Rangers honour Harrison Yoshy with Number 14 helmet decal
The Kitchener Rangers took to the ice this weekend with a special tribute to Harrison Yoshy, wearing number 14 decals on their helmets in memory of the nine-year-old Kitchener Jr. Rangers player who passed away earlier this week.
The Rangers first wore the decals Friday night in Sault Ste. Marie against the Soo Greyhounds, continuing the tribute Saturday in Saginaw, where the Spirit also recognized Harrison and the Yoshy family ahead of their matchup as part of the club’s Ice Out Cancer Night.
Yoshy, a member of the Kitchener Jr. Rangers U10 AAA team, passed away Wednesday, October 7, following a battle with a rare form of brain cancer. His story brought together the hockey community across Waterloo Region and beyond, with players, teams and supporters rallying around Harrison and his family throughout his illness.
The Rangers developed a special connection with Harrison during their 2025-26 championship season, welcoming him and his family to the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium for a ceremonial puck drop ahead of their February 10 matchup against the London Knights.
He returned to the spotlight during Kitchener’s playoff run, joining Rangers alumni Connor Hall and Boyd Devereaux for a ceremonial siren appearance ahead of the club’s May 1 postseason matchup against the Windsor Spitfires.
That connection extended all the way to Kelowna, BC, where Harrison and his family travelled to support the Rangers during their run to the 2026 Memorial Cup championship game.
Among his favourite Rangers players were Matthew Andonovski, Cameron Reid and Sam O’Reilly. Harrison’s mother, Simonne Marchesseau, spoke about the support her family had received from the team and its fans during their time in Kelowna.
“It has meant the world to us,” Marchesseau told TSN during the tournament. “To see thousands of people standing behind him, it’s given him power and strength and it’s helping him heal. There’s just been so much love.”
Throughout his journey, Harrison’s No. 14 became a symbol of support across the hockey community. Stickers bearing his name and number appeared on helmets throughout southwestern Ontario, while teammates, coaches and supporters embraced the message to Live Like Harrison.
Following his passing, the Rangers shared a tribute reflecting on the impact he made on the organization.
“We were honoured to know Harrison, and while our time together was far too short, the impact he made on our organization will stay with us, always,” the club said. “He showed us what true strength and resilience look like, and we will always be grateful for the time we shared.”
The Rangers carried that tribute onto the ice Saturday in Saginaw, where they faced the Spirit during the club’s Ice Out Cancer Night. Both organizations joined in remembering Harrison and showing their support for the Yoshy family.
In a message shared following his son’s passing, Harrison’s father, Kody, encouraged those who had followed his journey to carry forward the spirit with which he approached life.
“Harrison will forever be our son, a constant reminder to seize the day and an endless source of love no matter how much it breaks our hearts. Please don’t just live for Harrison, live like Harrison #14.”
For the Rangers, the No. 14 decals served as a tribute to a young member of their hockey family whose connection to the club extended far beyond the ice.
