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OHL Kitchener Rangers

Rangers Host Sting for Their Last Matchup of the Season

February 23, 2024 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


Kitchener, ON - The Kitchener Rangers look to stay in the win column after four straight wins as they host the Sarnia Sting for the last contest between the two clubs. Puck drop is slated for 7 pm.

TV: Rogers Channel 20 (Kitchener)

Video Stream: OHL Live on CHL TV

Radio: 570 AM CKGL

HEAD-TO-HEAD

This Season:

The Rangers and the Sting have met three times this season, with Kitchener maintaining a perfect 3-0-0-0 record. Across these encounters, the Rangers have netted 15 goals while conceding five. In their latest matchup on December 3rd, Kitchener secured a 6-3 win on the road. Eleven current Rangers players contributed points, including Carson Rehkopf (Seattle Kraken) with two goals, Tanner Lam with one goal, Antonio Pugliese and Justin Bottineau with a goal and an assist each, Matthew Sop with one goal and two assists, Hunter Brzustewicz (Calgary Flames) contributed with two assists, and Matthew Andonovski (Ottawa Senators), Cameron Mercer, Luke Ellinas, Filip Mešár (Montreal Canadiens), and Trent Swick each notched one assist. On the Sting's side, six current skaters recorded points, Kai Schwindt (Florida Panthers) scored a goal, and Marko Sikic, Duncan Schneider, Easton Wainwright, James Barr, and Zach Filak each registered one assist.

Over the Years:

Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the two clubs have met 22 times, the Rangers hold the advantage with a 15-6-0-1 record. When hosting Sarnia, the Rangers maintain a strong 7-3-0-1 record. Throughout these matches, the Rangers have scored 101 goals and allowed 71 against.

Team Statistics:

Kitchener

Overall Power Play: 6th in the OHL at 22.4%

Home Power Play: 9th in the OHL at 22.1%

Overall Penalty Kill: 6th in the OHL at 81.5%

Home Penalty Kill: 1st in the OHL at 85.3%

Sarnia

Overall Power Play: 18th in the OHL at 16.9%

Away Power Play: 16th in the OHL at 14.7%

Overall Penalty Kill: 18th in the OHL at 74.5%

Away Penalty Kill: 12th in the OHL at 80%

SCOUTING THE RANGERS (35-19-2-0)

4th in the Western Conference, 6th in the OHL/ 5th in Week 20 of the OHL Power Rankings

Last Time Out:

The Rangers have walked away victorious in their last four games against Guelph, Mississauga, Sudbury, and Peterborough. On Monday afternoon, Kitchener traveled to Peterborough to take on the Petes, concluding the game with a commanding 6-2 win. Although the Petes initially took the lead with the first two goals, the Rangers responded with an impressive six unanswered goals. Carson Rehkopf (Seattle Kraken) claimed the game's first star with two goals and one assist, while Eduard Šalé (Seattle Kraken), Simon Motew, and Matthew Sop each contributed a goal and an assist. Additionally, Tanner Lam found the back of the net, Cameron Reid provided two assists, and Hunter Brzustewicz (Calgary Flames), Cameron Mercer, Filip Mešár (Montreal Canadiens), Matthew Andonovski (Ottawa Senators), and Luca Romano all chipped in with an assist apiece.

Rangers to Watch:

Carson Rehkopf (Seattle Kraken) reclaimed his position as the league's leading goal scorer and is tied for fifth in points with 45 goals and 33 assists for a total of 78 points. Rehkopf is currently on a streak of six games, with eight goals and four assists. In matchups against Sarnia, he has contributed four goals and two assists across three games.

Hunter Brzustewicz (Calgary Flames) leads the league in assists with 67 and is tied for the most points on the Rangers with 78. The defender is currently on a four-game point streak with three goals and four assists for seven points.

First-year defenceman, Cameron Reid returned from an injury on Friday night against the Mississauga Steelheads and made it known with two assists. In his last three games, the blueliner has 4 assists and his season stat line is 1-20-21.

Goaltending:

Jackson Parsons has played in 41 games this season with a 22-14-1-0 record. He has the fifth-best goals-against average at 3.05 and is tied for the most shutouts in the league with four. The netminder's save percentage is .896. He most recently played against Sudbury on Sunday afternoon facing 24 shots and allowing only one to finish the game with a .958 save percentage.

Tristan Malboeuf has played 20 games this season with a 13-5-1-0 record. In his appearances, Malboeuf has a 3.40 goals-against average and a .871 save percentage. His last start was against the Peterborough Petes on Monday, where he was faced with 34 shots allowing two against to finish the game with a 2.00 goals against average and a .941 save percentage.

SCOUTING THE STING (22-29-3-1)

9th in the Western Conference, 16th in the OHL

Last Time Out:

The Sarnia Sting are amidst a three-game losing streak, having been defeated twice by Flint and once by the Soo. Their latest outing against the Soo Greyhounds on Monday afternoon ended in a 7-3 loss. Sam Doherty, Lukas Fischer, and Zach Filak managed to score goals for the Sting, with assists from Marko Sikic, Carter Kostuch, Kai Schwindt (Florida Panthers), and Zach Filak.

Sting to Watch:

Kitchener native, Marko Sikic leads the Sting with the most points (46), assists (33), and third-most goals (13). Sikic also has the most power-play assists (14), most first goals (3), and insurance goals (3) on the Sting. In his last four games has three points (1G, 2A).

Tyson Doucette has played 55 games with the Sting this season and has registered a 19-15-34 stat line. Doucet has the most goals and powerplay goals (7) and is second in points on the team. Over the past five games, Doucette has three goals and two assists for five points.

Leading the Sting blueline is Lukas Fischer with five goals and 23 assists for 28 points on the season. The defenceman has the fifth most points and second most assists on the team. Fischer has five points over the past five games (1G, 4A).

Goaltender:

Nick Surzycia leads the Sting goaltenders playing in 42 games with a 13-22-2-1 record. In his 42 games this season, Surzycia has a 3.82 goals against average and a .876 save percentage. The back stopper started for the Sting in their most recent game against Windsor and faced 34 shots allowing two against to finish the game with a .941 save percentage.

BROADCAST COVERAGE

Friday's game vs the Sarnia Sting 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 Friday night's action on the radio on CityNews 570 AM CKGL.

UP NEXT:

The Rangers head up to the Soo to face the Greyhounds for a Sunday afternoon game. They then return home to host their divisional rivals the London Knights on March 1st. Puck drop is set for 7 pm. You won't want to miss this action. Great seats are still available, grab your tickets at The Aud Box Office sponsored by White Way Plumbing or online.

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