Rangers Fall to the Knights 6-2

Published on March 3, 2020 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release

Kitchener Rangers right wing Liam Hawel
(Kitchener Rangers)

Liam Hawel and Mike Petizian were the goalscorers on the night.

Jacob Ingham saved 26 of 31 over two periods and Lucas Pfeil saved 9 of 10 in the final period.

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It was the Knights who opened up the scoring at 12:16 when a shot by Connor McMichael rebounded off the pad of Jacob Ingham and went straight to Matyev Guskov (14) who scored to make it 1-0.

At 14:46 the Knights scored again, this time while shorthanded. Luke Evangelista (23) forced a neutral-zone turnover that led to a breakaway and the winger went forehand to backhand to beat Ingham high and make it 2-0.

The Knights extended their lead as the period was winding down. At 19:14 when Ryan Merkley (15) split the Rangers defence and snapped a shot into the net and it was 3-0.

Shots after 20 minutes were 14-5 for the Knights.

The Rangers got on the board at 12:17 when Liam Hawel (22) got between Knights defenders and wristed a shot from the high slot past Brett Brochu to make it 3-1.

Serron Noel picked up an assist on the goal.

At 14:01, McMichael forced a turnover and broke into the Rangers end and wristed a shot far-side on Ingham to reestablish the Knights' three-goal-lead. 4-1.

10-seconds later Jonathan Gruden extended London's lead and it was 5-1.

Shots after 40 minutes were 31-11 for the Knights.

Lucas Pfeil replaced Ingham in net to begin the period.

At 9:57, the Rangers got one back while on the powerplay. A shot by Mike Petizian (20) through traffic beat Brochu and it was 5-2.

Hawel and Axel Bergkvist were the assists on the goal.

Just after his penalty expires, Jason Willms took a pass across the blue line and shot from far out to score on Pfeil and it was 6-2.

Final shots on goal were 41-21.

The next Rangers home game is this Friday, March 6 at 7:00 pm versus the Barrie Colts.

Their next road game is Sunday, March 8th at 2:05 pm versus the Windsor Spitfires. That game will broadcast nationally on Sportsnet.

Tickets are available for all regular-season home games! Purchase yours in-person at The Aud or Centre in the Square Box Office, by phone (519) 578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977, or online.

Kitchener Rangers right wing Liam Hawel

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