Beating the Detroit Red Wings in heavily partisan Traverse City, Mich., is no small feat, but the Rangers were up to the task on Wednesday in a 4-3 victory over the Traverse City Prospects Tourney hosts. Next up is St. Louis in the third-place game.
The prospects at the 2009 Traverse City (Mich.) Prospects Tournament are playing their final round-robin game tonight vs. host Detroit. The Blueshirts lead 2-0 after one period. With a win, the Rangers could tie Carolina for the Eastern group lead.
The 2009 Rangers Season Subscriber Fan Fest, presented by American Express, was a thrilling day for all those lucky enough to attend. The event featured games, food and fun, as well as forums that even included a surprise visit from Mark Messier.
Ales Kotalik made a big name for himself during six NHL seasons in Buffalo and Edmonton, but the new Rangers wing from the Czech Republic wanted a taste of one of North America’s larger cities. It’s one reason he signed with the Blueshirts.
The Rangers players at the 2009 Traverse City (Mich.) Prospects Tournament showed their might on Monday, as they routed the Atlanta Thrashers prospects 4-1. The win kept their tourney title hopes alive heading into Wednesday’s game vs. Detroit.
The Rangers prospects team is facing the Atlanta Thrashers prospects today at the Traverse City Prospects Tournament. Coming off a tough loss Sunday, the Rangers and Thrashers are scoreless in the first period. Keep an eye on the game here.
A team of Rangers prospects, including captain Dale Weise (above), came back from a 3-1 deficit in the third period Sunday afternoon, but fell to Carolina 5-3 in its opener at the Traverse City Prospects Tournament. The Blueshirts play again Monday.
A team of Rangers prospect, including 2008 draftee Dale Weise (above) is now on the ice vs. the Carolina Hurricanes at the annual Traverse City Prospects tourney in Traverse City, Mich. Keep an eye on newyorkrangers.com for game coverage.
A year ago, Rangers prospects like Dale Weise (above) got their very first taste of the NHL lifestyle at the Traverse City Prospects Tournament. Today, Weise is one of five returning members of that team on the roster for a 3 p.m. game vs. Carolina.
As a native of Long Island, who already knows his way around New York, new Ranger Christopher Higgins is likely to become a fan favorite at MSG this season. Hear his answers to some questions submitted by fans here on newyorkrangers.com.