Kitchener Dominant in Game 2, Take 2-0 Series Lead to Flint

March 30, 2025 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release

Kitchener, ON - The Rangers put on a dominant display Sunday afternoon defeating the Flint Firebirds by a score of 6-1 to take a 2-0 series lead south of the border. Jack Pridham led the way with a four point game (2G, 2A) and both Trent Swick and Andrew Vermeulen scoring in back-to-back games for the Rangers. Depth scoring was also crucial in this game as Carson Campbell and Jakub Chromiak both got on the scoresheet from the backend.

The Rangers led 3-1 after 20 minutes of play. Kitchener jumped out to a 2-0 lead as Jack Pridham scored twice inside a minute - one coming on the power play. Nathan Aspinall got one back for the Firebirds, but Andrew Vermeulen would restore the two-goal lead late in the frame. From there it was three unanswered goals from the Blueshirts on route to a 6-1 victory. Carson Campbell and Jakub Chromiak scored in the middle frame with Trent Swick adding the final goal in the third period.

Attendance: 6,829

Game Highlights

Scoring Summary:

1st Period

KIT 1, FLNT 0

11:19 Jack Pridham (1) - Cameron Reid, Jakub Chromiak

KIT 2, FLNT 0 - PPG/GWG

11:58 Jack Pridham (2) - Christian Humphreys, Trent Swick

KIT 2, FLNT 1

14:15 Nathan Aspinall (2) - Jack D'Arcy

KIT 3, FLNT 1

16:45 Andrew Vermeulen (2) - Luke Ellinas, Matthew Andonovski

2nd Period

KIT 4, FLNT 1

15:21 Carson Campbell (1) - Jack Pridham, Trent Swick

KIT 5, FLNT 1

16:12 Jakub Chromiak (1) - Unassisted

3rd Period

KIT 6, FLNT 1 - PPG

16:41 Trent Swick (3) - Jack Pridham, Christian Humphreys

Three Stars of the Game:

First Star: Jack Pridham (2G, 2A)

Second Star: Andrew Vermeulen (1G)

Third Star: Jakub Chromiak (1G, 1A)

The Numbers Game:

Shots: KIT 43 - FLNT 22

Power play: KIT 2/6 - FLNT 0/7

FO%: KIT 56% - FLNT 44%

The Starting Goalies:

W: Jackson Parsons (KIT) - 21/22 Saves, One Goal Against

L: Nathan Day (FLNT) - 37/43 Saves, Six Goals Against

UP NEXT:

Following Sunday's Game 2, the Rangers will travel to Flint for Games 3 and 4 on Tuesday, April 1st and Thursday, April 3rd, at Dort Financial Center. Puck drop on Tuesday is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

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Kitchener Rangers left wing Trent Swick vs. the Flint Firebirds (Tiffany Luke)

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