Rangers and Petes Complete Trade

Published on June 27, 2012 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kitchener Rangers News Release

Head Coach and General Manager Steve Spott announced today that the Kitchener Rangers have completed a trade with the Peterborough Petes. In the deal, Kitchener sends left winger Zach Lorentz and the Rangers' second-round draft picks in the 2014 and 2016 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selections to Peterborough in exchange for forward Matt Puempel.

Puempel has played three seasons with the Petes, recording 166 points in 144 regular season appearances. At the end of the 2009-10 season, he was recognized by both the OHL and the Canadian Hockey League as the Rookie of the Year. He also won a silver medal with Team Ontario at the 2010 World U-17 Hockey Challenge in Timmins, Ontario.

The Essex, ON-native was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the first round (24th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, and appeared in nine games with their American Hockey League affiliate in Binghamton last season.

"We would like to thank Zach for his two years with the Rangers organization, and wish him all the best in the next chapter of his career in Peterborough," said Spott. "At the same time, we are excited to welcome Matt to Kitchener."

Matt Puempel

Pos.: LW

Shoots: Left

Height: 6.00

Weight: 190 lbs

Birthdate: January 24, 1993

Hometown: Essex, ON

Ontario Hockey League Stories from June 27, 2012

• Barrie Acquires Corson From Bulls - Barrie Colts
• Petes Trade Matt Puempel to Kitchener - Peterborough Petes
• Bulls and Colts Make Swap - Belleville Bulls
• Bulls Announce Trade with London - Belleville Bulls
• Rangers and Petes Complete Trade - Kitchener Rangers
• 2012 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft Results - OHL
• Otters Select Kuleshov with Second Import Pick - Erie Otters
• Knights Acquire Restoule - London Knights
• Knights Acquire McCarron - London Knights
• SeaWolves Win Seventh Straight Road Game, 8-5 - Erie Otters
• Steelheads Draft 30th and 69th in 2012 Import Draft - Brampton Steelheads
• 67's Draft Two Imports - Ottawa 67's
• Rangers Select Bezuch in 2012 CHL Import Draft - Kitchener Rangers
• Frontenacs Select Second Finn - Kingston Frontenacs
• Knights Select Zadorov 9th Overall - London Knights
• Bulls Get Bigger with Acquisition of Kuptsov - Belleville Bulls
• Colts Select Forward In Import Draft - Barrie Colts
• Generals Acquire Teddy Bluegner in CHL Import Draft - Oshawa Generals
• Petes Select Finnish Forward in CHL Import Draft - Peterborough Petes
• Attack Draft Gabor - Owen Sound Attack
• Tolchinsky Chosen by Hounds in CHL Import Draft - Soo Greyhounds
• Frontenacs Sign Free Agent Goaltender - Kingston Frontenacs
• Frontenacs Select Vainonen - Kingston Frontenacs
• Spitfires Select Vladimir Ionin With 15th Pick In 2012 Import Draft - Windsor Spitfires
• CHL Import Draft Takes Place Today - Kitchener Rangers
• Otters Select Blue Jackets Prospect Dansk in CHL Import Draft - Erie Otters

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Kitchener Rangers Stories

• Rangers to Attend Send-Off Rally May 19th at City Hall
• Rangers' Sam O'Reilly Claims Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as OHL Playoff MVP
• Kitchener Rangers Complete Sweep, Crowned 2026 OHL Champions
• Round Four Game Four: Kitchener Rangers vs. Barrie Colts
• Rangers' Andonovski Wins Ted Baker Teammate of the Year Award