Tag Archives: Stephane Matteau

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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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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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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Gorton must hit it out of the park with Hayes and Zuccarello

Saturday, February 23, 2018 As we draw nearer to the conclusion of Monday’s trade deadline, more rumors are circulating about where players could wind up. From a Rangers perspective, fans continue to follow reliable sources on Twitter to find out … Continue reading

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A special night that truly will last a lifetime for legendary ’93-94 Stanley Cup champion Rangers

If you were fortunate enough to be at the old building between 33rd and Seventh above Penn Station on what shall forever be a special night, then you witnessed a big part of your sports livelihood at Madison Square Garden. … Continue reading

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Remembering the ’93-94 New York Rangers 25 Years later

I’ll be honest. I have been trying to come up with the words to describe that unforgettable championship team in ’93-94. It’s hard to believe it’s 25 years later. Not officially until June 14 when a special group of New … Continue reading

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Remembering Howie Rose’s best calls

In tribute to Howie Rose, here are his most memorable calls. John Tavares wins Game Six in overtime sending the Islanders to the second round for the first time since ’93: Stephane Matteau scores in double overtime of Game Seven … Continue reading

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