Played on Dec 20, 2025
Game Played in CAA Centre
General Game Notes: December 20, 2025 – Brampton, ON – The Kingston Frontenacs made the most of their chances on Saturday night, scoring four goals on just 18 shots to defeat the Brampton Steelheads 4-2. Ty Robar (#28) led the way with a pair of goals, showcasing Kingston’s offensive efficiency. Despite being outshot, the Frontenacs capitalized on key opportunities and timely finishes to secure the road victory.
Parker Von Richter (D, R, 6’1″, 206, Brampton Steelheads, 05/17/2006, New Hampshire)
Game Rating
B-
Von Richter is a reliable defender who consistently executes his responsibilities on the ice. He excels at retrieving pucks and making smart decisions to exit his zone, allowing him to contribute to the transition game. His physicality and tenacity make him well-suited for battling along the boards and blocking shots.
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Comments: Von Richter logged heavy, valuable minutes and, despite a few mistakes, showed a steady two-way presence. He generally kept his game simple, executing clean first passes with his head up and prioritizing quick puck movement up ice. He’s a good skater who can keep pace with opponents, maintain a strong gap, and shut down plays through positioning and mobility. Overall, he projects as a reliable two-way defender who can be trusted in multiple situations.
Keaton Ardagh (RW, R, 6’0″, 172, Brampton Steelheads, 07/08/2009)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Ardagh was another player who maximized his ice time. While his minutes were limited, he made an impact whenever he was on the ice. He opened the scoring by attacking a defender on a 2-on-1, putting his shoulder down to gain a step before finishing with a slick forehand-to-backhand move that beat the goaltender through the five-hole. The goal was the standout moment, but he also brought consistent energy-winning puck battles, pushing pucks to the net, and creating pressure in the offensive zone.
Lucas Demiglio (LW, L, 5’9″, 141, Brampton Steelheads, 10/26/2008)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Demiglio created offense by using his speed and shiftiness to beat defenders in one-on-one situations. He generated a quality chance in the third period, beating his man with quick hands and strong edge work, but was unable to finish the play. As a smaller player, his skating is a key driver of his game, and he consistently leans on it to create separation and offensive opportunities.
Gabriel Chiarot (RW, L, 5’11”, 192, Kitchener Rangers, 09/17/2006)
Game Rating
B+
Chiarot brings a physical presence to the ice, consistently driving pucks towards the net-front area with ease. His ability to create chaos is evident in his willingness to lean on defenders and find angles to shoot from. He showcases versatility with the puck, demonstrating the capacity to carry it into the zone with control or dump it deep to win battles. Chiarot’s motor never wavers, and his relentless work ethic is a key factor in elevating his teammates’ play. His line-shifting adaptability makes him an asset in various roles within the lineup. While he may not have the most refined skills, his determination and effort make up for it, as he consistently generates chances through sheer force of will.
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Comments: Chariot is a driver who creates offense through a straight-forward, no-nonsense approach. He gets pucks behind defenders, keeps his feet moving, wins the race to retrievals, and then makes plays from there. He attacks the net with purpose-whether he has the puck or not-and consistently puts himself in positions to impact the game. He scored a first-period goal that was ultimately disallowed, but the entire sequence was driven by him. Chariot forced a turnover with a hard, committed forecheck, made a quick tape-to-tape pass into the slot, then crashed the net and buried the rebound. Even though it didn’t count, the play perfectly captured what he does well: pace, pressure, and a relentless willingness to go to the hard areas.
Manuel Raposo Amado (C, L, 6’1″, 196, Brampton Steelheads, 02/04/2008)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Amado plays a straightforward, high-tempo game, using his speed to get pucks behind defenders and apply pressure on the forecheck. He was effective at disrupting plays and showed flashes of skill when collecting loose pucks. Amado created chances by working from behind the net into the slot, though he wasn’t able to capitalize on those opportunities. While his ice time was limited, he made his presence felt whenever he was on the ice-pushing the pace, wearing down opponents, and helping generate offense.
Owen Cartwright (D, R, 6’1″, 185, Brampton Steelheads, 03/28/2008)
Game Rating
B
Cartwright demonstrated a solid all-around skill set in his defensive role, consistently showcasing his ability to protect the net front and provide clear sightlines for his goaltender. He was a physical presence who used his strength to pin opponents along the boards and limit their space. In transition, he excelled as a smart passer, delivering pucks to his teammates with pace and precision.
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Comments: Cartwright is a right-shot defenseman who plays a solid two-way game. He wins puck battles in the defensive zone and is quick to move the puck up ice, showing a strong first pass and the ability to hit teammates in stride to jump-start transition. Defensively, he’s a good skater, allowing him to stay with opponents and limit free ice through effective gap control. While he did have a few turnovers, his confidence with the puck was evident. He attempted high-end plays, stayed engaged offensively, and consistently got shots through to the net from the blue line, contributing to sustained offensive-zone pressure.
Gavin Betts (G, L, 5’11”, 175, Kingston Frontenacs, 04/03/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Betts is a strong skating goaltender who stays on his feet as long as possible, tracking pucks well and arriving square to shots. He reads the rush effectively, pushing with purpose, setting his edges, and making difficult saves look routine through strong positioning and timing. Around his posts, he’s efficient and controlled, often opting to remain on his feet rather than defaulting to the RVH. This allows him to recover quickly and get to the top of his crease on low-to-high plays. He shows excellent hand-eye coordination, tracking pucks cleanly into his gloves, and relies on his athleticism only when necessary rather than overplaying situations. An underrated aspect of his game is his puck-handling ability. Betts is proactive on rims, confident playing pucks in traffic, and shows good awareness when making first passes to his defensemen, helping initiate clean transition plays.
Will Bishop (D, R, 6’6″, 217, Kingston Frontenacs, 03/17/2005)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Bishop is a towering right-shot defender who is reliable in the defensive zone. He rarely gets out of position during five-on-five in-zone play, showing an understanding of when to stay patient rather than chase, allowing the puck to come to him before making plays. He’s extremely effective boxing out, using his strength to establish early body position, and few opponents are able to get inside position at the front of the net. Offensively, his game is straightforward rather than flashy, but he will activate selectively. He showed the ability to pinch down the walls and generate chances by getting shots through to the net with traffic, contributing to offensive zone pressure without compromising his defensive responsibilities.
Maleek McGowan (D, L, 5’11”, 193, Kingston Frontenacs, 06/13/2005)
Game Rating
B+
McGowan demonstrated solid skills throughout the game, showcasing his ability to make strong reads and apply pressure along the boards. He possesses a physical presence that allows him to separate opponents from the puck through body contact, rather than relying solely on stick play. McGowan’s active stick can also disrupt opposing plays when needed. However, there is room for growth in his puck management and decision-making under pressure. His defensive presence and reliability remain notable aspects of his game.
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Comments: McGowan scored a highlight-reel goal in the third period by pinching down the wall to keep the play alive, threading the puck through an opponent’s triangle, and then taking it to the net with a slick dangle before finishing backhand five-hole. It was an outstanding individual effort and a rare flash of high-end skill. While the goal showcased his offensive ability, McGowan is better known for his physical presence on the back end. He plays a hard, mean game-finishing checks, winning puck battles, and bringing a gritty, competitive edge shift after shift. His willingness to engage physically and impose himself defensively defines his game, with offensive contributions serving as an added bonus rather than the foundation of his impact.
Robin Kuzma (C, L, 5’10”, 186, Kingston Frontenacs, 01/29/2008)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Kuzma is a shifty forward who plays with his head up and processes the game well at speed. A strong example came in the first period when he received the puck in the high slot. Rather than forcing a play, he kept his composure, picked up his head, and weaved through defenders to create a Grade-A scoring opportunity. Although he didn’t convert, he generated a quality shot on goal, highlighting his versatility with his edge work and hands while skating in motion.
Vann Williamson (D, R, 6’1″, 177, Kingston Frontenacs, 07/14/2006)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Williamson defends hard in his own end, consistently getting to loose pucks through strong reads and hockey IQ. He plays a physical game but stays within structure, avoiding over-commitment and instead killing plays before moving pucks up ice. While not flashy, he’s noticeable through his reliability-logging shifts where he’s consistently in the right position defensively. He also showed poise with the puck, making clean, accurate outlet passes to his teammates to help initiate transition.
Ty Robar (RW, R, 6’0″, 176, Kingston Frontenacs, 04/19/2009)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Robar showed his high offensive ceiling with a two-goal performance. On his first tally, he found space in the slot, received a pass, and finished decisively with a one-touch shot, beating the goaltender cleanly post and in. His second goal came from his willingness to get to the hard areas, driving the front of the net where the puck deflected off him and into the net. The consistent element of Robar’s game is his commitment to playing in high-traffic areas-around the crease, along the corners, and finding soft pockets where he can receive pucks in scoring positions. He generated multiple quality looks by getting shots off and consistently attacking the net, reinforcing his ability to produce offense through both skill and compete.
Landon Wright (F, R, 5’10”, 185, Kingston Frontenacs, 01/17/2006, Maine)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Wright is effective on the forecheck, using an active stick and a willingness to play physical to create turnovers through strong positioning and work ethic. He was rewarded for that approach in the second period when he picked off a loose pass, attacked the net, and finished with a backhand shot top shelf. The sequence highlighted what he does best-forechecking with purpose and then having the composure and skill to finish the play. He’s not a player who will ‘wow’ with the puck, but he’s capable of making plays in stride and consistently driving pucks toward the net, providing honest offense through effort and direct play.
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