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Rangers Soar to a 4-3 Victory over the Sting

October 6, 2018 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


Sarnia, ON - The Rangers were quick to bounce back from last night's loss with a huge 4-3 team win over the Sarnia Sting on Saturday night. Rickard Hugg was granted the first star of the game for his hat-trick performance.

Hugg, opened the scoring with his third of the season only 1:21 into the matchup with helpers from Riley Damiani and Justin MacPherson.

Both teams got into penalty trouble in the first, but neither could capitalize on the man advantage.

Richardson had a strong first-period performance- turning away seven shots to keep the Rangers in the lead.

Hugo Leufvenius put up Sarnia's first tally of the game just 0:12 into the second tying the game up at one apiece.

Jacob Perreault followed up by scoring the Sting's go-ahead goal on a backhand shot at 5:21 putting Sarnia up 2-1.

Hugg responded by scoring his second of the night at 9:37 to tie the match up at 2.

The Sting were quick to answer with a goal from Ryan McGregor at 11:23.

Rickard Hugg responded by completing the first hat trick of his OHL career, while simultaneously tying the game at 3 at 14:01. Greg Meireles and Michael Vukojevich got the assists.

After a back-and-forth second, Joesph Garreffa opened the third by scoring the game-winning goal at 6:31. Despite being outshot 9-2 in the third frame, Luke Richardson backstopped the Rangers to a 4-3 victory on the road.

The Rangers return home to Kitchener on Sunday, October 7 to take on the Sudbury Wolves with a 4:00pm puck drop. The Rangers will be collecting non-perishable food items and fund donations at the doors in support of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. They travel to Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, October 12 with a 7:00pm puck drop.

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

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