Fast Five: Kingston vs. Barrie
The Kingston Frontenacs are gearing up to hit the ice at the Slush Puppie Place this afternoon on Family Day. The Black and Gold will be hosting the Barrie Colts in a matchup starting at 2:00 pm. Round up your family and friends for a day at the newly renamed Slush Puppie Place. This game is proudly presented by 104.3 Fresh Radio.
The Kingston Frontenacs seek revenge following their 4-3 loss on Saturday, February 10th in Barrie. Despite a valiant effort with two late goals, the Frontenacs fell just short of a comeback. In their last face-off in Kingston, the Frontenacs emerged victorious with a 4-2 win. Ethan Miedema earned first star honours in that game, contributing a goal and an assist.
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Tune-In:
Fans have the opportunity to tune in to each game in real-time through Fronts Radio, featuring Kingston’s Pure Country 99 as its driving force. The renowned play-by-play announcer, Jim Gilchrist, will be narrating the games, both home and away.
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Five storylines in today’s game:
There is No Place Like Home
Today marks the official inaugural game under the new Slush Puppie Place name. The Frontenacs aim to kick off this new era on a positive note and enhance their 14-11-2-0 home record. On the other side, the Barrie Colts enter today’s match facing road woes, with a 5-17-2-0 record this season. The Frontenacs will rely on their enthusiastic Family Day crowd to create a raucous atmosphere and make it challenging for the visitors.
By the Numbers
The Barrie Colts currently have a slight edge in the season series with a 2-1-0-0 record, although the competition has been tight, with the Colts scoring 11 goals and the Frontenacs netting 10 against the Colts’ netminders. One notable advantage for the Frontenacs is their 23.23% power play compared to the Colts’ 68.33% penalty kill rate. Exploiting this advantage will be crucial for the Frontenacs to secure success this afternoon. The Kingston Frontenacs will also want to head into the third with the lead. Barrie is 1-20-0-0 when trailing after two periods, but are 19-3-0-0 when leading after the second.
Hot on our Heels
The Frontenacs currently hold the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference, securing it with a 7-point lead over the Barrie Colts, who have played two more games. A victory today holds significant importance for both teams. For the Frontenacs, it’s essential to maintain their lead and not allow Barrie to gain momentum as we approach the end of the season. In hockey, momentum plays a crucial role, and confident teams often fare better in the playoffs.
Player to Watch: Barrie
Beau Jelsma will always be a player the Kingston Frontenacs and their fans will want to keep on eye, but today we are looking at Barrie’s defenceman, Kashawn Aitcheson (#77). Aitcheson brings a gritty, hard-nosed and sandpaper type of style to the Colts lineup. He is hard to play against and does not shy away from mixing it up. The talented blueliner can get it done on both ends of the ice, scoring 7 goals, 23 assists and 30 points through 50 games this season. In 3 games against Kingston in this year’s series, he has 2 assists.
Players to Watch: Kingston
Keep an eye on the line of Jax Dubois, Linus Hemström, and Luke McNamara – they’ve found remarkable chemistry since being paired together. In February alone, the trio has amassed an impressive 25 points collectively. Leading the charge in points is Linus Hemström with 9 (2 goals, 7 assists), while Jax Dubois has been lighting up the net with 6 goals and a total of 8 points. Luke McNamara has contributed 2 goals and 6 assists, rounding out the line’s impressive tally with 8 points of his own.
Upcoming Home Game:
February 23rd, 2024
Kingston Frontenacs vs. London Knights
Slush Puppie Place | 7:00pm Puck Drop
Military Appreciation Night
We are delighted to announce that the Kingston Frontenacs will once again be hosting our highly anticipated annual event, “Military Appreciation Night,” scheduled to take place on February 23rd, 2024. This evening is dedicated to paying tribute to the brave and dedicated members of our military forces and their families who selflessly serve our nation. It serves as a reminder of their unwavering commitment and sacrifices made on behalf of our country. Join us as we come together to honour and celebrate these heroes and express our deepest gratitude for their service.
