Kitchener Rangers 2018-19 Season Thread
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Like to thank Otto from London board for posting the passing of long time poster Leeaf83 on Rangersrush. I believe he was 36. Far too young. He had seasons tickets at ice level in section 16.
Does anyone know when the players come back to Kitchener? usually a bit before camp, right?
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Ward Cornell
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Congratulations to Michael Vukojevic on making the final selection of Team Canada Under 18 Team.
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Step one of his meteoric rise up the draft boards this season.
Condolences to Leeaf83's family. Hard to hear when they are that young.
Congrats to Mike Vukojevic for making Team Canada. As Tim said this is just the first step of many.
Congrats to Mike Vukojevic for making Team Canada. As Tim said this is just the first step of many.
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Who's even mildly surprised by this?
He played like a seasoned OA in the playoffs and shone when the pressure was the highest!
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Who's even mildly surprised by this?
He played like a seasoned OA in the playoffs and shone when the pressure was the highest!
Rangers True Blue
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And took much older players to task when they infringed on Mario or was bothering one of his fellow players. He's a beast and will only get better and better.
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Rangers True Blue
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Under 17 camp.....Valade had a solid showing! Nice to see some Rangers back in the thick of things.
"Other OHL forward prospects in Evan Vierling (Flint Firebirds, 2-1–3) and Reid Valade (Kitchener Rangers, 2-1–3) factored prominently for their respective clubs."
"Other OHL forward prospects in Evan Vierling (Flint Firebirds, 2-1–3) and Reid Valade (Kitchener Rangers, 2-1–3) factored prominently for their respective clubs."
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Not surprised in the least. Would have been shocked if he wasn't named to the team. To be honest, if his development continues to excel at the levels it did last year, an outside shot at an invite to the WJC camp in December is a possibility.
In other news, Jeff Skinner has been traded to Buffalo for Cliff Pu and picks.
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Hugg is the top Swede scorer at the Junior Showcase so far with 3 goals in 3 games. Love to see that continue into the Rangers season!
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Swedish team lineup for August 24 to 26 in Europe......
Axel is there on D......and yes, Hugg is there on F......so an opportunity for Axel to learn all about playing in KItchener!
Axel is there on D......and yes, Hugg is there on F......so an opportunity for Axel to learn all about playing in KItchener!
hopefully they can get him to come and maybe move one of their D for a forward because that is where this team lacks depth
After a great year what does the team look like now? Just my own prediction..
Nick McHugh - Riley Damiani - Joseph Gareffa
Mike Petizian - Rickard Hugg - Greg Meireles
Jonathan Yantsis - Isaac Langdon - Reid Valade
Matthew Gordon - Eric Guest - Carter Treesor
Giovanni Vallati - Michael Vukojevic
Connor Hall - Kyle Gentles
Donovan Sebrango - Jack York
Luke Richardson
Chris McGonigle
Graduates: Austin McEneny, Logan Stanley, Mario Culina, Kole Sherwood, Givani Smith, Logan Brown, Connor Bunnaman, Adam Mascherin
Nick McHugh - Riley Damiani - Joseph Gareffa
Mike Petizian - Rickard Hugg - Greg Meireles
Jonathan Yantsis - Isaac Langdon - Reid Valade
Matthew Gordon - Eric Guest - Carter Treesor
Giovanni Vallati - Michael Vukojevic
Connor Hall - Kyle Gentles
Donovan Sebrango - Jack York
Luke Richardson
Chris McGonigle
Graduates: Austin McEneny, Logan Stanley, Mario Culina, Kole Sherwood, Givani Smith, Logan Brown, Connor Bunnaman, Adam Mascherin
Alumni news
Andrew Crescenzi heading overseas to play for HC Bolzano. After years in LA's system, first time he is going to Europe to play.
Andrew Crescenzi heading overseas to play for HC Bolzano. After years in LA's system, first time he is going to Europe to play.
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SURPRISE......(not)......Vukojevic identified by Scouts at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup as a 1st round pick.
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I can see Vukojevic being ranked in the top third of the 1st round by the time the final rankings are out.
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Congratulations to Michael Vukojevic and Team Canada on gold at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament!
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Hey.....this guy is looking to play in the OHL......6'2" 172lbs......
TSN ARTICLE:
No. 150, Robert Lynch, C, Drummondville Voltigeurs. Moved up 57 spots: Tough to imagine a player born in Michigan would end up excelling in Drummondville, but you can’t help but notice the year over year improvement here. Due to a broken femur, Lynch was limited to just 37 games in the 2016-17 season and put up just nine points. This season, Lynch averaged exactly a point per game. With his injury and the fact he’s a late-bloomer getting opportunity, you have a prospect that is in his final year of draft eligibility who is more likely to be picked than go unselected and invited to a camp.
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No. 150, Robert Lynch, C, Drummondville Voltigeurs. Moved up 57 spots: Tough to imagine a player born in Michigan would end up excelling in Drummondville, but you can’t help but notice the year over year improvement here. Due to a broken femur, Lynch was limited to just 37 games in the 2016-17 season and put up just nine points. This season, Lynch averaged exactly a point per game. With his injury and the fact he’s a late-bloomer getting opportunity, you have a prospect that is in his final year of draft eligibility who is more likely to be picked than go unselected and invited to a camp.
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He's an OA though so that'll limit the # of teams wanting him. He's also said he wants to stay close to home (from Michigan). Didn't even make the Q until his 3rd eligible season. Was a nothing player until he broke out last year. Is he a new player now or was that just one good year..?
wouldn’t be a bad guy to take a chance on or have as an invite to camp. right now kitchener’s OA situation (assuming goalies don’t count, even though i don’t think mcgonigle sticks) is Gentles and Hall. an OA forward is much needed as Kitchener currently has 12 signed forwards and limited options for suspension/injury
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