Kitchener Rangers 2024-25 Season Thread, Part IV

[EvenSteven]

I was quite surprised when I found out mid way through the game that a child designed them. I liked them to begin with, so that's pretty impressive. I didn't get "future" vibes though, I got very mid-to-late 90s vibe, with part of it sort of reminding me of the local Road Breakers street hockey tournaments. Kind of cool it felt like that considering the kid would have no point of reference for what the 90s 'felt' like.

What was the theme or reason for the jersey design?

 

[Matttheleaf]

What was the theme or reason for the jersey design?

It is a partnership with Real Canadian Super Store where kids can submit jersey designs and the winning one gets to have their jersey used for one game. This is the 4th year the rangers have done it. It was also the next gen game yesterday.

 

[Slowpace]

London plays again today. Hopefully we can take advantage of a bit of fatigue?

Knights travelling to Erie today and back home tomorrow for 3rd game of a 3 in 3. Fatigue very likely will be an issue. Another 3 in 3 next weekend. The downside of playing out of a busy arena.
Does the Aud not host a lot of events? I may be wrong but my impression is that the Rangers don't seem to play as many 3 in 3s as most teams??

 

[Squirrel88]

I agree on the Arquette comments. He is likely Ranger's most improved this year. His shot is sneaky good. Was a little surprised when they announced his first goal last night as his 6th on the season. He should be a 20 goal guy next year with more ice time and a bigger role.

 

[EvenSteven]

Knights travelling to Erie today and back home tomorrow for 3rd game of a 3 in 3. Fatigue very likely will be an issue. Another 3 in 3 next weekend. The downside of playing out of a busy arena.
Does the Aud not host a lot of events? I may be wrong but my impression is that the Rangers don't seem to play as many 3 in 3s as most teams??

The luxury of having full buildings allowed for what was once unconventional Tuesday night games.

Years ago, pre Steve B era, it was Friday & Sunday and no other day for a home game save for the rare Saturday afternoon Global game if the week or a New Year’s Day game.

For every Tuesday night home game, you have one less three in three. Any drop off in attendance those Tuesday nights is mitigated by having big draws as the opponent (that’s why most London visits are on Tuesday nights) and the Teddy Bear game.

And no, our calendar at the Aud isn’t near as booked up as other bigger buildings. That allows for 7 or 8 Tuesday games per year.

 

[LostRangers]

The luxury of having full buildings allowed for what was once unconventional Tuesday night games.

Years ago, pre Steve B era, it was Friday & Sunday and no other day for a home game save for the rare Saturday afternoon Global game if the week or a New Year’s Day game.

For every Tuesday night home game, you have one less three in three. Any drop off in attendance those Tuesday nights is mitigated by having big draws as the opponent (that’s why most London visits are on Tuesday nights) and the Teddy Bear game.

And no, our calendar at the Aud isn’t near as booked up as other bigger buildings. That allows for 7 or 8 Tuesday games per year.

We have played more games than anyone in the West. Benefit from that is over the last 4 weeks, we only play 11 times, Windsor 13 and London 15. That could mean fresher, healthier bodies come playoff time.

 

[Squirrel88]

We have played more games than anyone in the West. Benefit from that is over the last 4 weeks, we only play 11 times, Windsor 13 and London 15. That could mean fresher, healthier bodies come playoff time.

Plus only 4 on the road and the farthest they go is OS. Should be able to rest a few guys at the end of the season, if they think that is helpful.

 

[Matttheleaf]

London didn't even bring Medvedev to Erie so unless he tweaked something and won't play tomorrow he has been resting in London by the looks of it.