Kitchener Rangers’ goaltending coach hired by Nashville Predators

The Kitchener Rangers team bus is seen in this file photo taken on September 1, 2024. (Shelby Knox/CTV News)

Hot off the Memorial Cup win, a member of the Kitchener Rangers’ coaching staff has a new challenge ahead of him.

On Wednesday, the Nashville Predators announced they had hired Jordan DeKort as a professional development goaltending coach. He will be working with the team’s AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, and ECHL affiliate, the Atlanta Gladiators.

DeKort played for the Rangers during the 2013/2014 season and returned as a goaltending coach in 2021. He was promoted to director of goaltending and video coach in 2023.

DeKort thanked the Rangers’ general manager, Mike McKenzie, for allowing him to return to the team.

“Being able to help bring a Memorial Cup back to Kitchener has been one of the highlights of my life, and being able to bring it to the most deserving fans in the CHL made it even better,” he said. “I am extremely grateful for my time in Kitchener and the all the people who have helped support me over the last five years.”

Jackson Parsons, 2025’s OHL and CHL goalie of the year, called DeKort “instrumental” to his success in the league.

“On behalf of the Kitchener Rangers, congratulations to Jordan on his new role with the Nashville Predators and Milwaukee Admirals,” said Joe Birch, the chief operating officer and governor for the Kitchener Rangers. “This is a well-deserved opportunity and a reflection of his character, work ethic and impact on our organization. We’re proud of Jordan and excited to see him take this next step in his career.”