Rangers sign defenceman Dmitri Toporowski

KITCHENER, ON – The Kitchener Rangers have announced that the club has signed defenceman Dmitri Toporowski to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Toporowski, a 2006-born defenceman from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, is listed at 6-foot-1 and 187 pounds and shoots right. The 20-year-old joins the Rangers after spending the 2025-26 season with the Quad City Storm of the SPHL, where he recorded eight goals and nine assists for 17 points in 45 games, along with 102 penalty minutes. He also spent time with the Rochester Jr. Americans (three games) in the NAHL and the Tulsa Oilers (three games) in the ECHL.

“Dmitri will provide some stability and experience to our defence group,” said Kitchener Rangers General Manager, Mike McKenzie. “He has had a unique path the last couple years and we think he can help provide some leadership and a solid two-way play to our group. We look forward to welcoming him to Kitchener.”

Prior to his time in Quad City, Toporowski appeared in the WHL with the Red Deer Rebels during the 2024-25 season, following stops with the La Ronge Ice Wolves and Melfort Mustangs of the SJHL.

Dmitri was drafted in the first round, 21st overall, by the Prince Albert Raiders in the 2021 WHL US Prospect Draft and was also drafted in 2025 by the Rochester Jr. Americans in the sixth round, 199th overall in the NAHL Entry Draft. Dmitri is now the lone overage skater on the Kitchener Rangers roster for the 2026-27 season.

“It’s an incredible opportunity to join a team that just won the Memorial Cup,” said Dmitri Toroprowski. “There’s obviously a winning standard in Kitchener, and I’m excited to be part of that. As a 20-year-old, I know I have a responsibility to lead by example, bring energy and experience every day, and help this group continue to compete for championships. I’m grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to get to work.”