Played on Nov 28, 2025
Game Played in Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
General Game Notes: Kitchener outplayed Niagara from the drop of the puck but founds themselves down 2-1 after the first period. Kitchener had the better of the play in this game as far as possession, shots and chances but Niagara scored 3 powerplay goals which kept the score close despite the dominance by Kitchener.
Jason Schaubel (G, L, 5’11”, 172, Kitchener Rangers, 08/30/2008)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Jason played a solid game despite giving up three goals. All three of the goals against came on the powerplay where he little chance at making the save. Two of them were rebound goals and one was a very well-placed hard shot on a zone entry. He consistently comes out of his net to play pucks . He was forced to make a big save on a breakaway while the game was still very close. He can work to control his rebounds better as he did give up some big ones, yet they were mostly well placed tough shots for him to handle.
Jakub Chromiak (D, R, 6’0″, 199, Kitchener Rangers, 11/02/2005)
Game Rating
B+
Jakub Chromiak is a well-rounded defenseman who excels at moving the puck and creating scoring opportunities for his team. He demonstrates strong defensive skills, using his stick to take away passing lanes and protect the zone. Chromiak’s composure on the ice allows him to slow down the play and make smart decisions. He effectively passes the puck in various situations, including breakout plays and one-timers on the powerplay. Chromiak also shows poise when approaching the net, taking advantage of open shooting angles. His ability to read the game and recognize space for a scoring chance is impressive. Overall, Chromiak’s skill set makes him a valuable asset to his team.
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Comments: Jakub kept Niagara hemmed in their zone with his strong gaps and pinches at the offensive blue line. He was always ready to step and caused a lot of turnovers with his aggressive play. He moved the puck very well with his partner, executing a cross and drop on a regroup and also made smart decisions on the breakout, showing his willingness to use the whole ice, hitting the weakside when it was open. When he won pucks at the offensive zone blue line he would quickly drive down the wall looking to make a play and he was able to make a nice centering feed on one such play, earning him an assist. Jakub had three total assists in this game, with the others coming off of a pass to his partner on the offensive zone blue line and the last one coming off of a hard point shot that was tipped into the net. He needs to make sure that he pinches at good times as he sometimes is very eager to step up that he gets caught up ice and leaves his partner with 2v1 one situations.
Cameron Reid (D, L, 6’0″, 192, Kitchener Rangers, 04/08/2007)
Game Rating
A
Cameron Reid is a skilled defenseman known for his dynamic playmaking abilities and strong skating skills. He excels at maneuvering around opponents with ease, utilizing his solid puck-handling skills and sharp edges to create space on the ice. In the defensive zone, he’s proactive in reading plays and making timely breakout passes to jumpstart rushes. Reid is comfortable playing in multiple zones and can use delays to create scoring opportunities. From the blue line, he’s a force to be reckoned with, using his agility and footwork to deke past defenders and create chances.
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Comments: Cameron moves well along the offensive zone blue line, showing good patience and an elite shot. He was able to get seven shots on net in the game and scored two goals, just missing a third. He moves the puck well too, making hard passes to set up his teammates and quarterback the second powerplay unit. On his first goal he took the puck off of the wall and walked all the way to the middle, using a pump fake to open a lane and then placing his wrister just above the leg pad on the blocker-side. He also used escape moves to open up lanes and then explodes into the space he creates, showing a high level of evasiveness. His second goal came off of a very hard one-timer that he took on a 4v3 pass across the midline. Hi shot is not only hard but also accurate and he can get it off quickly. Cameron’s skating is strong and he can get onto his edges to make tight escapes and then beat the opponent into the space.
Jack Pridham (RW, R, 6’1″, 182, Kitchener Rangers, 10/08/2005)
Game Rating
B-
Jack Pridham is a dynamic winger who excels at contributing to his team’s offense and defense. He boasts a strong skating stride, allowing him to maintain pace throughout the game. On the zone entry, he forms effective chemistry with his linemates, making smooth passes that create scoring opportunities. Pridham showcases impressive puck skills, including ability to score goals and record assists through smart plays. He is a potent threat on powerplays, generating shots and chances with his powerful one-timers. Additionally, he excels at forechecking, pursuing the puck aggressively while defending with purpose in the defensive zone.
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Comments: Jack had two assists in this game but it was a fairly quiet game for him overall. His speed showed on a 4v4 rush he made blazing through the neutral zone but he didn’t seem to be in this top gear very often. He did also have a good penalty-kill forecheck where he pressured hard and disrupted the powerplay breakout. One assist came off of a puck that he moved back to the point from along the wall and the other came on a pass across the midline up high on a 4v3 powerplay. He clearly has good potential and can move the puck well but disappears when he doesn’t use his good speed and tough forechecking ability.
Tanner Lam (RW, R, 5’10”, 163, Kitchener Rangers, 07/17/2007)
Game Rating
B+
Tanner Lam is a skilled winger who excels at reading pressure and distributing the puck effectively, making him a valuable asset on the powerplay. He demonstrated strong vision and playmaking ability in various situations, including creating scoring chances with precise passes and threaded pucks through defenders. Despite being undersized, Tanner shows no hesitation to engage in physical play, showcasing his ability to protect himself while maintaining possession of the puck.
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Comments: Tanner seemed to always have the puck on his stick when he was on the ice. He only registered one assist in this game but possessed the puck a lot and took five shots on net. He is very shifty, getting onto his edges and using mohawks to be deceptive and open up lanes. He is smaller but is evasive and shifty which allows him to get around defenders. The powerplay was very much run through him on the right-flank where he made nice passes to the low player and top as well as taking some dangerous shots from here. His smaller stature does not prevent him from playing the body and he finishes his checks. Tanner uses the weak side of the ice well in all zones and he executes sauce passes to lay the puck onto his teammates sticks anytime there are opponent’s sticks in the area. One of these sauce passes earned him an assist as he came up high near the blue line and placed a soft sauce pass into the middle for the defenseman to one-time.
Christian Humphreys (C, R, 5’11”, 173, Kitchener Rangers, 02/04/2006, Michigan)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Christian is relied on by his team to be a smart centerman and he plays on both special teams units as well. He gets a little but overshadowed by some of his teammates who make a more dramatic impact on the game but he more quietly goes about his business. He took some good shots in this game, one off of the cross-bar from a bad angle and another from the powerplay flank. He had some moments where he showed he can be mobile and dynamic with the puck on his stick, waiting for options to open. He also used good deception before making passes to buy himself some time and space. He did however have a few turnovers on zone entries where he overhandled the puck in traffic. Defensively he is tough and focused which allows him to also kill penalties.
Luca Romano (C, R, 5’11”, 178, Kitchener Rangers, 06/25/2007)
Game Rating
B
Luca Romano is a dynamic center who excels at creating scoring opportunities with his speed and playmaking abilities. He is effective at driving the middle of the ice, drawing defenders into the zone, and pushing the pace of the game.
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Comments: Luca is a speedy centerman who also has strong puck-handling and passing ability. He uses his quick feet and good lateral movements to put himself in positions to make plays and can accelerate past opponents. When he is in traffic situations he uses his hands to make nifty plays to get the puck to a teammate and relieve pressure. He made one very nice play off of the offensive zone wall where he bumped the puck off of the wall between his legs to a teammate waiting in the middle. Luca also backchecks very hard and has a good stick that he uses to break up plays. He plays on the penalty-kill as well where his speed and stick allow him to take away lanes and disrupt plays. He made a few turnovers on rushes that he can work to limit but overall he had a solid game with and without the puck.
Alexander Bilecki (D, L, 6’1″, 181, Kitchener Rangers, 05/09/2008)
Game Rating
B+
Alexander Bilecki is a dependable defender who consistently contributes to his team’s offense without drawing attention to himself. He excels at executing plays quietly, often going unnoticed until he scores or sets up a teammate for a score. In this game, Alexander made an impact with a goal and assist, showcasing his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. He demonstrated solid playmaking skills, particularly in zone entries where he can create space and set up teammates for easy shots on net. Additionally, Alexander’s speed allowed him to get up the ice and participate in rushes, showcasing his versatility as a player.
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Comments: Alexander is part of an elite group of defenseman yet his offensive ability still shines through as a young player. He quarterbacks the first powerplay unit where he shoots the puck well and can distribute it to both sides. He scored the first goal of the game for his team by catching a puck on the far side, walking in and taking a hard wrister past the goalie. Throughout the game he was jumping up on the breakout filling the middle lane when it was open and driving up the ice on the zone entries. He is able to quickly realize when the play is transitioning and when he has space to jump and not only join rushes but lead them too.
Jacob Xu (D, L, 6’1″, 196, Kitchener Rangers, 03/13/2008, Harvard)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Jacob is a hard-hitting defenseman who consistently separates opponents from the puck with his big frame. He reads when he can step up and does so aggressively. He made simple plays on the breakout to exit the zone. He was not as noticeable with the puck on his stick but his shut-down tough defense made an impact in the game.
Kevin He (LW, L, 5’11”, 188, Niagara Icedogs, 04/30/2006)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Kevin possesses good speed and work ethic that uses to push the pace through the neutral zone. He takes control of the puck and explodes quickly to put the pressure on the opponent. He does not shy away from the physical part of the game and will use his body to win pucks. He scored a great knee-down one-time goal on the powerplay. He was on the weakside flank and a rebound quickly kicked out to him and he was ready to hammer it into the net.
Ethan Czata (C, L, 6’2″, 183, Niagara Icedogs, 05/29/2007)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Ethan centered the top line for Niagara and he showed his versatility. He forechecks hard and delivers big hits, playing a power forward type of role, and then quickly transitions into an effective playmaker with the puck on his stick. He reads the play well and distributes the puck to his linemates, setting them up for good scoring chances. He had an assist on a nice zone entry pass he made where he slid the puck to a teammate in the middle of the ice. Ethan also showed his strong puck-handling skills, pulling the puck around a defenseman and taking a backhander on net for a scoring chance.
Ryerson Edgar (C, R, 5’11”, 168, Niagara Icedogs, 07/30/2009)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Ryerson has a high-level skating ability and uses his edges and lateral movement to maneuver around people. He was able to get a few shots on net in this game but did not make a lot of notable plays, though his potential however was very clear. He did make one very nice feed through the defenseman in the neutral zone to send his teammate on a breakaway.
Riley Patterson (C, R, 6’0″, 192, Niagara Icedogs, 03/22/2006)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Riley assisted all three of his team’s goals which came on the powerplay. He plays as the quarterback of the powerplay where he initiated all of the breakouts and distributed the puck from the top of the 1-3-1. The most noticeable part of his game was his passing ability but he also showed a strong shot from the point on the powerplay. Riley is a strong skater, generating good power and speed both laterally and straight-line. He used this speed to also be an effective forechecker on the penalty-kill.
Ryan Roobroeck (C, L, 6’3″, 216, Niagara Icedogs, 09/25/2007)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Ryan is an elite winger who had a very strong impact in this game, scoring a goal, and assisting the other two. He has a very large skillset and is effective in all situations for Niagara. He is a scoring threat in many different ways. He was a shooting and passing threat on the powerplay where he rolled up high into the zone, received passes from the top and attacked down towards the net. He took nice low shots to produce rebounds and also made hard passes to his teammates. His first assist came off of a low shot that produced a rebound that went right to the weakside flank. His goal came off of a zone entry shot that he took after receiving a pass on his backhand, transferring it to his forehand, and then ripping a hard wrister off of the far post and in. He created the final goal by walking off of the wall and deking the goal, producing a rebound that his teammate poked in. Ryan has a large frame that he uses to win pucks and to muscle his way around people, being a great physical presence for his team in addition to being a constant offensive threat.
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