NYR TODAY Thursday 12/28: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays December 28:

Bucky Buchanan C (1948-1949) Harry Howell D (1952-1969) Terry Sawchuk G (1969-1970)

Today in NYR History December 28:

1962: Red Sullivan becomes the tenth head coach in Rangers history.

1975: The New York Rangers become the first NHL team to play a team from the Soviet Union. The Soviet Red Army defeat the Rangers 7-3 at Madison Square Garden in the opener of the first "Super Series" between Soviet and NHL teams.