Press Release: Kitchener Rangers Announce Roster Updates
Kitchener, Ont. – The Kitchener Rangers and General Manager Mike McKenzie announced updates to the active roster.
Four players were reassigned to their respective Jr. A, Jr. B, or U16 programs.
Roster Updates:
| Evan Nicholson – F | Reassigned to Stouffville Spirit | OJHL |
| Alex Forrest – D | Reassigned to Cambridge RedHawks | GOJHL |
| Tommy Kut – D | Reassigned to Toronto Patriots | OJHL |
| Mason Hriczov – G | Reassigned to Woodbridge Wolfpack | THF 16U |
Seven players returned to Kitchener from NHL training camps. Luke Ellinas (Ottawa Senators), Jack Pridham (Chicago Blackhawks), and Cameron Reid (Nashville Predators) still remain away at camp.
Roster Updates:
| Matthew Hlacar – F | Reassigned from Toronto Maple Leafs Camp | Drafted: 7th round/217th overall, 2025 |
| Christian Humphreys – F | Reassigned from Colorado Avalanche Camp | Drafted: 7th round/215th overall, 2024 |
| Luca Romano – F | Reassigned from New York Islanders Camp | Drafted: 3rd round/74th overall, 2025 |
| Jakub Chromiak – D | Reassigned from Columbus Blue Jackets Camp | Amateur Try-out |
| Max Dirracolo – D | Reassigned from Detroit Red Wings Camp | Amateur Try-out |
| Andrew MacNiel – D | Reassigned from Montreal Canadiens Camp | Drafted: 6th round/189th overall, 2025 |
| Christian Kirsch – G | Reassigned from San Jose Sharks Camp | Drafted: 4th round/116th overall, 2024 |
The Kitchener Rangers return to the ice on Friday, September 26th, 2025 to host the Erie Otters. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.
For media inquiries, contact:
Luca Lombardi
Manager, Communications and Community Relations
Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club
(416) 885-4510
