Kitchener Rangers crowned Midwest Division champions

The Kitchener Rangers took down their Highway 401 rivals to become the best in the Midwest.

The Kitchener Rangers are officially the best in the Midwest.

It came down to a bout with their Highway 401 rivals, the London Knights, on Sunday afternoon.

The Knights have been on an incredible run, being named the Midwest Division champions for the past six seasons. London has hoisted the Memorial Cup three times, including last season.

But on Sunday, the Rangers, cheered on by a hometown crowd at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, bested the Knights 4 – 1. Luca Romano, Matthew Hlacar, Christian Humphreys and Tanner Lam all lit the lamp to take home the win.

This is the fourth time the Kitchener Rangers have topped the Midwest Division, following successes in 2018, 2008 and 2003.

The Rangers will be back in action on Wednesday as they hit the road to Sarnia. They’ll return home on Friday to take on the Soo Greyhounds