Hours ahead of their home opener, the Kitchener Rangers announced that Riley Damiani and Greg Meireles will be the team’s co-captains for next season.
“Honoured to be representing the ‘C’ alongside great friend and amazing teammate Greg Meireles,” Damiani said on Twitter.
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The team says the title will be shared in the event Meireles rejoins the Rangers, as he is currently participating in a training camp with the Florida Panthers’ AHL affiliate in Springfield.
“Riley and Greg have shown maturity, great leadership skills, and both possess a tremendous work ethic,” Rangers head coach Jay McKee said in a statement.
“They have helped build a culture in which we are very proud of and they are excellent role models for our younger athletes.”
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Damiani scored 30 goals and recorded 85 points with the Rangers a year ago while Meireles finished with 36 goals and 97 points.
The Kitchener Rangers open their season Friday night when the Saginaw Spirit pay a visit to the Aud.
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