Knights Dominate OHL Rivalry Week Opener with Commanding Win in Kitchener
The London Knights achieved a remarkable victory over the Kitchener Rangers, winning 6-1 on October 17, 2023. This game, held at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, marked the Knights’ fifth consecutive win. With this result, London moved to just one point behind Kitchener in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) standings, holding a game in hand.
Key Game Highlights
London dominated the match, particularly in the first period, where they established a quick lead. Logan Hawery opened the scoring at 9:58 with a power-play goal, assisted by Rene Van Bommel and Evan Van Gorp. Shortly after, at 12:59, Julian Brown scored his first OHL goal, extending the Knights’ lead to 2-0.
Scoring Breakdown
- 1st Period:
- Logan Hawery – Goal (9:58)
- Julian Brown – Goal (12:59)
- 2nd Period:
- Sam O’Reilly – Goal (3:34)
- Ben Wilmott – Goal (8:17)
- Kaeden Hawkins – Goal (15:22)
- 3rd Period:
- Jack Pridham – Kitchener Goal (3:29)
- Max Crete – Goal (6:34)
Brown’s performance earned him the first star of the game with a plus-4 rating. The Knights demonstrated a strong defensive performance, limiting Kitchener to only 12 shots through two periods and a total of 20 shots in the game. They outshot the Rangers significantly, leading 27-20 overall.
Additionally, the Knights successfully completed one power-play goal on three attempts and were perfect on the penalty kill, denying both Kitchener opportunities.
Upcoming Matches and Player Highlights
The rivalry continues, with the Knights facing the Rangers again on Sunday, October 19, at Canada Life Place. The puck drops at 2 p.m., and fans can tune in starting at 1:30 p.m. on 980 CFPL and their digital platforms.
In player news, London Knights draft pick Cooper McAslan has been selected to represent Canada White at the upcoming Under-17 World Challenge. McAslan, a second-round pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection, stands third in scoring for defenders in the GOHL and recently made his OHL debut.
Final Thoughts
The Knights continue to solidify their position in the league with key victories and standout performances. Keep an eye on their next game as they look to maintain momentum in the OHL rivalry week.
