Kitchener Rangers unbeaten after 6-2 win over Silvertips

The Kitchener Rangers remain undefeated at the 2026 Memorial Cup tournament after securing a 6-2 victory over the Everett Silvertips on Monday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, British Columbia. The win gives the Ontario Hockey League champions a 2-0 record in the national major junior championship.

Jack Pridham led the offensive effort with two goals, while teammate Cameron Reid contributed a goal and three assists. Christian Humphreys, Gabriel Chiarot, and Cameron Arquette also scored for Kitchener. The Rangers established control early, leading 2-1 after the first period and extending their advantage to 5-2 by the end of the second.

The Western Hockey League champion Silvertips saw their tournament record fall to 1-1. Rylan Gould had a goal and an assist for Everett, with Matias Vanhanen also scoring. Despite the lopsided score, the Silvertips outshot the Rangers 42-28. Everett converted on one of four power-play opportunities, while Kitchener capitalized on one of two chances with the man advantage.

The Rangers entered the game with significant momentum following a 5-0 shutout of the host Kelowna Rockets in their tournament opener on Friday. Goaltender Christian Kirsch...