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Rehkopf Got 50 on 80's Night

March 3, 2024 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


Kitchener took on Kingston in a thrilling 3-2 overtime win where they hosted 16 members of the 1981-82 Memorial Cup winning team. The game was themed as 80's night where they celebrated the team with a pre-game ceremony. Carson Rehkopf stole the show scoring his 50th goal of the season with the overtime winner. Rehkopf is the first Ranger to score 50 goals in a season since the 2018-19 season when Jonathan Yantsis hit the milestone.

Roman Schmidt returned to the Aud for the first time since being traded to Kingston in December. He was celebrated early in the third period being shown on the videoboard as the Rangers faithful gave him a warm welcome.

Scoring Summary:

1st Period

KGN 1, KIT 0

3:09 Ethan Miedema (18) - Tyler Hopkins, Cal Uens

Kingston took the lead early as Ethan Miedema received a pass out front and knocked it in. Tyler Hopkins brought the puck down from the point and down behind the red line. From here he sent a backhand pass to Miedema who immediately tapped it along the ice and into the net.

KGN 1, KIT 1

12:10 Hunter Brzustewicz (12) - Matthew Andonovski, Adrian Misaljevic

Hunter Brzustewicz tied the game for the Rangers after a wonderful effort from Matthew Andonovski. Andonovski skated the puck down and around the net attempting a wrap around, but was denied. He picked up his rebound while skating up to the point and sent a pass to the slot to Hunter Brzustewicz. He one-timed the puck in from the slot to even the game.

2nd Period

KGN 1, KIT 2

6:34 Filip Mešár (18) - Eduard Šalé, Trent Swick - PPG

The Rangers took the lead for the first time as Filip Mešár capitalized on the man advantage. Ethan Miedema took a tripping penalty at 6:21, which allowed Kitchener to set up their power play. Trent Swick took the puck behind the net and tapped it to Eduard Šalé below the goal line. Šalé sent it up to the blocker side faceoff circle where Mešár one-timed it home 13 seconds into the power play.

KGN 2, KIT 2

13:11 Jacob Battaglia (30) - Paul Ludwinski

After being hemmed in their own zone, Paul Ludwinski intercepted a pass and went down on a two-on-one with Jacob Battaglia to tie the game. Carson Campbell was the only defender back for Kitchener as Ludwinski sent a pass cross ice to Battaglia who scored his 30th of the year on a one-timer glove side.

Overtime

KGN 2, KIT 3

4:07 Carson Rehkopf (50) - Hunter Brzustewicz, Eduard Šalé

Carson Rehkopf scored his second overtime winner in as many games for his 50th goal of the season. Rehkopf received the puck from Hunter Brzustewicz and eventually carried it toward JJ Salajko and tucked it around his pad for the game-winning goal, taking a bow for the hometown crowd.

The Stars:

First Star: Carson Rehkopf (1G)

Second Star: Filip Mešár (1G)

Third Star: JJ Salajko (24 Saves, 3GA)

The Goalies:

JJ Salajko got the start for Kingston, earning the third star as he made 24 saves on 27 shots. His season record moved to 4-2-1-0. With his second overtime win this weekend, Jackson Parsons improved his season record to 25-15-1-0. Parsons made 16 saves on 18 shots in the win.

The Numbers Game:

Shots: KGN 18, KIT 27

Power play: KGN 0-2, KIT 1-3

FO%: KGN 39%, KIT 61%

Up Next: Kitchener heads to Owen Sound on Wednesday for a midweek matchup against the Attack. The season series is tied at three with two games remaining as the two teams gear up for a potential first-round matchup. The Rangers return home Friday to take on the Flint Firebirds for the final time this season. Kitchener leads the season series 2-1. Great seats are still available, grab your tickets at The Aud Box Office Sponsored by White Way Plumbing or online.

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