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.

 

[Slowpace]

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.

He played Friday night, so no need to ride a bus for minimum 8 hour return trip, and then start Sunday.

 

[Buttsy]

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.

Planned rest, Knights have been doing this for quite sometime now. Callup a kid from Jr B on a 3 in 3 and leave the starter of Game 3 at home. Physically avoids the bus trip and sitting on the bench all game. As long as your starter stays healthy it's a solid plan. He should be fresh for the Rangers and I'm sure the tired defenseman are grateful.

 

[Buttsy]

First off not questioning the return you got as I think the trade was a very solid one for the Rangers, nor am I suggesting the trade shouldn't have been made. But do you think if MM knew at the time he had such a strong team this season (Incredible Goaltending, Exceptional Coaching, Talented Roster) would he make the Carson Rephkof (SP? sorry Carson) trade with the Steelheads before the season got going? Should he perhaps have gone the more traditional route and traded him closer to the deadline where he could have evaluated the team's level of performance? Hindsight of course would have been very valuable in this case!

Just curious what you all think. Cheers see ya tomorrow.

 

[Rangers True Blue]

What was the theme or reason for the jersey design?

She's 5 years old and "designed" a jersey with cracked ice and the Rangers logo on the front and the cracked glass carried over to the back. I'm sure mommy and daddy "helped" her with it. One of the nicest ones I've seen and IMHO should be the 3rd jersey. Time to retire the Kitchener Militia Men one.

PS Her favourite player is Ando who of course, came over for the puck drop. She was thrilled and even more so when he gave her the puck then kneeled to give her a hug. Nice job Ando. Fans come in all ages and sizes.

 

[Rangers True Blue]

First off not questioning the return you got as I think the trade was a very solid one for the Rangers, nor am I suggesting the trade shouldn't have been made. But do you think if MM knew at the time he had such a strong team this season (Incredible Goaltending, Exceptional Coaching, Talented Roster) would he make the Carson Rephkof (SP? sorry Carson) trade with the Steelheads before the season got going? Should he perhaps have gone the more traditional route and traded him closer to the deadline where he could have evaluated the team's level of performance? Hindsight of course would have been very valuable in this case!

Just curious what you all think. Cheers see ya tomorrow.

Fortunately for the Rangers, MM didn't know the team would be as strong as it is. Many of us on the Boards had the team in the bottom of the pile in a rebuild year. But even before Pridham, Humphries, and Ellis, Jussi and his coaching team had the boys locked into the culture and system.

I personally didn't miss Rehkopf and the trade brought in much needed picks for the cupboard. By Christmas, we all wondered if there would be more trades (ie Ando etc) but MM didn't go in that direction. I have to wonder if he would have kept Rehkopf too instead of trading him. That would have been disastrous for the cupboard!