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Rangers Battle Knights to Standing Ovation by Fans

March 6, 2009 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


Despite losing 5-3 on an empty net goal by the London Knights the Kitchener Rangers fans recognized the team's effort with a standing ovation after the game.

London's Nazem Kadri scored the lone goal of the first period on a Knights power play at the 10:00 mark to give them a 1-0 lead.

Chris MacKinnon answered back early in the second period with his 25th goal of the season to tie the game. London's Daniel Erlich and John Tavares followed up with a goal each to close out the second period 3-1 for the Knights.

Micky Sartoretto netted a rebound for the Rangers to make it a one-goal game by the 4:13 mark of the third period. Tyler Randell tied the game midway through on a Rangers power play. Justin Taylor gave the Knights back their lead just over a minute later to claim the winning goal. Taylor netted an empty net goal to close the game 5-3.

The Rangers return to home ice tomorrow - Saturday, March 7th when the Erie Otters visit for a 2:00pm game. The Kitchener Rangers would like to thank their fans for their loyal support throughout the 2008-09 season and are preparing for their annual Fan Appreciation Day to be held tomorrow at the game. Fans will have a chance to win one of three fabulous prizes courtesy of the Kitchener Rangers.

Reserved Seating tickets are still available by phone at 519-578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977, online at www.centre-square.com or in person at the Centre In The Square Box Office or the Kitchener Auditorium Box Office.

Scoring 1. LDN Kadri, (25) (Del Zotto, Montgomery), 10:00 (PP) 2. KIT MacKinnon, (25) (Skinner), 4:43 2. LDN Erlich, (18) (Kadri, Roth), 9:57 (PP) 2. LDN Tavares, (55) (Rinaldo, Taylor), 17:57 3. KIT Sartoretto, (5) (Lock, Jasper), 4:13 3. KIT Randell, (23) (Bortuzzo, MacKinnon), 10:11 (PP) 3. LDN Taylor, (35) (Montgomery, Tavares), 11:19 (PP) 3. LDN Taylor, (36) (Kadri, Tavares), 19:50 (EN)

Three Stars 1. LDN - 93 Justin Taylor 2. KIT - 27 Chris MacKinnon 3. LDN - 33 Daryl Borden

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