Kitchener Rangers forward impresses in NHL pre-season debut

Luca Romano celebrating after scoring the overtime winner. Kitchener Rangers vs. Flint Firebirds, March 27th, 2025 (Credit: Tiffany Luke / Kitchener Rangers) Copyright ©2021-2025 Tiffany Luke Photography. All rights reserved.

By Josh Piercey

Posted Sep 22, 2025 07:23:49 AM.

Last Updated Sep 22, 2025 10:19:55 AM.

A Blueshirt made an impact in a losing effort for the New York Islanders on Sunday.

Luca Romano, the 18-year-old Kitchener Rangers forward, was wearing Islanders colours on Sunday as they took on the Philadelphia Flyers.

The game went all the way to a shootout, where young Romano netted a goal in the 10th round.

In spite of Romano’s impressive effort, the Islanders went on to lose 3-2 to the Flyers.

His teammates back in Kitchener made a strong start to their season, winning on opening night and in their first road trip.

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