Hometown Kid D'Arcy Faces Rangers in OHL Playoffs First Round
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2025 5:35 pm
Local hockey fans, are we in for a treat or what? Cambridge native Jack D’Arcy facing off against the Kitchener Rangers in the first round of the OHL playoffs. Talk about a homecoming! This kid grew up cheering for both the Rangers AND the Storm. Now he's playing against one of his childhood idols. How much pressure do you think that adds for a rookie in the playoffs?
Flint finished sixth in the west, Kitchener third. On paper, it looks like a mismatch. Kitchener dominated the regular season series. But every game was a nail-biter, decided by a single goal. Is this a case where regular season records go out the window? Can Flint's speed and physicality disrupt Kitchener's rhythm? Could this be a bigger upset than people expect?
D’Arcy mentioned the intensity jump between regular season and playoff hockey. What’s the biggest difference you’ve noticed between the two? How do these young players handle the increased pressure cooker of playoff hockey?
D’Arcy's parents, one of whom played pro in Europe, will be cheering him on. What impact does family support have on a young player's performance in high-stakes games like these? Let's hear your thoughts! This series has all the makings of a classic. Who are you picking to move on?
Flint finished sixth in the west, Kitchener third. On paper, it looks like a mismatch. Kitchener dominated the regular season series. But every game was a nail-biter, decided by a single goal. Is this a case where regular season records go out the window? Can Flint's speed and physicality disrupt Kitchener's rhythm? Could this be a bigger upset than people expect?
D’Arcy mentioned the intensity jump between regular season and playoff hockey. What’s the biggest difference you’ve noticed between the two? How do these young players handle the increased pressure cooker of playoff hockey?
D’Arcy's parents, one of whom played pro in Europe, will be cheering him on. What impact does family support have on a young player's performance in high-stakes games like these? Let's hear your thoughts! This series has all the makings of a classic. Who are you picking to move on?