Today in Hockey History: June 30 Greg Boysen | June 30, 2021 One of the most dramatic sagas in National Hockey League history finally came to an end on this date in 1992. Also, a talented draft class entered the league, a…
Rangers’ 1969-70 Season Finale Still a Day to Remember John Kreiser | April 4, 2021 “This game is slippery. It’s played on ice.” That quip from coach-general manager Emile Francis was about the only thing New York Rangers had to smile about as they arrived…
Blues’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: 10 Draft Picks Vacated in 1983 Stephen Ground | December 15, 2020 In the history of the NHL, there have been some pretty terrible draft mistakes. Some draft classes have been total duds. Teams have missed on great players by just one…
Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger THW Archives | November 21, 2020 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…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 13 Greg Boysen | September 13, 2020 Sept. 13 has been a huge date on the international stage as Canada and the Soviet Union battled each other numerous times. Some of the biggest names in National Hockey…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rangers, Bruins Swap Forwards Rick Cole | January 11, 2016 The Boston Bruins and New York Rangers, the National Hockey League’s two also-rans, got together yesterday and completed a one-for-one trade of forwards. The dissension-ridden Bruins dealt away truculent winger…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rangers Fire Red Sullivan Rick Cole | December 7, 2015 The New York Rangers have dismissed coach Red Sullivan. New York general manager Emile Francis made the announcement that Sullivan had been relieved of his duties yesterday. Francis named himself…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Campbell – Francis Caused Riot Rick Cole | November 23, 2015 National Hockey League president Clarence Campbell is upset with several players on the New York Rangers and especially general manager Emile Francis. Campbell says that Francis was solely responsible for…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Near-Riot in New York Rick Cole | November 22, 2015 A scene like never before unfolded in last night’s wild National Hockey League game between the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden in New York.…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: 1965-66 Preview – New York Rangers Rick Cole | October 23, 2015 The New York Rangers have a new general manager, but many of the same old problems. What they do have is hope, hope instilled by the acquisition of young…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – 64-65 Post-Mortem: NY Rangers Rick Cole | May 27, 2015 The 1964-65 season was one of transition for the New York Rangers, a transition that actually began late in the 1963-64 season. That was when the Rangers dealt their long-time captain…
50 Years Ago In Hockey – Game Seven Tonight! Rick Cole | May 1, 2015 The Montreal Canadiens host the Chicago Black Hawks tonight in the seventh and deciding game of the 1965 Stanley Cup Final. The big question is, will the teams keep up…
