Game Recap: Kitchener Drop Hard Fought Battle In Brantford
Brantford, Ont. – Despite erasing a 3-0 first period deficit, Adam Jiricek scored the lone goal in the third period to give Brantford a 4-3 win. Brantford stormed out to a 3-0 lead just six minutes into the game, prompting the Rangers to make a goalie change. Avry Anstis scored late in the first period to get the Rangers on the board before Christian Humphreys and Luca Romano scored in the middle frame for the Rangers to tie the game at 3-3. Brantford were able to keep the Rangers off the board in the final frame, holding on the a one-goal victory.
Jason Schaubel was stellar in relief stopping 17-of-18 shots against.
Scoring Summary:
First Period
KIT 0 – BFD 1
1:31 Cooper Dennis (13) – Caleb Malhotra, Jett Luchanko
KIT 0 – BFD 2
4:27 Caleb Malhotra (11) – Vladimir Dravecky, Jett Luchanko
KIT 0 – BFD 3
5:59 Dylan Tsherna (3) – Ben Danford, Zackary Sandhu
KIT 1 – BFD 3
17:02 Avry Anstis (3) – Unassisted
Second Period
KIT 2 – BFD 3
6:14 Christian Humphreys (10) – Unassisted
KIT 3 – BFD 3
8:34 Luca Romano (7) – Tanner Lam, Carson Campbell
Third Period
KIT 3 – BFD 4 – GWG
8:52 Adam Jiricek (9) – Cooper Dennis, Caleb Malhotra
The Numbers Game:
Shots: KIT 24 – BFD 21
Power play: KIT 0/0 – BFD 0/0
FO%: KIT 44% – 56%
The Starting Goalies:
Christian Kirsch (KIT) – 5:59, 0/3 Saves, Three Goals Against
Jason Schaubel (KIT) – 55:01, 17/18 Saves, One Goal Against
Ryerson Leenders (BFD) – 21/24 Saves, Three Goals Against, Win
UP NEXT:
The Rangers return home on Tuesday, as they get set to host the Erie Otters for the 30th annual Teddy Bear Toss Game Night! For more information on Teddy Bear Toss Night, please head to kitchenerrangers.com. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Secure your tickets for all Kitchener Rangers games at The Aud Box Office sponsored by White Way Plumbing or online here.
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