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 Peter DeBoer.

Who is the captain of Kitchener Rangers?

The captain of Kitchener Rangers is Nick Policelli.

What arena does Kitchener Rangers play in?

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

Kitchener Rangers

2001-2002

2001-2002 Season

Kitchener Rangers were 35-22-10-1 in the 2001-02 OHL season with 81 points, 9th overall.

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2001-2002 Kitchener Rangers Roster

Kitchener Rangers — 2001-2002 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Scott Dickie (G)	43	1982	Waterloo, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	L
	#31	Matt Harpwood (G)	43	1983	Welland, ON, CAN	6'0"	176	L
	#34	Jeff Johnston (G)	43	1982	Kitchener, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#16	André Benoît (D)	42	1984	St. Albert, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#3	Travis Chapman (D)	43	1983	Alliston, ON, CAN	5'10"	194	R
	#26	T.J. Eason (D)	44	1982	Cambridge, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#8	Steve Eminger (D)	42	1983	Woodbridge, ON, CAN	6'2"	207	R
	#3	Matt Manias (D)	42	1984	North York, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	L
	#2	Nick Policelli (D)"C"	45	1981	Sarnia, ON, CAN	5'11"	205	L
	#4	Derrick Schultz (D)	43	1983	Waterloo, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#25	Marcus Smith (D)	43	1983	Unionville, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	#5	Brad Woods (D)	45	1981	Cambridge, ON, CAN	6'4"	201	R
FORWARDS
	#10	Mike Amodeo (LW)	44	1982	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'0"	209	L
	#19	John Dunphy (RW)	44	1982	Mississauga, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	#11	Matt Grennier (C)	43	1983	Dryden, ON, CAN	6'1"	187	L
	#6	Tom Harrison (F)	42	1984	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	220	R
	#20	Petr Hemský (LW)	44	1982	Pardubice, CZE	5'10"	174	R
	#9	Petr Kanko (RW)	42	1984	Pribram, CZE	5'11"	196	L
	#27	Adam Keefe (RW)	42	1984	Brampton, ON, CAN	5'10"	194	R
	#37	Bill Kinkel (LW)	42	1984	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'5"	238	L
	#15	Gary Klapkowski (RW)	41	1985	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	5'9"	190	R
	#24	Rafal Martynowski (LW)	42	1984	Maple, ON, CAN	5'9"	183	L
	#39	Chad McCaffrey (C)	42	1984	Kitchener, ON, CAN	5'9"	170	L
	#21	John Osborne (LW)	45	1981	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#7	Ryan Ramsay (C)	43	1983	Ajax, ON, CAN	5'11"	194	L
	#18	Mike Richards (C)	41	1985	Kenora, ON, CAN	5'11"	196	L
	#14	Derek Roy (C)	43	1983	Ottawa, ON, CAN	5'9"	187	L
	#27	Scott Sheppard (RW)	43	1983	Selkirk, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	R
	#21	Sam Skwarchuk (C)	42	1984	Bradford, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#38	Jeffrey Szwez (RW)	45	1981	Etobicoke, ON, CAN	6'4"	212	L
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2001-2002 Kitchener Rangers Staff

GM/Head CoachPeter DeBoer
Asst. GM/Asst. CoachSteve Spott
Dir. of ScoutingMike Sadler
Head Equipment ManagerDan Lebold
ScoutMurray Hiebert
ScoutRay Hollowell
ScoutFred Parker

Team Staff History

2001-2002 Kitchener Rangers Captains

"C"

Nick Policelli

Team Captaincy History

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2001-2002 Kitchener Rangers Demographics

Kitchener Rangers Facts

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

2001-2002 Kitchener Rangers Roster Facts

Nationalities

26 players
2 players
2 players

Experience

Kitchener Rangers: 2 149 GP
Czechia: 6 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

Kitchener Rangers — 2001-2002 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/23/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Kitchener Rangers	Guelph Storm	-	OHL
10/18/2026 10:05 PM UTC	Oshawa Generals	Kitchener Rangers	-	OHL
10/16/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Kitchener Rangers	Niagara IceDogs	5 - 2	OHL
10/13/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Kitchener Rangers	London Knights	3 - 4 (SO)	OHL
10/10/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Saginaw Spirit	Kitchener Rangers	4 - 2	OHL

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Latest Transactions

Kitchener Rangers — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/05/2026	Confirmed	joining	Ryder Roberson (F)	Elmira Sugar Kings	Details
09/25/2026	Confirmed	joining	Luca Santala (F)	London Knights	Details
08/27/2026	Confirmed	joining	Braden Reilly (F)	Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA	Details
08/27/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Matthew Hlacar (F)	Brantford Bulldogs	Details
08/24/2026	Confirmed	joining	Dmitri Toporowski (D)	Quad City Storm	Details
08/16/2026	Confirmed	joining	Jacob Lukes (F)	Team Illinois 16U AAA	Details
07/17/2026	Confirmed	joining	Roman Andreev (F)	Dynamo Moskva U16	Details
07/15/2026	Confirmed	joining	Logan Massimi (D)	Waterloo Siskins	Details

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Kitchener Rangers History and Standings

Kitchener Rangers — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	OHL	12	5	5	-	-	2	35	39	12	1	3	-
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

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

Kitchener Rangers Retired Numbers

Kitchener Rangers Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Kitchener Rangers — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Justin Bailey (F)	2026-2027	Barys Astana	KHL	16	10	8	18	14
2.	Andrew Vermeulen (F)	2026-2027	Fort Erie Meteors	GOJHL	11	7	11	18	6
3.	Cole Crawford (F)	2026-2027	Cambridge Redhawks	GOJHL	11	5	7	12	4
4.	Jonathan Yantsis (F)	2026-2027	Solway IHC	NIHL	6	7	4	11	6
5.	Joshua Leivo (F)	2026-2027	Avangard Omsk	KHL	14	4	7	11	16
6.	Jeff Skinner (F)	2026-2027	EHC Biel-Bienne	NL	9	6	4	10	2
7.	Axel Bergkvist (D)	2026-2027	Färjestad BK	SHL	10	2	7	9	2
8.	Michael Pelech (F)	2026-2027	Sheffield Steeldogs	NIHL	9	3	5	8	10
9.	Rickard Hugg (F)	2026-2027	Skellefteå AIK	SHL	10	3	5	8	0
10.	Tobias Rieder (F)	2026-2027	EHC München	DEL	9	4	3	7	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Kitchener Rangers — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	17.84
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.22
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	18.71
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.00
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.26

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Franchise All-Time Points

Kitchener Rangers — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Dwight Foster (F)	262	158	224	382
2.	Derek Roy (F)	242	147	188	335
3.	Trevor Gallant (F)	228	106	216	322
4.	André Benoît (D)	324	99	200	299
5.	Evan McGrath (F)	267	96	203	299

Franchise All-Time Goals

Kitchener Rangers — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Dwight Foster (F)	262	158	224	382
2.	Derek Roy (F)	242	147	188	335
3.	Bill Barber (F)	177	127	171	298
4.	Wayne Presley (F)	171	127	145	272
5.	Shawn Burr (F)	175	125	153	278

Franchise All-Time Assists

Kitchener Rangers — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Dwight Foster (F)	262	158	224	382
2.	Trevor Gallant (F)	228	106	216	322
3.	Evan McGrath (F)	267	96	203	299
4.	André Benoît (D)	324	99	200	299
5.	Derek Roy (F)	242	147	188	335

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Kitchener Rangers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Mike Moher (F)	139	32	81	1027
2.	Adam Keefe (F)	228	42	102	867
3.	Boris Valábik (D)	163	4	29	725
4.	Rob Sangster (F)	146	18	68	684
5.	Rick Allain (D)	180	11	51	600

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Kitchener Rangers — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	André Benoît (D)	324	99	200	299
2.	Darby Llewellyn (F)	301	95	76	171
3.	Richard Borgo (F)	284	108	133	241
4.	Joe McDonnell (F)	272	22	85	107
5.	Evan McGrath (F)	267	96	203	299

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Kitchener Rangers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Ron Sanko (F)	53	34	111	2.09
2.	Steve Downie (F)	17	12	33	1.94
3.	Brian Bellows (F)	113	94	213	1.88
4.	Donald Laurence (F)	94	93	174	1.85
5.	Mike Morrison (F)	55	33	96	1.75

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Kitchener Rangers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Dwight Foster (F)	1976-1977	OMJHL	64	60	83	143	2.23	88
2.	John Tucker (F)	1982-1983	OHL	70	60	80	140	2.00	33
3.	Wayne Presley (F)	1983-1984	OHL	70	63	76	139	1.99	156
4.	Paul Reinhart (D)	1978-1979	OMJHL	66	51	78	129	1.95	57
5.	Shawn Burr (F)	1985-1986	OHL	59	60	67	127	2.15	83

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Kitchener Rangers — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Wayne Presley (F)	1983-1984	OHL	70	63	76	139	1.99	156
2.	Dwight Foster (F)	1976-1977	OMJHL	64	60	83	143	2.23	88
3.	John Tucker (F)	1982-1983	OHL	70	60	80	140	2.00	33
4.	Shawn Burr (F)	1985-1986	OHL	59	60	67	127	2.15	83
5.	Jeff Larmer (F)	1980-1981	OHL	68	54	54	108	1.59	103

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Kitchener Rangers — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jason Akeson (F)	2010-2011	OHL	67	24	84	108	1.61	23
2.	Dwight Foster (F)	1976-1977	OMJHL	64	60	83	143	2.23	88
3.	Justin Azevedo (F)	2007-2008	OHL	67	43	81	124	1.85	69
4.	John Tucker (F)	1982-1983	OHL	70	60	80	140	2.00	33
5.	Trevor Gallant (F)	1993-1994	OHL	66	39	80	119	1.80	49

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Kitchener Rangers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mike Moher (F)	1981-1982	OHL	43	13	14	27	0.63	384
2.	Mike Moher (F)	1980-1981	OHL	51	8	14	22	0.43	372
3.	Rob Sangster (F)	1988-1989	OHL	64	10	25	35	0.55	337
4.	Adam Keefe (F)	2004-2005	OHL	67	16	30	46	0.69	286
5.	Bennett Wolf (D)	1978-1979	OMJHL	47	3	18	21	0.45	279

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent OHL Priority Selection Selections

Kitchener Rangers — 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	5'9"	148 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"	205 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	5'10"	172 lbs
2025
1	#22	Kane Barch (F)	03/13/2009	Plano, TX, USA	6'0"	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	6'0"	187 lbs
9	#182	Logan Massimi (D)	01/05/2009	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	185 lbs
10	#202	Griffin Fox (F)	09/10/2009	Amherstview, ON, CAN	6'1"	170 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	6'3"	209 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"	194 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"	187 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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