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Tex Rickard, the promoter of Madison Square Garden, was granted a new NHL franchise for the 1926/27 season. The New York press nicknamed the new team 'Tex's Rangers' and the name stuck. Hence the New York Rangers.
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∙ 16y agoAs far as I can determine, the original ownership gave their team the name Islanders because they play on the Long Island area of NYC.
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Name the New York Rangers commentator that also played for the Rangers from 1975-1983?
John Davidson
Who defeated the New York Rangers on December 28 1975?
The New York Rangers didn't play on December 28, 1975.
Who was the head coach for the New York Rangers in 1993?
For the 1993-94 season, Mike Keenan was the New York Rangers head coach.
What does the New York Rangers logo mean?
It is a statue of New York City's Statue of Liberty
What team is Wayne Gretzky couch for?
new york rangers
What was the New York Rangers first name?
The New York Rangers do not have a mascot.
What was the original name of the New York Rangers?
They have always been called the New York Rangers, since they were founded in 1926.
What is the name of the New york hockey team?
New York Rangers... New York Islanders.. Buffalo Sabres...
What is the name of the NYC hockey team?
There are two New York Rangers New York Islanders
What was the New York Rangers name in 1961?
In 1961, the team was known as the New York Rangers. Since the team began playing hockey in 1926, they always had the same name.
Who is better New York rangers or Montreal Canadiens?
new york rangers.
When was New York Rangers created?
New York Rangers was created in 1926.
Name the New York Rangers commentator that also played for the Rangers from 1975-1983?
John Davidson
What is the name of Buffalo's hockey team?
There is 2. The New York Rangers and the New York Islanders!
What is the name of the New York Rangers arena?
Madison Square Garden.
What is a ranger as in New York Rangers?
A New York Ranger is sort of the same thing that a Texas Ranger is supposed to be. The name comes from the fact that the guy who put the NY Rangers together's nickname was Tex. From there the association with the Texas lawmen came in, and they were called the New York Rangers.
When did the New York Rangers join the NHL?
The New York Rangers joined the NHL in 1926.
