JADEDGREEN Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 The 2013-14 schedule will feature January outdoor games vs. Devils, Isles • Click Here to Request More Info The National Hockey League announced on Wednesday that the Rangers will play both the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders next January at Yankee Stadium as part of the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series. The Rangers will face the Devils on Jan. 26, 2014, at 12:30 p.m., and go up against the Islanders on Jan. 29, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. Rangers fans will be in for a treat next January with the unique opportunity to watch a pair of games at Yankee Stadium -- the first outdoor NHL games ever to be played in the New York metropolitan area. Both games will be considered road games for the Rangers, as the Devils will be the home team on Jan. 26 and the Islanders will be the home team on Jan. 29. The two games at Yankee Stadium complete the four-game 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series scheduled for next season. On Jan. 25, the Anaheim Ducks will play the Los Angeles Kings at Dodger Stadium. On March 1, the Chicago Blackhawks will host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Soldier Field. “The innovative nature of the Stadium Series affords the opportunity to have all three NHL teams in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area play, outdoors, at one of the most-celebrated stadiums in the world,” Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “We'll be able to create a multi-faceted, multi-day experience for our fans, and we thank the teams, Coors Light, the New York Yankees and Yankee Stadium for their support of this memorable NHL event.” In just five years of its existence, Yankee Stadium already has provided the setting for some of the country’s most popular events as the baseball diamond has been transformed to host games between several of college football’s finest programs –- including the annual New Era Pinstripe Bowl – concerts by Grammy Award-winning acts, top-tier soccer talent from around the world and a super welterweight title boxing match. However, the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ will be the first time the Stadium has been used for hockey. As one of the world’s most prestigious addresses, the original Yankee Stadium was also the home for scores of additional sports, entertainment and cultural events, as well as political assemblies, three Papal masses, religious conventions, concerts, NYU commencements and the circus. “We have long thought that Yankee Stadium would be a great venue for outdoor hockey,” said Lonn Trost, New York Yankees Chief Operating Officer. “In addition to being a first-class baseball facility, Yankee Stadium was designed to house unique and memorable events, such as the NHL Stadium Series™. Hosting two of the NHL’s classic rivalries at Yankee Stadium will be a great kickoff for the worldwide sporting events in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area scheduled in early 2014.” The rivalries among the three NHL clubs based in the New York metropolitan area go well beyond the natural contentiousness of proximity. The Rangers, Islanders and Devils each have been successful on the ice, combining to win 11 Stanley Cup Championships, including eight of the past 32. “The New York Rangers are honored to participate in these two historic games at Yankee Stadium, bringing hockey into the home of another one of New York’s iconic sports franchises,” said Rangers President & General Manager Glen Sather. “Playing hockey outdoors takes the game back to its roots and reminds us all why we laced up our skates as youngsters. We are excited to be able to bring that experience and thrill to our fans and the city of New York.” Division foes during the regular season, the teams also have battled each other during memorable postseasons. The Rangers and Devils have met six times in the Playoffs. Perhaps the most memorable of those series was in 1994 when the clubs faced off in the Eastern Conference Final. After proving to be the two best teams in the League during the regular season, they required a legendary series to determine the Eastern Conference champion, with the Rangers’ Stephane Matteau winning the deciding Game 7 in double-overtime. The Rangers went on to win the Stanley Cup® in seven games over the Vancouver Canucks. The Devils countered 12 months later by winning the first of their three Stanley Cup® Championships over the following nine seasons. The Rangers and Islanders have met eight times in the postseason, including four straight years from 1981-84. The Devils and Islanders have met once in the post-season, with New Jersey earning a 4-2 series victory in the 1988 Patrick Division Semifinal. The Rangers first played the Islanders in a regular-season game on Oct. 21, 1972, at Nassau Coliseum – a 2-1 win by the Rangers. The Rangers first faced the Devils in a regular-season game (after the team moved to New Jersey) on Oct. 8, 1982, at Brendan Byrne Arena – a 3-2 victory by the Devils. “The teams playing in these two games -- the Rangers, Islanders and Devils - have tremendously loyal fans and the rivalries are intense because of their proximity and playoff history,” said Mathieu Schneider, NHLPA special assistant to the Executive Director. “Yankee Stadium is a landmark venue in New York City and to see hockey played in such a celebrated setting will be extremely memorable to the players and everyone involved.” Further details on this special NHL event, including national broadcast information and specifics on ticket opportunities for the season-ticket holders of each team, will be released shortly. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=670893 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SayNoToDMC Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Rangers essentially getting 2 extra home games, definitely want tickets though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BroadwayJoe12 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Rangers essentially getting 2 extra home games, definitely want tickets though Those outdoor games are incredibly fun, but the last one I was at I'm honestly surprised I didn't lose a toe to the cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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