No Easy Victories: Mark Messier's impact on the Rangers | E60 Excerpt

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Published 2024-06-14
It’s been 30 years since the 1994 Rangers fashioned one of the most memorable playoff runs in hockey history. Among the Blueshirt faithful in attendance to witness the Rangers’ triumph was NYPD officer Steven McDonald, along with his wife Patti Ann and their seven-year-old son, Conor.

In 1986, McDonald was shot in the line of duty in Central Park. He was paralyzed from the neck down and respiratory dependent for the rest of his life. In the years that followed, McDonald became an inspiration to the city for his message of forgiveness towards his assailant. He also became synonymous with the hockey team that he loved. McDonald’s passion for the Rangers, which he shared with Conor, now an NYPD captain, underscored their unbreakable family bond and helped galvanize the franchise, which presents an annual award in his name.

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All Comments (5)
  • @ravibadesha123
    New jersey shouldve won the reffing was so toward rangers in that series especially in the end. They had almost three times more powerplays 😂
  • @JRusso1998
    Moments like these that make me proud to be a Blueshirts fan. <3
  • @_mynewcareer
    Yeah keep milking 94 forever. 94 nevermore. Sorry rags fans 😘