Our Legacy
From the smooth skating Hockey Hall of Famer Paul Coffey, to the two-way presence of Bernie Nicholls, and to the Detroit Red Wing, Stephen Weiss, the North York Rangers junior hockey club has a rich and deep tradition of icing, and developing, premier hockey talent.
Rangers hockey began back in 1967 when the Metro Junior “B” Woodbridge Rangers moved to North York. In 1972, the boys in blue made the move upwards to the Tier II Junior ‘A’ level, winning the league in 1977, 1980, and 1983, and leaving a winning tradition that lasts to this day. In 1984 the team changed its name to the Red Wings, but folded only a year later.
In 1992 the Metro Junior “A” Richmond Hill Rams migrated to North York, and the Rangers were reborn. That team was led by big Greg Koehler who went on to a successful NCAA career with the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, and then a professional career in North America and Italy. Other names to come out of that MetJHL team included former Edmonton Oiler and Columbus Blue Jacket Peter Sarno, and former Los Angeles King and Atlanta Thrasher Scott Barney,
By the 1998-1999 season, the Metro League had folded and the OPJHL reabsorbed the Rangers. It is that incarnation that remains vibrant and competitive today.
Players like Edmonton Oiler defenceman Theo Peckham suited up for those Rangers, and their success, and the success of all those that came before and since, is remembered fondly by, and motivates, everyone in the organization today.
We truly believe that the future is bright, and that with the group of players assembled, we are a very serious contender in the OJHL. We know that we have a winning tradition, and it is on the players, the coaching staff, and the organization as a whole, to bring success and glory to the name of the North York Rangers hockey club.
North York Rangers Front Office
Business Operations
Adam Henrich – Owner & Governor
Email: nyrhenrich@gmail.com
Jerred Bapty – Communications Manager & Play-by-Play Commentator
Email: jerred.bapty@gmail.com
Anthony Regan – Broadcast Technician
Hockey Operations
Michael Henrich – Head Coach & General Manager
Email: jranyr@gmail.com
Nikolas Bannister – Assistant Coach
Frank DeAngelis – Assistant Coach
Thomas Zubrick – Assistant Coach
Robert Shaw – Head Athletic Trainer
Bryan Pilz – Head Equipment Manager
Kyle Davidson – Public Address Announcer & Timekeeper
VOLUNTEER WITH THE NORTH YORK RANGERS
The North York Rangers are looking for High School Students interested in adding to their volunteer hours by helping Head Equipment Manager Bryan Pilz with home game equipment organization and duties. Interested students should fill out the form below, and Mr. Pilz will be in contact! Please note: This is for current HIGH SCHOOL Students ONLY!
Duties include:
– Attending practices and home games
– Arriving 2 hours before game time
– Setting the room up before the game
– Getting the bench ready for gameday
– Cleaning and packing up after practices & games
– Filling water bottles