Game Recap: Greyhounds Shut Down Kitchener’s High-Flying Offense
Game Summary: Kitchener couldn’t solve Charlie Schenkel in the 3-0 loss up north against the Soo Greyhounds. The Rangers entered the match on a five-game win streak while scoring six or more goals in their past four games. Kitchener’s offense has only been shut out once this season, which happened on January 30th against the London Knights. This matchup was the last time these two teams would play each other in the regular season as the Greyhounds won the season series 3-1.
Scoring Summary:
2nd Period
SSM 1, KIT 0
2:31 Justin DeZoete (3) – Christopher Brown, Caeden Carlisle
The Soo scored the game’s first goal early in the second period off the stick of Justin DeZoete. A defensive zone mix-up for Kitchener allowed Christopher Brown to walk down from the point along the boards with the puck and cut toward the net with limited pressure. Brown then sent a backhand pass to DeZoete parked in front of Jackson Parsons who redirected the pass up and over Parsons’ pad giving the Greyhounds the lead.
3rd Period
SSM 2, KIT 0
12:58 Jack Beck (21) – Bryce McConnell-Barker, Gavin Hayes
Jack Beck extended the Greyhounds’ lead as he banged in the puck in tight. Beck and Cameron Reid were battling on top of Jackson Parsons’ crease for positioning as Bryce McConnell-Barker fired the puck on net. The puck never reached Parsons as it hit Reid in the back dropping to Beck’s stick. Beck hacked at the puck firing it off the blocker side post along the ice and into the net.
SSM 3, KIT 0
18:20 Jordan D’Intino (19) – Arttu Karki, Jack Beck – ENG
Kitchener emptied their net with 2:02 remaining in the contest, but just 22 seconds into their effort Jordan D’Intino put the game out of reach. Jack Beck took the puck in the Soo zone and sent a pass cross-ice to Arttu Karki past a diving Carson Rehkopf. Karki sent a pass to D’Intino in the neutral zone who skated with the puck and put it into the empty net to seal the game.
The Stars:
First Star: Charlie Schenkel (19 Saves, Shutout)
Second Star: Justin DeZoete (1G)
Third Star: Caeden Carlisle (1A)
The Goalies:
Charlie Schenkel stood tall making all 19 saves in his second shutout of the season. His record moved to 25-11-2-0 on the campaign. In net for Kitchener was Jackson Parsons who stood tall stopping 23 out of 25 shots. The loss moves his season record to 23-15-1-0.
The Numbers Game:
Shots: SSM 26, KIT 19
Powerplay: SSM 0-2, KIT 0-4
FO%: SSM 53.1%, KIT 46.9%
Up Next: Kitchener returns home for a pair of home games on Friday and Sunday. The weekend kicks off against the rival London Knights. London currently leads the season series 3-1 winning the last three games. This will be the last time the Knights visit Kitchener this season. On Sunday the Rangers will host the Kingston Frontenacs as well as the 1981-82 Memorial Cup Winning Rangers for a special welcome back. Tickets for all Kitchener home games can be purchased at The Aud Box Office sponsored by White Way Plumbing or online here.
For inquiries, contact:
Lindsay Eastwood
Manager of Communications and Team Services
Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club
613-793-0168
[email protected]
Photo Credit: Soo Greyhounds
