Western Conference Final HQ: London vs. Kitchener

Game 4 – London Knights 4 at Kitchener Rangers 2

• Sharks prospect Kasper Halttunen scored the deciding goal for the Knights in the second period.
• With their 12th straight win of the 2025 Playoffs, the Knights claim the Wayne Gretzky Trophy and advance to the OHL championship for the third consecutive year.
• After falling to an early deficit, the Knights put up four unanswered to take control, including two on the power play by Sam Dickinson and Kasper Halttunen.
• The Rangers came out strong and ended strong. With Luke Ellinas scoring 2:16 into the game to set the pace, and Jack Pridham scoring in the final three minutes to give a late push.
• Rangers Overage goaltender Jackson Parsons made 32 saves on 36 shots.

Game Centre | Kitchener Post-Game

 

Game 3 – London Knights 3 at Kitchener Rangers 2

• A goal by Landon Sim settled this back-and-forth battle in the second period.
• Landon Sim scored two goals for the Knights, and earner Performer of the Night honours.
• Luke Ellinas and Cameron Arquette each tucked one away for the Rangers.

Game Centre | Kitchener Post-Game

 

Game 2 – Kitchener Rangers 2 at London Knights 6

• Oliver Bonk’s second period goal broke a 2-2 tie and shifted the momentum back in the Knights’ favour, standing as the game-winner
• Winnipeg Jets prospect Jacob Julien had a two-goal, two-assist performance to earn first star honours
• Blueliners Henry Brzustewicz and Jared Woolley each had two assists
• Trent Swick and Luca Romano each scored for the Rangers in the second period to tie the game at two
• The Knights remain undefeated in the 2025 Playoffs, with this win standing as their 10th straight
• London was without captain Denver Barkey while Kitchener missed both Christian Humphreys and Carson Campbell from their lineup after both played in Game 1

Game Centre | Kitchener Post-Game

 

Game 1 – Kitchener Rangers 2 at London Knights 5

• San Jose Sharks prospect Sam Dickinson led the way with two goals and two assists
• The Knights scored on two of their first three shots, climbing out to a 5-0 lead
• Ottawa Senators prospect Blake Montgomery finished the night with a goal and a helper
• NHL Draft prospect Luca Romano accounted for both Kitchener goals
• Rangers forward Christian Humphreys and Knights forward Denver Barkey each left the game with injuries and did not return
• Knights netminder Austin Elliott stopped 22 shots in the win

Game Centre | Kitchener Post-Game

 

(1) London Knights (55-11-2-0) vs. (3) Kitchener Rangers (47-15-4-2)

It’s one of the League’s most iconic matchups in the 2025 Western Conference Final, as two historic franchises go head-to-head in a Battle of the 401 for the Wayne Gretzky Trophy.

The defending OHL champion London Knights continue their playoff push, well-rested after consecutive sweeps of the Owen Sound Attack and the Erie Otters. With a championship-caliber roster returning, the Knights know what it takes to go the distance, now making their third straight appearance in the Western Conference Final as they chase back-to-back OHL titles. Reigning Red Tilson Trophy winner Easton Cowan (Toronto Maple Leafs) leads the charge for London, ranking fourth in playoff scoring with 21 points (8-13–21) in just eight games. Between the pipes, Austin Elliott has been rock-solid, sporting a postseason record of 8-0 while posting a 2.46 goals-against average and an .896 save percentage.

The Kitchener Rangers enter the Western Conference Final riding the momentum of a hard-fought seven-game series win over the Windsor Spitfires, battling back from a 3-0 series deficit to punch their ticket on a Luke Ellinas OT winner. With the experience of overcoming adversity and rising to the occasion, the Rangers now set their sights on their most familiar opponent. Overage netminder Jackson Parsons remains a dominant force in the crease, leading all post-season goaltenders with a 2.12 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage. Backed by veteran leadership, Kitchener looks to return to the OHL Championship Series for the first time since hoisting the trophy in 2008.

Series Schedule:
Game 1: Fri., April 25 – Kitchener at London, 7:00pm
Game 2: Sun., April 27 – Kitchener at London, 4:00pm
Game 3: Mon., April 28 – London at Kitchener, 7:00pm
Game 4: Wed., April 30 – London at Kitchener, 7:00pm
Game 5: Fri., May 2 – Kitchener at London, 7:00pm*
Game 6: Sun., May 4 – London at Kitchener, 2:00pm*
Game 7: Tues., May 6 – Kitchener at London, 7:00pm*

Season Series:
London wins 4-2
Nov. 19 – LDN 3 at KIT 1
Dec. 15 – KIT 2 at LDN 3
Jan. 21 – LDN 2 at KIT 5
Feb. 4 – KIT 3 at LDN 5
Feb. 23 – KIT 5 at LDN 4 OT
Mar. 18 – LDN 2 at KIT 1

Playoff History:
This marks the 14th time that London and Kitchener have met in the OHL Playoffs.
2024 LDN def. KIT 4-0 – Second Round, 2023 LDN def. KIT 4-1 – Second Round, 2022 KIT def. LDN 4-3 – First Round, 2016 LDN def. KIT 4-0 – Second Round, 2015 LDN def. KIT 4-2 – First Round, 2013 LDN def. KIT 4-1 – Second Round, 2012 LDN def. KIT 4-0 – Conference Final, 2010 KIT def. LDN 4-3 – Second Round, 2005 LDN def. KIT 4-1 – Conference Final,1993 LDN def. KIT 4-3 – First Round, 1984 KIT def. LDN 8-0 – Quarter Final, 1978 LDN def. KIT 8-0 – Quarter Final, 1973 LDN def. KIT 8-0 – Quarter Final