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Jussi Ahokas, the Finnish coach who led the Kitchener Rangers to a Memorial Cup victory, has joined the Colorado Avalanche's AHL affiliate, aiming to become the first European-born head coach to win the Stanley Cup while introducing his innovative "position-less" style.
The Kitchener Rangers have signed forward Evan Fitzgerald to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement, securing the 15‑year‑old’s rights after he was selected 41st overall in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
Logan Massimi has signed an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Kitchener Rangers, bringing his talents to the Ontario Hockey League after a standout season with the Waterloo Siskins.
Jordan DeKort, a former director of goaltending and video coach for the Kitchener Rangers, has joined the Nashville Predators as Professional Development Goaltending Coach, overseeing goaltending development across the organization and its affiliates.
With the 2026 NHL Draft looming, teams are sharpening their boards, eyeing forward talent, a promising Swedish center and a deep goalie pool, while trade chatter swirls around possible moves for top defensemen.
Kitchener Rangers capture the 2026 Memorial Cup with a dominant 6‑2 win over the Everett Silvertips, completing a flawless tournament and cementing a legacy in Canadian junior hockey.