The London Knights hosted the Kitchener Rangers on Wednesday, welcoming back former Captain Sam O’Reilly and defenseman Jared Woolley.
London Knights forward Jaxon Cover
The game started with a jersey ceremony for the former players. The fans erupted for the former Knights, giving them a warm welcome back.
It was a physical game, with 14 total penalties. Knights Brody Cook and Rangers Matthew Hlacar had a brawl after a big hit on Knights defenseman Caleb Mitchell.The Rangers won 4-3, with O’Reilly scoring the game winner in overtime.
“I learned a lot from them,” Knights’ star forward, Jaxon Cover said of his former teammates.
O’Reilly finished the game with two goals and an assist, while Woolley had an assist.
For the Knights Jesse Nurmi, Brody Cook and Ryan Brown all knocked one in.
The Kitchener Rangers sit at the top of the Western Conference, while the Knights are 10 points behind in fifth place.
London will face the Kitchener Rangers again on Feb. 10, in Kitchener.
