Ranger Comeback Falls Just Short, Fall 3-2 to Frontenacs
Published on November 9, 2025 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release
Kitchener Rangers defenceman Alexander Bilecki
(Kitchener Rangers)
Kitchener, Ont. - The Rangers trailed by two after 40 minutes of play, but Luke Ellinas gave the Rangers a spark with 1:49 left in regulation to cut the deficit in half. Unfortunately, for the Rangers their comeback was halted there falling by a score of 3-2 in regulation. Kitchener had a flurry of chances throughout the game but were stymied by Matthew Minchak in the Kingston goal who turned aside 31 Ranger shots earning the games first star.
Attendance: 6,806
Game Highlights
Scoring Summary:
First Period
KGN 1 - KIT 0
5:29 Tyler Hopkins (7) - Kieren Dervin, André Mondoux
KGN 1 - KIT 1
17:10 Alexander Bilecki (3) - Matheas Stark, Avry Anstis
KGN 2 - KIT 1
17:35 Jacob Battaglia (8) - Kieren Dervin
Second Period
KGN 3 - KIT 1 - GWG
2:40 Matthew Frost (2) - Unassisted
Third Period
KGN 3 - KIT 2
18:11 Luke Ellinas (1) - Christian Humphreys, Cameron Reid
The Numbers Game:
Shots: KGN 26 - KIT 33
Power play: KGN 0/2 - KIT 0/3
FO%: KGN 47% - KIT 53%
The Starting Goalies:
Matthew Minchak (KGN) - 31/33 Saves, Two Goals Against, Win
Jason Schaubel (KIT) - 23/26, Three Goals Against, Loss
UP NEXT:
The Rangers host another home matchup next Friday, welcoming the Soo Greyhounds for their second meeting of the season. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Secure your tickets for all Kitchener Rangers games at The Aud Box Office sponsored by White Way Plumbing or online.
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