SPOTLIGHT: STU BICKEL
By Bruce Berlet Defenseman Stu Bickel is the latest Connecticut Whale “graduate” to make a difference for the parent New York Rangers this season. Bickel joined rookies Carl Hagelin and Tim Erixon as players to make their NHL debut with the Rangers on…
SPOTLIGHT: NEWBURY
BY: Bruce Berlet Kris Newbury is a proud individual, as a human being and a hockey player. Few demonstrate more grit, determination and leadership than the Connecticut Whale’s veteran center, something that earned Newbury frequent plaudits from New York…
SPOTLIGHT: DEFENSE
BY: Bruce Berlet The Connecticut Whale defense took a second hit in 24 hours Monday, when rookie Tim Erixon was recalled by the parent New York Rangers on an emergency basis. The loss of Erixon and Wade Redden, who was injured in Saturday’s 2-1 shootout…
FANFARE: TESTING THE DEFENSIVE DEPTH
BY: Adam Gavriel Quantity over quality may prove a necessary motto for the New York Rangers over the coming weeks as injuries to Marc Staal, Michael Sauer, and Steve Eminger and with Jeff Woywitka a game-time decision, the Rangers could potentially lose…
BICKEL IN NY, NOW ERIXON TOO
It was released yesterday that Sut Bickel was called up to the New York Rangers due to the hits to the team’s defensive corps. Now comes word out of the Ranger’s beat reporters that Tim Erixon is ALSO heading up to New York. Add in the…
BICKEL RECALLED
The New York Rangers have recalled defenseman Stu Bickel from the Connecticut Whale according to the team. Here is the official release:
SPOTLIGHT: KELSEY TESSIER
BY: Bruce Berlet Kelsey Tessier prides himself in being a responsible two-way player with lots of grit and a penchant for doing little things such as finishing checks and getting up the opposition’s skin, a major reason he received the Seventh…
ONE IS THE LONELIEST NUMBER FOR THE RANGERS
VERSUS NEW YORK RANGERS POST-GAME NOTES December 13, 2011 (Game 28, Home Game 13) Madison Square Garden – New York, New York 1st 2nd 3rd OT Final Click Here For: Dallas Stars 0 0 1 – 1 Game Summary NY Rangers 0 0 0 –…
WILL THE RANGERS DO TO THE STARS WHAT THE GIANTS DID TO THE COWBOYS?
NY RANGERS vs. DALLAS STARS Tuesday, Dec. 13, 7:00 p.m. Madison Square Garden – New York, NY Rangers: 17-6-4 (38 pts) Stars: 16-11-1 (33 pts) * All information through NHL games on Dec. 11 TOMORROW’S GAME: The Rangers will face-off against the…
SPOTLIGHT: DOMINIC MOORE
BY: Bruce Berlet Former Hartford Wolf Pack and New York Rangers center Dominic Moore had a day to forget – and relish – on Thursday. Moore was the reason that Martin St. Louis’ NHL-high consecutive games played streak of 499 ended Thursday night, after…