Game Preview: Rangers Looking to Return the Favour and Spoil Owen Sound Home Opener
Owen Sound, Ont. – The Kitchener Rangers will look to turn the page on a hard fought home opener where Attack goaltender Ryerson Leenders stole the show. His 29-save performance opened the door for a late third period power play goal by Pierce Mbuyi to hand the Attack a 1-0 victory. Tonight’s game will go at 7:00 p.m. from the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre.
The last time these two clubs met at the Bayshore, fans were treated to a 8-7 overtime thriller.
- TV: Rogers Channel 20 (Kitchener)
- Rogers Super Sports Pak Channel 468 (Ontario)
- Video Stream: Live on FloHockey
- Radio: CKWR 98.5
- Live Stats
- Live Tweets
RANGERS ROUND UP (0-1-0-0)
Drafted Rangers:
The Kitchener Rangers have four NHL drafted prospects on their preseason roster. Alexander Bilecki (Toronto Maple Leafs) was selected in the second-round, 60th overall this past summer, along with newcomer, Charlie Puglisi (Nashville Predators) hearing his name called in the seventh-round, 202nd overall. Andrew MacNiel (Montreal Canadiens) and Luca Romano (New York Islanders) were both selected in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
SCOUTING THE ATTACK (1-0-0-0)
Drafted Attack:
The Owen Sound Attack roster features six drafted NHL prospects, with five forwards and one goalie. Four players heard their name called this past summer at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. 2025 second-round import selection, Lucian Bernat (Vancouver Canucks), Pierce Mbuyi (Pittsburgh Penguins), Wesley Royston (Montreal Canadiens), and Cole Zurawski (Florida Panthers). Harry Nansi was selected in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Newly acquired goaltender from the Brantford Bulldogs was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2022.
Broadcast Coverage:
Friday’s game against the Owen Sound Attack will be televised on Rogers TV (Channel 20). It can be watched across the province of Ontario on the Super Sports Pak on channel 468 for cable subscribers. The game will be streamed live online on FloHockey. Additionally, fans can listen to Friday’s action on the radio on CKWR 98.5 FM.
UP NEXT:
The Kitchener Rangers will welcome the Erie Otters to town on Friday, September 25th. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m.
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For media inquiries, contact:
Luca Lombardi
Manager, Communications and Community Relations
Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club
(416) 885-4510
