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Red Sullivan

Penguins’ First Coach Red Sullivan Set Tone for Franchise

THW Archives | September 28, 2019

Though he coached the Pittsburgh Penguins for only two seasons, the franchise’s first head coach, George “Red” Sullivan, set the tone for the club from day one. Sullivan died on…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rangers Fire Red Sullivan

Rick Cole | December 7, 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…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Coaches – Red Sullivan

Rick Cole | September 23, 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…

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Rangers Retain Red

Rick Cole | May 4, 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…

1964-65 Preview – The New York Rangers

Rick Cole | October 7, 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…

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