2026 Graduating Class: Kitchener Rangers
The Kitchener Rangers enjoyed a season that will be remembered for years to come. After capturing the J. Ross Robertson Cup as Ontario Hockey League champions, the Rangers capped off their remarkable campaign by winning the Memorial Cup, cementing themselves as the top team in Canadian junior hockey.
Led by a veteran core that embraced the pressure and expectations that came with championship aspirations, Kitchener delivered one of the most dominant postseason runs in recent CHL history. For the members of the Rangers’ graduating class, there could be no better ending, as they conclude their OHL careers having reached the pinnacle of junior hockey and helping bring a Memorial Cup back to Kitchener for the first time since 2003.
Now, the organization prepares to say goodbye to members of their graduating class as Matthew Andonovski, Jack Pridham and Dylan Edwards move on from the OHL.
Matthew Andonovski (Kitchener Rangers – 2021-26)
Spending his entire junior career with the Kitchener Rangers, Matthew Andonovski returned to the club in January for his overage season after beginning the year with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League. He recorded 14 points (1-13–14) in 24 regular-season games before adding 10 points (3-7–10) during Kitchener’s run to OHL and Memorial Cup championships.
His leadership qualities were recognized throughout the season, earning him the Ted Baker Teammate of the Year Award.
Originally selected in the fourth round (62nd overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Andonovski was later chosen by the Ottawa Senators in the fifth round (140th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft. The Markham, Ont., native concludes his five-year OHL career with 87 points (14-73–87) in 264 regular-season games.
ANDO'S THE HERO 🦸@Senators prospect Matthew Andonovski blasts home the one-timer from the point to give the @OHLRangers a 2-0 series lead and secure a donation to The SickKids Foundation – Andrew’s Ambition Initiative from the OHL's #OvertimeHeroes program!#OHLChampionship |… pic.twitter.com/EZ65QwvPu0
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) May 9, 2026
Jack Pridham (Kitchener Rangers – 2024-26)
Playing his second season with the Rangers after electing to return to Kitchener for his overage campaign, Jack Pridham was a key contributor to the club’s championship roster. He led the Rangers with 90 points (46-44–90) in 65 regular-season games, earning the Leo Lalonde Trophy as the OHL’s Overager of the Year. Pridham then added 26 points (7-19–26) during Kitchener’s run to OHL and Memorial Cup titles and was named to the Memorial Cup All-Star Team.
The Stouffville, Ont., native closes out his OHL career with 144 points (73-71–144) in 113 regular-season games. Originally selected in the ninth round (177th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Pridham was later drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the third round (92nd overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft. His NHL rights were recently acquired by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
26 seconds into the third! #Blackhawks prospect Jack Pridham scores on a 5-on-3 🅿️🅿️ to make it 4-1 @OHLRangers! #MemorialCup pic.twitter.com/DajrL7L93U
— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) June 1, 2026
Dylan Edwards (Kitchener Rangers, Erie Otters – 2021-26)
Acquired by the Rangers at the trade deadline, Dylan Edwards arrived in Kitchener as Erie’s leading scorer after spending the majority of his junior career with the Otters. Quickly becoming one of Kitchener’s most clutch offensive contributors, Edwards recorded a career-high 87 points (40-47–87) between the two clubs during the regular season before adding 31 points (16-15–31) in the playoffs en route to OHL and Memorial Cup championships. In total, he scored nine game-winning goals across the regular season and postseason.
The Toronto, Ont., native concludes his OHL career with 184 points (84-100–184) in 222 regular-season games. Originally selected in the eighth round (150th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Edwards is committed to Quinnipiac University for next season.
Silky mitts from start to finish 🧤
Sam O'Reilly sets it up with a perfect pass and Dylan Edwards finishes it off with a beautiful move to the backhand to make it 2-1!#MemorialCup | @OHLRangers pic.twitter.com/0LbHtkqzre
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) May 31, 2026
2006-born players:
* denotes players who are committed to the NCAA for next season
Currently, the Kitchener Rangers boasts ten 2006-born players in Sam O’Reilly (Tampa Bay Lightning), Luke Ellinas (Ottawa Senators), Gabriel Chiarot (Vancouver Canucks), Matthew Hlacar (Toronto Maple Leafs), Jared Woolley (L.A. Kings), Christian Humphreys (Colorado Avalanche)*, Christian Kirsch (San Jose Sharks)*, Max Dirracolo*, Andrew Vermeulen, and Carson Campbell.
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