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Rangers Honor Late Forward Ron Duguay
27 Oct
Summary
- New York Rangers honored Ron Duguay with a moment of silence.
- Duguay, a former forward, played 12 NHL seasons, 8 with the Rangers.
- He helped the Rangers reach the 1979 Stanley Cup Final.
The New York Rangers recently held a pregame ceremony to honor the memory of former forward Ron Duguay. The tribute took place at Madison Square Garden before their matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Duguay, who played for the Rangers for eight of his twelve NHL seasons, passed away on Thursday at the age of 69.
Fans rose to their feet to applaud Duguay after a moment of silence, as photos of his career were displayed on the arena's big screen. The Rangers organization expressed their sorrow, remembering Duguay as one of the most popular players in franchise history. His distinctive skating style and charismatic presence captivated fans.
Duguay was a key player in the Rangers' journey to the 1979 Stanley Cup Final, where they ultimately lost to the Montreal Canadiens. After retiring from hockey in the 1988-89 season, he continued his association with the team, serving as a color analyst for MSG Network for twelve years.
