Preseason Report: September 6th & 7th, 2026

September 6th, 2026

Kitchener Rangers vs. Erie Otters

Final: 6 (KIT) – 5 (ER)

Kitchener scored four times in the second period to erase a two-goal deficit and pull ahead for the win.

• Luca Romano led the Rangers with three points (1G, 2A), including a shorthanded goal
• Weston Cameron and Tanner Lam each recorded two assists, while Charlie Puglisi tallied a goal and an assist
• Roman Andreev scored the eventual game-winner in the third period and added an assist
• 2026 second overall selection Colin Kennedy scored his third goal of the preseason, while Kase Kamzik recorded two assists for Erie

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Brantford Bulldogs vs. Niagara IceDogs

Final: 3 (BFD) – 2 (NIAG)

Brantford broke a tie late in the third period to secure the win over Niagara.

• Bo Christini scored twice, including the eventual game-winner with under six minutes remaining
• David Buchman recorded two assists for the Bulldogs for the second straight game
• Blake Barnes and Carter Lewandowski scored for Niagara

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Sudbury Wolves vs. North Bay Battalion

Final: 6 (SBY) – 2 (NB)

Sudbury scored the first five goals of the game to take control and secure the win over North Bay.

• Jean-Cristoph Lemieux scored twice, including the eventual game-winner on the power play
• Parker Smith and Brayden Bennett recorded a goal and an assist, while Colton Colby picked up two helpers
• Fifth overall selection Kash Kwajah picked up his first point of the preseason with an assist
• Rene Van Bommel recorded two assists for North Bay, while Ryder Carey and Nolan Laird found the back of the net

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Oshawa Generals vs. Saginaw Spirit

Final: 7 (SAG) – 6 (OSH) – SO 

Saginaw tied the game late in the third period before coming out on top in a high-scoring shootout.

• Ryan Hanrahan recorded a hat trick and four points, scoring the game-tying goal with just over a minute remaining in regulation
• Dmitry Savin scored twice, while captain Dima Zhilkin recorded a goal and an assist
• Jacob Cloutier and Levi Harper each picked up two assists
• Linus Funck and Brooks Rogowski each scored twice for Oshawa, while Tyler Hinde added two assists
• The two sides combined for 12 goals in regulation, including two shorthanded markers and two power-play goals

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September 7th, 2026

Kitchener Rangers vs. Saginaw Spirit

Final: 5 (KIT) – 1 (SAG)

Kitchener built an early lead and held off Saginaw before sealing the win late in the third period.

• Avry Anstis recorded a hat trick for the Rangers, including an empty-net goal to seal the win
• Haeden Ellis scored on the power play for his third goal of the preseason, which stood as the eventual game-winner
• Alex Forrest recorded two assists
• Gordei Khotkov found the back of the net for Saginaw

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