by Diana Driscoll | Feb 11, 2013 | Homepage, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning
The New York Rangers are on a roll, and in more ways than one. The team racked up its second consecutive win Sunday night at Madison Square Garden when they defeated the recently struggling Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 5-1, and the Blueshirts have finally started...
by George Grimm | Jan 3, 2013 | Hockey History, New York Rangers, Retro Rangers
My father used to call me whenever the Rangers made a big trade, so on the night of November 2nd, 1979 the phone rang and I heard him say two words: Bar-ry Beck, stressing each syllable for emphasis. Pop was happy. So were a lot of other Ranger fans. The Blueshirts...
by Michelle Kenneth | Dec 27, 2012 | New York Rangers, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers
The Rangers have been riding high since December 17th. With three wins in a row, what better way to start off the Christmas break than to win before HBO’s 24/7 cameras just one week before the Winter Classic? And what better way to show their holiday spirit on Madison...
by George Grimm | Dec 6, 2012 | Hockey History, New York Rangers, Retro Rangers
Goal judges are a part of hockey’s proud and sometimes innocent past. They have been replaced in the NHL by cameras and video reviews in the War Room in Toronto and perhaps it’s safer that way. Arthur Reichert was a well respected fixture at both the “Old” and current...
by George Grimm | Nov 8, 2012 | Hockey History, New York Rangers, Retro Rangers
Teddy Irvine was the kind of gritty, character player that every team needs, no matter what era you’re talking about. He was a relentless checker, had good speed for a man of his size (6’2’’ 195 pounds) and most of all, wasn’t afraid to drop the gloves to protect his...
by Diana Driscoll | May 20, 2012 | Leagues, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers
May 20, 2012 With a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils Monday night at Madison Square Garden the New York Rangers accomplished three feats: They became the first team in the Eastern Conference to clinch a playoff spot, added a few extra points in the standings between...
