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A DAY IN 'RANGERSTOWN'

Events, Players, Broadcasters and Bonding highlight a day in 'RANGERSTOWN'

By Russell Hartman

November 6^th, 2014

Bleeding blue

On Sunday Oct. 12, 2014, the New York Rangers played against the Toronto Maple Leafs at their Home Opener at Madison Square Garden in New York City. From 12 p.m. until about game time (which started at 7 p.m.) the Rangers organization hosted an event on 33rd street outside the Garden which was known as Blueshirts Boulevard. At the event fans could partake in hockey challenges, eat local food, listen to live music and enjoy festivities throughout the day.

Welcome to rangerstown

Me, standing with the “RANGERSTOWN” letters outside Madison Square Garden

What would a celebration be without music?

A local New York City band playing on Blueshirts Boulevard outside of Madison Square Garden

Bonding time!

My father and I outside of Madison Square Garden posing by the “RANGERSTOWN” letters

hockey, hockey and more hockey

Players and fans surround a synthetic ice rink that was constructed on Blueshirts Boulevard. Many events were held here throughout the day

Starstruck: Meeting current Rangers, Legends, Broadcasters and former Players

(From Left to Right): New York Rangers Captain Ryan McDonagh, New York Rangers Forward Chris Kreider, New York Rangers Legend Adam Graves, MSG Broadcaster John Giannone, Former New York Rangers Goalie Kevin Weekes, and New York Rangers Legend Ron Duguay

The Calm Before the storm

The inside of Madison Square Garden before the game began.

Warming up

The New York Rangers take the ice for warmup prior to player introductions and puck drop. Players from the Toronto Maple Leafs can also be seen on the right warming up as well