thomas Zocco had his fourth goal of the year, while rookie defenceman Juho Piiparinen scored his first career goal.
