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Please post information on each team's training camp here.
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Calling all Rangers fans! Don’t miss your first opportunity to join the Rangers revolution. Training camp opens on Wednesday, August 28th at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.
Please note that the schedule and rosters are subject to change.
Practices and intra-squad games will be open to the public at no charge. Spectators must enter the rink through the main doors and proceed to designated seating areas.
The team will also play exhibition games on Sunday, September 1 and Friday, September 13. For a full schedule of exhibition games and information regarding tickets, please click here.
Wednesday, August 28
7:00pm – Blue Team Practice
8:00pm – White Team Practice
Thursday, August 29
10:00am – Game (Team Blue vs. Team White)
7:00pm – Game (Team Blue vs. Team White)
Friday, August 30
10:00am – Game (Team Blue vs. Team White)
7:00pm – Practice
Saturday, August 31
11:00am - Practice
Sunday, September 1
11:00am - Autograph Session at Rangers Fan Appreciation BBQ
2:00pm - Exhibition Game vs. North Bay Battalion
A training camp player report will be released closer to the start of the camp.
Tommy Abrams
Tommy is a big, physical forward who uses his size to his advantage. He is willing to use his strength and frame to open up space on the ice for his teammates.
Last Year’s Team — Port Huron Fighting Falcons (NAHL), free agent
Adam Abu-Ali
Adam is a hard-nosed high energy player who plays hard every shift. He is a strong skater who also shows he can contribute offensively. He sees the ice well and makes the players he plays with better by finding ways to get them the puck.
Last Year’s Team — Smiths Falls Bears (CCHL), 10th Round Pick, 196th Overall in 2011
Brown’s bit: Has shown to be one of the toughest guys in camp in recent years.
Justin Bailey
Justin is a mobile, big-bodied forward who skates well and demonstrates offensive skill on the ice. He uses his frame effectively to protect the puck and shows good decision-making ability. The Rangers’ 2012-13 Rookie of the Year, Justin was selected in the second round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Rangers, 7th Round Pick, 128th Overall in 2011
Izzy Benigno
Izzy is an agile goaltender who plays bigger than his size. He competes hard every game and has a strong glove hand. In addition to 23 regular season games, Izzy also appeared in four games at the 2013 OHL Cup.
Last Year’s Team — Toronto Jr. Canadiens Minor Midget, 11th Round Pick, 213th Overall in 2013
Brown’s bit: Got the attention of scout’s at the OHL Cup.
Doug Blaisdell
Doug is described by Rangers scouts as a hard-nosed defensive defenceman with great size and skating ability. He played 21 games with the Detroit Honeybaked U16s in 2012-13, recording 10 points and 18 penalty minutes.
Last Year’s Team — Detroit Honeybaked U16, 3rd round Pick, 58th Overall in 2013
Kegan Blasby
Kegan is a very effective two-way player with above-average offensive skill. He shows a willingness to pursue the puck and has good vision on the ice. Kegan averaged over a point-per-game last season with the Markham Waxers midget team, recording 40 points in 28 games.
Last Year’s Team — Markham Waxers Midget AAA, 6th Round Pick, 119th Overall in 2012
Eric Bogart
Eric is a big-bodied goalie with a physical upside. He demonstrates solid butterfly technique and good puck-handling skills. In 2012-13 he posted a 1.44 goals against average and a .944 save percentage with the Kimball Union Academy Wildcats.
Last Year’s Team — Kimball Union Academy, 15th Round Pick, 296th Overall in 2011
Brown’s bit: A huge goalie who drew NHL attention while at prep school.
Mark Bzowey
Mark played 65 games with the Oakville Rangers minor midget program in 2012-13, averaging over a point-per-game with 30 goals and 43 assists. Described by Rangers scouts as a smart player with elite hockey sense who plays big and wins battles, Bzowey also recorded six points in seven games at the 2013 OHL Cup, helping the Rangers to a championship title.
Last Year’s Team — Oakville Rangers, 7th Round Pick, 125th Overall in 2013
Jacob Cascagnette
A native of Kitchener, Jacob played last season with the Kitchener Rangers minor midget program and averaged nearly a point-per-game in 2012-13, with 24 goals and 19 assists in 49 contest. He was also invited to attend Team Ontario’s 2013 Under-17 Provincial Camp, held earlier this month in Oshawa.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Rangers Minor Midget, 4th Round Pick, 62nd Overall in 2013
Stephen Cooney
Stephen is a big, strong winger who is always willing to drive to the net. A hard worker, he pursues the puck into the gritty areas of the ice. He recorded 19 points and 70 penalty minutes in 53 regular season games in the Central Canada Hockey League last season.
Last Year’s Team — Kemptville 73, 7th Round Pick, 136th overall in 2011
Mike Davies
Mike was the Rangers’ first round pick in the 2013 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. Described by Rangers scouts as an elite scorer with high end skill, good size and strong hockey sense, he recorded 73 points in 61 games playing for the Southern Tier Admirals in 2012-13. He was also invited to attend Team Ontario’s 2013 Under-17 Provincial Camp, held earlier this month in Oshawa.
Last Year’s Team — Southern Tier Admirals, 1st round Pick, 13th Overall in 2013
Jordan Delaurier
Jordan is a big winger that combines a physical brand of play with an excellent work ethic. Jordan demonstrated his offensive ability and grit last season, recording 22 points and 61 penalty minutes playing with the Jr. B Kitchener Dutchmen.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Dutchmen, 12th Round Pick, 238th Overall in 2010
Radek Faksa
Radek combines speed and skill to be a constant threat. He is a strong skater and has excellent puck protection skills that he uses to drive the net. The Rangers’ 2011-12 Rookie of the Year, he was selected in the first round (13th overall) by the Dallas Stars in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Rangers, 1st round Pick, 22nd Overall in 2011 CHL Import Draft
Ben Fanelli
Ben is a skilled defenceman with good feet and great vision. Confident and effective on the blue-line, Ben is a playmaker who also demonstrates a strong work ethic. He was co-winner of the Rangers’ MVP award in 2012-13, and also won the team trophy’s for Most Popular Player and Outstanding Team Effort. He was also the winner of the CHL and OHL Humanitarian of the Year Awards.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Rangers, 3rd round Pick, 43rd Overall in 2009
Brown's bit: Off to NY Rangers training camp as a free agent invite.
Patrick Gazzilo
Patrick is a tough, fearless defenceman with great energy and mobility. A smart player who is willing to battle, he had a plus/minus rating of +20 in 2012-13, and recorded 73 penalty minutes in 59 regular season games in the North American Hockey League.
Last Year’s Team — Soo Eagles (NAHL), 9th Round Pick, 176th Overall in 2011
Brown’s bit: Catenacci-like in that he has a small frame but big work ethic. A favourite of scouts.
Jared Gilbert
Jared is a very reliable, puck-moving defenceman. He has excellent vision and hockey sense that he uses to gain possession of the puck and begin the rush. He played 53 regular season games with the Rangers in 2012-13, recording a career-high nine points.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Rangers, 3rd round pick, 56th overall in 2011
Alex Gilmour
Alex is a big, smart power forward who plays a physical game and moves well for his size. He showed a good work ethic and excellent hockey sense at the Rangers spring camp. Alex will be expected to carry the same intensity into the main camp.
Last Year’s Team — Markham Waxers Major Midget, Free Agent
Keigan Goetz
Keigan is a hard-working right winger who plays an aggressive physical game. He is hard on the forecheck and battles in front of the net. A native of New Hamburg, he spent 2012-13 playing Jr. B in Waterloo.
Last Year’s Team — Waterloo Siskins, Free Agent
Matthew Greenfield
Matthew is a technically solid goaltender who demonstrates quick legs and good rebound control. He battles hard in his net and shows great focus when tracking the puck. He played 24 games with the Team Illinois Midget U18s in 2012-13, posting a 12-7-3-2 record with a .914 save percentage and a 2.45 goals against average.
Last Year’s Team — Team Illinois U-18 (HPHL), 12th Round Pick, 236th Overall in 2011
Frank Hora
Frank is a steady, smart defenceman who understands the value of keeping it simple. He is a good skater capable of jumping on the rush when the opportunity presents itself and he reads the ice well and makes solid passes. He played 61 games with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres U18 team in 2012-13, recording seven goals and 18 assists.
Last Year’s Team — Buffalo Jr. Sabres U18, 8th Round Pick, 150th Overall in 2012
Brown’s bit: Should have best made bed on team, was in military school.
Max Iafrate
Max is an energetic defenceman who plays a physical game in front of his team's net and likes to deliver big open ice hits. He can also be counted on for his big shot and his ability to carry the puck out of his team's zone.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Rangers, acquired via trade in 2011
Brown’s bit: Invited to San Jose Sharks camp as a free agent.
Mason Kohn
Mason is a high energy forward with good skill who competes hard in the corners.
He played 52 games with the Shattuck St. Mary’s U-16 team in 2012-13, recording 24 goals, 21 assists and 63 penalty minutes.
Last Year’s Team — Shattuck St. Mary’s U-16, 10th Round Pick, 182nd Overall in 2013
Ty Learn
A strong skater with a heavy shot, Ty is a hard-hitting and tenacious player who adds a physical element to the lineup. He is a smart, creative playmaker who shows good speed and a scoring touch.
Last Year’s Team: Kitchener Dutchmen, 7th Round Pick, 128th Overall in 2012
Darby Llewellyn
Darby is a smart winger with high-end skill and good speed who understands how distribute the puck effectively. He plays the game equally hard in both ends of the rink and has the ability to score big goals at key times. He recorded seven goals and six assists in his first season with the Rangers.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Rangers, 4th Round Pick, 71st Overall in 2012
Brown’s bit: Been busy doing community work this summer in the region.
Ryan MacInnis
Ryan is an offensively talented winger with an elite-level shot and good hockey sense. He has good size and strong skating and puck handling skills. Ryan played 52 games with the US National Team Development Under-17 program in 2012-13, recording 15 goals and 10 assists and helping his squad win the 2012 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament.
Last Year’s Team — US National Team Development U17, 3rd pick, 46th Overall in 2012
Matia Marcantuoni
Entering his fourth season with the Rangers, Matia is a powerful skater with a hard shot who plays the game at a very high tempo. He enjoys playing a very physical game and taking the puck to the net. In June 2012, Matia was chosen in the 4th round of the NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Ranger, 1st round Pick, 18th Overall in 2010
Nick Magyar
Nick is a gifted offensive hockey player with good hockey sense and solid puck protection skills, who possesses a heavy shot. He spent part of the 2012-13 season with the Cleveland Barons U18 team, and was one of the club’s top scorers, recording 13 goals and 21 assists in 31 regular season games. Nick also scored one goal and added five assists in 27 games with the Sioux City Musketeers of the USHL last year.
Last Year’s Team — Cleveland Barons U18, 12th Round Pick, 239th Overall in 2012
Evan McEneny
Evan is an offensive minded defenceman who has developed the defensive part of his game to become a more complete player. Evan can make a good first pass and has the ability to join the rush. His size allows him to play an effective physical game. In September 2012, he was signed as a free agent by the Vancouver Canucks.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Rangers, 2nd round Pick, 34th Overall in 2010
Trevor McEneny
Trevor is a talented defenceman who moves the puck well and possesses a big shot. He competes hard and demonstrates strong work ethic on the ice.
Last Year’s Team — Niagara North Stars Major Midget, Free Agent
Brown’s bit: Yes, he is Evan’s brother.
Curtis Meighan
Curtis is a skilled player who has excellent hockey sense and combines this with a strong work ethic. He can be equally effective on the penalty kill as he can on the power play. He is hard on the puck and finds ways to get the puck to the net and was recognized at the Rangers’ 2013 End of Year Banquet for his Outstanding Defensive Ability.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Rangers, 4th Round Pick, 78th Overall in 2010
James Mense-Dietrich
James is a smart player whose ability to handle the puck and find open ice allows him to be a natural goal scorer. He recorded 26 goals and 21 assists in 28 regular season games with the Stayner Siskins of the Georgian Mid Ontario Jr. C Hockey League last season.
Last Year’s Team — Stayner Siskins (GMOHL), 7th Round Pick, 133rd Overall in 2013
Brown’s bit: Hoping he makes the team so I can refer to him as JMD.
Eric Ming
Eric is entering his fourth year with the team and scored a career high eleven goals last season, combining his determination and hockey sense to create scoring chances for himself and his teammates. He is a strong skater who plays well in both ends of the rink.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Ranger, 7th Round Pick, 123rd Overall in 2009
Jack Moylan
Jack is a big goalie who uses his size to his advantage. He moves well post to post and challenges the shooter to take away the shooting angles. Jack made his OHL debut in 2012 and appeared in three games for the Rangers last season.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Dutchmen, 8th Round Pick, 156th Overall in 2011
Brown’s bit: Still love the fact that his cat is named Ranger.
Connor Patton
Connor is a smart, hard-working winger who makes good decisions with the puck. He plays well at both ends of the ice and always demonstrates a strong work ethic.
Last Year’s Team — Walkerton Hawks, Free Agent
Brent Pedersen
Named the Rangers’ Most Improved Player for the 2012-13 season, Brent is a strong skater with size and a heavy shot and reads the ice well enough to effectively use his teammates. Brent won a bronze medal with Team Ontario at the 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge and in June of 2013 he was selected in the fourth round of the NHL Entry Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Rangers, 1st round Pick, 14th Overall in 2011
Scott Pedersen
Scott is a big-bodied, physical defenceman who uses his size and his strong work ethic to his advantage. He played 27 games with the Waterloo Wolves Minor Midget team in 2012-13, recording 13 points and 76 penalty minutes. Scott also recorded a goal and an assist for the Wolves at the 2013 OHL Cup in Mississauga.
Last Year’s Team — Waterloo Wolves, 8th Round Pick, 140th Overall in 2013.
Brown’s bit: Another brother combo for the Blueshirts.
Christopher Poletek
Christopher is a big-bodied winger with the drive and ability to carry the puck to the net. He is unafraid to be physical when necessary, but also demonstrates a solid skating and puck handling skills. Christopher sees the ice well and is a hard-working, competitive player.
Last Year’s Team — Erin Shamrocks (GMOHL), 10th Round Pick, 199th Overall in 2012
Logan Schmidt
Logan is a smooth-skating defenceman who moves the puck well and demonstrates a high hockey IQ. He has high-end skill and good hands, and is capable of moving the puck and contributing on offense.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Dutchmen, Free Agent
Dmitrii Sergeev
Dmitrii is a hardworking, shutdown defenceman with an aggressive style of play who spent last season in Russia with Traktor Chelyabinsk. He also won a silver medal with Team Russia at the 2013 Under 17 World Hockey Challenge in Quebec, where he recorded one assist and 24 penalty minutes in six games played.
Last Year’s Team — Traktor Chelyabinsk, 1st round Pick, 23rd Overall in the 2013 CHL Import Draft
Brown’s bit: First Russian on team since Vasily Bizyayev in 2001.
Jimmy Soper
A Waterloo native, Jimmy played 48 regular season Jr. B games with the Waterloo Siskins last season, scoring a team-high 29 goals and adding 24 assists. He also scored a pair of playoff goals and two assists in the Siskins post-season series against the Stratford Cullitons. He was recognized as the Siskins’ Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player at their End of Season banquet.
Last Year’s Team — Waterloo Siskins, acquired as a free agent
Josh Sterk
Josh combines an energetic style of play with a high level of hockey sense. He is a tireless worker who plays hard on the puck and has shown an excellent ability to score. Josh is a good skater who can use his speed as an asset both offensively and defensively.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Ranger, 5th Round Pick, 83rd Overall in 2011
Owen Stewart
Owen is a big but mobile defenceman capable of jumping on the rush. He has good hands, a hard shot and shows good composure with the puck. Owen is an above-average passer who plays well at both ends of the ice.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Rangers, 6th Round Pick, 116th Overall in 2011
Tyson Teichmann
Tyson is a big-bodied, agile goaltender with experience in the OHL. Teichmann spent the 2012-13 season with the Mississauga Steelheads, posting a career best 2.77 goals against average and a .908 save percentage in 28 regular season games. He won a silver medal with Team Ontario at the 2010 U17 World Hockey Challenged in Timmins, ON and gold with the U18 squad in 2010.
Last Year’s Team — Mississauga Steelheads, acquired via trade
Scott Teskey
Mississauga’s first round pick in the 2011 Priority Selection, Scott is a mobile, skilled forward with great hands and vision on the ice. He has played 98 career games with the Mississauga Steelheads and St. Michael’s Majors.
Last Year’s Team — Mississauga Steelheads, acquired via trade
Ben Thomson
A bruising power forward, Ben is entering his final year with the Rangers. He scored a career high 15 goals in 2012-13 and led the team with 119 penalty minutes. His physical play often results in puck possession for his team. In June 2012, he was selected in the 4th round of the NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Rangers, 8th Round Pick, 143rd Overall in 2009
Jesse Young
Now entering his fourth season with the Rangers, Jesse is a hard-working defenceman who likes to combine his physical play in his own end with big open ice hits. Smart, simple and effective on the ice, he recorded 13 points with the Dutchmen in 2012-13.
Last Year’s Team — Kitchener Dutchmen, 11th Round Pick, 218th Overall in 2010
Danylo Znaczko
Danylo is a solid, all-around defenceman who likes to play with a physical edge. A steady presence on the ice, he competes hard and distributes the puck well. He’s a good passer with a willingness to use his body when needed.
Last Year’s Team — Toronto Marlboros Midgets (GTHL), 12th Round Pick, 235th Overall in 2012