OHL Kitchener Rangers

Rangers Edge Frontenacs 6-5 in Season Opener

Published on September 18, 2009 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


Jason Akeson led the Kitchener Rangers to a 6-5 victory over the Kingston Frontenacs in their 2008-09 season opener tonight at The Aud.

Rangers assistant captain Jeff Skinner led the way at the 4:38 mark with a helper from Mike Mascioli and Patric Andersson. Midway through the period, Kingston's Zach Harnden was waiting on the Rangers doorstep and buried a power play goal to tie the score 1-1.

A 1-1 tie at the end of the first period turned into a 5-4 lead for Kingston by the end of the second. Brian Lashoff knocked in Kingston's second power play goal of the game at the 8:08 mark. The Rangers Jason Akeson replied just over a minute later with a shot from the top of the crease to level scoring 2-2. Ethan Werek netted a shorthanded goal to put the Frontenacs ahead at the 11:18 mark. Jeremy Morin evened things out once more on a Rangers power play goal at the 15:37 mark. Kingston scored twice late in the period to push ahead of Kitchener 5-3. Skinner closed the gap with 13 seconds left on the clock in the second period.

Akeson scored his second and third goal of the game in the third period to make it a one goal game (6-5 Rangers lead).

The Rangers return to action on Friday, September 25th when the Owen Sound Attack visit The Aud. Game time is 7:30pm. Tickets for all Rangers home games are available by phone at 519-578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977, via the internet at www.centre-square.com or in person at the Centre In the Square Box Office or the Kitchener Auditorium Box Office.

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