Thursday, November 2, 2017

NYR TODAY Thursday 11/2: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthday November 2: 


Matt Cullen C (2006-2007) Vic Howe RW (1950-51,1953-54) Paul Thompson LW (1926-1931)

Today in NYR History November 2:


1975: Two days after being put on waivers by the Rangers, Ed Giacomin returns to MSG as a member of the Detroit Red Wings, and is serenaded with chants of "Edd-y! Edd-y!" from the MSG crowd. Giacomin leads Detroit to a 6-4 victory over the Rangers.


1979: The Rangers acquire Barry Beck from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for Bobby Sheehan, Lucien DeBlois, Pat Hickey, Mike McEwen and Dean Turner.


2000: Adam Graves passes Andy Bathgate for third on the Rangers’ all-time goals list with his 273rd tally as a Blueshirt.

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