OHL Kitchener Rangers

Strong Play in Net by Gibson Leads Rangers to 4-1 Win

Published on September 30, 2011 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release


Kitchener netminder John Gibson closed the door on the Saginaw Spirit to help lead the Rangers to a 4-1 win. Although the Spirit out-shot the Rangers 36-25 they were unable to get past Gibson.

The Rangers capitalized on the power play when Radek Faksa scored his first goal of the season at 14:37 of the first period. Michael Catenacci and Max Iafrate assisted on the goal.

Kitchener out-shot Saginaw 14-11 in the period.

Spirit Peter Hermenegildo leveled out the score 1-1 by the 1:52 mark of the second period.

The Rangers replied with back to back goals that gave them a 3-1 advantage. Jonathan Jasper with his first of the season at 3:30 and Zach Lorentz also his first at 4:38.

Matia Marcantuoni settled down a rolling puck and put it past Saginaw netminder Tadeas Galansky at the 16:00 mark and made it 4-1 Rangers.

The remainder of the period was scoreless. Shots on goal were 13 Saginaw and six Kitchener.

A blank third period gave Kitchener a 4-1 victory. Saginaw out-shot Kitchener 12-5.

The Rangers travel to Sault Ste. Marie Saturday, October 1st for a 7:35pm game versus the Greyhounds. They return home on Friday, October 7th to host the Saginaw Spirit at 7:30pm. Kitchener returns to home ice on Friday, October 7th at 7:30pm when they play host to the Saginaw Spirit. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 519-578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977, via the internet or in person at The Aud Box Office or Centre in the Square Box Office.

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