Level of Legacy

The Level of Legacy program is a new initiative recognizing Kitchener Rangers alumni with significant contributions to the team’s history and success.

Recognition is given for championship victories and record-setting performances, as well as having a long-lasting influence on the organization’s culture and achievements.​ The program preserves the legacy for fans and players to remember and celebrate.​ The Level of Legacy will feature banner installations in the bowl on the North Concourse, video tributes, and commemorative plaques.

A dedicated Legacy Committee will oversee future nominations to ensure fairness and alignment with the program’s criteria.  

Peter DeBoer (2001-08)

The most successful GM and coach in Rangers history, led the team to two OHL Championships (2003 & 2008) and a Memorial Cup (2003). The Kitchener Rangers team in 2007-08 remains the last team to host the Memorial Cup while also being crowned champions of their respective league. Pete has gone on to spend 22 seasons as a coach in the National Hockey League with five different franchises (Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Dallas Stars).

Enshrinement Ceremony: November 7, 2025

Brian Bellows (1980-82)

Captain of the Rangers’ first Memorial Cup-winning team (1982) and one of the most electrifying forwards in franchise history, Bellows played two seasons with the Kitchener Rangers featuring in 113 games. In those 113 games, Bellows recorded 213 points (94G, 119A) and during the 1982 playoffs he recorded 29 points (16G, 13A) in 15 games. His strong play in Kitchener earned him the second overall pick in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota North Stars. He would go on to an impressive 17-year NHL career, winning the Stanley Cup in 1992-93 with the Montreal Canadiens and finishing his career with 1,022 points (485G, 537A) in 1,188 games.  

Enshrinement Ceremony: January 9, 2026

Michael Richards (2001-05)

Michael Richards played four seasons with the Kitchener Rangers from 2001-05, becoming one of the defining players of a memorable era in franchise history. Richards was an integral part of the Rangers’ 2002-03 Championship team, helping Kitchener capture both the J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL Champions and the Memorial Cup. Serving as Captain from 2003-05, Richards established himself as a leader both on and off the ice during his time with the Rangers.

Selected 24th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Richards went on to play more than 700 NHL games and won the Stanley Cup twice with the Los Angeles Kings, in 2012 and 2014. He also represented Canada internationally, winning gold at the 2005 IIHF World Junior Championship and the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Enshrinement Ceremony: November 3, 2026

Derek Roy (1999-03)

Derek Roy spent four seasons with the Kitchener Rangers from 1999-2003 and was a central figure in one of the most celebrated seasons in franchise history.

Roy capped his Rangers career in 2002-03 by helping lead Kitchener to an OHL Championship and Memorial Cup Championship. During the Memorial Cup, Roy delivered a standout performance and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, earning the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy.

Selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, Roy went on to play more than 700 NHL games during a professional career that also included stops with Dallas, Vancouver, St. Louis, Nashville and Edmonton, along with several seasons in Europe.

Enshrinement Ceremony: February 19, 2027