Rangers History
Rangers Celebrate 25th Anniversary of 1994 Stanley Cup
February 9th, 2019 NEW YORK — From the moment Mark Messier came to the New York Rangers in 1991, he knew he was expected to lead the team to its first Stanley Cup championship in more than 50 years. "There was no escaping the pressure of 1940," Messier said about the las...
One for the Ages: Sergei Zubov’s 1993-94 NHL Season
November 23rd, 2018 There were numerous moments that made the ending of a 54-year-old Stanley Cup drought by the 1993-94 New York Rangers unforgettable. When people think back on that particular team and what it was comprised of, certain players and moments come to mind more than others. The...
Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger
November 22nd, 2018 Rod Gilbert and the New York Rangers were a perfect match. It's been over half a century since Gilbert made his debut at the old Madison Square Garden (located on Eighth Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets), yet many of the franchise records he set during his...
Do You Know Your Rangers Trivia?
November 5th, 2018 As one of the oldest teams in North American sports history, the New York Rangers have a rich past. They are one of the NHL’s exclusive Original Six teams. What follows are some of the pivotal moments, players and franchise memories. How Well Do You Know the Rangers’...
1940: The Best Team in New York Rangers History
August 13th, 2018 When the New York Rangers and 1940 are put together, there is a certain stigma that is attached to it. The feeling is not unlike that of the Boston Red Sox and 1918, or the Chicago Cubs and 1908. For the Rangers, 1940 was the year that they won their 3rd Stanley Cup in a...
Top 3 All-Time Rangers Goalies
June 5th, 2018 Of all the goaltenders who have played for the New York Rangers in their 90-year history, six are members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, two are in the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and one, Henrik Lundqvist, is well on his way to hockey immortality. However, only four...
Remembering New York Rangers Anthem Singer John Amirante
April 22nd, 2018 If you've ever been to Madison Square Garden for a New York Rangers game over the course of the last 35-plus seasons, there's a good chance you stood for The Star-Spangled Banner, and you stood for John Amirante. A fixture at New York Rangers home games, the popular...
Rangers Top 5 Defensive Pairs Since Cup Run
March 27th, 2018 Teams must have a strong defense to compete for championships. Suppressing shots is extremely important as it will limit your goalie’s workload immensely. Having the puck is one way to limit shots against. Chemistry among players, especially defensemen is more than just...
Rangers Need to Step up in Isles Rivalry
March 17th, 2018 The 2017-18 season has been a downright disaster for the New York Rangers. The only saving grace is in the hope that they change their luck against crosstown rival, the New York Islanders. Circle Apr. 5 on your calendar because if the Rangers could muster a victory at the...
Jean Ratelle: Most Underrated Ranger of All-Time
February 27th, 2018 The New York Rangers repaired a relationship from their past with an exquisite ceremony to celebrate the career of Jean Ratelle and retire his No. 19 sweater on Feb. 25. If you're unfamiliar with the name, he may be the most underrated Ranger of all-time. It's the...
Book Review: 'Ice Wars' by Gil Martin
October 7th, 2017 Title: Ice Wars Author: Gil Martin Publication Date: Aug. 12, 2016 Pages: 510 Rating: 5 of 5 stars Overview New York-based author Gil Martin breaks down the state's greatest hockey rivalry—the competitive cross-town battle between the Islanders and...
Rangers Best Free Agent Signings Since 2005
August 30th, 2017 Always known to make a splash in the free-agent market, the New York Rangers have made signings over the past 20 years that can be filed under three categories: the good, the bad and the ugly. Among the bad there’s Dan Boyle in 2014 and Matt Cullen in 2006. The ugly, well...
Rangers in California: The Good, Bad and Ugly
March 24th, 2017 Since Alain Vigneault became head coach of the New York Rangers before the 2013-14 season, the team's annual three-game trek to California has been a mixed bag, with successes and failures varying wildly depending on the year. And that doesn't even include the emotional...
