Kitchener Rangers 2024-25 Season Thread, Part IV

[EvenSteven]

I get the feeling that next season there'll big expectations. I don't think you go into it with a goaltending tandem of a 17 year old sophomore and an unproven 18 year old rookie. I'd expect Schaubel is back and we pick up a veteran 19 year old or OA.

Or, depending on how Schaubel plays, and whether or not Pobezal and Chrenko report, the import, a 07, might be the guy.

For me, Schaubel is unproven. He gets wins, but I don’t like his numbers. For MM to claim this import goalie on waivers, he may not be sold on Schaubel either. At least as the starter next year.

It’s never been confirmed, but this might be the guy.

Patrik Kerkola - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Patrik Kerkola, 2007-03-29 Siilinjärvi, FIN Finland. Most recently in the U20 SM-sarja with KalPa U20. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

 

[Jives]

I get the feeling that next season there'll big expectations. I don't think you go into it with a goaltending tandem of a 17 year old sophomore and an unproven 18 year old rookie. I'd expect Schaubel is back and we pick up a veteran 19 year old or OA.

The goalie import 2007 rumour would be a perfect fit.

Replied before seeing Even post….that guy would fit awesome in what should be a good 2 years coming.

 

[BenchedGuy]

Extended through 26/27!!! To me, this is huge. I am sure there are clauses but still great news.

Press Release: Kitchener Rangers Announce Trio of Multi-Year Contract Extensions - Kitchener Rangers

Kitchener, ON – The Kitchener Rangers are pleased to announce the contract extensions of Head Coach, Jussi Ahokas, Associate Coach and Assistant General Manager, Jeff Kyrzakos, and Assistant Coach, Brad Flynn through the 2026-27 season. Jussi Ahokas (pronounced you-see, uh-ho-kus): Ahokas...

chl.ca

 

[OnlyUpFromHere]

Or, depending on how Schaubel plays, and whether or not Pobezal and Chrenko report, the import, a 07, might be the guy.

For me, Schaubel is unproven. He gets wins, but I don’t like his numbers. For MM to claim this import goalie on waivers, he may not be sold on Schaubel either. At least as the starter next year.

It’s never been confirmed, but this might be the guy.

Patrik Kerkola - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Patrik Kerkola, 2007-03-29 Siilinjärvi, FIN Finland. Most recently in the U20 SM-sarja with KalPa U20. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

Ding ding ding

 

[LostRangers]

Ding ding ding

The Finnish pipeline is open!

 

[Krangers08]

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[EvenSteven]

Ding ding ding

The Finnish pipeline is open!

A few years ago, Finnish goalie UPL starred for Sudbury. OHL league MVP. Goalie of the year.

He went late 2nd round in the NHL draft. That’s around where Kerkola is ranked.

Wouldn’t it be something if he reported and was comparable to UPL? Two years of that?

Sign me up!

 

[Rangers True Blue]

So Jussi has gone back to Finland and not here this weekend and Flynn has be booted out from behind the bench because he yelled at a Ref (the same ref that the Pete's coach yelled at but who's counting?). That leaves Krysakos on his own.

Perhaps MM will help out but I was thinking that a couple of you here on the Boards could fill in. Who volunteers??? Now keep in mind that a few of us would likely get suspended part way through the game....

 

[Ward Cornell]

So Jussi has gone back to Finland and not here this weekend and Flynn has be booted out from behind the bench because he yelled at a Ref (the same ref that the Pete's coach yelled at but who's counting?). That leaves Krysakos on his own.

Perhaps MM will help out but I was thinking that a couple of you here on the Boards could fill in. Who volunteers??? Now keep in mind that a few of us would likely get suspended part way through the game....

I nominate Bobber....he's got a worlds worth of experience dating back to when he was Gordie Howe's peewee coach!

 

[bobber]

I nominate Bobber....he's got a worlds worth of experience dating back to when he was Gordie Howe's peewee coach!

I've got too much Irish in me. Judge banned me for life not to contact the outside world in person.

 

[Rangers True Blue]

I nominate Bobber....he's got a worlds worth of experience dating back to when he was Gordie Howe's peewee coach!

Come on Even Steven!.........you could wear a bluetooth earpiece...and the rest of us could provide valuable insight and recommendations of what to do. If the Ref gets riled up, give him the earpiece and we will give him something to think about....

 

[EvenSteven]

Come on Even Steven!.........you could wear a bluetooth earpiece...and the rest of us could provide valuable insight and recommendations of what to do. If the Ref gets riled up, give him the earpiece and we will give him something to think about....

That’s about the only way I’d get it done. Lord knows I’d be lost in that role without a ton of help!!

But, if MM goes on an extended sabbatical, give me a call. That’s a challenge I’d consider, and have some level of confidence in having success at.

 

[Lokalhockeyfan]

My guess would be Brandon Merli. He use to be behind the bench before Jussi took over. He is still on the staff as a 'Director of Sports Science'