Posts About "Jean Ratelle"
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 tenure still stand. But it almost didn't happen. Gilbert's...
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...
