Series HQ: Kitchener vs. Flint

Game 5 – Flint Firebirds 1 at Kitchener Rangers 2

• A goal by Avalanche prospect Christian Humphreys secured victory, and clinched a first-round win for the Rangers.
• Alex Kostov scored the lone goal for the Firebirds.
• Jackson Parsons made 24 saves on 25 shots in the win.

Game Centre | Flint Post-Game | Kitchener Post-Game

 

Game 4 – Kitchener Rangers 5 at Flint Firebirds 1

• After a scoreless first period, Jack Pridham and Tanner Lam gave the Rangers the momentum and lead 2-0 to start the second period. Lam’s stood as the game-winner.
• Connor Clattenburg potted one to cut the Firebirds’ deficit to one at the end of the second, but this proved to be their only goal of the night.
• Trent Swick had a goal and two assist performance to earn first star honours.

Game Centre | Kitchener Post-Game | Flint Post-Game

 

Game 3 – Kitchener Rangers 0 at Flint Firebirds 2

• After a scoreless first two periods, Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Kaden Pitre opened things up for Flint in the third. This stood as the game-winner as the Firebirds blanked the Rangers.
• Matthew Wang scored a shorthanded goal in the third period to give Flint some insurance.
• Nathan Day turned away 38 shots in the huge shutout win.

Game Centre | Kitchener Post-Game | Flint Post-Game

 

Game 2 – Flint Firebirds 1 at Kitchener Rangers 6

• Chicago Blackhawks prospect Jack Pridham had a milestone night for the Rangers as he scored two goals in 39 seconds to record the first playoff tallies of his OHL career, Pridham later added two assists for a four point performance
• New York Rangers prospect Nathan Aspinall scored the lone goal of the game for the Firebirds, scoring in his second straight game
• Jakub Chromiak, Andrew Vermeulen, and Carson Campbell all found the back of the net for their first goals of the 2025 OHL playoffs
• Vegas Golden Knights prospect Trent Swick had yet another multi point playoff game as he scored his third goal of the post season and had two assists for a three point game
• The Rangers outshot Flint 43 to 22 in their Game 2 victory
• Kitchener goalie Jackson Parsons made 21 saves in the win

Game Centre | Flint Post-Game | Kitchener Post-Game

 

Game 1 – Flint Firebirds 3 at Kitchener Rangers 4 (OT)

• Luca Romano sealed the Game 1 victory for the Rangers as he scored his first goal of the playoffs in overtime
• Romano also added an assist on Andrew Vermeulen’s second period goal for a two point performance
• Vegas Golden Knights prospect Trent Swick had a three point performance, scoring two goals and an assist for Kitchener
• Matthew Wang opened the scoring for the Firebirds late in the first period
• Matthew Mania and New York Rangers prospect Nathan Aspinall scored the lone other goals for the Firebirds as they drop this one 4-3 coming just short of the comeback
• Jackson Parsons stopped 26 of the 29 shots he faced in the victory
• Nathan Day made 29 saves in the loss for Flint

Game Centre | Flint Post-Game | Kitchener Post-Game

 

(3) Kitchener Rangers (47-15-4-2) vs. (6) Flint Firebirds (29-34-2-3)

The Kitchener Rangers and Flint Firebirds meet in the OHL Playoffs for the first time, and if the season series was any indication, it’s going to be tight. The Rangers and Firebirds played four games all decided by one goal, setting the stage for what should be a closely-matched first round series.

Kitchener’s calling card throughout the season was stingy team defence, an excellent penalty kill and top notch goaltending from Jackson Parsons – all things that should spell success in the postseason if they can get the offensive output. The Rangers did things by committee on the offensive side, being sparked by Adrian Misaljevic, Jack Pridham, Luke Ellinas, Trent Swick, Luca Romano and Tanner Lam throughout the season.

The Firebirds have a number of veterans in their lineup trying to make the most of their last kick at an OHL title including overagers Nolan Collins, Evan Konyen and Blake Smith. This should be a physical series as Firebirds captain Connor Clattenburg and 36-goal scorer Sam McCue aren’t afraid to mix it up.

Get ready for a good goaltending matchup as Parsons lines up against Flint’s Nathan Day in the crease.

Series Schedule:
Game 1: Fri., March 28 – Flint at Kitchener, 7:00pm
Game 2: Sun., March 30 – Flint at Kitchener, 2:00pm
Game 3: Tues., April 1 – Kitchener at Flint, 7:00pm
Game 4: Thurs., April 3 – Kitchener at Flint, 7:00pm
Game 5: Fri., April 4 – Flint at Kitchener, 7:00pm*
Game 6: Sun., April 6 – Kitchener at Flint, 4:00pm*
Game 7: Tues., April 8 – Flint at Kitchener, 7:00pm*

Season Series:
Kitchener wins 3-1
Oct. 4 – FLNT 2 at KIT 1 – OT
Oct. 9 – KIT 3 at FLNT 2
Jan. 17 – FLNT 3 at KIT 4 – SO
Jan. 31 – KIT 3 at FLNT 2 – SO

Playoff History:
This marks the first time that Kitchener and Flint have met in the OHL Playoffs.