OHL Kitchener Rangers

Akeson Scores Game-Winning Goal in 4-3 Win

February 20, 2011 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


The Kitchener Rangers' Jason Akeson scored the game-winning goal just past the midway mark of the second period in a 4-3 win over the Sudbury Wolves.

A point shot by Charlie Dodero put the Wolves up 1-0 by 1:10 of the first period. Rangers' Gabriel Landeskog answered back to tie the game at 1-1 when he deflected a Ryan Murphy shot at 3:25 on the power play. The remainder of the first was scoreless.

Jerry D'Amigo skated down the wing and scored off a wrist-shot at 4:57 of the second period to put the Rangers up 2-1. Alex Racino replied for the Wolves with a power play goal at the midway mark. Less than a minute later, Jamie Doornbosch netted a slap shot from the blueline past Sudbury netminder Jacob Riley and restored the Rangers one goal lead. Seconds following, Akeson buried a shot top shelf to make it 4-2 Rangers. The Wolves' Justin Sefton tightened the gap after netting a one-timer at 17:09. The period ended with Sudbury down by one goal (4-3).

The third period was scoreless.

The Rangers travel to Mississauga for a 2:00pm Family Day game versus the St. Michael's Majors on Monday, February 21st. They return to home ice on Friday, February 25th to host the Saginaw Spirit at 7:30pm.Tickets may be purchased by phone at 519-578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977, via the internet at www.theaud.ca, in person at the Aud Box Office or Centre in the Square Box Office.

REMINDER TO SEASON TICKET HOLDERS: Your season ticket renewal deadline is Tuesday, February 22nd at 8:00pm.

Rangers' players took to the ice with specially designed lavender sticks on Friday, February 18th to raise awareness about cancer in our community and pay tribute to those who are dealing or who have dealt with the disease. One set of sticks is currently on auction at kitchenerrangers.com.

http://www.kitchenerrangers2.com/auction/ Click here to bid on a special game used lavender stick.

All proceeds will be donated to HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre. Since 1995, people with cancer in Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge and the surrounding area have found inspiration, information, and empowerment at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre.

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