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Round One, Game Two Preview: Kitchener Rangers vs. Erie Otters

March 31, 2024 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


Kitchener, ON - The Kitchener Rangers head into game two of the first round on Sunday afternoon against the Erie Otters with a 1-0 series lead. Since the 2017 in the playoffs the Rangers have a 14-8-1-0 record when playing on home ice at The Aud. Puck drop is set for 2 pm.

TV: Rogers Channel 20 (Kitchener)

Video Stream: OHL Live on CHL TV

Radio: 570 AM CKGL

SCHEDULE

Game 2: Sun., March 31 at Kitchener, 2:00 PM

Game 3: Tues., April 2 at Erie, 7:00 PM

Game 4: Thurs., April 4 at Erie, 7:00 PM

*Game 5: Fri., April 5 at Kitchener, 7:00 PM

*Game 6: Mon., April 8 at Erie, 7:00 PM

*Game 7: Tues., April 9 at Kitchener, 7:00 PM

*If necessary

Kitchener Rangers Playoff Tickets:

Grab your tickets for Game 2 online here. Fans can also call 519-578-1570 or you can purchase tickets in person at The Aud Box Office Sponsored by White Way Plumbing located at 400 East Avenue in Kitchener. Box Office hours may differ over the holiday weekend, find hours here.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Game One:

The Kitchener Rangers won game one 6-3 on Friday night with five Rangers recording multi-point games. Luke Ellinas led the way for the Rangers scoring their first goal of the playoffs finishing the game with two goals and one assist for the first star. Matthew Sop, Eduard Šalé (Seattle Kraken), and Carson Rehkopf (Seattle Kraken) each netted one goal and one assist while Filip Mešár (Montreal Canadiens) had three assists. Dylan Edwards netted two goals for the Otters and Sam Alfano notched their third goal.

Playoff Statistics:

Kitchener

Overall Power Play: 2nd in the OHL at 40.0%

Home Power Play: 1st in the OHL at 40.0%

Overall Penalty Kill: 12th in the OHL at 75.0%

Home Penalty Kill: 15th in the OHL at 75.0%

Erie

Overall Power Play: 7th in the OHL at 25.0%

Away Power Play: 3rd in the OHL at 25.0%

Overall Penalty Kill: 15th in the OHL at 60.0%

Away Penalty Kill: 16th in the OHL at 60.0%

SCOUTING THE RANGERS (41-23-4-0) 86 points 68 GP

4th in the Western Conference, 5th in the OHL

Who's Hot:

Luke Ellinas:

Luke Ellinas was on a tear in his first OHL Playoff game on Friday being awarded the first star of the game (2G, 1A). Ellinas finished the regular season with 16 goals, and 17 assists for 33 points in 67 games. The 2024 draft eligible forward had two power play goals, three first goals and two insurance goals. In the final 10 games of the regular season, he had nine points (7G, 2A). Ellinas was promoted to the first line on Friday night.

Filip Mešár:

Slovakia native Filip Mešár (Montreal Canadiens) has been an impact player for the Rangers in the regular season playing in 45 games scoring 19 goals and 33 assists for 52 points. He also notched three game-winning goals, three insurance goals, eight power-play goals, and 15 power-play assists. Mešár has played 10 playoff games in his career with the Rangers and has one goal and six assists for seven points.

Matthew Sop:

On Friday night Matthew Sop made his presence known scoring a power play goal and tallying an assist for two points. Sop has had Erie's number all season long scoring five goals and five assists through the six regular season matchups.

Goaltending:

Jackson Parsons:

Jackson Parsons started on Friday night where he was faced with 29 shots, allowing three in for a .897 save percentage and a 3.00 goals-against average. Parsons has played six playoff games in his OHL career recording a 3.05 goals against average and a .923 save percentage during those games.

SCOUTING THE OTTERS (33-28-5-2) 73 points 68 GP

5th in the Western Conference, 11th in the OHL

Otters to Watch:

2005-born Dylan Edwards played 38 games in the regular season having 22 goals (fifth most on the Otters), and 12 assists for 34 points. He also had two first goals, two game winning goals and three insurance goals. Edwards leads the Otters so far in his first OHL playoffs with two goals on Friday night one of which was on the power play.

Defenceman Matthew Schaefer was selected first overall by the Erie Otters in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Schaefer played 56 games in the regular season recording three goals and 14 assists for 17 points. In his last four games of the regular season he had two assists while he had one assist in his first playoff game.

Sam Alfano is one of three Otters with playoff experience. He registered his first goal of the playoffs in game one on Friday, only his second career playoff point in the OHL. Alfano had 16 points (8G, 8A) over the final 10 games of the regular season.

Goaltending:

Fraser:

Ethan Fraser opened the playoffs in net for the Otters allowing five shots in on 32 for a .844 save percentage and a 5.05 goals-against average. Fraser has only played in 10 games (6-1-1-2) after joining the team in February.

RANGERS REACH

Support our community while cheering on your Rangers! Rangers Reach 50/50 and game-worn jersey Raffles take place at each Rangers home game and proceeds go to support our many community initiatives, including Scholarships, Community Impact Grants, in-kind donations, and more! Your 50/50 and jersey raffle purchases help to make a difference in our community! Also, watch for our added 50/50 Playoff Bonus Jackpot that will run throughout the Rangers playoff run. You'll be able to add this special Jackpot ticket to your regular 50/50 purchase. Tickets can be purchased online anywhere in Ontario at Rangers5050.com and rangersjersey.com.

BROADCAST COVERAGE

Sunday's game vs the Erie Otters 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 Sunday afternoon's action on the radio on CityNews 570 AM CKGL.

UP NEXT:

The series will go to Erie for Games 3 & 4 on Tuesday, April 2nd and Thursday, April 4th, both set for 7 pm at The Erie Insurance Arena. Great seats are still available to watch the Rangers in game two on Sunday, grab your tickets online.

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