New York Rangers and The Stanley Cup

The New York Rangers is a member of the Original Six in the National Hockey League (NHL). They have been a part of the league since 1962 Since they first started, the team was evidently a team to watch. They won the American Division title on their very first year playing. With a great performance in their games, the team gained a huge fan base. In 1929, the team was the first team to travel by plane when they fought against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Rangers ticket holders have always been eager to watch their favorite team play on the ice.

The Rangers was the first American team to have won a Stanley Cup. The sale of the Rangers ticket was cutthroat when the Rangers won their first Stanley Cup in 1927-1928 season. The team defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs for their second Stanley Cup in 1932-1933. The third Stanley Cup for the Rangers in season 1939-1940 was not as easily achieved as before. The first two games were held in the Madison Square Garden in New York, and the rest of the games were played in Toronto. The Rangers played against the Leafs in a 2-2 games where the Rangers would win by overtime.

After the third Stanley Cup win of the Rangers, they stumbled into a losing streak. They didn't make the playoffs in 12 years. It was known to many as the Curse of the 1940. The team won their fourth Stanley Cup in 1993-1994 after being led by Keenan. This brought back all the hype regarding the Rangers tickets.

Fans were pleasantly surprised to see that the curse has been broken and once again they can see their favorite team play.

The fans were more enjoined to watch their favorite team play. The craze was even fueled when the team acquired some of the known players in the league. Wayne Gretzky, Theoren Fleury, Eric Lindros and Dan Blackburn to name a few.

The team has been exemplary with their games. Fans and enthusiasts alike continue to watch how the Rangers play. They are awaiting the day when the rangers will once again get their hands on the Stanley Cup.