Posts About "Jean Ratelle"
Rangers' 1978-79 Stanley Cup Final: What Could've Been
November 23rd, 2020 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 bigger Cinderella story than their counterparts of 25 years later, emerging from third place in the four-team Patrick Division - with 91 points, they finished 25...
Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger
November 21st, 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 Eighth Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets), yet many of the franchise records he set during his tenure still stand. But it almost didn't happen. Gilbert's...
1971-72 New York Rangers: "We Did It All Except Win"
November 17th, 2020 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 while the Stanley Cup finally made it to New York in 1994, the years between 1940 and 1994 didn't pass by without great moments and...
Today in Hockey History: May 28
May 28th, 2020 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 victories and a huge swing and miss in the draft. Roy Hangs Them Up Whether you loved or hated Patrick Roy during his playing days, you have to respect what he...
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 highest honor that a professional athlete can have bestowed upon...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big M Ends Holdout
October 26th, 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 salary of $35,000 laden with bonuses that could make his final haul closer to $50,000. Mahovlich negotiated the pact with Leafs assistant...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Generals Ontario Junior Champs
April 21st, 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 the Northern Ontario Hockey Association champs, the North Bay Trappers, with a 10-0 shellacking in North Bay. Complete...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Another Clutch Goal for Henderson
February 13th, 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 with one second left on the clock as the visiting Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs skated to a 3-3 tie. The game in Toronto was one of three NHL games on the...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Esposito, Hall Lead Hawks
January 27th, 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 Hockey League games played last night. In the other contest, Jean Ratelle’s late tally lifted the New York Rangers to a 4-3 upset victory over the Detroit Red...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Brit Selby – Bruin Killer
January 16th, 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 League games played last night. In the other games, Montreal took Chicago 6-4 and the Rangers and Red Wings skated to a 4-4 tie. Selby Loves the Bruins Selby’s hat trick...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: A Lost Weekend in Chicago
November 15th, 2015 The Chicago Black Hawks went into the weekend leading the National Hockey League with a 6-0-2 record and looking like they might not lose a game all year. The Hawks fell back to earth with a sickening thud this weekend. Not only did they lose two games, but both defeats came within the usually friendly confines of Chicago Stadium. To say...
50 Years Ago in Hockey - Wings, Rangers Tie a Wild One
March 20th, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings increased their first-place lead in the National Hockey League standings to four points with a wild 6-6 tie with the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Norm Ullman, who is carrying this team on his back during their run to the top, was once again the scoring hero for the Red Wings. He...
50 Years Ago in Hockey - Provost Ties Up Leafs
March 5th, 2015 A fluke goal by right-wing Claude Provost with less than eight minutes to play pulled the Montreal Canadiens into a 2-2 tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs last night at the Forum in Montreal. The game was one of two scheduled National Hockey League games. In the other contest, the New York Rangers bounced back from a pasting by the...
