What league does Kitchener Rangers play in?

Kitchener Rangers play in the OHL.

When was Kitchener Rangers founded?

Kitchener Rangers was founded in 1963 in Kitchener, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is Kitchener Rangers based?

Kitchener Rangers is based in Kitchener, ON, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Kitchener Rangers?

The head coach of Kitchener Rangers is Geoff Ward.

Who is the captain of Kitchener Rangers?

The captain of Kitchener Rangers is Ryan Pepperall.

What arena does Kitchener Rangers play in?

Kitchener Rangers play their home games at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex in Kitchener, ON, CAN.

Kitchener Rangers

1995-1996

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1995-1996 Kitchener Rangers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		David Belitski (G)	49	1977	Mississauga, ON, CAN	5'7"	172	-
		Shawn Degagné (G)	47	1978	North Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	172	L
		Jarrett Rose (G)	49	1977	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	-
DEFENSEMEN
		Joe Birch (D)	48	1978	Corunna, ON, CAN	6'3"	201	R
		Robin Delacoure (D)	49	1977	Ragersville, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Rob Maric (F/D)	49	1976	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
		Greg McLean (D)	51	1975	London, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	R
		Mark McMahon (D)	48	1978	Geraldton, ON, CAN	6'1"	216	L
		Craig Nelson (D)	49	1976	Brampton, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Matt O'Dette (D)	50	1975	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'5"	227	R
		Rob Stanfield (D)	47	1978	Buckhorn, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	L
		Paul Traynor (D)	48	1977	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#91	Jeff Ambrosio (LW)	49	1977	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Jason Byrnes (RW)	49	1977	Brockville, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	R
		Andrew Dale (C)	50	1976	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Rob DeCiantis (C)	49	1977	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	-
		Boyd Devereaux (LW)	48	1978	Seaforth, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	L
		Paul Doyle (LW)	49	1977	Kanata, ON, CAN	6'4"	205	L
		Bryan Duce (RW)	48	1978	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
		Jim Ensom (LW)	49	1976	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'3"	196	L
		Duncan Fader (RW)	51	1975	Halifax, NS, CAN	6'0"	183	R
		Jason Modopoulos (LW)	49	1977	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	216	L
		Ryan Mougenel (RW)	50	1976	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Serge Payer (C/LW)	47	1979	Rockland, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	L
		Ryan Pepperall (RW)"C"	49	1977	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'1"	198	R
		Chris Pittman (C)	49	1976	Stephenville, NL, CAN	6'2"	165	L
		Travis Riggin (F)	49	1977	Kincardine, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	R
		Bogdan Rudenko (RW)	48	1977	Ust-Kamenogorsk, KAZ	6'0"	203	R
		Brian Scott (F)	49	1977	Brampton, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Dylan Seca (LW)	49	1976	Sundridge, ON, CAN	6'2"	220	-
		Wes Vander Wal (RW)	48	1978	Strathroy, ON, CAN	6'2"	198	R
	#27	Keith Welsh (RW)	49	1977	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	R

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1995-1996 Kitchener Rangers Staff

Head CoachGeoff Ward
Asst. CoachBrian Hayton
Head Equipment ManagerDan Lebold
ScoutBob Wetick

Team Staff History

1995-1996 Kitchener Rangers Captains

"C"

Ryan Pepperall

Team Captaincy History

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Kitchener Rangers Facts

Plays in: Ontario Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Kitchener, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 1963

1995-1996 Kitchener Rangers Roster Facts

Nationalities

31 players
1 player

Experience

Kitchener Rangers: 2 247 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Ayr Centennials (GOJHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex
Location: Kitchener, ON
Capacity: 6 900
Construction Year: 1951

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Kitchener Rangers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
05/31/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Kitchener Rangers	Everett Silvertips	6 - 2	Memorial Cup
05/27/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Kitchener Rangers	Chicoutimi Saguenéens	3 - 2	Memorial Cup
05/26/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Kitchener Rangers	Everett Silvertips	6 - 2	Memorial Cup
05/23/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Kitchener Rangers	0 - 5	Memorial Cup
05/12/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Barrie Colts	Kitchener Rangers	2 - 4	OHL

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Kitchener Rangers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	OHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	OHL	68	47	14	-	-	7	261	179	101	1.49	1	Champion
2024-2025	OHL	68	47	15	-	-	6	254	183	100	1.47	2	Conference Final loss
2023-2024	OHL	68	41	23	-	-	4	290	225	86	1.26	2	Conference SF loss
2022-2023	OHL	68	33	29	-	-	6	257	240	72	1.06	4	Conference SF loss
2021-2022	OHL	68	30	31	-	-	7	236	271	67	0.99	4	Conference SF loss
2020-2021	OHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	OHL	63	40	16	-	-	7	264	213	87	1.38	2	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	OHL	68	34	30	-	-	4	251	267	72	1.06	3	First round loss
2017-2018	OHL	68	43	21	-	-	4	246	218	90	1.32	1	Semifinal loss
2016-2017	OHL	68	36	27	-	-	5	244	251	77	1.13	4	First round loss
2015-2016	OHL	68	44	17	-	-	7	256	197	95	1.4	3	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	OHL	68	32	26	-	-	10	216	221	74	1.09	5	First round loss
2013-2014	OHL	68	22	41	-	-	5	200	280	49	0.72	5	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	OHL	68	30	20	-	9	9	216	185	87	1.28	4	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	OHL	68	37	24	-	5	2	253	211	86	1.26	3	Conference Final loss
2010-2011	OHL	68	36	21	-	2	9	256	217	85	1.25	3	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	OHL	68	36	19	-	6	7	286	236	91	1.34	3	Conference Final loss
2008-2009	OHL	68	21	37	-	5	5	208	254	57	0.84	9	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	OHL	68	46	11	-	7	4	289	174	110	1.62	1	Champion
2006-2007	OHL	68	47	17	-	-	4	262	187	98	1.44	3	Conference SF loss
2005-2006	OHL	68	47	19	-	-	2	255	165	96	1.41	3	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	OHL	68	35	20	9	-	4	235	187	83	1.22	3	Conference Final loss
2003-2004	OHL	68	34	26	6	-	2	254	235	76	1.12	7	Conference QF loss
2002-2003	OHL	68	46	14	5	-	3	275	188	100	1.47	1	Champion
2001-2002	OHL	68	35	22	10	-	1	257	190	81	1.19	9	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	OHL	68	26	36	6	-	0	183	247	58	0.85	17	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	OHL	68	28	30	6	-	4	229	256	66	0.97	13	Conference QF loss
1998-1999	OHL	68	23	39	6	-	-	205	257	52	0.76	14	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	OHL	66	27	29	10	-	-	224	239	64	0.97	10	Division QF loss

Kitchener Rangers Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	Memorial Cup	4	4	0	-	-	0	20	6	8	2	1	Champion
2007-2008	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	10	11	2	0.67	3	Final loss
2002-2003	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	12	6	6	2	1	Champion
1989-1990	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	17	15	4	1.33	2	Final group
1983-1984	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	24	11	6	2	1	Final loss
1981-1982	Memorial Cup	4	2	2	-	-	-	19	16	4	1	2	Champion
1980-1981	Memorial Cup	4	2	2	-	-	-	17	19	4	1	2	Final loss

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Kitchener Rangers Stars And Cult Players

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Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent OHL Priority Selection Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#19	Braden Reilly (F)	05/12/2010	Milton, ON, CAN	5'11"	157 lbs
2	#41	Evan Fitzgerald (F)	09/10/2010	Peterborough, ON, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
3	#56	Gavin Martin (F)	02/08/2010	Brantford, ON, CAN	6'2"	174 lbs
6	#105	Keaton van Spronsen (D)	03/13/2010	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	157 lbs
6	#120	George Majic (F)	11/23/2010	San Francisco, CA, USA	5'7"	134 lbs
7	#124	Caden Yale (D)	04/05/2010	Colts Neck, NJ, USA	6'2"	165 lbs
8	#153	Bryan Schwartz (G)	01/19/2010	Monroe Township, NJ, USA	6'0"	150 lbs
9	#180	Nate Pavelski (F)	10/26/2010	San Jose, CA, USA	5'10"	183 lbs
10	#185	Michael Pacek (F)	03/05/2010	-	6'0"	176 lbs
11	#220	Cooper Cote (F)	07/09/2010	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'3"	198 lbs
12	#240	Garrett Rupp (G)	01/25/2010	Warrenton, VA, USA	6'5"	201 lbs
13	#260	Evan Miller (D)	09/28/2010	Chicago, IL, USA	6'2"	165 lbs
14	#280	Taylor Van De Ven (D)	12/26/2010	Delaware, ON, CAN	6'1"	198 lbs
15	#300	Carson Vukelich (F)	02/05/2010	Paris, ON, CAN	-	-
2025
1	#22	Kane Barch (F)	03/13/2009	Plano, TX, USA	5'10"	196 lbs
2	#24	Alex Forrest (D)	06/11/2009	Grimsby, ON, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
3	#44	Man Hin Kut (D)	01/05/2009	Hong Kong, HKG	6'3"	216 lbs
4	#83	Evan Nicholson (F)	04/01/2009	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'10"	172 lbs
7	#142	Josh Taylor (G)	09/11/2009	-	6'2"	170 lbs
8	#145	Logan Anderson (F)	02/12/2009	Fort Myers, FL, USA	5'11"	172 lbs
9	#182	Logan Massimi (D)	01/05/2009	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	174 lbs
10	#202	Griffin Fox (F)	09/10/2009	Amherstview, ON, CAN	6'0"	161 lbs
11	#222	Markus Harper (F)	01/09/2009	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'10"	170 lbs
12	#242	Jayson Synnott (D)	10/23/2009	North Bay, ON, CAN	6'1"	192 lbs
13	#262	Mason Hriczov (G)	03/14/2009	North Caldwell, NJ, USA	6'2"	190 lbs
14	#282	Hudson Hisey (F)	09/03/2009	Oakville, ON, CAN	5'9"	154 lbs
15	#302	Cole Crawford (F)	04/27/2009	Barrie, ON, CAN	5'11"	165 lbs
2024
1	#15	Evan Headrick (F)	01/08/2008	Garden River, ON, CAN	5'8"	161 lbs
2	#31	Alexander Bilecki (D)	05/09/2008	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'2"	181 lbs
3	#49	Weston Cameron (F)	01/01/2008	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'4"	190 lbs
4	#77	Nathan Gaitens (D)	06/14/2008	Tillsonburg, ON, CAN	6'0"	150 lbs
5	#97	Jason Schaubel (G)	08/30/2008	Ancaster, ON, CAN	5'11"	174 lbs
6	#108	Matt Souter (F)	04/02/2008	Bowmanville, ON, CAN	5'9"	143 lbs
8	#157	Jacob Xu (D)	03/13/2008	Richmond Hill, ON, CAN	6'2"	196 lbs
10	#197	Jude Bray (D)	05/04/2008	Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
11	#217	Avry Anstis (F)	03/05/2008	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	6'0"	165 lbs
12	#229	Nolan Carriere (G)	05/22/2008	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'1"	170 lbs
12	#237	Ryker Young (D)	05/22/2008	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'1"	181 lbs
13	#257	Jack Hextall (F)	03/23/2008	Rolling Meadows, IL, USA	6'1"	185 lbs
14	#277	Dylan Orr (D)	03/07/2008	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'1"	181 lbs
15	#297	Ryder Roberson (F)	02/18/2008	Cambridge, ON, CAN	6'1"	194 lbs

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