PREVIEW: Men’s hockey in Kingston to face RMC and look for revenge against #7 Queen’s

November 7, 2024

Friday, November 8

The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (5-5) vs RMC Paladins (1-8)
Location: Kingston Constantine Arena
Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
Last meeting: Ottawa 9, RMC 2 (Exhibition) – Sep. 20, 2024 at Minto Sports Complex

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

Major stat leaders
- Goals: Andrew Belchamber – 6
- Assists: Mathieu Desgagnes – 7
- Points: Mathieu Desgagnes – 10
- Wins: Franky Lapenna – 4
The Gee-Gees are currently on a four-game losing streak, falling to four nationally ranked teams, including the #7 Queen's Gaels.
Ottawa's penalty kill unit has seen the ice 51 times this season, second most for any team in the OUA. The team has a 84.3 per cent penalty kill percentage and three short-handed goals.
Falling to Queen's 4-2 on home ice, Ottawa will look for revenge as they matchup in Kingston.

RMC GAME NOTES

Major stat leaders
- Goals: Fischer O'Brien – 3
- Assists: Devin Pimm – 7
- Points: Devin Pimm – 7
- Wins: Michael Davis – 1
After starting the season with a 2-1 win over the York Lions, the Paladins have been unable to put away another win, going on an eight-game losing streak.
RMC's only win was on home ice, and they'll look to pick up another as Ottawa visits Constantine Arena.

Saturday, November 9

QUEEN'S GAME NOTES

Major stat leaders
- Goals: Nolan Hutcheson – 7
- Assists: Holden Katzalay – 6
- Points: Ethan Larmand – 10
- Wins: Christian Purboo – 5

The Gaels are coming off a loss to the Windsor Lancers, falling 2-1 on the road. That only marks the second loss for the nationally ranked Gaels' team.
In their meeting with Ottawa earlier in the season, the Gaels scored two powerplay goals. The Gee-Gees logged 26 penalty minutes, the Gaels capitalized on two of six powerplay opportunities.