The Kitchener Rangers finished off their preseason slate by splitting a home-and-home series with the Barrie Colts over the weekend.
On Friday night, the Colts paid a visit to the Aud, where the home side came out on top, winning 6-5.
Newcomer Ville Ottavainen led the way with two goals and an assist, while Isaac Langdon, Arber Xhekaj and Reid Valade also scored for Kitchener.
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Mike Petizian potted the winner at the 16:04 mark of the third period for Kitchener.
Tyson Foerster had a hat trick for Barrie with Jason Willms and Riley Percey also lighting the lamp.
Nathan Torchia made 33 saves for Kitchener to pick up the win.
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A day later, it was the Rangers’ turn to hit the road. Things started with a bang and finished with a whimper for the visitors.
Donovan Sebrango and Joseph Rupoli got Kitchener out to an early lead, but the well ran dry after that.
Jacob Tortora scored a pair of goals for the Colts while Victor Hadfield and Dalton Duhart also notched singles as Barrie finished with a 4-2 advantage.
Lucas Pfeil made 23 saves for the Rangers in a losing effort.