Kingston, ON – June 16th, 2026: The Kitchener Rangers & Rangers Reach are proud to be the recipients of the OHL Community Involvement Award!
The Ontario Hockey League recognized its 2025-26 Business Award winners during the league’s annual Business Meetings, celebrating outstanding achievement and innovation across a variety of business, community, retail, broadcast and fan engagement initiatives throughout the 2025-26 season.
The Kitchener Rangers and Rangers Reach were presented with the Community Involvement Award in recognition of an extraordinary year of fundraising and community impact. Through initiatives including our game-day 50/50 draws, game-worn jersey raffles, and a variety of special initiatives, we raised nearly $2 million while setting an OHL record with a 50/50 jackpot of $149, 540 take-home!
Efforts from both organizations helped provide community impact grants totalling $113, 000 to 16 local organizations and scholarships in the amount of $28, 500 to 19 graduating high school students; demonstrating a lasting commitment to supporting the Kitchener-Waterloo region.
Beyond financial support, Rangers players and Tex were actively involved in the community through appearances at local events, schools, healthcare facilities, and partner organizations. These visits create memorable experiences, inspire young fans, and help strengthen the connection between our team and the community we serve.
Our community impact is driven by the collective support of our dedicated volunteers, presenting sponsor Arnold Hearing, charitable gaming partner BUMP, and our valued partnership with the Kitchener Rangers.