Fast Five: Kingston vs. Erie
Tonight, the Kingston Frontenacs will celebrate Pride Night as they host the Erie Otters for the conclusion of their thrilling home-and-home series. The puck is set to hit the ice at 7:00 pm at Slush Puppie Place.
In their most recent clash on Sunday, February 25th, at the Erie Insurance Arena, it was the visiting Frontenacs who clinched a 6-4 victory. A standout performance by Linus Hemström, netting a hat trick, coupled with JJ Salajko’s 20 saves, sealed the win for Kingston.
Tune-In:
Fans have the opportunity to tune in to each game in real-time through Fronts Radio, featuring Kingston’s Pure Country 99 as its driving force. The renowned play-by-play announcer, Jim Gilchrist, will be narrating the games, both home and away.
Listen Live (Streaming): Pure Country 99 https://chl.ca/ohl-frontenacs/fronts-radio-streaming-live-on-pure-country-99/
Watch: YourTV Kingston | https://watch.chl.ca/ (subscription needed)
Five storylines in tonight’s game:
Jump on Them Early
With Erie arriving for today’s match following a road game just last night, seizing an early advantage becomes paramount for the Kingston Frontenacs. The Otters boast an impeccable record of 15-0-0-0 when leading after the opening period this season. However, they falter with a 4-20-1-1 record when trailing after the first 20 minutes of play. A strong start by the Frontenacs could pave the way to securing a crucial 2 points in the standings.
Power Play Advantage
Kingston boasts a formidable edge in special teams prowess. Out of their 212 goals this season, an impressive 50 have been scored on the power play, showcasing their efficient 23.6% success rate. Conversely, Erie’s penalty kill stands at 74.9% overall, but notably dips to 67.5% on the road.
Facing off against the league’s third-worst penalty kill, Kingston must capitalize on these opportunities. In their recent 6-3 victory over Erie last Sunday, they converted 1 out of 3 power play chances, highlighting their capability to exploit defensive gaps.
Stay Hot on Home Ice
The Kingston Frontenacs are 4-2-1-0 on home ice dating back to a 10 goal performance against the Niagara IceDogs on January 26th. In that span the Black and Gold have scored 31 goals for and have been filling the stands with their new “Jodel Jump” goal song. The Frontenacs will look to remain hot on home ice tonight during Pride Night.
Player to Watch: Erie
Bruce McDonald (#92) scored twice against the Kingston Frontenacs on Sunday in Erie. The forward has collected 15 goals, 14 assists for 29 points.
Player to Watch: Kingston
Be sure to keep a close watch on Roman Schmidt tonight, as he’s proven to be a key player against the Otters this season, tallying 4 assists in their matchups. Despite having only played two games this season, once with Kitchener and once with Kingston, Schmidt, a towering defenseman, has showcased his reliability for the Frontenacs. With 6 goals, 12 assists, and a total of 18 points in just 22 games, his solid contributions have been instrumental to Kingston’s success.
Next Home Game:
March 15th, 2024
Kingston Frontenacs vs. Peterborough Petes
Slush Puppie Place | 7:00pm Puck Drop
Ottawa Senators Takeover and Billet Appreciation Night
The Ottawa Senators will be taking over the Kingston Frontenacs game on Friday, March 15th at Slush Puppie Place when the team hosts the Peterborough Petes. The night will be packed full of senators themed fun and special guest Spartacat will be here. The Fronts will also be honouring their billet families.
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/kingston-frontenacs-tickets/artist/829722
