Home sweet home: Kitchener Rangers host a pair of games this weekend

Jack Pridham and Avry Anstis during Friday's game against the Flint Firebirds. (Credit: Kitchener Rangers)

By Josh Piercey

Posted Jan 16, 2026 07:04:18 AM.

Last Updated Jan 16, 2026 11:53:11 AM.

The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium will play host to plenty of hockey this weekend.

On Friday, your Kitchener Rangers play host to the Saginaw Spirit for the final time this season.

It’s the last of four meetings between these two sides, with the Rangers poised to complete the season series sweep over the team from Michigan.

Saginaw’s rookie sensation Nikita Klepov continues to shine, as he’s put up 50 points already this season and only trails Brantford’s Caleb Malhotra in rookie scoring across the OHL.

After Friday, the rangers take Saturday off before a rare Sunday afternoon game at The Aud.

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