The London Knights delivered a dominant performance in their recent matchup against the Kitchener Rangers, winning 6-1 on October 17 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. This victory marks the Knights’ fifth straight win and brings them within a point of the Rangers in the OHL standings, with London holding a game in hand.
Game Highlights
London’s strong start established a 2-0 lead by the end of the first period. The Knights scored two goals early, with Logan Hawery opening the scoring at 9:58, followed shortly by Julian Brown’s first OHL goal.
- Logan Hawery: Scored at 9:58 of the first period, assisted by Rene Van Bommel and Evan Van Gorp.
- Julian Brown: Scored at 12:59, assisted by Jaxon Cover, extending the lead to 2-0.
Second Period Surge
The Knights continued their offensive pressure into the second period, scoring three additional goals. Notable plays included:
- Sam O’Reilly made it 3-0 after receiving a pass from Evan Van Gorp.
- Ben Wilmott scored his fifth goal in four games to increase the lead to 4-0.
- Kaeden Hawkins scored his first OHL goal, bringing the score to 5-0 by the end of the second period.
Third Period Response
Jack Pridham netted Kitchener’s only goal at 3:29 of the third period. However, Max Crete quickly restored London’s five-goal cushion with his first goal as a Knight, culminating the scoring at 6-1.
Game Statistics
The Knights showcased their defensive strength, limiting the Rangers to just 12 shots through two periods and outshooting them 27-20 overall. Additionally, numerous players contributed to the win:
- Fourteen of eighteen Knights skaters recorded at least one point.
- Brody Cook achieved his first multi-point game with two assists.
London’s special teams were effective, going 1-for-3 on the power play and 2-for-2 on the penalty kill.
Looking Ahead
The Knights and Rangers are set to face off again on October 19 at 2 p.m. at Canada Life Place. Fans can look forward to an exciting rematch as part of the ongoing OHL Rivalry week.
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