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 Jason Byrnes.

What arena does Kitchener Rangers play in?

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

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1997-1998 Kitchener Rangers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#33	Shawn Degagné (G)	47	1978	North Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	172	L
	#29	Denver England (G)	47	1978	Lucan, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	-
	#30	Mike Gorman (G)	46	1979	Nepean, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	L
	#1	Tim Knudsen (G)	46	1979	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'1"	223	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#20	Dallas Ashford (D)	45	1980	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	209	R
	#25	Rick Bertran (D)	45	1980	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'3"	181	L
	#77	Vratislav Cech (D)	47	1979	Brno, CZE	6'2"	212	L
	#5	Barry Graham (D)	44	1981	Murillo, ON, CAN	6'3"	194	R
	#28	Tony Gutilla (D)	45	1980	Fairport, NY, USA	6'3"	192	L
	#4	Wes Jarvis (D)	46	1979	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'4"	223	L
	#6	Mark McMahon (D)	48	1978	Geraldton, ON, CAN	6'1"	216	L
	#8	Nick Robinson (D)	46	1979	Cavan, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	L
	#26	Al Rourke (D)	45	1980	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'1"	214	L
FORWARDS
	#12	Jason Byrnes (RW)"C"	48	1977	Brockville, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#24	Joe DiBiase (LW)	44	1981	Woodbridge, ON, CAN	6'2"	181	L
	#16	Bryan Duce (RW)	48	1978	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#23	Michal Dvorak (LW/RW)	46	1979	Sternberk, CZE	6'0"	209	L
	#14	Darcy Harris (RW)	47	1978	O'Leary, PE, CAN	6'1"	181	R
	#18	Ryan Held (F)	46	1980	London, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#9	Adam Lewis (LW)	48	1978	Woodstock, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#17	Travis Lisabeth (LW)	45	1980	Langton, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#21	Brandon Merli (LW)	46	1979	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#11	Ryan Milanovic (LW)	45	1980	Ajax, ON, CAN	6'2"	216	L
	#29	Darren Mortier (C)	47	1978	Sarnia, ON, CAN	6'3"	196	L
	#7	Serge Payer (C/LW)"A"	46	1979	Rockland, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#10	Ben Schust (LW)	48	1977	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#27	Josh Seabrook (C)	45	1980	Wellesley, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	R
	#15	Tim Verbeek (RW/C)	46	1979	Sarnia, ON, CAN	5'11"	205	L

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 15Av Age: 18.12 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Kitchener Rangers Staff

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

Team Staff History

1997-1998 Kitchener Rangers Captains

"C"

Jason Byrnes

"A"

Serge Payer

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Kitchener Rangers Facts

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

1997-1998 Kitchener Rangers Roster Facts

Nationalities

25 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Kitchener Rangers: 2 206 GP
Czechia: 13 GP
AHL: 4 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Ayr Centennials (GOJHL)

Arena Information

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

A photo of arena: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex

Kitchener Rangers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/14/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Kingston Frontenacs	Kitchener Rangers	-	OHL
02/11/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Kitchener Rangers	London Knights	-	OHL
02/08/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Niagara IceDogs	Kitchener Rangers	4 - 3	OHL
02/07/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Kitchener Rangers	Guelph Storm	6 - 2	OHL
02/04/2026 11:30 PM UTC	London Knights	Kitchener Rangers	3 - 4 (OT 60:25)	OHL

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Ian Robinson (F)

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Kitchener Rangers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	OHL	51	34	12	-	-	5	191	139	73	1.43	1	-
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
1996-1997	OHL	66	34	22	10	-	-	274	235	78	1.18	5	Semifinal loss

Kitchener Rangers Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
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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