Generals look for revenge in 2023-2024 Home Opener
Oshawa, Ont., – The Oshawa Generals gear up for their 2023/24 home opener as they host the Kinston Frontenacs at Tributes Communities Centre on Sunday at 6:05 p.m.
The Gens are looking to rebound after dropping Friday night’s season opener, and the first part of a home-and-home, to the Frontenacs. They’re looking to win their first home opener since the 2019/20 season.
Off the ice, there is quite the day planned to kick off the season. Starting at 3 p.m. there will be a block party outside of Gate 1, with Two for the Show playing live at 3:30p.m. #GensNation can also catch the players on the red carpet as they arrive at the rink.
Last Meeting:
Oshawa opened the scoring in the first when Ryder McIntyre got on the scoresheet just two minutes into the game, as Tristan Delisle picked up his first OHL point with an assist.
The Frontenacs levelled it early in the second and would take their first lead later in the period. But before the end of the period, Dylan Roobroeck would wrist one five-hole tying the game up entering the second break.
In the third, it was the Frontenacs closing the game out. Nathan Poole would score, and Kingston would add an empty netter winning the game 4-2.
The home schedule gets underway as the Gens look to get themselves into the win column.
After a disappointing Friday night, the Gens will need to stay out of the box and capitalize on the chances given to them by their opponents. In the end, it was penalty trouble that cost the Gens two points in Kingston.
The Generals outshot the Frontenacs all night on Friday but were unable to solve Mason Vaccari more than twice. After back-to-back starts, it’s unclear if Vaccari will start his third game of the weekend for Kingston.
Players to Watch (Oshawa):
Stuart Rolofs: The OA forward was just recently named the 71st captain in Generals history, but wasn’t able to get on the board Friday night in Kingston. A season ago, the Carp, Ont., native scored 32 goals and the Generals will need him to do that again and more this season if they want to compete in the Eastern Conference this year.
Players to Watch (Kingston):
Ethan Miedema: In both games, the Frontenacs have played to start the year, Miedema has been involved on the scoresheet. Acquired in the Shane Wright trade a year ago, Miedema has been the quick solution for what was a struggling offence. In two games, he’s already leading the Frontenacs with two goals and an assist. Oshawa will need to shut him down to earn their first victory.
Broadcast Coverage:
- TV: ROGERStv Durham Region Channel 10
- Video Stream: Watch.CHL.ca | CHL App
- Radio: MIXLR.com/OshawaGenerals with Jack Moore
- Live Stats: OntarioHockeyLeague.com
- Live Tweets: Twitter.com/Oshawa_Generals
