All Entries Tagged With: "Wayne Gretzky"
Chance of a Lifetime: Traveling with a Professional Hockey Team
Growing up in Bergen County in northern New Jersey, I became a hockey fan at an early age. When I was just 3 or 4, I was playing in the streets of Fair Lawn, NJ with my dad Louis, one winter day. I took a slap shot and my follow through broke his glasses. I [...]
Why I Love Being A Rangers Fan: The Chelley Schoe Story
Rewind 20 years. I was 13 years old, in middle school and had just discovered the beautiful sport of hockey. Cue background story (http://twominutesinthepenaltybox.wordpress.com/2012/01/12/i-was-inspired-by-a-goalie/)… Over those 20 years, I’ve witnessed a myriad of moments that I will forever remember. I’ve swoon’d over many a player, and have been fascinated by attempting to copy the moves [...]
Glen Miller’s Favorite New York Rangers: 25-21
Even though there are still several big names that could change teams this summer including Doan, Nash, Ryan and Semin, it already feels as if we are in the midst of the “dog days of summer.” You know, the period of time after the big name free agents have chosen where they are going to [...]
Notes: Why The Rangers Power Play Is Important and More
Just when I thought the Rangers power play would never get another goal, they got two. And it wasn’t just any two power play goals — one tied the game with six seconds left and the second won it in overtime. What’s funny to me is I was planning to write about the “Curse [...]
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Rangers Trade Edition
While I’m not 100% convinced that the Rangers NEED to make a trade, I’m trying to keep an open mind as the trade deadline approaches. Now, I’m sure many of you have seen you Twitter and Facebook timelines explode with ridiculous trade rumours, suggestions and speculations. We’ve also seen some that make sense. I’ve put [...]
Michael Del Zotto: A Case Study in Improvement
The happy world of sports writing, regular media and us lowly bloggers included, is replete with controversial opinions and then subsequently the arguments over those divisive opinions. Yet there are also many sports-related statements that are inarguable; statements that no sane sports fan would deign to contradict. For example; Wayne Gretzky was one of the [...]
New York Rangers Alumni Game Starters
… LOVE IT! Seeing these 5 start off the game will be great. I am really excited to see Mike Gartner with a Rangers jersey on again. Adam Graves has ALWAYS been my favorite player but loved to watch Gartner throughout his NHL career. I still believe I am more excited for the Alumni Game [...]
Mike Richter Will Be Behind The Bench For Alumni Game
The New York Rangers Official Facebook page just sent out the following message Just confirmed: Blueshirt Legend Mike Richter will join Mike Keenan behind the bench on December 31st when the Rangers face the Flyers in the Winter Classic Alumni Outdoor Game … great news for Rangers fans wanting to at least see Richter at [...]
Video: Mark Messier Announces His Addition to Alumni Game Roster
… I knew Mark would find a way to play! You cannot have an Alumni Game with the Rangers being a part of it and no Mark Messier, it’s just wrong. But Mark delayed his shoulder surgery and will be putting on a Blueshirt for all to see in Philadelphia. Can’t wait!
Alumni Game News: Flyers Add Parent and Hextall To Roster
Well, when we saw the Alumni Game rosters we were all shocked that Bernie Parent and Ron Hextall were not on the Philadelphia Flyers roster. Yes, they are Flyers and most New York Rangers fans do not care but it’s an alumni game and we want to see the best each team has to offer [...]
