OHL Kitchener Rangers

Rangers top Whalers 5-2

Published on February 4, 2005 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


Kitchener, ON: David Clarkson scored twice and added an assist tonight leading the Rangers to a 5-2 win over the visiting Plymouth Whalers before a crowd of 5,802 at The Aud.

Matt Lashoff opened the scoring with his 3rd goal of the season at 7:09 while on the power play.

In the second period Dan Collins tied the game at 1-1 with his 19th, beating Rangers goalie Dan Turple. David Clarkson restored the Rangers lead with his team-leading 24th goal at 11:51. Craig Voakes added a shorthanded goal, his 16th at 17:42 to put the Rangers up 3-1 after forty minutes.

The Rangers put the game away in the third period getting goals from David Clarkson (25) and Mike Duco (20). The Whalers added a goal from Tom Sestito.

Dan Turple turned aside 24 shots to pick up the win improving his record to 13-14-3 on the season.

The Rangers next home game is Friday, February 11th vs the Owen Sound Attack. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at The Aud.

Game Notes: Clarkson scored his team-leading 24th and 25th goals of the season...Evan McGrath added 3 assists in the game...Mike Duco had a goal and an assist...the Rangers outshot the Whalers 28-26...David Clarkson was the 1st star of the game...Evan McGrath was the 2nd star...Kevin Henderson was the 3rd star of the game...Boris Valabik had 11 PIM's in the game.

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