Game Recap: Rangers Direct 38 Shots on Goal, But Fall 2-0 in Game Three
Flint, MI – The Firebirds held the Rangers off the scoresheet Tuesday night to get their first win of the series and force a game five back in Kitchener. The game was scoreless until the 6:25 mark of the third period when Kaden Pitre broke the deadlock. Matthew Wang scored short-handed for Flint to extend their lead to two.
PLAYOFF TICKETS
With the Firebird win, game five will take place at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on Friday, April 4th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for game five will go on sale tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets for the postseason are on sale now. You can purchase yours online here. Fans can also call 519-578-1570, or you can purchase tickets in person at The Aud Box Office, sponsored by White Way Plumbing, located at 400 East Avenue in Kitchener. Box Office hours may differ over the holiday weekend; find hours here.
Scoring Summary:
3rd Period
KIT 0, FLNT 1 – GWG
6:25 Kaden Pitre (1) – Alex Kostov, Urban Podrekar
KIT 0, FLNT 2 – SHG
7:43 Matthew Wang (2) – Connor Clattenburg, Blake Smith
Three Stars of the Game:
First Star: Nathan Day (FLNT)
Second Star: Matthew Wang (FLNT)
Third Star: Kaden Pitre (FLNT)
The Numbers Game:
Shots: KIT 38 – FLNT 32
Power play: KIT 0/4 – FLNT 0/3
FO%: KIT 45% – FLNT 55%
The Starting Goalies:
W: Nathan Day (FLNT) – 38/38 Saves, Zero Goals Against
L: Jackson Parsons (KIT) – 30/32 Saves, Two Goals Against
UP NEXT:
After facing the Firebirds in Game 3 on Tuesday in Flint, the Rangers will remain on the road for Game 4 at Dort Financial Center on Thursday, April 3rd. Puck drop for Tuesday’s matchup is set for 7:00 p.m.
Secure your tickets for all Kitchener Rangers games at The Aud Box Office sponsored by White Way Plumbing or online here.
Photo Credit: Natalie Shaver / Ontario Hockey League
For inquiries, contact:
Luca Lombardi
Communications Coordinator
Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club
416-885-4510
[email protected]
