Posts About "Red Sullivan"

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rangers Fire Red Sullivan

December 7th, 2015 The New York Rangers have dismissed coach Red Sullivan. New York general manager Emile Francis made the announcement that Sullivan had been relieved of his duties yesterday. Francis named himself as Sullivan’s replacement, placing himself squarely on the spot, now completely responsible for the team’s improvement. Sullivan...

50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Coaches - Red Sullivan

September 23rd, 2015 While most of the NHL coaches we have talked about in this series are firmly ensconced in their positions, such is not the case with New York Rangers bench boss Red Sullivan. Rumours were rampant throughout last season and over the summer that Sullivan, after two-and-a-half seasons at the helm, was on the way out the door. Started With...

50 Years Ago in Hockey - Rangers Retain Red

May 4th, 2015 The New York Rangers wasted little time after the final playoff game was played to announced that they have retained the services of George (Red) Sullivan as coach for the 1965-66 season. He has been the Ranger coach for the past 2 1/2 seasons. At 35, he is the NHL's youngest bench boss. Although Sullivan hasn't been able...

1964-65 Preview - The New York Rangers

October 7th, 2014 The New York Rangers have missed the NHL playoffs in five of the past six seasons and prospects for a post-season appearance this time around aren't looking very good as teams ready themselves for the start of the 1964-65 NHL schedule. Is there any hope for the gallery gods who occupy the upper reaches of Madison Square Garden? The...