Posts About "Mike Richter"
Top 3 All-Time Rangers Goalies
May 27th, 2020 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 ever backstopped a Stanley Cup championship for the...
Today in Hockey History: April 26
April 26th, 2020 One of the biggest treats for National Hockey League fans is the thrill of watching a Game 7 during the Stanley Cup playoffs. This date has provided quite a few of those, including one that completed an epic comeback. Game 7 Magic There are few things greater in sports than a seventh and deciding game in the Stanley Cup playoffs....
Mike Richter: Rangers' Legendary Cup-Winning Goalie
April 1st, 2020 He is among the best American-born goalies ever. The award for the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men’s hockey is named after him. Plus, he’s arguably the best netminder in the history of the New York Rangers. Mike Richter has gone down as a legend in Rangers, NHL, and international hockey history. While Henrik Lundqvist has...
Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup Win Has Lasted a Lifetime
August 28th, 2019 "The wait is over. The New York Rangers are Stanley Cup champions and this one will last a lifetime." Never has a phrase spoken by a broadcaster been more poetic. Those words were uttered by Rangers announcer Sam Rosen on June 14 after the team won Game 7 to capture the 1994 Stanley Cup. It best describes the emotions inside...
1940: The Best Team in New York Rangers History
July 2nd, 2019 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 twelve year period. However, it was also the last Stanley Cup that...
March Marks NHL's Sustainability Initiative
March 2nd, 2018 Organizations and associations around the world have shifted their focus to environmentally-friendly initiatives that incorporate their values with those of green business practices. While the majority of sports associations have been hesitant, the National Hockey League pounced on the opportunity to build relationships and...
1994 Playoffs - We Need a Movie on This!
December 22nd, 2017 There are some good hockey movies out there. We were blessed with Slap Shot in 1977. We chuckled at the antics of the children in The Mighty Ducks in 1992. We reminisced with Herb Brooks in Miracle in 2004. With the 20th anniversary of one of the most memorable playoff runs in NHL history coming up next year, why not relive the ecstasy...
Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Mike Richter
November 13th, 2017 He is among the best American-born goalies ever. The award for the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men's hockey is named after him. The old school (Ed Giacomin) and new school (Henrik Lundqvist) fans may disagree, but he's arguably the best netminder in the history of the New York Rangers. Mike Richter is Hall of Fame...
'Orchestrating an Upset' Documentary on '96 World Cup Contextualizes Tourney's Return
September 14th, 2016 Wednesday night, after the 2016 World Cup exhibitions come to a close, the NHL Network will air a new documentary about the first World Cup of Hockey. Now 20 years past, Orchestrating an Upset reflects on the 1996 tournament, the ostensible continuation of the Canada Cup. The tournament was a pivotal moment for American hockey. The...
U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2016
August 8th, 2016 The 1996 United States World Cup of Hockey Team headlines the list of inductees in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2016, USA Hockey announced on Monday. Other inductees include former NHL star Craig Janney and legendary hockey coach Norman "Bill" Belisle. U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2016 announced:...
Rangers Rundown: Who's Still Missing from the HHOF
June 29th, 2016 The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted four new members this week, welcoming a few guys who had a huge impact on the game today. Eric Lindros, Sergei Makarov, Pat Quinn and Rogie Vachon were inducted yesterday, all of whom had some wait before getting in. While the line to the Hall keeps getting longer and longer with more guys who should...
Guts, Glory, Goalies
March 17th, 2015 No team is complete without their last line of defense and The New York Rangers are a franchise with a history of élite goaltending. After losing Henrik Lundqvist to injury back in February it has given us all a good look at exactly how good the goaltending is for this team, from the greats, to the current masked men...
New York Rangers Hoping To Hang On Without Henrik Lundqvist
February 12th, 2015 If past is prologue, the New York Rangers are in a precarious position. Sure, they are virtually assured a Playoff spot in the Eastern Conference but making a substantial run in the postseason is another story. With goaltender Henrik Lundqvist sidelined for potentially four to six weeks, Cam Talbot will have to carry the load. A load...
