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Mike Richter

Mike Richter: Rangers’ Legendary Cup-Winning Goalie

Josh Bell | September 14, 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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Rangers History

Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup Win Has Lasted a Lifetime

Thomas Conroy | August 28, 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.…

Categories Rangers History

1940: The Best Team in New York Rangers History

THW Archives | July 2, 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…

Categories Hockey History, Rangers History

March Marks NHL’s Sustainability Initiative

Aaron Schmidtke | March 2, 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…

Categories Hockey Cares, The Business of Hockey

1994 Playoffs – We Need a Movie on This!

Jeff Ponder | December 22, 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.…

Categories Archives, Hockey Movies, Humor, New York Rangers

Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Mike Richter

Michael Gwizdala | November 13, 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…

Categories Archives, Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Rangers Goaltending

‘Orchestrating an Upset’ Documentary on ’96 World Cup Contextualizes Tourney’s Return

Dustin Nelson | September 14, 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…

Categories Hockey History, Hockey Movies, World Cup

U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2016

Steven DiOssi | August 8, 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…

Categories International Hockey, News

Rangers Rundown: Who’s Still Missing from the HHOF

Donovan Burns | June 29, 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…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers History

Guts, Glory, Goalies

Michael Torsiello | March 17, 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…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL Goaltending

New York Rangers Hoping To Hang On Without Henrik Lundqvist

Michael Gwizdala | February 12, 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…

Categories New York Rangers

New York Rangers: A Tale Of 20 Years

Michael Gwizdala | May 31, 2014

Twenty years is a long time. Much has changed since 1994 in the NHL and on the New York sports landscape. Back then, a Canadian team (Montreal Canadiens) was the…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers
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