'I can't wait': Mike Farwell named play-by-play voice of Kitchener Rangers on FM 985
A big name is coming back to the airwaves for the East Avenue Blue. The Kitchener Rangers and FM 985 CKWR have officially announced Mike Farwell as the play-by-play voice of the Blueshirts for the rest of the 2026-27 season, set to call every home and away game beginning Friday, Oct. 2. A familiar voice to Rangers fans, Farwell brings extensive broadcasting experience, a deep connection to Waterloo Region, and a passion for Rangers hockey to the microphone.
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Cambridge reopens Kin1 ball diamond after $3M accessibility upgrade
A big step for inclusive sport has been taken in the City of Cambridge, which has officially reopened its Kin1 Accessible Baseball Diamond after years of questions, upgrades, and hope for the adaptive-focused project. The city held an event to unveil the park on Saturday, Sept. 19, marking the completion of a series of...
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Rangers name 2026-27 captains as team prepares for home opener
With the Kitchener Rangers preparing for a fresh taste of regular-season action, set to open their 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season in front of a hometown crowd at The Aud, the team has officially named its list of captains before they take to the ice. The Blueshirts have announced the five names included in ...
Sep 18, 2026
Date set for opening of Kitchener's Cowan Recreation Centre
After what was the largest capital project in the City of Kitchener's history, the city is preparing to open the doors of its new Cowan Recreation Centre at RBJ Schlegel Park, slated to open before the winter rolls around. The city has set an official opening date of Saturday, Nov. 14, for the Cowan Recreation Centre. ...
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FM 985 announces interim commentator through first five Kitchener Rangers games
With their season about to get underway this upcoming weekend, the Kitchener Rangers are continuing to build towards another exciting year, and so is FM 985 CKWR. After recently being announced as the new radio home for the local hockey team throughout the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season, the station has ann...
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Rangers wrapping up summer with showcase, Fan Fest this weekend
Summer may be inching toward a close, but for Kitchener Rangers fans, that means the regular season is right around the corner, and the team is looking to wrap up with its annual Summer Showcase and Fan Fest & BBQ this weekend. Fan Fest, the annual event, has been running for over 25 years and has continued to supp...
Sep 4, 2026
Kitchener Rangers name FM 985 as team's new radio home
Following an exciting season, where the team brought home the Memorial Cup, the Kitchener Rangers have announced a new radio broadcasting partnership with Waterloo Region's FM 985 CKWR, alongside The Grand @ 101. The new partnership will help to bring Rangers hockey to fans throughout Waterloo Region and beyond, set to...
Aug 31, 2026
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