The Kitchener Rangers and London Knights put aside their differences on Tuesday night to remember a hockey fan who inspired a movement. The two teams briefly paused their 401 rivalry to pay tribute to Harrison Yoshy, a young boy who lost his battle with brain cancer on Oct. 7. Harrison’s courageous spirit was felt across Ontario’s hockey community, with many bearing his number on their helmets in solidarity while he underwent treatment. The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium filled with cheers ahead of the game as pictures of Harrison flashed across the large screen as blue light bathed the ice. “Harrison’s strength and spirit touched our entire hockey community. Though his time with our Rangers family was far too short, his impact will never be forgotten,” in-arena PA announcer Dave Schnider, said. A moment of silence enveloped the arena before cheers erupted again as Harrison’s family walked out onto the ice for a ceremonial puck drop. The moment mirrored a similar moment they were able to share with Harrison ahead of another game between the Kitchener Rangers and London Knights on Feb. 10, 2026. The Kitchener Rangers will continue to honour Harrison’s memory by raising money in his name for Rangers Reach, their charitable arm. Starting on Oct. 16, the team will be selling Tex plush dolls for $25 online and in their physical store. Fourteen dollars from every sale will be contributed to charitable and scholarship programming to pay homage to the boy. The number 14 was Harrison’s on-ice number when he played for the Kitchener Jr. Rangers U10 AAA team.
