by Kevin Greenstein | Dec 10, 2014 | Books, Hockey History, Homepage, New York Rangers
Most New York Rangers fans have taken in a game or two at Madison Square Garden, have seen highlights of a young Mike Richter, and know how the Broadway Blueshirts got their nickname. But only real fans know about the Curse of 1940, can name the players in “The Bread...
by George Grimm | Dec 9, 2014 | Hockey History, Homepage, New York Rangers, Retro Rangers
In 1973, Sal Messina became the color analyst on Rangers radio broadcasts working with play-by-play man Marv Albert. It was the natural progression for the Queens native who had been involved in hockey and the Blueshirts for most of his life. Sal grew up listening to...
by Mike Wyman | Dec 5, 2014 | Hockey History, Homepage, Montreal Canadiens
Flags are at half-mast in Montreal following the death of Jean Beliveau, who epitomized both elegance and excellence for the large majority of his 83 years among us, and I’m all out of heroes. Jacques Demers was asked to come up with one word that described Mr....
by George Grimm | Sep 11, 2014 | Hockey History, Homepage, New York Rangers, Retro Rangers
Their journey began more than 50 years ago when a young father took his very small son by the hand and led him to New York City and to a dark, smoky place with a lot of steps and a bright white sheet of ice at the center. Little did the young boy know that what he was...
by George Grimm | Jun 7, 2014 | Hockey History, New York Rangers, Retro Rangers
The playoffs are not for the faint of heart. They are an emotional roller coaster ride for both the players and the fans. But at least the players have some control over their destiny. The fans can only sit, stand or pace nervously watching, waiting and hoping for the...
by George Grimm | Apr 18, 2014 | Hockey History, New York Rangers, Retro Rangers
Forty years ago, in the spring of 1974 the Ranges and Flyers met for the first time in the Stanley Cup playoffs. There have been many “Amtrak Series” since then, but the first one was quite memorable. The Rangers and Flyers were headed in different directions that...
