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                  <title>Kitchener Rangers Sign Defenceman Jiří Gombár to OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Alex Witherspoon</dc:creator>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Kitchener, Ont. –</strong> The Kitchener Rangers announced today that the club has signed 2026 second-round CHL Import Draft selection (74th overall), defenceman Jiri Gombar, to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Gombár is a six-foot-one defenceman from Czechia who spent last season with the HC Energie Karlovy Vary at the U17 and U20 levels. In 22 games with the U17 team, Gombár produced an impressive 40 points (13G, 27A) along with 16 penalty minutes and a +38 plus/minus rating. In 24 games with the U20 team, Gombár scored three goals and added eight helpers for 11 points.

“Jiri is a mobile smooth skating two-way defender that plays a poised and smart game,” said Mike McKenzie. “He is a very well-rounded player. We are excited to welcome Jiri to the Rangers.”

Gombár is the first Czech native to suit up for the Rangers since Eduard Šalé and Tomáš Hamara during the 2023-24 season. He joins a strong pipeline of Czech-born skaters to come through the Kitchener ranks like 2003 Memorial Cup champion, Petr Kanko, first-round NHL draft pick, Jakub Kindl, current NHL forward, Radek Faksa along with Šalé, Hamara, and others.

"Signing with the Rangers is a huge honour and a dream come true," said Jiří Gombár. "I am incredibly excited for this new challenge and can't wait to play in front of the amazing fans in Kitchener."

The Czech native has represented his host nation twice on the international stage at both the U17 and U18 level. In a combined 30 games of international play, Gombár has two goals and five assists. He is eligible for the 2028 NHL Draft.
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                  <title>Braden Reilly and Evan Fitzgerald Named to Team Canada U17 National Development Camp</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Alex Witherspoon</dc:creator>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>TORONTO</strong> — The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will send 31 prospects to Canada’s National Under-17 Development Camp, more than any other Canadian Hockey League (CHL) circuit, Hockey Canada announced Tuesday.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">The OHL group headlines an 80-player field that also includes 29 players from the Western Hockey League (WHL) and 20 from the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The camp runs July 17-21 at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, with players split into four teams for two days of practice and six games from July 19-21.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">The roster was selected by Program of Excellence (POE) general manager Alan Millar, POE head scout Byron Bonora and U17 assistant general manager Mike Johnston (Portland Winterhawks, WHL), with input from Hockey Canada’s regional scouting staff that includes Scott Grieve (Erie Otters) and Rob Simpson (London Knights). Following camp, players will continue to be evaluated through the start of the 2026-27 season before Canada Red and Canada White rosters are named ahead of the 2026 U17 World Challenge, set for Nov. 1-7, also in Oakville.</p>
Announced last week, Team Red will be led by Director of Hockey Operations Dave Drinkill (Saginaw Spirit) and also features former Soo Greyhounds Assistant Coach Brendan Taylor along with Video Coach Ryan Lennon (Kingston Frontenacs) and Equipment Manager Brandon Grace (Sudbury Wolves).

Team White will be overseen by Director of Hockey Operations Dylan Seca (Sarnia Sting) and features Head Coach Dylan Smoskowitz (Barrie Colts), Video Coach Alex Darling (Peterborough Petes) and Equipment Manager Justin Vanderlaan (Sarnia Sting).

Guest Staff assisting with the execution of the U17 Development Camp include Guest Coaches Brad Flynn (Kitchener Rangers), Brayden Guy (Sarnia Sting), Goaltending Coach Nate McDonald (North Bay Battalion), Athletic Therapists Luca Paron (London Knights) and David Pandolfi (formerly Niagara IceDogs) along with a pair of OHL Alumni in Daniel Tkaczuk and Corey Locke as Skills Coaches.
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Canada has won gold at the U17 World Challenge three years running. Last year in Truro, N.S., Canada White captured gold behind six OHL players, defeating a Canada Red squad that carried 11 OHL players by a 6-3 final.

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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>OHL PROSPECTS BY TEAM – CANADA’S U17 DEVELOPMENT CAMP</strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Barrie Colts</strong>
Lucas Matheson, D — 1st round, 17th overall (Barrie Jr. Colts, OMHA)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Brampton Steelheads</strong>
Tanner Adams, F — 1st round, 3rd overall (The Hill Academy)
Arjun Nanubhai, F — 2nd round, 28th overall (Mississauga Senators, GTHL)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Brantford Bulldogs</strong>
Marko Mesich, G — 6th round, 107th overall (Toronto Jr. Canadiens, GTHL)
Finn Ellery, F — 2nd round, 31st overall (Central Ontario Wolves, OMHA)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Erie Otters</strong>
Tanner Gibson, G — 3rd round, 50th overall (Ajax-Pickering Raiders, OMHA)
Colin Kennedy, F — 1st round, 2nd overall (Detroit Little Caesars)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Flint Firebirds</strong>
Cole Guizzetti, F — 3rd round, 52nd overall (Upper Canada College)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Guelph Storm</strong>
Declan McNally, D — 1st round, 7th overall (Don Mills Flyers, GTHL)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Kingston Frontenacs</strong>
Gavin Godick, D — 3rd round, 47th overall (Don Mills Flyers, GTHL)
Logan Prud’homme, F — 1st round, 10th overall (Upper Canada College)
Roman Vanacker, F — 2nd round, 23rd overall (Brantford 99ers, ALLIANCE)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Kitchener Rangers</strong>
Evan Fitzgerald, F — 2nd round, 41st overall (Vaughan Kings, GTHL)
Braden Reilly, F — 1st round, 19th overall (Toronto Marlboros, GTHL)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>London Knights</strong>
Ryan Beaulieu, D — 1st round, 14th overall (London Jr. Knights, ALLIANCE)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Niagara IceDogs</strong>
Finley Merrill, F — 2nd round, 32nd overall (The Hill Academy)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>North Bay Battalion</strong>
Owen Loftus, G — 1st round, 11th overall (Don Mills Flyers, GTHL)
Alexandre Saulnier, F — 2nd round, 35th overall (Ottawa Jr. 67’s, HEO)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Oshawa Generals</strong>
Kane Cloutier, F — 1st round, 1st overall (Vaughan Kings, GTHL)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Ottawa 67’s</strong>
Andrew Laurin, F — 1st round, 18th overall (Quinte Red Devils, OMHA)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Owen Sound Attack</strong>
Maxwell Fransen, D — 1st round, 8th overall (Upper Canada College)
Jace Voortman, F — 3rd round, 46th overall (Toronto Jr. Canadiens, GTHL)
Matthew Zilinski, F — 2nd round, 21st overall (Mississauga Senators, GTHL)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Peterborough Petes</strong>
Landon Roulston, F — 1st round, 13th overall (Vaughan Kings, GTHL)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Saginaw Spirit</strong>
Drew Bate, F — 1st round, 6th overall (London Jr. Knights, ALLIANCE)
Kyler Lauder, F — 2nd round, 24th overall (Central Ontario Wolves, OMHA)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Sarnia Sting</strong>
Adrian Sgro, D — 1st round, 4th overall (Vaughan Kings, GTHL)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Soo Greyhounds</strong>
Jaden Licastro, D — 1st round, 12th overall (Toronto Marlboros, GTHL)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Sudbury Wolves</strong>
Shayden Hintenberger, D — 3rd round, 44th overall (The Hill Academy)
Kash Kwajah, F — 1st round, 5th overall (Toronto Jr. Canadiens, GTHL)</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Windsor Spitfires</strong>
Lauchlan Whelan, F — 1st round, 16th overall (Quinte Red Devils, OMHA)</p>
For more information on Hockey Canada, please visit <a href="http://www.hockeycanada.ca/">HockeyCanada.ca</a>, or follow along through social media on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCanada/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyCanada">X</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/hockeycanada">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@officialhockeycanada?_t=8pQBOPovfRV&amp;_r=1">TikTok</a>.
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                  <title>Kitchener Rangers Sign Forward Evan Fitzgerald to Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Alex Witherspoon</dc:creator>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Kitchener, Ont.</strong> — The Kitchener Rangers are proud to announce that forward Evan Fitzgerald has signed an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement with the club.

Fitzgerald was selected by the Rangers in the second round, 41st overall, in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. A left-shot forward from Peterborough, Ontario, Fitzgerald spent last season with the Vaughan Kings U16 AAA program.

“Evan is one of the most tenacious, scrappy and hard to play against players in the 2010 age group and we were thrilled to get him at the end of the second round of the draft,” said Kitchener Rangers General Manager Mike McKenzie. “He creates offence and makes things happen by going to the hard areas of the ice and outworking and battling opponents. We think his game will translate well to our league and team.”

Fitzgerald, 15, born on Sept. 10, 2010, is listed at five-foot-eleven and 160 pounds. In 32 regular-season games with the Vaughan Kings U16 AAA, he recorded 16 goals and 17 assists for 33 points, while adding two goals and three assists for five points in four OHL Cup games.

"I am truly honoured and grateful to sign with the Kitchener Rangers to continue my hockey journey," said Evan Fitzgerald. "I look forward to earning the trust of the coaches and my teammates through hard work. To be part of such a historic organization to continue my development is a dream come true.
I can’t wait to get started and play at the Aud in front of the passionate Rangers fans."

The signing marks an important step in Fitzgerald’s development path with the Rangers, giving him the opportunity to continue building his game within the organization’s program. Fitzgerald will join the Rangers next at training camp as he prepares for the next stage of his hockey career.

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                  <title>Jordan DeKort Accepts Role with Nashville Predators as Professional Development Goaltending Coach</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-rangers/article/jordan-dekort-accepts-role-with-nashville-predators-as-professional-development-goaltending-coach</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:05:43 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Alex Witherspoon</dc:creator>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Kitchener, Ont. —</strong>The Nashville Predators announced today that Jordan DeKort has accepted a new role with the organization as Professional Development Goaltending Coach.

DeKort, who served most recently as the Rangers’ Director of Goaltending and Video Coach, has been an important part of the club’s hockey operations staff and goaltending development program. In his new role with Nashville, he will support the development of goaltenders across the Predators organization and will serve as the goalie coach for the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) and Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL).

“Jordan played a key role in our hockey operations as both Director of Goaltending and Video Coach,” said Kitchener Rangers General Manager Mike McKenzie. “He will be sorely missed on both fronts and as well as just his overall presence around the rinks. We are very excited for him to earn this opportunity and wish him the best of luck in Nashville and Milwaukee.”

A former OHL goaltender, DeKort played four seasons in the league from 2011 to 2015, including the 2013-14 season with the Kitchener Rangers. He returned to the organization in 2021 as Goaltending Coach before being promoted in 2023 to Director of Goaltending and Video Coach, where he oversaw goaltending development, scouting, prospect development, and team video operations.

“I would like to thank Mike McKenzie for allowing me the opportunity to come back to Kitchener. I would also like to thank our entire staff, hockey ops, business staff and players for making my experience in Kitchener first class,” said DeKort. “Being able to help bring a memorial cup back to Kitchener has been one of the highlights of my life, and being able to bring it to the most deserving fans in the CHL made it even better. I am extremely grateful for my time in Kitchener and the all the people who have helped support me over the last 5 years. The Rangers thank DeKort for his contributions to the organization and wish him continued success with the Predators.”

In his five seasons with the Kitchener Rangers, Jordan left a positive impact on all of the goalies he worked with in the Rangers organization. Developing goaltenders to play and thrive at the next level like Pavel Cajan, Marco Costantini, Christian Kirsch, Jackson Parsons, and Jason Schaubel to name a few.

“Jordan did an outstanding job working with me this season and played a huge role in my development as a goalie,” said San Jose Sharks prospect, Christian Kirsch. “He constantly challenged me in practice, paid attention to the small details in my game, and always found ways to help me improve. His coaching gave me more confidence, consistency, and better habits, which had a big impact on my performance throughout the season. I’m really grateful for all the time and effort he put into helping me become a better goalie.”

Jackson Parsons, 2025 OHL and CHL Goalie of the Year also weighed in on his former goaltending coaches promotion to the big leagues:

"I was thrilled to hear that Jordan was joining an NHL club," said Ottawa Senators prospect, Jackson Parsons. "Jordan was instrumental in my success in the OHL and a big part of my development. I couldn’t be happier for him and he will do great things with the Predators organization!"

Chief Operating Officer and Governor, Joe Birch thanked Jordan for his tireless work and contributions to the organization:

“On behalf of the Kitchener Rangers, congratulations to Jordan on his new role with the Nashville Predators and Milwaukee Admirals. This is a well-deserved opportunity and a reflection of his character, work ethic, and impact on our organization. We’re proud of Jordan and excited to see him take this next step in his career.”

Thank you again, Jordan, for your incredible contributions to the Kitchener Rangers organization.

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                  <title>Kitchener Rangers Sign Defenceman Logan Massimi to OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-rangers/article/kitchener-rangers-sign-defenceman-logan-massimi-to-ohl-scholarship-and-development-agreement</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Alex Witherspoon</dc:creator>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Kitchener, Ont.</strong> — The Kitchener Rangers are proud to announce that defenceman Logan Massimi has signed an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the club.

Massimi, a native of Scarborough, Ontario, was selected in the ninth round, 182nd overall, in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. The right-shot defenceman joins the organization after spending last season with the Waterloo Siskins of the GOHL, establishing himself as a promising young player with the tools, compete level, and commitment needed to continue developing at the next level.

“Logan had a great year of development in Junior B and was exceptional at our spring camp,” said Kitchener Rangers General Manager, Mike McKenzie. “He has taken big strides since we drafted him. He plays a very well-rounded game, and we see a bright future for him in our program.”

Massimi, 17, born on January 5th, 2009, is listed at six-foot, 182 pounds. In 49 games with the Waterloo Siskins, Massimi recorded two goals and 16 assists, while racking up 47 penalty minutes. Massimi was called up for the Kitchener Rangers final game of the regular season last year against the Owen Sound Attack. He had a +3 plus/minus rating in the game.

Massimi shared his thoughts on what it meant to him signing his Standard Player Agreement with the Kitchener Rangers:
<blockquote>"Signing with Kitchener means the world to me. Getting drafted by the team and having them believe in me was an incredible feeling, and now being able to sign with the organization makes it even more special. It’s hard to put into words how grateful i am for this opportunity.

My past season in GOHL with Waterloo was huge for my development. The staff were amazing and put a lot of trust in me allowing my game to make huge strides. Even just being around the Kitchener-Waterloo community and becoming familiar with the area was amazing seeing all the support that these fans give.

Having the opportunity to be apart of such a great organization like Kitchener is huge especially coming off of a year like they just had with a memorial cup title. It’s big shoes to fill but I’m super excited to get to work and to see what’s in store."</blockquote>
Massimi will join the team next at training camp in August.
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                  <title>Thank You to the 570 NewsRadio Team</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Alex Witherspoon</dc:creator>
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                  <title>Kitchener Rangers Announce 2026-27 Pre-season Schedule</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-rangers/article/kitchener-rangers-announce-2026-27-pre-season-schedule</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Alex Witherspoon</dc:creator>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Kitchener, Ont. –</strong> The Kitchener Rangers have announced their full pre-season schedule which includes two exhibition games, three Summer Showcase games - including Fan Fest and an off-site game to be played in Elmira at the home of the Sugar Kings. That will be five total tune-up games for the Kitchener Rangers as they prepare for the 2026-27 regular season.

Kitchener will kick-off their pre-season schedule with a regular exhibition game at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium against the Sarnia Sting. Following that, the Rangers will host their third consecutive Summer Showcase over Labour Day Weekend with the Blueshirts hosting the Erie Otters, Oshawa Generals, and Saginaw Spirit.

Fan Fest will take place on <strong>Sunday, September 6th.</strong> As always, admission to Fan Fest is free for all fans and will include many different types of activities including inflatable games, rides, an autograph session with Kitchener Rangers players, and, of course, a BBQ!

The Kitchener Rangers will play an off-site home exhibition game for the first time since playing in Ayr, Ontario on Monday, September 5th, 2022 against the Guelph Storm. This game will take place on <strong>Monday, September 7th</strong> against the Saginaw Spirit.

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<strong>Full pre-season schedule: </strong>
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<td style="width: 20.8457%;height: 22px;text-align: center"><b>Event</b></td>
<td style="width: 14.8202%;height: 22px;text-align: center"><strong>Opponent </strong></td>
<td style="width: 25.2855%;height: 22px;text-align: center"><strong>Location</strong></td>
<td style="width: 20.7399%;height: 22px;text-align: center"><strong>Date </strong></td>
<td style="width: 18.3087%;height: 22px;text-align: center"><strong>Time </strong></td>
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<td style="width: 20.8457%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Pre-season Game</td>
<td style="width: 14.8202%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Sarnia Sting</td>
<td style="width: 25.2855%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Kitchener Memorial Auditorium</td>
<td style="width: 20.7399%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Sunday, August 30th</td>
<td style="width: 18.3087%;height: 22px;text-align: center">2:00 p.m.</td>
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<td style="width: 20.8457%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Summer Showcase Game 1</td>
<td style="width: 14.8202%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Oshawa Generals</td>
<td style="width: 25.2855%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Kitchener Memorial Auditorium</td>
<td style="width: 20.7399%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Friday, September 4th</td>
<td style="width: 18.3087%;height: 22px;text-align: center">7:00 p.m.</td>
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<td style="width: 20.8457%;height: 22px;text-align: center"><strong>Summer Showcase Game 2*</strong></td>
<td style="width: 14.8202%;height: 22px;text-align: center"><strong>Erie Otters*</strong></td>
<td style="width: 25.2855%;height: 22px;text-align: center"><strong>Kitchener Memorial Auditorium*</strong></td>
<td style="width: 20.7399%;height: 22px;text-align: center"><strong>Sunday, September 6th*</strong></td>
<td style="width: 18.3087%;height: 22px;text-align: center"><strong>2:00 p.m.*</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 20.8457%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Summer Showcase Game 3</td>
<td style="width: 14.8202%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Saginaw Spirit</td>
<td style="width: 25.2855%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Woolwich Memorial Centre</td>
<td style="width: 20.7399%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Monday, September 7th</td>
<td style="width: 18.3087%;height: 22px;text-align: center">2:00 p.m.</td>
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<td style="width: 20.8457%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Pre-season Game</td>
<td style="width: 14.8202%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Barrie Colts</td>
<td style="width: 25.2855%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Sadlon Arena</td>
<td style="width: 20.7399%;height: 22px;text-align: center">Saturday, September 12th</td>
<td style="width: 18.3087%;height: 22px;text-align: center">7:30 p.m.</td>
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(<strong>* - Fan Fest</strong>)

More information on ticket prices for Fan Fest and our game in Elmira will be released on a further date.

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                  <title>Rangers Make Three Selections in 2026 CHL Import Draft</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-rangers/article/rangers-make-three-selections-in-2026-chl-import-draft</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Alex Witherspoon</dc:creator>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Kitchener, Ont. –</strong> The 2026 CHL Import Draft took place on Tuesday, June 30th with the Kitchener Rangers making three draft selections. The East Avenue Blue took two forwards (Roman Andreev &amp; Benjamin Nyström) and one defenceman (Jiří Gombar). Roman Andreyev was selected 55th overall in the opening round, Jiří Gombar was selected 74th overall in the second round, and Benjamin Nyström was selected 116th overall in the second round.
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 	<li><strong><u><a href="https://chl.ca/draft/chl/2026/">CHL Import Draft Results</a></u></strong></li>
 	<li><a href="https://chl.ca/ohl-rangers/rangersdraft/#1682004514866-67876fb9-c1d3"><strong><u>Rangers Draft History</u></strong></a></li>
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Andreev (2010) is a six-foot-one, 201-pound forward from Moscow, Russia who has a knack for finding the back of the net. In 18 games at the Russia U16 level, Andreev produced 21 points, scoring 16 goals and adding five assists. He also impressed at the U18 level in a small sample size recording just under three points-per-game with 11 points (5G, 6A) in four games. Andreev represented Russia on the international stage with the U16 program featuring in four games while scoring six goals and one assist. At the Russia Cup (U16), Andreyev continued to produce scoring 16 times in 24 games, while adding 11 assists.

New this season, CHL teams were permitted to draft 16-year old skaters in the Import Draft (Round 1 only). Roman is eligible for the 2028 NHL Draft and is currently slated to play for the MHK Dynamo Moska in the MHL (Minor Hockey League, Russia).

"Roman is a big scoring forward that is extremely skilled and has a high-end shot," said General Manager, Mike McKenzie. "He is a threat anytime he has the puck. We look forward to seeing him in a Ranger uniform."

With their second selection (74th overall) in the 2026 CHL Import Draft, the Kitchener Rangers selected Jiří Gombar. Gombar is a six-foot-one defenceman from Czechia who spent last season with the HC Energie Karlovy Vary at the U17 and U20 levels. In 22 games with the U17 team, Gombar produced an impressive 40 points (13G, 27A) along with 16 penalty minutes and a +38 plus/minus rating. In 24 games with the U20 team, Gombar scored three goals and added eight helpers for 11 points.

The Czechia native has represented his host nation twice on the international stage at both the U17 and U18 level. In a combined 30 games of international play, Gombar has two goals and five assists. Gombar is eligible for the 2028 NHL Draft.

"Jiri is a mobile smooth skating two way defender that plays a poised and smart game," said Mike McKenzie. "He is a very well rounded player. We are excited to welcome Jiri to the Rangers."

Kitchener's final selection of the 2026 CHL Import Draft was Swedish forward, Benjamin Nyström from the Luleå HF U20 program. Nyström stands in at six-foot-three, 190 pounds, turning just 17 years old this past March. Born in Boden, Sweden, Nyström played 36 games between the U18 Region and U18 Nationell in Sweden. In the U18 Region, Nyström recorded 26 points (12G, 14A) in 17 games and scored at a goal-per-game clip in 19 games in the U18 Nationell where he added 13 assists for 32 points in 19 games. Nyström, like Gombar also has two years of international experience, representing Sweden at the U16 and U17 levels. In 17 games, he has ten goals and seven assists.

Benjamin Nyström is set to play for the Luleå HF U18 and U20 program for the 2026-27 season and is eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft.

"Benjamin is a big, strong physical player that also has good hands and offensive instincts," said Mike McKenzie. "He has put up big numbers in the Swedish league this year and plays a hard brand of hockey that would transition well to our league and team."

Notable players selected in the CHL Import Draft that have played for the Rangers are 2022 Stanley Cup Champion Gabriel Landeskog, Radek Faksa, Petr Kanko, Jakub Kindl, Tobias Rieder, Boris Valábik, and most recently, 2026 OHL and Memorial Cup Champion, Christian Kirsch.

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                  <title>Two Kitchener Rangers Selected in 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-rangers/article/two-kitchener-rangers-selected-in-2026-upper-deck-nhl-entry-level-draft</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Alex Witherspoon</dc:creator>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Buffalo, NY – </strong>Two Kitchener Rangers were selected in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft that took place on June 26th and 27th at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. These players were two-of-106 skaters that were drafted to the NHL from the Canadian Hockey League with 47 coming from the Ontario Hockey League - the most from any league in the entire draft.
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 	<li><a href="https://chl.ca/ohl-rangers/our-legacy/#1660154958031-54b4356e-6172"><strong>Kitchener Rangers in the NHL</strong></a></li>
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Alexander Bilecki (Toronto Maple Leafs) was selected in the second round, 60th overall and Charlie Puglisi (Nashville Predators) was selected in the seventh round, 202nd overall. This marks the second year in a row that the Nashville Predators (Cameron Reid, 21st Overall) and Toronto Maple Leafs (Matthew Hlacar, 217th overall) have selected a Kitchener Ranger in the draft.

Kitchener has now produced 22 NHL prospects in the last ten entry level drafts and have had 177 players selected by an NHL club since the first NHL draft in 1966 - the third most by any franchise in the OHL. This is the fourth consecutive draft that the Kitchener Rangers have produced an NHL draft prospect and have had at least one prospect drafted in eight of the last ten drafts.

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<strong>Draft Details: </strong>

Round 2: Alexander Bilecki (60th Overall – Toronto Maple Leafs)

Round 7: Charlie Puglisi (202nd Overall – Nashville Predators)

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The Kitchener Rangers also had two CHL Import Draft prospects selected in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft. Oscar Hemming was selected 14th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the opening round and Tomáš Chrenko was selected 81st overall by the New York Rangers. Former OHL Priority Draft selection, Jack Hextall, was selected 30th overall by the Calgary Flames.

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<strong>For media inquiries, contact:</strong>

<strong>Luca Lombardi </strong>

Manager, Communications and Community Relations

Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club

(416) 885-4510

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                  <title>Kitchener Send Franchise Record 15 Players to NHL Development Camps</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-rangers/article/kitchener-send-franchise-record-15-players-to-nhl-development-camps</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Alex Witherspoon</dc:creator>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Kitchener, ON – </strong>More than half of the Kitchener Rangers roster from the 2025-26 season have been invited to NHL Development Camps following the conclusion of the 2026 NHL Draft. This is the most players (15) sent to NHL Development camps in one single season after sending 11 players to camps over the past three consecutive seasons. Charlie Puglisi is the only newcomer to the Rangers roster who will be attending camp.

Alexander Bilecki (Toronto Maple Leafs) and Charlie Puglisi (Nashville Predators) who were recently selected in the 2026 NHL Draft this week, will attend their respective club’s camps.

Eleven other NHL Drafted Rangers that will be at NHL Development Camps are Matthew Andonovski (Ottawa Senators), Gabriel Chiarot (Vancouver Canucks), Luke Ellinas (Ottawa Senators), Christian Humphreys (Colorado Avalanche), Andrew MacNiel (Montreal Canadiens), Sam O'Reilly (Tampa Bay Lightning), Jack Pridham (Tampa Bay Lightning), Charlie Puglisi (Nashville Predators), Cameron Reid (Nashville Predators), Luca Romano (New York Islanders), and Jared Woolley (LA Kings).

Meanwhile, Dylan Edwards and Weston Cameron earned a free-agent invitations to camp with the Nashville Predators and Edmonton Oilers respectively after both spending last season in Kitchener.

In total, 15 Kitchener Rangers will attend development camps with eleven different NHL teams represented, with the Nashville Predators leading the way with three players attending.

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Below is a complete list of Kitchener Rangers at 2026 NHL Development Camps:

<strong>Colorado – </strong>Christian Humphreys

<strong>Edmonton Oilers -</strong> Weston Cameron

<strong>Los Angeles -</strong> Jared Woolley

<strong>Montreal – </strong>Andrew MacNiel

<strong>Nashville – </strong>Dylan Edwards, Charlie Puglisi, &amp; Cameron Reid

<strong>New York (NYI) – </strong>Luca Romano

<strong>Ottawa – </strong>Matthew Andonovski &amp; Luke Ellinas

<strong>San Jose -</strong> Christian Kirsch

<strong>Toronto – </strong>Alexander Bilecki

<strong>Tampa Bay -</strong> Sam O'Reilly &amp; Jack Pridham

<strong>Vancouver -</strong> Gabriel Chiarot

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<b><span data-contrast="none">For media inquiries, contact:</span></b>

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