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Kitchener Heads to the Nation's Capital on Saturday Afternoon

February 10, 2024 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


Ottawa, ON - The Rangers are looking to pick up two points on their Eastern Ontario road trip in Ottawa on Saturday. Puck drop is slated for 3 pm at TD Place.

TV: Rogers Channel 20 (Kitchener)

Video Stream: OHL Live on CHL TV

Radio: 570 AM CKGL

Last Meeting:

The Rangers and Ottawa will play their second and last game against each other this regular season on Saturday. The two clubs first met this season on January 14th in Kitchener when the Rangers took the game 4-2. Rangers, Matthew Andonovski (Ottawa Senators) had one goal and an assist, Filip Mešár (Montreal Canadiens) had two goals, Antonio Pugliese had one goal while Hunter Brzustewicz (Calgary Flames) had three helpers and Carson Rehkopf (Seattle Kraken) had one assist. 67's skaters Brady Stonehouse (Edmonton Oilers) and Samuel Mayer collected the goals for Ottawa, assisted by Cooper Foster (Pittsburgh Penguins- 2), Henry Mews, and Thomas Sirman.

Over the Years:

The Rangers and 67's have played 11 games dating back to the 2016-17 season. The Rangers hold a 7-4-0-0 overall record against them in that time and when playing in the capital city they have a 2-3-0-0 record. The 2016-17 season has been their best campaign with the Rangers going undefeated. In these 11 games, the Rangers have netted 40 goals while the 67's have scored 37.

Team Statistics:

Kitchener

Overall Power Play: 5th in the OHL at 22.5%

Away Power Play: 9th in the OHL at 21.6%

Overall Penalty Kill: 7th in the OHL at 80.8%

Away Penalty Kill: 14th in the OHL at 76.7%

Ottawa

Overall Power Play: in the OHL at 21.6%

Home Power Play: in the OHL at 17.8%

Overall Penalty Kill: in the OHL at 77.5%

Home Penalty Kill: in the OHL at 81.2%

SCOUTING THE RANGERS (31-17-2-0)

4th in the Western Conference, 6th in the OHL/ 6th in Week 18 of the OHL Power Rankings

Last Time Out:

The Rangers travelled to Kingston to face the Frontenacs on Friday night finishing the game with a 5-4 loss. Rangers, Carson Rehkopf (Seattle Kraken) scored two goals, while Matthew Sop, and Luke Ellinas each collected one goal each. Rehkopf (Seattle Kraken) received the game's third star.

Rangers to Watch:

Matthew Sop is second for the Rangers and is seventh in league points with 31 goals and 39 assists for 70 points. Sop is one point away from hitting 150 OHL career points. The centreman is currently on a five-game point streak with five goals, and two assists in these games.

Carson Rehkopf (Seattle Kraken) scored two goals in Kingston on Friday night after a nine-game goal drought. Rehkopf is ranked second in the league in goals with 39. He is currently third on the Rangers in points with 68 (39G, 29A).

Hunter Brzustewicz (Calgary Flames) leads the Rangers in points with eight goals and 63 assists for 71 points. The defender has the most assists in the OHL. Brzustewicz had two assists on Friday night against the Frontenacs to collect his first point in five games.

SCOUTING THE 67's (25-17-5-0)

6th in the Eastern Conference, 10th in the OHL / 9th in Week 18 of the OHL Power Rankings

Last Time Out:

The Ottawa 67's are in the middle of a three game home stand starting it off by hosting the Peterborough Pete's on Friday night winning 6-1. Ottawa skaters, Kimi Körbler, Will Gerrior, and Brady Stonehouse (Edmonton Oilers) each had one goal while Braeden Kressler (Toronto Maple Leafs) had a two-goal game. Brady Stonehouse (Edmonton Oilers), Luca Pinelli (Columbus Blue Jackets), Chris Barlas, Nic Whitehead, Caden Kelly, and Brad Gardiner (Dallas Stars) all grabbed an assist with Henry Mews tallying two.

67's to Watch:

Luca Pinelli (Columbus Blue Jackets) is leading the 67's forwards with a 34-22-56 stat line in 48 games. Over his last five games, Pinelli has registered eight points (4G, 4A), in the most recent game Pinelli tallied one assist.

Braeden Kressler (Toronto Maple Leafs) has the second most point for the 67's with 22 goals and 32 assists for 54 points in 45 games. In his most recent action on Friday night he registered two goals to extend his point streak to six games. Over these six games, Kressler has four goals and seven assists for 11 points.

Leading the 67's blueline is Samuel Mayer with an 18-24-42 stat line. Over his last 10 games, Mayer has nine points, six goals, and three assists, including a goal against Peterborough on Friday night.

BROADCAST COVERAGE

Saturday's game vs the Ottawa 67's will be televised live throughout Kitchener and the Waterloo Region on Rogers TV, cable channel 20, and can be watched across the province of Ontario on the Super Sports Pak on channel 470 for cable subscribers. The game will be streamed live online on OHL Live on CHL TV. Additionally, fans can listen to Saturday afternoon's action on the radio on CityNews 570 AM CKGL.

UP NEXT:

The Rangers return home two begin a three game home stand starting on Tuesday for their Valentine's Day Game against the Guelph Storm. Puck drop is slated for 7 pm. They will host the Mississauga Steelheads for the first and only time of the season on Friday night as well as the Sudbury Wolves on Sunday afternoon. Great tickets are still available, grab your tickets to the action at The Aud Box Office sponsored by White Way Plumbing or online.

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