In 1963, Eugene George and a group of Kitchener businessmen brought the Guelph Royals, a farm team of the NHL’s New York Rangers, to Kitchener and renamed them the Kitchener Rangers Junior “A” Hockey Club.
“We wanted to put a Junior “A” team on the ice that Kitchener would be proud of,” recalled George. “We wanted to prove we could put together a competitive local team.”
On Tuesday, October 15,
1963, John Beechey scored the franchise’s first goal in the team’s first-ever game. Sandy Fitzpatrick – the Rangers’ first captain – broke a 3-3 tie to give the Rangers’ its first franchise victory, 4-3, over the St. The New York Rangers sponsorship of the team ended in 1967 with the expansion of the NHL’s “Original Six’” Era, so on July 7, 1967, George agreed to purchase the team from the New York Rangers for a sum of one dollar. He declined the opportunity for private ownership but instead turned the team over to the community through the creation of a not-for-profit organization. To this day there is not one, lone “owner” of the club; instead, a 39-person Board of Directors is elected by the club’s season ticket subscribers each year to act as the “trustees” of the storied franchise. This Board of Directors is comprised entirely and only of KitchenerRangers’ season ticket subscribers. The Kitchener Rangers celebrated their 50th anniversary season in 2012-13 and are entering their 60th season of operation in 2022-23. Since the Club’s inception in 1963, the Kitchener Rangers have seen over 180+ former players earn their way to the National Hockey League. They have also produced over 156 players selected by teams in the NHL Entry Draft; 28 of those players were selected in the first round.
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07/29/2026
NEW(ish) BENCH BOSS IN RTOWN ‼️
The Kitchener Rangers have promoted Jeff Kyrzakos and named him as the 26th Head Coach in franchise history. Congratulations, Crackers! 👏
Available online while supplies last:
OHL Championship Hats
OHL Championship Shirts (Adult & Youth)
OHL Championship Pucks
Memorial Cup Championship Shirts
Memorial Cup Championship Pucks
Memorial Cup Champions Mini Sticks (Player / Goalie)
We'll continue to add additional championship merchandise to the online store as deliveries arrive, so be sure to check back!
👀 Still waiting on the Memorial Cup Championship Hats? We are too! We're awaiting delivery from the CHL licensed supplier and will announce their arrival—and reopen Rangers Authentics for in-person shopping—as soon as they arrive.
07/24/2026
Cameron Reid has been invited to the World Junior Summer Showcase with !
This year's event will take place the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario. Grab your tickets today by visiting the Windsor Spitfires website!
Rangers Authentics is open TONIGHT from 4:00–8:00 p.m. (enter through Door 22)!
NEW ARRIVALS:
🧢 Additional OHL Championship Hats (No limitations)
👕 Additional Memorial Cup Championship Shirts (Adult & Youth)
🔥 Memorial Cup Jersey Patches
Plus championship pucks, banners, pennants, mini sticks, and more while supplies last!
Memorial Cup Hat Update: We know many fans have been waiting for these. Unfortunately, our additional shipment has still not arrived from the CHL licensed supplier. We'll share an update as soon as they're delivered. Additional championship merchandise will be made available online following this pop-up shop date.
Thanks for your patience, and we'll see you tonight!
07/21/2026
The countdown to hockey season starts now! 🔥
The Season Starter Pack is back for a limited time, giving you 8 can't-miss home games!
🏒 Home Opener / Banner Raising Included
🔥 Only $27 per game
💰 Save 13% on walk-up ticket price
The perfect way to experience the start of another exciting Rangers season.
Alex Forrest returns to development camp knowing what it takes to win and refining the small details of his game! 💪
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07/18/2026
The boys are putting in work at camp! 💪
📸 - Wes Howey / OHL
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07/17/2026
A message from OHL Coach of the Year, OHL & CHL Champion, Jussi Ahokas ❤️💙
The 25th Head Coach in Kitchener Rangers history.
07/17/2026
An historic three-year run that can only be categorized as excellence!
> First European coach to win an OHL Championship
> First European coach to win a Memorial Cup
> 2024/25 OHL Coach of the Year
> Back-to-back 100-point seasons for the first time in franchise history
> Three-straight 40+ win seasons
> Fourth most wins (135) in franchise history
> Best points percentage (0.703) in franchise history
> Regular season record: 135-52-13-4
> Post-season record: 32-16-0-0
Once a Ranger, always a Ranger! ❤️💙
07/17/2026
Kiitos, Jussi Ahokas! 🇫🇮
The Kitchener Rangers announce Jussi Ahokas is departing the organization to become the next head coach of the Colorado Eagles in the American Hockey League.
Thank you for everything and congratulations, Jussi ❤️💙
Read More 🗞️: bit.ly/4bPBagW
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