Vaccari makes 20 saves, Firebirds blank Rangers in OHL

FLINT — Mason Vaccari posted a 20-save shutout as the Flint Firebirds blanked the Kitchener Rangers 3-0 on Wednesday night in the Ontario Hockey League.

Kaden Pitre, Alex Kostov and Christopher Thibodeau all scored for Flint (2-3-1), which snapped a four-game losing streak.

Christian Kirsch stopped 28 of 31 shots for Kitchener (4-2-0). The Rangers started the season with three straight wins.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 8, 2025.

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