Kitchener Rangers crowned Midwest champs following win over London
Posted Mar 2, 2026 06:30:21 AM.
Last Updated Mar 2, 2026 10:54:36 AM.
Your Kitchener Rangers are Midwest Division champions for the first time this decade after a hard-fought win over London on Sunday afternoon.
The Blueshirts defeated the Knights 4-1, a close bout between the two rivals that included a pair of late empty-net goals from the Rangers.
Rangers forward Luca Romano scored the opening goal for Kitchener, his second in two games since returning from injury.
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London goaltender Sebastian Gatto made 35 saves in a losing effort, but continues to impress this season with a .921 save percentage and 2.25 GAA.
The Rangers now turn their attention to winning the Western Conference title, and hold a five-point lead on the second-placed Windsor Spitfires following Sunday’s games.
The Rangers head to Sarnia for a bout against the ninth placed Sting on Wednesday evening.
