NEW YORK — Mark Messier kissed th^ Stanley Cup as more than 18,000 long-suffering Rangers fans danced in the aisles of Madison Square Garden. They broke into a gleeful chorus of what only teasing opposition fans had chanted in the past.“1940, 1940, 1940, 1940.” Then, in the dressing room, New York’s 54-year-old championship curse was …
This Day In Hockey History-June 9, 1996-Humble Peter Forsberg is an Avalanche of talent
Panthers ‘scared of Peter,’ says Patrick Roy It is called “the general manager’s game,” and they play it everywhere this time of year, even in the jungle heat of Florida. If you had to pick one player to start a team with, which would it be: Eric Lindros or Peter Forsberg? Two years ago, such …
This Day In Hockey History-May 31, 1992-Penguins Star Mario Lemieux claims Rangers had “contract” out on him
The Associated Press CHICAGO — Mario Lemieux broke his silence and accused Adam Graves of the New York Rangers of intentionally hurting him in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. “It was intentional, no question about it,” the Pittsburgh centre said before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final against the Chicago Blackhawks …
This Day In Hockey History-May 4, 1996-How The Detroit Dynasty Was Built
TERRY EGAN Dallas Morning News In a time of monumental greed, in a game dominated more than ever by free agency and player movement, the Detroit Red Wings just might have built the last dynasty Theirs is a team laced with talent, intelligence and a willingness to sacrifice personal glory for team success. The Red …
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This Day In Hockey History-February 22, 1993-Rangers Sweep San Jose
Adam Graves scored two second-period goals and John Vanbiesbrouck made 29 saves as the New York Rangers cruised to a 4-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks last night. Mike Gartner and Peter Andersson each added two assists as New York won its third straight. The neutral-site game, only the second NHL regular-season game ever …
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Wayne Gretzky Still The Great One-This Day In Hockey History-May 25, 1997
Rangers’ Wayne Gretzky remains among NHL’s elite players “Boy, I got vision, and the rest of the world wears bifocals.” – Butch Cassidy By MIKE VACCARO Stew Writer RYE, N.Y. — The kid defenseman doesn’t have a prayer. And knows it. Eric Cairns is his name, he’s 22 years old, and he has played a …
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