The Ontario Hockey League is saddened by the loss of long-time Director Dave McLelland, who passed away on Saturday in his 88th year of life.
Dave was a Director with the Rangers (1970’s-2001), Honourary Director (2001-Present), and a fan of the Rangers since the team’s inception in 1963. In the late nineties, he initiated the current banner program in the roof of the Aud and started the Kitchener Rangers Alumni Association.
Dave volunteered with Rogers TV for approximately thirty years. During this time, he was a member of the team that covered Kitchener Rangers home games and did numerous interviews of Rangers alumni.
McLelland Hall, the Rangers historical museum, was named in honour of Dave McLelland. For six decades, Mr. McLelland has collected memorabilia, keepsakes, and memories of franchise history, and has generously donated his collection to the Rangers so it may be enjoyed by fans now, and for years to come.
The OHL extends condolences to the entire McLelland family, and all of of those who he crossed paths with.
