Just weeks away from the start of the regular season, a highly-touted prospect has decided to revoke his decision to join the Kitchener Rangers.
Adam Valentini has decided to play in the NCAA for the upcoming season, joining Michigan for 2025/26 instead of following through on his commitment to play for the Blueshirts.
“Obviously, finding out one week before the beginning of our training camp that a signed player will not honour his commitment is not an ideal circumstance, but we are excited and focused on the upcoming season with the great group of players we have reporting to camp next week,” said Rangers General Manager Mike McKenzie in a statement on X.
The 17-year-old prospect played for Team Canada in the recent Hlinka Gretzky Cup and was drafted by the Brampton Steelheads in the 2024 OHL draft.
As a result of Valentini’s decision, the Rangers will not have to surrender their second, third, and fourth round picks in the 2028 draft to the Steelheads in exchange for the prospect.
