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Posts About "Rod Gilbert"

New York Rangers' Top-20 All-Time Goal Scorers

New York Rangers' Top-20 All-Time Goal Scorers

January 13th, 2021 The New York Rangers have been around for almost 100 years and they've had some of the best players in NHL history come through their ranks, such as Phil Esposito, Jean Ratelle, Barry Beck, and Brian Leetch. They've also had some great brother and father-son combinations like the Cooks, the Hextalls, the Maloneys and the Patricks. Not...
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 22

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 22

November 22nd, 2020 If you were to walk through the wings of the Hockey Hall of Fame, you would see the names of a lot of players who had big moments on this day in National Hockey League history. Among the memories is the greatest player of them all having two huge career highlights, the first-ever outdoor game being played and the most successful head...
Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger

Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger

November 21st, 2020 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...
1971-72 New York Rangers: "We Did It All Except Win"

1971-72 New York Rangers: "We Did It All Except Win"

November 17th, 2020 This article was originally published in August, 2012. The New York Rangers endured one of sports' longest championship droughts, as they went fifty-four years without winning the Stanley Cup. And while the Stanley Cup finally made it to New York in 1994, the years between 1940 and 1994 didn't pass by without great moments and...
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 1

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 1

August 1st, 2020 Aug. 1 is a great date in the history of the New York Rangers as they signed a future Hall of Famer who went on to rewrite their record books. Also, two Canadian teams made some memorable moves and a historic name took a new job with the most storied franchise in National Hockey League history. Rangers Hit the Jackpot The Rangers...
Rangers' Top 4 All Time

Rangers' Top 4 All Time

March 24th, 2020 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL squads. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position. An “Original Six” squad, there’s no shortage of sensational...
New York Rangers With 100-Point Seasons

New York Rangers With 100-Point Seasons

February 11th, 2020 From the GAG-line of the electric 1970s to the Stanley Cup-winning core of the 1990s, the company of 100-point seasons remains to be among the most elite players in New York Rangers history. Mark Messier is just one of the six Rangers to have 100-point seasons. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images) Let's dive into all six...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Wreck Wings Home Opener

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Wreck Wings Home Opener

October 23rd, 2016 Chicago Black Hawks won their second straight game of the young National Hockey League season last night. It came at the expense of the Detroit Red Wings, who were hoping to celebrate a win in their home opener. Dennis Hull scored twice, with brother Bobby adding a single as the Black Hawks hammered the Red Wings 7-4. In the other two...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rod Gilbert’s Surgery and Other Notes

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rod Gilbert’s Surgery and Other Notes

February 2nd, 2016 New York Rangers star forward Rod Gilbert underwent spinal fusion surgery yesterday at a New York City hospital. Early indications suggest that the operation was a complete success. The operation, which took over three hours, was performed by Dr. Kazuo Yanagisawa, the Rangers club physician. The doctor said he was very pleased with...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rod Gilbert Out for the Season

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rod Gilbert Out for the Season

January 12th, 2016 The New York Rangers have lost star right-winger Rod Gilbert for the rest of the National Hockey League season. It was decided yesterday that Gilbert will have spinal fusion surgery on his injured back on February 1. He will leave the team immediately and return to his Montreal home to rest and prepare for the operation. Gilbert will...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Red-Hot Red Wings Dump Habs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Red-Hot Red Wings Dump Habs

January 10th, 2016 After winning three of their first 15 games of the season, the Detroit Red Wings have been on a tear that continued this weekend with two consecutive wins. Last night, the Wings used a third-period rally to upend the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 at the Olympia in Detroit in one of three National Hockey League games. The victory gives Detroit...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Shack Scores Double Knockout in Leafs Win

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Shack Scores Double Knockout in Leafs Win

December 19th, 2015 It was a rough night for goaltenders at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto last night. The Maple Leafs and Rangers scored 12 goals between then, with Toronto coming out on the long end of a 8-4 decision. In the other two National Hockey League games, Montreal edged Boston 2-1 while Detroit handled Chicago 3-1. Three Hat Tricks in One...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: A Lost Weekend in Chicago

50 Years Ago in Hockey: A Lost Weekend in Chicago

November 15th, 2015 The Chicago Black Hawks went into the weekend leading the National Hockey League with a 6-0-2 record and looking like they might not lose a game all year. The Hawks fell back to earth with a sickening thud this weekend. Not only did they lose two games, but both defeats came within the usually friendly confines of Chicago Stadium. To say...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Lose More Than A Game

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Lose More Than A Game

November 7th, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs lost more than a hockey game at Maple Leaf Gardens last night when they dropped a 4-2 decision to the New York Rangers in one of two National Hockey League games. The Leafs also lost defenseman Bobby Baun, possibly their best defender in this early season, with a frightening injury when he was felled by a rising...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Gilbert Hopes to Play Against Habs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Gilbert Hopes to Play Against Habs

October 27th, 2015 Star New York Rangers right winger Rod Gilbert is hoping to get back into the lineup tonight as the Rangers take on the Montreal Canadiens at the Forum in Montreal. This will be the second half of a home-and-home series with the Habs. Montreal won the first meeting Sunday evening at Madison Square Garden by a narrow 4-3...
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