NYR TODAY THURS 6/2: Prospect Review, Alumni Birthdays, TDINYRH

RANGERS PROSPECTS REVIEW: In the System
Igor Shesterkin Goalie: SKA Saint Petersburg
Ht: 6' 1"  Wt: 187  Shoots: Left Born: 12/30/1995

Drafted by New York Rangers, Round 4 #118 overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft
Currently playing with SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) Splitting the season between 3 teams, SKA St Petersburg, SKA-Kareliya Kondopoga and SKA-1946, the 2nd overall ranked New York Rangers prospect posted a 21-8 record in 34 games last season. In his 3rd year in KHL Action his best GAA a 1.19 and save percentage came in 25 games with SKA-Neva last season.  Shesterkin is said to be a "Dominic Hasek" type of goaltender who is very sound technically, extremely athletic and very calm under pressure for his age. He moves well in his crease and has a very quick glove hand. He's calm and confident in goal, and he does an excellent job at tracking the puck and has the potential to be a No. 1 goaltender in the NHL.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 6/2 
Russ Courtnall RW (1996-1997) Ott Heller D (1931-1946) Christopher Higgins LW (2009-2010)

Today in NYR History June 2

1978: The Rangers hire future Hall of Famer Fred Shero as the 17th head coach in franchise history.