This is the end. #Doors
At least the end of the regular season. And I don't think I'm alone when I say I can't wait for the playoffs to begin.
Not much to these last few games especially when they don't mean anything in the standings.
Now, it's about tightening up the little things to get ready for Windsor. So tonight, in Owen Sound, it'd be nice for the Rangers to bag a few power play goals.
The peeper has been cold over the past nine games. As in 1-for-33 cold. The coaches and players are well aware and aren't too concerned. After all, it has been one of the best all season.
It was 0-for-3 in last night's 5-2 loss to Sarnia.
Kitchener:
Connor Bunnaman-Gustaf Franzen-Adam Mascherin
Brandon Robinson-Mason Kohn-Jeremy Bracco
Darby Llewellyn-David Miller-Nick Magyar
Nick McHugh-Jacob Cascagnette-Jake Henderson
Connor Hall-Dylan Di Perna
Joseph Garreffa-Miles Liberati
Elijah Roberts-Doug Blaisdell
Dawson Carty (14-2-1-0) starts.
Owen Sound:
Jonah Gadjovich-Bryson Cianfrone-Nick Suzuki
Kevin Hancock-Ethan Szypula-Petrus Palmu
Justin Brack-Josh Sterk-Jaden Lindo
Zachary Roberts-Matthew Struthers-Liam Dunda
Damir Sharipzyanov-Santino Centorame
Jacob Fiend-Sean Durzi
Markus Philips-Tyler MacArthur
Michael McNiven (21-17-7-3) starts.
Brownie points:
- Owen Sound will finish sixth and gets the prize of playing either London or Erie in the first round of the playoffs. Fun times. UPDATE: They get London.
- Rangers D Frank Hora (hand) is progressing nicely and I wouldn't be surprised to see him suit up for the playoff opener against Windsor.
- Kitchener finished the season strong and that's a positive heading into the playoffs. The ending wasn't pretty but the first period was solid and if the Rangers play that way they'll get past Windsor.
- Best Rangers season since 2007-08 when the team had 110 points and won the OHL title.
- How about rookie Joseph Garreffa? A three-point night has him with five points in his past four games.
- Dylan Di Perna's blast was a PP goal which was long overdue and also a good sign heading into the post-season.
JB's top three Rangers: Joseph Garreffa, Gustaf Franzen, Connor Hall