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SUMMER 20I3CONNECTIONS VII

RANGERS ALUMNI

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he 30th Annual Rangers Golf Classic was held on Monday, September I0th at Westchester Country Club. The fall day was an excellent

one for golf with members of the current team, coaching staff, hockey executives, alumni and guests. The Golf Classic is an annual

fundraiser for the alumni association and each foursome gets the opportunity to golf with a Rangers team representative. Twenty

three alumni joined us for another memorable outing.

Wrapping up the day on the links, everyone gathered at Westchester Country Club for a cocktail hour and reception. After the current Rangers

were acknowledged, the honorees for the event, the 197I-72 team were introduced. The members of the I97I-72 team on hand included Gene

Carr, Bill Fairbairn, Eddie Giacomin, Rod Gilbert, Vic Hadfield, Ted Irvine, Brad Park, Pete Stemkowski, Walt Tkaczuk and Gilles Villemure. To

the surprise of all the alumni, Emile Francis joined Sam Rosen via phone to lead a recap of the team’s season and share stories from the year.

Following the recap, Rod Gilbert presented a special gift to each of the alums on behalf of the organization and the Alumni Association.

The Rangers look forward to celebrating the 3Ist Rangers Golf Classic this upcoming September.

I97I-72 NEW YORK RANGERS

VIC HADFIELD CHATS WITH HIS FOURSOMEGLEN SATHER WITH HIS FOURSOME

30TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

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MSG TRANSFORMATION 4

MSG DEFINING MOMENTS 5

GARDEN 366 RANGERS MOMENTS 6-7

GARDEN OF DREAMS POWER PLAYERS 8

A YEAR IN GARDEN OF DREAMS 8

JAKE’S STORY 9

ALUMNI PITCH IN WITH SANDY RELIEF I0

ZAMBONI CHALLENGE II

YOUTH HOCKEY NIGHT II

EMILE FRANCIS AWARD II

GO SKATE! I2

NY RANGERS ASSIST I3

SKATE WITH THE GREATS I3

SEASON SUBSCRIBER EVENTS I4

LASTING PARTNERSHIPS I4

NYRAA UPDATE I4

CALENDAR I5

IN MEMORY I5

CONGRATULATIONS I5

DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY I5

UPDATE CONTACT INFO I5

t is an honor to again present you an update on your Rangers alumni family. We are so fortunate to have a group of alumni who are very

active in our efforts with the Rangers, Madison Square Garden, and our Alumni Association. Another year has passed and many great

moments for the New York Rangers hockey club happened both on and off the ice. And no different from the past, our alumni were a key

asset in all that we accomplished.

I am very happy to bring you another year of alumni news and happenings with this issue of our

Rangers Alumni Connections newsletter. Please enjoy the enclosed updates on our programs

and events from this season. It is your involvement that elevates our programs and experiences

for our fans, partners, and speaks for the Rangers crest.

I look forward to seeing some of you at the Golf Outings this summer and during our 20I3-I4

season.

Your fellow Alumnus,

Glen Sather

President & GM, New York Rangers

TABLE OF CONTENTS

C O N N E C T I O N S V I I

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hase II of the Transformation included an homage to The Garden’s more than I30 year history on the Madison Concourse (6th Floor),

including a “Memorable Moments Every Day” visual retrospective and special exhibits celebrating the top twenty “Defining Moments” in

Garden history. The visual retrospective is “Garden 366” which includes a photo and description of one memorable moment for every day of

the calendar year. “Garden 366” encompasses the circumference of the outer wall of the 6th Floor Madison Concourse accenting the wood trim above

the concourse. The ten “Defining Moments” have special exhibits on the inner concourse wall throughout the Madison Concourse. The remaining ten

“Defining Moments” will have their exhibits displayed on the Garden Concourse and will be completed in Phase III of the Transformation.

MSG DEFINING MOMENTS

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HOWIE ROSE, BRIAN LEETCH, MARK MESSIER & ADAM GRAVES AT MSG DEFINING MOMENTS UNVEILING.

JULY 16, 1992: Bill Clinton receives nomination at the Democratic National Convention.

adison Square Garden is entering the final offseason of the three-year Transformation this summer. As many alumni have

experienced watching games the previous two seasons, from the concourses to suites, exclusive clubs, dining options

and concession stands, Madison Square Garden is a new state-of-the-art venue that’s as memorable as the moments that

happen here. The Transformation is well underway now with two phases complete over the last two years. Madison Square Garden now

includes New Upper & Lower Bowl seating with comfortable seats and significantly improved sightlines, expanded Madison and Garden

Concourses with city views, enhanced concession stands, more restrooms, new menu items and retail locations; 20 new Event Level Suites;

58 Lexus Madison Level Suites that are 23 rows from the ice; all-inclusive Madison Club presented by Foxwoods, Delta SKY360 Club with views

of the team entering and exiting the locker room, and I879 Club offering for elite members; and the West Balcony offering unique views and

vantage point as well as the return of the infamous Blue Seats.

Phase III includes further changes that will transform Madison Square Garden for the final time and complete the MSG Transformation.

These new features in The Garden include:

- New Chase Square at 7th Avenue entrance, double in size featuring interactive zones, retail locations, box office and broadcast studio

- Two spectacular new Chase Bridges that will be suspended above the ice for a one-of-a-kind view of the action

- New Budweiser Fan Deck (I0th Floor) offering a selection of new food & beverage options and a unique social gathering space with direct views into the arena bowl

- New state-of-the-art Gardenvision center-hung scoreboard

- I8 completely remodeled Signature Level Suites (9th Floor)

- Restoration of the iconic Garden ceiling

We look forward to sharing these highlights with you at games next season. If you wish to view the Garden’s progress please

visit MSGTransformation.com for all Transformation updates.

MSG TRANSFORMATION

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APRIL 16, 1981: Brian Leetch sets the Rangers record for most points in a season by a defenseman with a total of 100 points.

MAY 7, 2012: Ranger’s Brad Richards’ game-tying goal with :06.6 left sends Eastern Conference semis Game 5 vs. Capitals into OT, where Marc Staal’s goal wins it.

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ew York Rangers and Garden of Dreams Foundation continued with the second year of the Rangers and Garden of Dreams Power

Players program. Power Players introduces new children to street hockey while also allowing last year’s participants to receive further

instruction. The program debuted in 2011-12 and with some centers returning 25 “selects” from last year, total program participation

included 110 children from three Garden of Dreams partner organizations: Children’s Aid Society, Harlem Dowling and WHEDco. As a part of the

program, all partner locations received street hockey equipment for their facility, t-shirts for all participants and a

number of various Rangers giveaways for their commitment to the six weeks of instruction. Selects also had the

opportunity to learn hockey on ice for the first time participating in one of our Try-Hockey-For-Free Day events.

Throughout the Power Players program, the children learned basic hockey skills and life skills in their weekly

sessions led by Rangers’ Hockey Development Staff. The six values of the program are: Commitment, Excellence,

Fun, Respect, Responsibility and Teamwork. At each weekly clinic, one value was stressed by the instructors to

help reinforce important life lessons that the children may have learned previously at home or in the classroom.

This year’s program launched in November with alumni led clinics featuring Nick Fotiu, Dave Maloney, and Brian Mullen and culminated after six

weeks of instruction in a round robin tournament, with special

guests Rod Gilbert, Ron Greschner, and Adam Graves. After

the series of games at the final tournament, Rangers public

address announcer Joe Tolleson led an award ceremony and

congratulated the children for completing the program. As a

part of the ceremony, all of the children received a certificate of

completion, photo plaque, personalized Rangers jersey, medal,

and more. “For the kids, they came away with a ton of Rangers

items, but most of all they appreciated playing the game,” said

Greschner. “You could see they were having a great time, it’s a

great program.”

The Rangers and Garden of Dream’s “Make A Dream Come True” program treats children facing obstacles to a

once-in-a-lifetime personal experience. The following account is from Jake Santoriella who first came to the

organization through Garden of Dreams hospital partner Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in 2010.

he Rangers continue with their charitable commitment to the Garden of Dreams Foundation. In addition to the Rangers, Garden of Dreams

works with all areas of the The Madison Square Garden Company – including the Knicks, the Liberty, MSG Entertainment, MSG Networks

and Fuse – to positively impact the lives of children facing obstacles. Through ongoing programs that use the magic of MSG, the

Foundation develops strong, long-term relationships that truly change lives. Since its inception in September 2006, Garden of Dreams has created

thousands of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that have brought joy and happiness to more than 225,000 children and their families, including those

facing homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care.

With Henrik Lundqvist serving as the official spokesperson for Garden of Dreams, the Rangers and the Foundation impacted hundreds of children

and families during the 2013 season. Rangers players, alumni, and staff hosted children for Dream Nights at Rangers’ games, conducted a

Thanksgiving Dinner to aid in Super Storm Sandy relief, continued the Power Players Street Hockey program, visited children in hospitals and

community organizations, shared a special experience at Chelsea Piers with children, fulfilled children’s dreams through the Foundation’s Wish

Fulfillment and “Make a Dream Come True” programs, enhanced Delta’s Holiday in the Hangar event, and much more. This year Garden of Dreams

welcomed a new partner organization, the Police Athletic League - New York.

Each year the Rangers look to further integrate the alumni in our community efforts. The alumni’s ability to put a smile on a child’s face and allow

them to forget the situation they are in, goes a long way. We continually receive incredibly positive feedback from the partner organizations of the

long lasting and impactful effect these interactions have on the lives of the children. Thank you for your participation in these great efforts.

GARDEN OF DREAMS POWER PLAYERS JAKE’S STORY

A YEAR IN GARDEN OF DREAMS

ADAM GRAVES VISITS CHILDREN AT A SUITE NIGHT AS A PART OF BEYOND DREAMS PROGRAM

POWER PLAYERS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONSPOWER PLAYERS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

RON GRESCHNER AT CHELSEA PIERS DAVE MALONEY VISITS NYU MEDICAL CENTER ROD GILBERT TEACHES A GARDEN OF DREAMS CHILD HOW TO HOLD A STICK

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ALUMNI WITH SANDY RELIEF ZAMBONI CHALLENGE

YOUTH HOCKEY NIGHT

EMILE FRANCIS AWARD

n November, the Rangers alumni chipped in to lend support to help area New Yorkers who had been impacted by Super Storm Sandy.

One of the Garden of Dreams partners Life Center had experienced flood damage and extended power loss caused the relocation of many

residents in the program. Alumni Andre Dore, Rod Gilbert and Adam Graves joined Speaker of NY State Assembly Sheldon Silver and NYC Department

of Homeless Services Commissioner Seth Diamond in serving Thanksgiving dinner to the 350 children and families at Life Center. The dinner also

included a DJ, autographs from alumni, Rangers giveaways and much-needed blankets to help them recover from the impact of the storm.

The following week, alumni Gilbert, Graves, Ron Greschner, Dave Maloney and Gilles Villemure teamed up with the American Red Cross’ Super

Storm Sandy relief efforts to lend a hand in Brooklyn and Queens. The alumni arrived at a relief site in Coney Island and spent the morning

unloading Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles. Once the inventory of donated goods was unloaded the alumni, coach, and other

volunteers assembled the items to be picked up by those in need who had lined the street waiting for assistance. “Really quite humbling (to be

here and assist), it’s traumatic for those people involved,” Maloney said. “But we all realize how fortunate we are regardless of our situation.”

After Coney Island, the group moved over to Rockaway Park and Breezy Point in Queens to lend a hand at another American Red Cross relief site.

Once there, the Rangers did their best to brighten the afternoon of a few of the many volunteers who had given their time to help those who lost

their home or were still without power from the storm. Many of these volunteers had also been affected directly by the storm. “Everyone here,

they are so proud of their neighborhood. This is their home.” said Gilbert. “They are out here, they’re going to be back, and they’re going to live

here again.” Before returning home, the alumni visited the American Red Cross office in Midtown to meet the staff and many volunteers who were

assisting in the relief efforts since Super Storm Sandy struck on October 30th. These volunteers come from all areas of the United States and have

been working tirelessly to assist New Yorkers in need.

o create excitement for the Rangers first playoff home game of the 20I3 NHL Playoffs, the Rangers hosted the first-ever Zamboni

Challenge on 33rd Street. Ron Duguay captained Team Blue against Stephane Matteau who captained Team White. Each alumnus had

a different Rangers branded Zamboni to race towards the finish line halfway down the street. With each alumni in a Rangers racing

suit and on their zambonis, model Alejandra Cata dropped the Green flag kicking off the race at the 7th Avenue side of 33rd. Duguay jumped out

to an early lead and never looked back defeating Matteau in the Zamboni Challenge. Duguay was awarded the Zamboni Cup which he filled

with champagne and celebrated his victory. The Zamboni Challenge kicked off Blueshirts Live which provided live programming, bands, and

interactive activity on 7th Avenue in front of the Garden prior to each playoff home game.

ontinuing their commitment to youth hockey in the tri-state

area, the Rangers hosted 6th Annual Youth Hockey Night at

Madison Square Garden for the Rangers game against the

Montreal Canadiens on February I9th. Elements of Youth Hockey Night

included a pre-game forum for youth hockey players hosted by MSG

Network’s John Giannone featuring Rangers alumni Adam Graves,

Nick Fotiu, Brian Mullen, Ron Greschner and Dan Blackburn; the

presentation of the 6th Annual Emile Francis Award for youth hockey

volunteerism; intermission game featuring the Little Rangers; and two

children from Ice Hockey in Harlem joining the Rangers on the blue line

as honorary Rangers starters.

outh Hockey Night could not be titled as such without the

involvement of Hall of Fame coach and general manager

Emile Francis. Francis’ dedication and service to the

local youth hockey community is honored each year through the

Emile Francis Award. This year, the sixth recipient of the award was

Joseph Ruggiero, a figure in the youth hockey community since I984.

Ruggiero is currently a coach in the USA Special Hockey program

but he has hosted clinics at Rye Playland Ice Casino and previously

coached their house-league bantam team, assisted at Pelham

Memorial High School, and was Eastchester High School’s head coach

for ten years. In addition to coaching the New York Raptors, a team

of developmentally disabled athletes, he volunteers to coach a house

league in Yonkers and has given his time to work with Ice Hockey in

Harlem and Pat LaFontaine’s Champions in Courage. Ruggiero was

nominated by his wife Marcia and was presented the award on the ice

at February 19th‘s Youth Hockey Night by Nick Fotiu and Brian Mullen.

CLOCKWISE STARTING FROM TOP LEFT:RON GRESCHNER & DAVE MALONEY PREP FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION

ROD GILBERT HELPS SERVE THANKSGIVING DINNER

ADAM GRAVES HELPS WITH THANKSGIVING DECORATIONS

RANGERS ALUMNI WITH VOLUNTEERS AT ROCKAWAY POINT

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RANGERS ALUMNI SHARE ADVICE AT THE YOUTH HOCKEY FORUM

RON DUGUAY & STEPHANE MATTEAU COMPETE IN THE FIRST-EVER ZAMBONI CHALLENGE

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angers Fan Development department has continued

their longstanding efforts to grow the game of hockey

throughout the tri-state area. This season the Rangers

unified these efforts and launched a new youth hockey platform –

“Go Skate! Playing is the Goal” – which will focus on improving the

youth hockey experience in the tri-state by increasing opportunities

and accessibility to the sport through hockey camps, clinics and free

skating events.

Launched on Hockey Weekend in New York, “Go Skate!” expects to

reach more than I5,000 youth through Future Rangers (introductory

hockey, ages 3-I0), Youth Street Hockey (introductory hockey, ages

7-I4), Pee Wee Rangers (elite level, ages II-I2), Camps and more.

Rangers captain Ryan Callahan is the spokesperson for the new

initiative and can be seen in a PSA which introduces the program.

“I am proud to now be involved in the Rangers ‘Go Skate’ initiative,”

said Callahan. “It’s great to be a part of an organization that realizes

the importance of making these same types of programs available

to youth and has a dedication to helping grow the game of hockey.”

Hockey Weekend in New York was a series of special events and

complimentary hockey programs through New York in support of

USA Hockey’s annual “Hockey Weekend Across America.” The events

featured complimentary skating and free learn to play hockey lessons

in Wollman Rink, public skates at local area partner rinks, and Youth

Hockey Night at the game on February I9th against Montreal featuring

appearances by alumni Glenn Anderson, Dan Blackburn, Ron Duguay,

Nick Fotiu, Adam Graves, Ron Greschner, and Brian Mullen.

This year, “Go Skate!” has featured street and ice hockey clinics led by

the Rangers Hockey Development team with assistance from alumni

Blackburn, Fotiu, Graves, Greschner, Dave Maloney and Mullen. For

more information on “Go Skate!” please visit the youth hockey section

of the Rangers website, NewYorkRangers.com/GoSkate.

DAN BLACKBURN AT HOCKEY WEEKEND IN NEW YORK

GLENN ANDERSON LEADS A DRILL AT A GO SKATE! CLINIC

RANGERS STREET HOCKEY CLINIC

GO SKATE! PLAYING IS THE GOAL

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NY RANGERS ASSIST

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE: I9TH ANNUAL SKATE WITH THE GREATS

arlier this season, the New York Rangers and

Chase announced the launch of New York

Rangers Assist supported by Chase, a program

designed to improve the youth hockey experience and

increase opportunities and accessibility to the sport.

The new community-based program started by helping

refurbishing hockey rinks in Rye and Long Beach, New

York that were damaged by Super Storm Sandy and have

been out of operation since the storm. Both rinks hold

historical significance to the Rangers franchise, having

previously served as training facilities for the team. The

Blueshirts practiced at the City of Long Beach Arena in

the I970s and Playland Ice Casino from I979 until 2002,

prior to the opening of the MSG Training Center for the

2002-03 season. The two locations are also currently

official community rink partners of the Rangers.

Restorations began immediately at The City of Long

Beach Arena in Long Beach and Playland Ice Casino in

Rye. The City of Long Beach Arena, will receive a new

refrigeration system for the rink, new rubber flooring and sheetrock for the entire arena, Zamboni and electrical repairs, which will enable the rink

to reopen in summer 20I3. Playland Ice Casino will also receive a new refrigeration system along with roof and structural repairs, and is expected to

open its doors in fall 20I3. To recognize the rinks, Alumni Ron Greschner and Brian Mullen presented symbolic banners to representatives from both

rinks at the game on February 7th. As part of the program, the Rangers and Chase will also host a variety of free events and activities to celebrate

the reopening of the rinks with appearances from Rangers alumni.

n Friday, February Ist, the New York Rangers and Garden of Dreams partner organization, the Ronald McDonald House of New York

held its Annual Skate with the Greats Event at Rockefeller Center to raise money for children with cancer and their families. This

year’s event featured a long list of storied Rangers alumni from different eras in franchise history. Long time House supporters Rod

Gilbert and Brian Leetch headlined the alumni in attendance. Additional distinguished alumni featured Ron Duguay, Nick Fotiu, Adam Graves,

Ron Greschner, Stephane Matteau, Mark Messier, Mike Richter, Pete Stemkowski, and Gilles Villemure. Throughout the evening, fans had an

opportunity to skate and get an autograph from the former Rangers as well as bid on unique auction items in the live and silent auctions. It is

estimated that the event raised over $700,000 for Ronald McDonald House of New York.

Beginning in I994, through the efforts of Gilbert and Leetch, the New York Rangers and Ronald McDonald House teamed up to raise funds to

support families of children with cancer. The Skate with the Greats event has helped to raise more than $7.6 million for the Ronald McDonald

House of New York, whose mission is to provide a home away from home for children undergoing active treatment. Since its founding, more than

25,000 families have stayed at Ronald McDonald House of New York.

RON GRESCHNER & BRIAN MULLEN HELP ANNOUNCE NY RANGERS ASSIST PROGRAM

RANGERS ALUMNI PRESENT A JERSEY TO THE HONORARY RANGERROD GILBERT ADDRESSES THE EVENT ATTENDEES

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SEASON SUBSCRIBER EVENTS

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: UPDATE

LASTING PARTNERSHIPS

eason subscribers are the heartbeat of Madison Square Garden

giving the players that extra edge, bringing passion each and

every night. This dedicated group, many of which have had

tickets in their families for decades, are the first to cheer and defend our

team. As many of you alumni express at our events or in interviews, the

Rangers fans are a special group of individuals. These season ticket holders

appreciate the chance to meet alumni they have idolized over the years

and hear stories from their playing days. As an Original Six franchise, the

history and tradition of the Rangers allows us to create unique touch points

for our fans with alumni from throughout the Rangers celebrated history.

This season the Rangers continued with Storyteller Forums and Season

Subscriber lunches allowing season ticketholders to hear firsthand stories

from each alum’s time in New York. Alumni were also part of elevating

the platform of the I879 Club, Madison Club presented by Foxwoods, and

Delta SKY360 Club visiting with guests at each Rangers home game.

Throughout the year, season subscribers had the chance to meet many

alumni including Glenn Anderson, Jeff Beukeboom, Ron Duguay, Eddie

Giacomin, Vic Hadfield, Stephane Matteau, Brian Mullen, Brad Park, John

Vanbiesbrouck, Steve Vickers, and many others. Thank you for coming out

and sharing your experiences at this year’s events. We hope you will be a

part of even more subscriber events in the future.

he NYRAA once again held its general members meeting at the Rangers Golf Classic. At the meeting, Alumni

President Rod Gilbert provided an update on all current business, including the renewal of the Ice Hockey in

Harlem scholarship fund, a request from Adaptive Sports for new sleds and equipment for the Sled Hockey team.

Due to continued concerns on offering assistance to alumni in need, the board is working with legal counsel to explore a

potential procedure that would allow the NYRAA 50I C3 to help alumni as needed.

The NYRAA board will meet in the Summer of 20I3 and a general members meeting will be held in September the

day prior to the 3Ist Rangers Golf Classic. If you have any orders of new business, are an alumnus in need or know an

alumnus in need, please contact the President, Rod Gilbert, prior to this summer’s board meeting.

lumni are a key asset to the activation of the Rangers and Madison Square Garden

partnerships from Suite Visits to Legends, Chalk Talks, Tweet Ups, and Dream

Skates, the experience is truly elevated by the alumni’s participation. Each year

the feedback from attendees and partners is always positive and events routinely exceed

expectations. This year, alumni participated in meet and greets for Delta Tweet Ups, Delta’s

Holiday in the Hangar, Tissot MSG watch unveiling, Chase Blue Carpet and various experiences

for Chase Cardholders including suite visits, clinics, fantasy skates, and branch visits. Alumni

have also played a role in helping to secure future partners and grow the Madison Square

Garden business through prospecting events. The partnerships group look forward to having

you at our golf outings this summer and back again for programs next season.

ADAM GRAVES HELPS TO UNVEIL THE NEW TISSOT’S BOX OFFICE CLOCK

SUBSCRIBER TENURE RECOGNITION CEREMONY

BRIAN MULLEN WITH SUBSCRIBERS

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COKE GOLF OUTING

June 24th

NHL DRAFT

June 30th

DEVELOPMENT CAMP

July Ist – 5th

YOUTH FANTASY CAMP WEEK I

July 8th – I2th

YOUTH FANTASY CAMP WEEK 2

July I5th – I9th

YOUTH FANTASY CAMP WEEK 3

July 22nd – 26th

PEEWEE RANGERS CAMP

August 5th – 9th

GARDEN OF DREAMS DREAM WEEK

August I2th – I6th (RANGERS DAY - AUGUST I2TH)

CHASE GOLF OUTING

August 20I3

3IST ANNUAL RANGERS GOLF CLASSIC

September 20I3

Kerryann Tomlinson [email protected]

(2I2) 465-6484

Rod Gilbert [email protected]

(2I2) 465-6454

Adam Graves [email protected]

(2I2) 465-6436

David Martella [email protected]

(2I2) 465-637I

Anthony Zucconi [email protected]

(2I2) 465-638I

UPDATE CONTACT INFORMATION

If your contact information has recently changed, please take a moment

to fill out the information below and fax it to (212) 465-6549 or email

[email protected].

Thank you.

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HAVE ANY NEWS TO SHARE WITH YOUR RANGERS ALUMNI FAMILY? PLEASE TELL US.

RANGERS, COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTORY

CONGRATULATIONS

Ed Johnstone on his induction to the Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame

as a player. Ed was previously inducted as a coach and member of the

sporting community. (Nov 2nd)

Red Sullivan has the James Stevenson Park Bowl a softball field

rededicated in his name to the George “Red” Sullivan East City Bowl.

(Sep I5th)

Thank you to those alumni who participated in Super Storm Sandy relief

charity hockey games produced by Stan Lee Foundation and Russian

Hockey Legends at Madison Square Garden and the Prudential Center,

respectfully. (Mar 24th & Apr I3th)

Please join us in congratulating the following Rangers alumni on these

tremendous honors:

IN MEMORY

Since our last issue, the New York Rangers family has lost some members of

its team. Please keep the family of our alumni in your thoughts and prayers.

Don Raleigh August 2I, 20I2 (NYR: I943-56)

Bill Ezinicki October II, 20I2 (NYR: 1954-55)

Pentti Lund April 16, 20I3 (NYR: I948-5I)

DONRALEIGH

BILLEZINICKI

PENTTILUND

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