2026-08-16
Jacob Lukes (F) from Team Illinois 16U AAA to Kitchener Rangers -
Date: 08/16/2026 Player: Jacob Lukes (F) From: Team Illinois 16U AAA To: Kitchener Rangers Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Rangers sign forward Jacob Lukes -
Kitchener, Ont. – The Kitchener Rangers announced today that the club has signed forward Jacob Lukes to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Lukes, a native of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is a right-shot forward who most recently played with Team Illinois 16U AAA. The 2009-born forward is listed at 6-foot-0 and 174 pounds and is committed to Bowling Green State University for the 2027-28 season. “Jacob is a smart and skilled forward who put up great numbers with his team last year,” said Kitchener Rangers General Manager Mike McKenzie. “He is a late bloomer who was passed over in the draft but has shown big improvement over the last year. He was recently among the final cuts for the Hlinka team as his game continues to grow. We are excited to welcome him and see him continue his development here in Kitchener.” During the 2025-26 season with Team Illinois 16U AAA, Lukes recorded 86 points, including 26 goals and 60 assists, over 58 games. He also spent the
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2026-08-15
Rangers 2026-27 Individual Tickets On Sale August 24th -
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2026-08-14
Rangers 2026-27 Individual Tickets on Sale August 24th -
Last season, we laid the foundation for something special. Now, the blueprint for 2026-27 is taking shape, and it all starts with getting #RTown back ... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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Flyers 2026 Top 25 Under 25, No. 11: Jack Nesbitt -
Just outside of the top-ten on our list is one of the younger players to make an appearance here: Jack Nesbitt. We saw quite the consternation around his selection just over one year ago. With three graduations ahead of him from our previous list, Nesbitt slid up three places from his number 14 placement in the winter edition, and is making the jump to the NCAA for the 2026-27 season. No. 14: Jack Nesbitt 2025-26 Primary League/Team: Windsor Spitfires (OHL)2025-26 Statistics: 25G 33A 58 PTS in 55 GP (7G 3A 10PTS in 13 Playoff GP) Age as of 9/15/2026: 19 (1/12/2007)Acquired Via: 2025 NHL Draft – Round 1, Pick 12 How did Nesbitt’s 2025-26 season go?
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Joe Birch named 2026 David Branch Leader of the Year -
Kitchener Rangers COO Joe Birch is this year's recipient of the David Branch Leader of the Year Award.
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2026-08-13
Kitchener Rangers COO Joe Birch named 2026 David Branch Leader of the Year -
Kitchener Rangers COO Joe Birch is this year's recipient of the David Branch Leader of the Year Award.
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Kitchener Rangers COO Joe Birch Named 2026 David Branch Leader of the Year -
Muskoka Lakes, Ont. - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) announced today that Kitchener Rangers Chief Operating Officer (COO) Joe Birch is the recipient ... - OHL
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Joe Birch Named 2026 David Branch Leader of the Year -
Muskoka Lakes, Ont. - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) announced today that Kitchener Rangers Chief Operating Officer (COO) Joe Birch is the recipient ... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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Rangers Sign Forward Jacob Lukes to Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement -
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2026-08-12
Rangers Sign Forward Jacob Lukes to Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement -
Kitchener, Ont. - The Kitchener Rangers announced today that the club has signed forward Jacob Lukes to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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Join our Team: Job Opportunities Available for the 2026-27 Season -
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2026-08-11
Futures Watch: Guelph Storm’s 2026 Draft Class and New Faces -
As the 2026-27 OHL season approaches, the Guelph Storm are preparing for a highly anticipated campaign that will culminate with the club hosting the 2027 Memorial Cup. We spoke with the organization about its 2026 draft class and the new faces fans should keep an eye on heading into the upcoming season. 2026 Draft Class Revisit Player Spotlight: Declan McNally Profile: 6’6”, 180lbs, left-shot defenceman Hometown: La Salle, ON Birthdate: Sept 28, 2010 Drafted: 1st Round, 7th Overall (2026 OHL Priority Selection) 2025-26 Stats (Don Mills Flyers U16 AAA): 59 GP, 7G, 26A, 33 PTS Selected seventh overall in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection, Declan McNally put together a strong season on the blue line with the Don Mills Flyers U16 AAA p
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Where Every Nashville Predators Prospect Is Playing This Season -
The start of NHL training camp is right around the corner, not only bringing the Predators back to Nashville but a handful of prospects as well. Rookie Camp kicks off on Sept. 11, followed by the Prospects Tournament from Sept. 13-14 in North Carolina. Proceeding that is the start of training camp on Sept. 16. Nashville's first preseason game is on Sept. 20 against Tampa Bay at Benchmark International Arena. While a handful of prospects are hoping to crack the Predators roster, many are already set on where they'll be playing this season. The majority of the Predators prospects will be playing in the NCAA, 13 out of 25. Ryker Lee (Michigan State), Jack Ivankovic (Michigan), Miguel Marques (Maine), Jacob Rombach (Minnesota) and Teddy Stiga (Boston College) will all be returning to their college squads from last season, while the eight others are either entering their first college seasons or playing on a different team. Cameron Reid (Kitchener to Michigan), Tommy Bley
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OHL team hires ex NOJHL goalie -
Jake Paterson, who backstopped the Soo Eagles to the 2011 Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League championship as a 16-year old rookie goalie, has turned to coaching. The 32-year old Paterson has been hired by the reigning Ontario Hockey League champion Kitchener Rangers in a dual role of goalie coach and video coach. It is a […] The post OHL team hires ex NOJHL goalie appeared first on .
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Firebirds sign defenseman Jude Bray -
FLINT - The Flint Firebirds announced on Thursday that the team has signed defenseman Jude Bray to a Standard Player Agreement. “I’m super excited and honored by this new opportunity in Flint,” Bray said. “It’s a privilege to join such a great organization, and I can’t wait to get going.” A native of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Bray was acquired by Flint in a trade with the Brantford Bulldogs on Jan. 1, 2026. Bray was originally drafted in the 10th round of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection Draft by the Kitchener Rangers. Bray spent the past two seasons playing for the Sherwood Park Crusaders in the BCHL. He had nine goals and 43 assists in 81 total games for Sherwood Park, including seven goals and 23 assists in the 2025-26 season in 31 games. He is committed to play NCAA hockey at Penn State University. SCOUTING REPORT FROM HEAD SCOUT MIKE OLIVERIO “Jude is a smooth skater with high-end skills
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2026-08-08
Rangers finalize coaching staff with alumni Spaling, Paterson, promote Zsolt, Flynn and Merli -
The Kitchener Rangers have completed their hockey operations staff for the 2026-27 season, welcoming alumni Nick Spaling and Jake Paterson back to the organization while announcing several internal promotions.
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Kitchener Rangers Announce Changes to Hockey Operations Department -
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Cameron Reid | 2025-26 Highlights -
Here's a video package of Cameron Reid from the 2025-2026 season. #nhlprospects #nashvillepredators #nhl #ohl #hockey #sports #sportshighlights Profile : Name : Cameron Reid Age : 19 Birthplace : Aylmer, Ontario (Canada) Height : 6'00 Weight : 194 lbs Position : Defenceman Shoot : Left Team : Kitchener Rangers (OHL) Jersey Number : 18 Stats : 15G-41A-56PTS/57GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE OHL. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel!
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2026-08-07
Kitchener Rangers Announce Changes to Hockey Operations Department -
Kitchener, Ontario - The Kitchener Rangers announced a series updates to the club's Hockey Operations department ahead of the 2026-27 season. Michael ... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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Kitchener Rangers Name Alumnus Nick Spaling Assistant Coach -
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Kitchener Rangers Announce Hiring of Jake Paterson as Goaltending Coach and Video Coach -
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2026-08-06
Kitchener Rangers Announce Hiring of Jake Paterson as Goaltending Coach and Video Coach -
KITCHENER, ON - The Kitchener Rangers announced today that former Rangers goaltender Jake Paterson has joined the club's coaching staff as Goalie Coac... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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Kitchener Rangers Name Alumnus Nick Spaling Assistant Coach -
KITCHENER, Ont. - The Kitchener Rangers announced today that alumnus Nick Spaling has been named Assistant Coach completing Jeff Kyrzakos' staff behin... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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2026-08-05
2026 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: The Long Shots (55-43) -
Introduction The excitement each year when we do this project is coming up with an order for the top players in the organization, with new additions and great seasons from others shifting how relative value is viewed from summer to summer. But while we all fret over who to move into the top spots, voters also make their task of ranking a high number of players easier by shifting a few players to the lowest ranks to limit the options they have to mull over higher up. Each year we like to show the full list of players in the project, first looking at those outside of the official Top 25 Under 25 to show where everyone landed. The first reveal is a block of players who are viewed to have very little chance of making it to the NHL, but the group always includes some of the newer draft prospects that no one knows enough about to put them above those who’ve been in the system for a year or two. These are the first 13 of 55 players we’ll reveal in reverse
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2026-08-01
Willms rejoins Walleye -
TOLEDO, Ohio – Forward Jason Willms signs for his first full ECHL season and second overall in Toledo after agreeing to terms for the 2026-27 season. Willms, of Kitchener, Ontario, comes back to the Walleye after spending the 2024-25 season … Continue reading → The post Willms rejoins Walleye first appeared on Pro Hockey News.
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Rangers sign import forward Roman Andreev -
Kitchener, Ont. – The Kitchener Rangers announced today that the club has signed 2026 first-round CHL Import Draft selection (55th overall), Roman Andreev, to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. “Roman is a big scoring forward that is extremely skilled and has a high-end shot,” said General Manager, Mike McKenzie. “He is a threat anytime he has the puck. We look forward to seeing him in a Ranger uniform.” Andreev (2010) is a six-foot-one, 201-pound forward from Moscow, Russia who has a knack for finding the back of the net. In 18 games at the Russia U16 level, Andreev produced 21 points, scoring 16 goals and adding five assists. He also impressed at the U18 level in a small sample size recording just under three points-per-game with 11 points (5G, 6A) in four games. Andreev represented Russia on the international stage with the U16 program featuring in four games while scoring six goals and one assist. At the Russia Cup (U16), Andreyev continued to produce
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2026-07-31
Maple Leafs cut ties with 2025 draft pick after just one year -
Matthew Hlacar was Toronto's 7th round pick in 2025 but after not finding time with Kitchener in the OHL, he's decided to sign elsewhere after his rights expired.
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2026-07-30
Longtime colleagues Jeff Kyrzakos and Brendan Taylor begin new chapters -
For more than a decade, Jeff Kyrzakos and Brendan Taylor have been climbing the Ontario Hockey League coaching ranks simultaneously, and now, after years of sharing a bench, developing players and discussing what the future might hold, their journeys have come full circle. On July 29, 2026, both longtime assistants were introduced as first-time OHL head coaches. Kyrzakos was promoted to lead the Kitchener Rangers while Taylor was named the 11th head coach in Saginaw Spirit history, marking a fitting milestone for two coaches whose careers have been intertwined since their days with the Mississauga Steelheads. “It's obviously really special,” said Taylor. “We spent a lot of time together talking about what this day would be like for us both, how our teams would play, and how we'd do things once we were head coaches. So for us to start our OHL coaching careers together and be named head coaches in the OHL on the same day is obviously really special for u
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Nashville's 2026 Draft Class: Video Breakdown — Part II -
At the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators welcomed eight new prospects into the organization. At the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Nashville Predators welcomed eight new prospects into the organization. Below, I take a look at four of those players and their strengths, weaknesses, and potential. Dmitri Borichev (G) | Loko-76 Yaroslavl (MHL) | 70th overall Adding a third goalie to the junior ranks of the pipeline, Nashville used a third-round pick on Russian netminder Dmitri Borichev. The 6’2”, left-catching goalie grew up in the Yaroslavl system where Egor Surin currently plays. Last season at the junior level, he played in 24 games and posted a 0.929 save percentage. Borichev is an athletic goalie whose stature fills the net more than his listed height may suggest. He’s agile, quick on his edges, and anticipates puck movements well. For plays down low in the zone or behind his net, Borichev mixes a standard RVH stance with his edges stapled to both posts, sealing
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Kitchener Rangers Name Jeff Kyrzakos 26th Head Coach in Franchise History -
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2026-07-29
Jeff Kyrzakos named Kitchener Rangers Head Coach -
Kitchener, Ont. — The Kitchener Rangers announced today that Jeff Kyrzakos has been named the 26th Head Coach in franchise history. Kyrzakos steps into the role after serving as the Rangers’ Associate Coach and Assistant General Manager over the past three seasons. Since joining Kitchener in 2023, he has played an important role in the club’s player development, game preparation, and day-to-day hockey operations while having a focus on the forward group and power play. Kyrzakos played a pivotal role in guiding the Kitchener Rangers to their fifth OHL Championship and third Memorial Cup Championship in franchise history, winning both for the first time in his coaching career. “We are excited for Jeff to become the 26th Head Coach in Ranger History,” said Kitchener Rangers General Manager, Mike McKenzie. “He has been an integral part of our staff for the last three years and has a wealth of experience in the OHL. We feel he is the right person to lead our hockey club m
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Kitchener Rangers, Saginaw Spirit Announce Head Coaching Hires -
Jeff Kyrzakos in Kitchener and Brendan Taylor in Saginaw will each be going from assistant to head coach in their respective organizations.
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Jussi Ahokas tähtää NHL:ään – haluaa mullistaa perinteisenä pidetyn pelitavan -
Kovaa jälkeä Kanadan junioriliiga OHL:ssä tehnyt Jussi Ahokas pääsi askeleen lähemmäs NHL-unelmaansa, kun Colorado Avalanchen farmiseura Colorado Eagles nimitti hänet uudeksi päävalmentajakseen. Ahokkaan tähtäin on tiukasti NHL:sä. Ahokas valloitti tällä kaudella Kitchener Rangersin kanssa OHL:n mestaruuden sekä huipensi kautensa valloittamalla kolmen Kanadan juniorisarjan mestarien Memorial Cupin. Ahokas kertoo The Hockey Newsin haastattelussa suuren unelman siintävän […]
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Kitchener Rangers Name Jeff Kyrzakos 26th Head Coach in Franchise History -
Kitchener, Ont. - The Kitchener Rangers announced today that Jeff Kyrzakos has been named the 26th Head Coach in franchise history.Kyrzakos steps ... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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Sam O'Reilly | 2025-26 Highlights -
Here's a video package of Sam O'Reilly from the 2025-2026 season. #nhlprospects #nhl #ohl #hockey #tampabaylightning Profile : Name : Sam O'Reilly Age : 20 Birthplace : Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Height : 6'01 Weight : 190 lbs Position : Forward Shoot : Right Team : London Knights and Kitchener Rangers (OHL) Jersey Number : 23 Stats : 29G-42A-71PTS/56GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE OHL. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel!
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2026-07-28
Rangers sign defenceman Jiri Gombar -
Kitchener, Ont. – The Kitchener Rangers announced today that the club has signed 2026 second-round CHL Import Draft selection (74th overall), defenceman Jiri Gombar, to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Gombar is a six-foot-one defenceman from Czechia who spent last season with the HC Energie Karlovy Vary at the U17 and U20 levels. In 22 games with the U17 team, he produced an impressive 40 points (13G, 27A) along with 16 penalty minutes and a +38 plus/minus rating. In 24 games with the U20 team, he scored three goals and added eight helpers for 11 points. “Jiri is a mobile smooth skating two-way defender that plays a poised and smart game,” said Mike McKenzie. “He is a very well-rounded player. We are excited to welcome Jiri to the Rangers.” Gombár is the first Czech native to suit up for the Rangers since Eduard Šalé and Tomáš Hamara during the 2023-24 season. He joins a strong pipeline of Czech-born skaters to come through the Kitchener ranks like 200
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Two OHL players named to Czechia’s roster for 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup -
Two OHL players have been named to Team Czechia's roster for the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, taking place August 3-8 in Edmonton, AB. Both players are committed to the OHL for the upcoming 2026-27 season, including forward Adam Nemec (Brantford Bulldogs) and defenceman Jiri Gombar (Kitchener Rangers), who are included on the 25-man roster. Czechia will look to return to the podium after capturing silver medals in both 2023 and 2024. The country's most recent Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold medal came in 2016. The Czechs will compete in Group B alongside the United States, Finland and Germany, while Group A features Canada, Swe
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Memorial Cup-Winning Coach Hopes To Someday Bring 'Position-Less Hockey' To The NHL -
Jussi Ahokas joins the Colorado Avalanche's AHL affiliate after winning the Memorial Cup with the Kitchener Rangers. His creative coaching style and transition to North America make him an intriguing Finnish bench boss.
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Memorial Cup-Winning Coach Hopes To Someday Bring 'Position-Less Hockey' To The NHL -
Jussi Ahokas joins the Colorado Avalanche's AHL affiliate after winning the Memorial Cup with the Kitchener Rangers. His creative coaching style and transition to North America make him an intriguing Finnish bench boss.
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Francesco Pinelli Needs More Offense & Consistency to Make the LA Kings Roster -
Every NHL organization faces the challenge of developing its prospects, and each player’s path to the league is different. While Francesco Pinelli found success in junior hockey with the Kitchener…
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2026-07-25
Cameron Reid Invited to 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase With Hockey Canada -
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2026-07-24
Cameron Reid Invited to 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase with Hockey Canada -
CALGARY, Alberta - Hockey Canada has unveiled the 32 players that have been invited to the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, set for July 26-Aug. 1 a... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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2026-07-22
Yle: Jussi Ahokas sanoi suorat sanat NHL-unelmastaan -
Jussi Ahokkaan valmentajaura ottaa jälleen ison askeleen eteenpäin. 45-vuotias suomalaisvalmentaja siirtyy ensi kaudeksi Colorado Eaglesin päävalmentajaksi AHL:ään, joka on NHL-seura Colorado Avalanchen farmijoukkue. Pesti vie Ahokkaan entistä lähemmäs tavoitetta, joka on siintänyt hänen mielessään jo pitkään. Tie uuteen tehtävään aukesi poikkeuksellisen menestyksekkään kauden jälkeen. Ahokas johdatti Kitchener Rangersin Kanadan OHL-junioriliigan mestariksi ja kruunasi kauden Memorial […]
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MTV: Jussi Ahokas hylkäsi Canucksin ja valitsi Coloradon – ”Ei saa olla naiivi” -
Jussi Ahokas kertoo hylänneensä Vancouver Canucksin farmijoukkueen päävalmentajapestin ja valinneensa sen sijaan Colorado Avalanchen organisaation tarjoaman mahdollisuuden. Suomalaisvalmentajan mukaan ratkaisuun vaikuttivat sekä taloudelliset että valmennukselliset syyt. Ahokas aloittaa kolmivuotisen pestinsä AHL-seura Colorado Eaglesin päävalmentajana. Hän siirtyy tehtävään vahvan näytön jälkeen, sillä suomalaisluotsi johdatti viime kaudella Kitchener Rangersin OHL-mestariksi sekä Kanadan juniorisarjojen arvostetun Memorial Cupin voittoon. […]
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2026-07-21
Game-Winning Goals But They Get Increasingly More Clutch | OHL 2025-26 Season -
Every second counts as the clock winds down. Relive the best late third-period game-winning goals from the 2025-26 @OHL season! 00:00 - Jeremy Martin (Soo, 167 seconds) | December 12 vs. Brampton 00:30 - Adrian Manzo (North Bay, 122 seconds) | February 26 vs. Kingston 01:12 - Sam O'Reilly (Kitchener, 108 seconds) | January 18 vs. Guelph 01:54 - Owen Protz (Brantford, 99 seconds) | March 20 vs. North Bay 02:45 - Jake O'Brien (Brantford, 95 seconds) | April 22 vs. Barrie 03:20 - Alex Kostov (Flint, 91 seconds) | January 23 vs. Windsor 03:49 - Alex Misiak (Erie, 80 seconds) | December 13 vs. North Bay 05:09 - Carson Harmer (Saginaw, 75 seconds) | November 28 vs. London 05:52 - Ethan Miedema (Guelph, 72 seconds) | November 28 vs. Windsor 06:26 - Artem Gonchar (Sudbury, 67 seconds) | March 1 vs. Kingston 06:50 - Conor Walton (Windsor, 60 seconds) | April 12 vs. Flint 07:41 - Nikita Klepov (Saginaw, 53 seconds) | January 4 vs. Brampton 08:24 - Lucas Ambrosio (Erie, 48 seconds) | December 30
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2026-07-19
Jussi Ahokas näytti kintaalla – Abbotsford Canucks joutui tyytymään tähän nimeen -
Kanadan junioriliiga OHL:ssä mestaruuden Kitchener Rangersin päävalmentajana voittanut Jussi Ahokas löysi odotetusti töitä ammattilaissarjasta. Ahokas teki sopimuksen Colorado Eaglesin kanssa, joka on Colorado Avalanchen yhteistyöseura. Suomalaista menestysvalmentajaa oltiin viemässä lukuisiin eri AHL-seuroihin, mutta Ahokas tarttui Eaglesin tarjoukseen. Yksi seura, mikä tuli ulos Ahokkaan kieltäytymisen johdosta oli Vancouver Canucksin yhteistyöseura Abbotsford Canucks. Canucks oli erittäin kiinnostunut […]
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2026-07-18
Ahokas tapped as new head coach of Eagles -
The Colorado Avalanche have hired Jussi Ahokas as head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Ahokas, 45, joins the Eagles after three seasons as head coach of the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers, a tenure that … Continue reading → The post Ahokas tapped as new head coach of Eagles first appeared on Pro Hockey News.
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Colorado Avalanche Name Jussi Ahokas Head Coach of AHL Affiliate Colorado Eagles -
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