Preview: Rangers Hit the Road for Visit to Nation’s Capital Friday

October 6, 2022 – Ontario Hockey League (OHL) – Kitchener Rangers News Release

Kitchener, Ont. – The Blueshirts travel to Ottawa tonight to play their second of a three-game road trip. Puck drop is set for 7:00p.m. at TD Place. The Rangers are showing signs of breaking out and are looking to notch their first tally in the win column tonight.

Head-to-Head:

The Rangers hold the slight advantage against the 67’s dating back to the 2016-17 campaign. In eight regular season games across that span, the Blueshirts own a 4-3-1-0 record and a 3-1-0-0 record at The Aud. Goals are averaging at 7.25 per game between these two clubs, so should be in for a high-scoring affair.

Scouting the Rangers:

Forwards Matthew Sop and Francesco Pinelli (Los Angeles Kings) look to continue their hot start to the season by extending their point streak to three games. Both players have recorded 3 points through the opening two games of the season. Defenceman Simon Motew earned himself second star of the game in Kitchener’s last game against Owen Sound recording 2 assists, both coming at even strength.

Scouting the 67’s:

Luca Pinelli (2023 Draft Eligible), brother of Ranger’s captain, Francesco Pinelli, is returning after posting 36 points (14G, 22A) in his rookie campaign. The brothers will face-off against each other for the first time in their OHL careers. Luca also comes into tonight with a two-game point streak of his own and leading the league in goals (4G) thus far. Ottawa’s leading point scorer from a season ago returns, Vinzenz Rohrer who posted 25G and 23A (48 points) in 64 games.

There are four NHL Draftees returning to the 67’s roster this season. Forwards Tyler Boucher (Ottawa Senators), Jack Beck (Calgary Flames), and Vinzenz Rohrer (Montreal Canadiens). Defenceman Jack Matier (Nashville Predators).

Broadcast Coverage:

Friday’s contest can be viewed throughout the Kitchener and Waterloo Region on RogersTV, cable channel 20, and can be watched across the province of Ontario on the Super Sports Pak, channel 470 for cable subscribers. The game will be live online on OHL Live on CHL TV. Additionally, fans can always tune in on the radio to listen to the great Mike Farwell on CityNews 570 AM CKGL.

Rangers partner with Sun Life for Helmet Decal:

The Kitchener Rangers, in partnership with Sun Life, are excited to announce that Kids Help Phone will be the official helmet decal sponsor of the Kitchener Rangers for the 2022-23 season. A partnership that will bring awareness to Kids Help Phone’s services and promote youth mental health.

As part of their renewed strategic partnership with the Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club, Sun Life has secured the inaugural helmet branding rights for the Kitchener Rangers as part of a one-year pilot program being introduced by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). In support of Sun Life’s commitment to youth mental health in Canada, they have donated the helmet decal to Kids Help Phone. For more information on the partnership, click here.

Next up:

The Rangers will play their final game of their mini three-game road trip with a meeting in Kingston against the Frontenacs. Puck drop is set for 2:00p.m. Sunday afternoon at the Leon’s Centre.

Next Home Game:

The Rangers are back at The Aud on Friday October 14th when the club hosts the Owen Sound Attack. Tickets are $21 for children and $25 for adults and can be purchased online now. Additionally, fans can purchase tickets via the phone by calling the Centre In The Square Box Office at (519) 578-1570. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Activa Box Office at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium at 400 East Ave. Kitchener, ON N2H 1Z6 or at the Centre In The Square Box Office at 101 Queen St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 6P7.

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