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Jean Ratelle

Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger

THW Archives | August 1, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Player Profiles, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: May 28

Matthew Zator | May 28, 2025

May 28 has given us a lot of National Hockey League memories through the decades. Among them are two Hall of Famers calling it a career, numerous Stanley Cup Final…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 18

Matthew Zator | February 18, 2025

Feb. 18 is remembered for numerous events the NHL had never seen before. In addition, some of the greatest players to skate in Boston had special moments and a whole…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Jets History, Oilers History, Senators History

New York Rangers’ Top-20 All-Time Goal Scorers

Scott Blair | January 15, 2025

*This was updated in Jan. 2025 The New York Rangers have been around for almost 100 years and they’ve had some of the best players in NHL history come through…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers, Rangers History

Rangers’ 1978-79 Stanley Cup Final: What Could’ve Been

Tom Castro | November 24, 2022

Before the 2013-14 New York Rangers made their stunning run to the Stanley Cup Final, only to fall short, there was the 1978-79 team. That Blueshirts squad authored an even…

Categories Hockey History, Rangers History

1971-72 New York Rangers: “We Did It All Except Win”

THW Archives | May 17, 2022

This article was originally published in August, 2012. The New York Rangers endured one of sports’ longest championship droughts, as they went fifty-four years without winning the Stanley Cup. And…

Categories Hockey History, Rangers History

Jean Ratelle: Most Underrated Ranger of All-Time

Thomas Conroy | February 27, 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.…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big M Ends Holdout

Rick Cole | October 26, 2016

Frank Mahovlich, Toronto Maple Leafs “Big M”, ended his holdout yesterday by signing his 1966-67 contract. While terms were not officially released, it is believed Mahovlich signed for a base…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Generals Ontario Junior Champs

Rick Cole | April 21, 2016

The Oshawa Generals, winners of the Ontario Hockey Association Junior A crown, added the all-Ontario junior championship to their collection of titles last night. The Generals finished their demolition of…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Another Clutch Goal for Henderson

Rick Cole | February 13, 2016

Paul Henderson’s reputation as a clutch goal scorer continues to grow. The fleet Detroit Red Wings winger was at it again last night in Toronto. He scored the tying goal…

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Esposito, Hall Lead Hawks

Rick Cole | January 27, 2016

Phil Esposito scored two goals and Glenn Hall’s goaltending was brilliant as they led the Chicago Black Hawks to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in one of two National…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Column, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Brit Selby – Bruin Killer

Rick Cole | January 16, 2016

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Brit Selby scored a natural hat trick to lead his team to a resounding 6-1 drubbing of the Boston Bruins in one of three National Hockey…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs
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