Kitchener Rangers

2026 MEMORIAL CUP CHAMPIONS

OHL Champs: 1981, 1982, 2003, 2008, 2026
CHL Champs: 1982, 2003, 2026 Catharines Black Hawks.

In 1963, Eugene George and a group of Kitchener businessmen brought the Guelph Royals, a farm team of the NHL’s New York Rangers, to Kitchener and renamed them the Kitchener Rangers Junior “A” Hockey Club.

“We wanted to put a Junior “A” team on the ice that Kitchener would be proud of,” recalled George. “We wanted to prove we could put together a competitive local team.”

On Tuesday, October 15,

1963, John Beechey scored the franchise’s first goal in the team’s first-ever game. Sandy Fitzpatrick – the Rangers’ first captain – broke a 3-3 tie to give the Rangers’ its first franchise victory, 4-3, over the St. The New York Rangers sponsorship of the team ended in 1967 with the expansion of the NHL’s “Original Six’” Era, so on July 7, 1967, George agreed to purchase the team from the New York Rangers for a sum of one dollar. He declined the opportunity for private ownership but instead turned the team over to the community through the creation of a not-for-profit organization. To this day there is not one, lone “owner” of the club; instead, a 39-person Board of Directors is elected by the club’s season ticket subscribers each year to act as the “trustees” of the storied franchise. This Board of Directors is comprised entirely and only of KitchenerRangers’ season ticket subscribers. The Kitchener Rangers celebrated their 50th anniversary season in 2012-13 and are entering their 60th season of operation in 2022-23. Since the Club’s inception in 1963, the Kitchener Rangers have seen over 180+ former players earn their way to the National Hockey League. They have also produced over 156 players selected by teams in the NHL Entry Draft; 28 of those players were selected in the first round.

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06/11/2026

The Rangers Authentics physical store is now closed for the summer.

We are currently awaiting shipment timelines and delivery of remaining championship merchandise from league suppliers. Once we have received product and can confirm availability, we will communicate store reopening and pop-up shopping details to fans.

06/11/2026

Through initiatives including game day 50/50 draws, game-worn jersey raffles and a variety of special events, the raised nearly $2 million while setting an OHL record with a 50/50 jackpot approaching $150,000.

The organization’s and the efforts from Rangers Reach allowed us to provide community impact grants to 16 local organizations and award 19 scholarships to graduating high school students, demonstrating a lasting commitment to supporting the Kitchener-Waterloo community.

Thank you for your incredible support this season, which has allowed us to give back to local groups and organizations in Waterloo Region!

06/10/2026

2026 OHL AWARDS🚨

🏆 Sam O’Reilly
🏆 Jack Pridham
🏆 Matthew Andonovski

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06/10/2026

Season Ticket Memberships for the 2026-27 season are available now. Lock in your seats, access exclusive perks, and join us for every chapter of the journey ahead.

The Blueprint is in place. Build with us.

GET SEASONS: https://kitchenerlive.evenue.net/combo/A26-27/KRAN26

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06/09/2026

A championship season laid the foundation. Now it's time to build what's next.

The will open the 2026-27 season at home on Friday, September 18 against the Owen Sound Attack.

The banners will be raised. The standard is set. The Blueprint is in place.

Be there as a new chapter begins at The Aud.

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06/09/2026

Welcome to , Keaton Legacy

With the 51th pick in the 2026 Under-18 Priority Draft, we are proud to select Keaton Legacy from the Whitby Wildcats U18 AAA!

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06/08/2026

Welcome to , Ethan Suski

With the 39th pick in the 2026 Under-18 Priority Draft, we are proud to select Ethan Suski from the Ottawa Myers Automotive U18 AAA!

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06/08/2026

Welcome to , Connor Adam

With the 19th pick in the 2026 Under-18 Priority Draft, we are proud to select Connor Adam from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U18 AAA!

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06/08/2026

OHL to hold 2026 Under-18 Priority Selection on Monday at 7:00pm

📰 https://bit.ly/4ofJMCs

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06/06/2026

PRIDS IS A PIONEER ‼️

Congratulations to Jack Pridham on his commitment to Denver University for the 2026-27 season!

Read More 🗞️: https://bit.ly/4xcJErv

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