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HARD HITS: A Father’s Day Hockey Celebration
By show of hands, how many fans got into hockey due to their Dad’s? It might not apply to all. But there are certainly plenty of hockey fans who love the sport because our fathers taught us about it. On … Continue reading
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Rangers Flashback: Tony Granato
In 1988-89, the Rangers boasted a pair of rookies who had an immediate impact. Of course, Brian Leetch is well known. Following a 17-game cameo fresh out of Wisconsin in ’87-88, he scored 23 goals and had 71 points to … Continue reading
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Tagged 1988-89, A Look Back, Badgers, Bernie Nicholls, Bill Masterton, Brian Leetch, Calder, Canucks, Column, Flashback, Jeff Beukeboom, Kings, Mark Messier, Mike Richter, Neil Smith, Oilers, Rangers, Sharks, Tomas Sandstrom, Tony Granato, Trevor Linden, U.S. Hockey Hall Of Fame, Wayne Gretzky, Wisconsin
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NHL COVID restrictive measures leads to more cancellations, Canada closing its border, early Christmas Break, no Olympics, plus a look at hockey history nicknames
In predictable news that was expected, the NHL’s new COVID restrictive measures lead to more cancellations. With spikes in COVID due to the new Omicron variant, Canada also decided to close its border. That means no games between American teams … Continue reading
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Coming to grips with a gut wrenching moment
Life can be funny sometimes. It truly can be mysterious and unpredictable. Take the date May 25th. In 1994 on one memorable hot Spring night, that meant captain Mark Messier delivering on his promise by leading the Rangers back from … Continue reading
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Tagged 1994, 2012, Adam Henrique, Alec Martinez, Battle Of Hudson, Canucks, Column, Devils, Eastern Conference Final, Game Six, handshake, Henrik Lundqvist, Hudson Rivalry, Kings, Mark Messier, Martin Brodeur, May 25, Mike Richter, overtime, Rangers, Stanley-Cup, Stephane Matteau, sudden death, The Guarantee
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What ‘If’
The 1991-92 New York Rangers were one of the franchise’s best teams. What ‘if’ they had beaten the Penguins and won the Stanley Cup that year? We look back while also looking forward at the promising current Blueshirts. AP Photo … Continue reading
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A night to remember for Shesterkin and Rangers
Igor Shesterkin gets some love from Henrik Lundqvist after his first NHL win. The Rangers defeated the Avalanche 5-3 at The Garden. AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images The chants were different this time at Madison Square … Continue reading
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