London Knights 2022-23 Season Thread (Part 5)

[Fastpace]

What a game 7 ! Sagigaw beat Flint 6-4 to take the series' This was an excellent game both teams

 

[Purple Phart]

Coaches can't vote for anyone on their own team.

Yes, I was fully aware of that stipulation. My curiosity is limited to which players on opposing teams they selected as 1st, 2nd, & 3rd choices, if that's how the voting is done. Their selections might provide a clue as to their natural inclinations and preferences ( e.g. : are they defensively or offensively inclined ? )

 

[OMG67]

GL in round 2.

 

[LDN]

GL in round 2.

Same to you! Hope to see you in the finals for the 2020 rematch that never happened

 

[Purple Phart]

I'm feeling that the key to this series will be team discipline. Knights do have team speed, and if they use it, they can force the Rangers into taking penalties. That'll put stress on their PK unit, and limit the ice time for their offense players.

I'm also seeing some folks being influenced as to this series outcome by the Knights performance last season. This is a very different team. We have 2 healthy and capable goalies, coupled with a mobile defense corps with an additional year of experience and confidence.

This team has also proven to come out on the winning side of games where a single goal is the difference. This edition of the Knights is not so heavily reliant on 1 or 2 key goal scorers, but rather distribute the scoring throughout their lineup. Lots of different players are offensive threats, making it difficult to concentrate on shutting down one line.

Given all of that, I still see discipline as being the difference. Play with it, and force the opponents into undisciplined play. Agitate, but don't retaliate, and if a penalty is taken, at least take one of their players so that calls are "evened up "

 

[cupcrazyman2]

Rangers had 0 shootouts this year and Costantini was ranked 2nd in shootout goalie. Not much effort in these rankings.

So glad there are no shootouts in the playoffs.

 

[Buttsy]

Given all of that, I still see discipline as being the difference. Play with it, and force the opponents into undisciplined play. Agitate, but don't retaliate, and if a penalty is taken, at least take one of their players so that calls are "evened up "

I agree, one thing that pleasantly surprised me against OS was for the most part the guys behaved. Especially so in Game 1 as it was pretty obvious OS had a plan to try and intimidate. Throughout the season although it was never terrible we took our share of bonehead penalties but when it matters most they sucked it up. Let's hope Dale and the staff can keep the wrap on them as I'm sure it will get chippy at some point. History between the two teams pretty much dictates that!

 

[Fergus31]

I'm feeling that the key to this series will be team discipline. Knights do have team speed, and if they use it, they can force the Rangers into taking penalties. That'll put stress on their PK unit, and limit the ice time for their offense players.

I'm also seeing some folks being influenced as to this series outcome by the Knights performance last season. This is a very different team. We have 2 healthy and capable goalies, coupled with a mobile defense corps with an additional year of experience and confidence.

This team has also proven to come out on the winning side of games where a single goal is the difference. This edition of the Knights is not so heavily reliant on 1 or 2 key goal scorers, but rather distribute the scoring throughout their lineup. Lots of different players are offensive threats, making it difficult to concentrate on shutting down one line.

Given all of that, I still see discipline as being the difference. Play with it, and force the opponents into undisciplined play. Agitate, but don't retaliate, and if a penalty is taken, at least take one of their players so that calls are "evened up "

Fully agree. London has to push the pace and stay disciplined. If they don’t skate in this series, they won’t win. They’re not going to win many battles on the boards. Keep the game up tempo.

 

[Fastpace]

I'm feeling that the key to this series will be team discipline. Knights do have team speed, and if they use it, they can force the Rangers into taking penalties. That'll put stress on their PK unit, and limit the ice time for their offense players.

I'm also seeing some folks being influenced as to this series outcome by the Knights performance last season. This is a very different team. We have 2 healthy and capable goalies, coupled with a mobile defense corps with an additional year of experience and confidence.

This team has also proven to come out on the winning side of games where a single goal is the difference. This edition of the Knights is not so heavily reliant on 1 or 2 key goal scorers, but rather distribute the scoring throughout their lineup. Lots of different players are offensive threats, making it difficult to concentrate on shutting down one line.

Given all of that, I still see discipline as being the difference. Play with it, and force the opponents into undisciplined play. Agitate, but don't retaliate, and if a penalty is taken, at least take one of their players so that calls are "evened up "

One Team 20 Players 20 Minds on One Page

Team work, team system, team offense when required, allways team defense all players no exception, all players accepting their role. Play as hard defensively as they would offensively. Play the trap when required and all ways play it hard. This team has no superstars and when well motivated they are very hard to beat, every positions on this team (all lines O-D & G are all well balance including ones not dressing. If they look after their own (for gosh sakes stick to game plan) they will be victorious. IMHO

 

[LDN]

Put them through the boards. Let’s play those soft rangers hard and frustrate them to being undisciplined. Hope to see big things from McCue!

 

[rve24]

Is it Thursday yet?

 

[Fastpace]

Put them through the boards. Let’s play those soft rangers hard and frustrate them to being undisciplined. Hope to see big things from McCue!

It would be a huge mistake to take the Rangers as a soft team, they are not that same regular season team anymore, they are an after season first place team now at the same level as the Knights are.

 

[Otto]

Fully agree. London has to push the pace and stay disciplined. If they don’t skate in this series, they won’t win. They’re not going to win many battles on the boards. Keep the game up tempo.

Off topic.. are you Cubs fan?

 

[Otto]

London vs. Kitchener Tale of the tape



Season Record:

London 45-21-2-0 2nd place Western Conference

Kitchener 33-29-6-0 8th place Western Conference

Season Series: London won 5-1

How they got here:
London wins 4-0 vs Owen Sound
Kitchener wins 4-0 vs Windsor

Top Point producers Regular season:

London – McGurn 27g 56a 83pts

Diaco – 28g 48a 76pts

Barkey -22g 37a 59pts

Kitchener– Arcuri 48g 43a 91 pts

Pinelli 41g 49a 90pts

Rehkopf 30g 29a 59pts

Top point producers playoffs:

London - McGurn 3g 5a 8pts

Barkey 2g 4a 6pts

Winterton 3g 2a 5pts

Mailloux 2g 3a 5pts

Cowan 1g 4a 5pts

Kitchener - Martin 2g 4a 6pts

Valade 4g 1a 5pts

Pinelli 2g 3a 5pts

Rehkopf 2g 3a 5pts

Goalies Playoff Stats

London- Brochu 4-0 1.34 GAA 0.946 sav %

Kitchener - Costantini 4-0 1.75 GAA 0.949 sav %

Special Teams Regular season

Powerplay: London 21.3% (10th) Kitchener 21.1% (12th)

Penalty kill: London 78.9% (6th) Kitchener 77.4% (11th)

Special teams Playoffs

Powerplay: London 29.2% (5th) Kitchener 30% (4th)

Penalty kill: London 69.2% (14th) Kitchener 93.8% (1st)


Playoff History – London leads 8 series to 3

1972/73 London defeated Kitchener 8 points to 0 in the quarter final

1977/78 London defeated Kitchener 8 points to 0 in the quarter final

1983/84 Kitchener won 8 points to 0 in the quarter final

1992/93 London won first round 4 games to 3

2004/05 London won Semi Final 4 games to 1

2009/10 Kitchener won quarter final 4 games to 3

2011/12 London won semi final 4 games to 0

2012/13 London won quarter final 4 games to 1

2014-15 London won first round 4 games to 2

2015-16 London won quarter final 4 games to 0

2021/22 Kitchener won first round 4 games to 3

 

[Blairwitch58]

Is Isaiah George ready to go? Practicing?

 

[rangersblues]

I agree, one thing that pleasantly surprised me against OS was for the most part the guys behaved. Especially so in Game 1 as it was pretty obvious OS had a plan to try and intimidate. Throughout the season although it was never terrible we took our share of bonehead penalties but when it matters most they sucked it up. Let's hope Dale and the staff can keep the wrap on them as I'm sure it will get chippy at some point. History between the two teams pretty much dictates that!

And if the London players don't behave, Hunter carries the referees around in his pocket like loose change

 

[Slowpace]

And if the London players don't behave, Hunter carries the referees around in his pocket like loose change

Yep, that's why they have the highest PIM in the conference.

 

[nelli27]

Q ww1

Rangers had 0 shootouts this year and Costantini was ranked 2nd in shootout goalie. Not much effort in these rankings.

Any truth to the rumour that you were spotted at the Black Walnut, cappuccino in hand, wearing a Rangers jersey, and heckling Knights fans as they walked by? Lol!

 

[Buttsy]

Playoff History – London leads 8 series to 3

1972/73 London defeated Kitchener 8 points to 0 in the quarter final
1977/78 London defeated Kitchener 8 points to 0 in the quarter final
1983/84 Kitchener won 8 points to 0 in the quarter final
1992/93 London won first round 4 games to 3
2004/05 London won Semi Final 4 games to 1
2009/10 Kitchener won quarter final 4 games to 3
2011/12 London won semi final 4 games to 0
2012/13 London won quarter final 4 games to 1
2014-15 London won first round 4 games to 2
2015-16 London won quarter final 4 games to 0
2021/22 Kitchener won first round 4 games to 3

Thanks for posting Otto. I'm not much of a history guy (hence my ability to remain a Leaf Fan?) but I kinda wondered why last year's win by the Rangers was celebrated by there fan base similar to a Memorial Cup victory. I can see now and justifyably so why it was so big for them. Good on them hopefully we can extinguish the glimmer of hope they got from last years win. Cheers ......

 

[Buttsy]

And if the London players don't behave, Hunter carries the referees around in his pocket like loose change

LOL, goes back to his playing days as he was clearly a "referees favourite" type of player!

 

[RangerNation]

Q ww1
Any truth to the rumour that you were spotted at the Black Walnut, cappuccino in hand, wearing a Rangers jersey, and heckling Knights fans as they walked by? Lol!

Haha no, but I have walked up to Mr. Hunter in a close by Valu-Mart and said he was my favourite Kitchener Rangers alum. He had a good laugh.

P.s, I'm more of a Sidetrack Cafe guy now. The walk up window is great when you're pushing the little one around the village.

 

[Otto]

Is Isaiah George ready to go? Practicing?

 

[rve24]

If any1 is interested in a single seat tomorrow let me know by PM. Lower bowl 8 rows up. In Rangers Dzone 1st n 3rd periods. Aisle seat, 8 rows up. Across from face off dot.

 

[TheBlueMonster]

Any recommendations for food near the arena?

I came across Fitzrays. Can I get some reviews?

 

[rve24]

Any recommendations for food near the arena?

I came across Fitzrays. Can I get some reviews?

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Just not as familiar as I used to be with the area as when I lived closer