Kitchener, Ont. — The Kitchener Rangers are proud to announce that 2026 first-round pick Braden Reilly has signed an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement.
Reilly was selected by the Rangers in the first round, 19th overall, in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. A forward from Milton, Ontario, Reilly spent last season with the Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA program, where he served as an assistant captain and established himself as one of the top players in his age group.
“We were very excited to select Braden in the first round,” said Kitchener Rangers General Manager Mike McKenzie. “He is a very talented player that can make plays and also use his shot and skill to put the puck in the net. We feel he has all the tools to be a top player in the age group and look forward to seeing him in a Ranger uniform.”
Reilly, 16, born on May 12, 2010, is listed at five-foot-eleven and 157 pounds. During the 2025-26 season, he recorded 15 goals and 18 assists for 33 points in 30 games with the Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA, while adding two goals and two assists for four points in four OHL Cup games.
“Signing with Kitchener means so much to me,” said Reilly. “I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a great organization and I can’t wait to get started.”
Growing up attending Kitchener Rangers games at The Aud, Reilly now joins the organization he watched as a young fan. The Kitchener Rangers welcome Braden Reilly and his family to the organization.
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Luca Lombardi
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Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club
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