Events and Promotional Schedule
We look forward to a season of Promotions & Events for 2022-23 as we celebrate our 60th year, featuring giveaways and exciting partnerships at many of our home games.
Check regularly for updates and new additions as we work to bring back your favourite game events such as our Remembrance Day Game and Jersey Auction and new ones like our retro-themed nights and Next Generation game.
Subject to change without notice.
Friday, September 30th – Kitchener Rangers Home Opener
vs The Sarnia Sting at 7:30pm
The Kitchener Rangers open the 2022-23 season with a meeting against the Sarnia Sting at The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on Friday, September 30th at 7:30 pm. The first 5,000 fans will receive the Rangers Season Calendar.
This game marks the start of the 60th year of Rangers hockey!
Sunday, October 16th – 60’s Retro Night
vs. The Flint Firebirds at 2pm
Wear your best 60’s look as we celebrate our establishing decade!
This game will honour our 60’s history and include activations, music and more from the decade.
Further details to be released.
Friday, October 28th – Halloween Game
vs. The Erie Otters at 7:30pm
Get spooky at The Aud. Wear your best costume, grab some candy, and participate in many fun and games.
Further details to be released.
Friday, November 11th – Remembrance Day Game
vs. The Mississauga Steelheads at 7:30pm
Over the years, the Rangers pay tribute to those who have been a part of the Canadian Forces by wearing commemorative jerseys.
This year’s edition will be worn on November 11th when the Mississauga Steelheads visit The Aud at 7:30pm. The game will feature a special ceremony and puck drop.
Further details to be released.
Sunday, November 20th – 70’s Retro Night
vs. The Windsor Spitfires at 6pm
Wear your best 70’s look and celebrate peace and love at The Aud!
This game will honour our 70’s history and include activations, music and more from the decade.
Further details to be released.
Sunday, November 27th – 80’s Retro Night
vs. The Erie Otters at 2pm
It’s totally 80’s! Wear your best 80’s look as we honour our history from the decade, including a special tribute to our 1982 team.
The game will include activations, music and more from the decade.
Further details to be released.
Tuesday, December 6th – Teddy Bear Toss
27 years. 172,267 donated bears.
vs. The Guelph Storm at 7:00pm
The 27th Annual Kitchener Rangers Teddy Bear Toss will take place on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 when the Rangers will play host to the Guelph Storm. Fans are encouraged to bring a new teddy bear or plush toy to the game and, immediately following the Rangers’ first goal, throw their bear onto the ice surface.
Bears are to be collected and turned over to local charitable organizations following the game – just in time for Christmas. The Kitchener Rangers partner with Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program, a national charity dedicated to providing children from financially disadvantaged families with the opportunity to experience the benefits of organized sport and physical activity.
Further details to be released.
Friday, December 16th – Holiday Game
vs. The Soo Greyhounds at 7:30pm
Wear your best “ugly” Christmas or Holiday sweater and head down to The Aud to celebrate the season!
Further details to be released.
Friday, December 30th – Next Gen Game
vs. The Peterborough Petes at 7:30pm
We are looking for our next coach, COO, scout, the voice of the Rangers, and staff member!
If you are between the ages of 5-13 and are interested in becoming a member of the Rangers in the future, we will be accepting applicants to participate in our Next Gen Game.
Further details and application process to be released.
Tuesday, February 14th – Valentine’s Day Game
vs. The London Knights at 7pm
Who wouldn’t want to spend Valentine’s Day with The London Knights?
As long as we have YOU there #RTown to cheer us on, we think we can do it.
Further details to be released.
Friday, February 24th – You Can Play Game
vs. The Owen Sound Attack at 7:30pm
Join us for our second annual You Can Play Game!
The You Can Play Project was founded to advocate for inclusion, acceptance and respect of LGBTQ+ athletes in sports.
There will be many events and giveaways taking place throughout the night.
Kitchener Rangers players will be using Pride Tape on their sticks during the game and stickers on their helmets in support of the evening.
Further details to be released.
Sunday, February 26th – 90’s Retro Night
vs. The Soo Greyhounds at 2pm
Wear your best 90’s look as we honour our history from the decade!
The game will include activations, music and more from the 90’s.
Further details to be released.
Tuesday, March 7th – International Women’s Day Game
vs. The Guelph Storm at 7:00pm
In an effort to amplify female voices and provide information to younger generations of women who want to be involved in hockey, we will once again hold our Women in Hockey conference.
The game will celebrate the amazing women who continue to change our sport for the better.
Further details to be released.
Friday, March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day Game
vs. The Saginaw Spirit at 7:30pm
May we have the luck of the Irish as we take on Saginaw for our St. Patrick’s Day Game!
Wear all the green you can find and participate in many fun in-game activations.
Further details to be released.
Sunday, March 19th – 2000’s Retro Night
vs. The Kingston Frontenacs at 2pm
Wear your best 2000’s and 2010’s look as we honour our history from the past two decades!
The game will include activations, music and more.
Further details to be released.
Friday, March 24th – Fan Appreciation Night
vs. The Flint Firebirds at 7:30pm
Join us as we celebrate YOU with special giveaways all night long.
We also celebrate our amazing billet families in a pre-game ceremony.
Further details to be released.