For over 40 years, going to Madison Square Garden to watch their beloved New York Rangers has been a rite of passage for hockey fans in the Empire State.
Fans often grow attached to old arenas, ones whose character and rich history makes the lack of modern conveniences tolerable. Seeing those buildings torn down is so emotional because we have such fond memories of the events that took place inside.
Trying to picture the Blueshirts not playing at MSG in its current location is difficult for New Yorkers. After all, the team has played there since the 1968-69 NHL season.
But a new era of Rangers hockey might be taking shape after a decision made by the City Council on Wednesday to oust the club—and its co-tenant New York Knicks—from the building so Penn Station can be remodeled.
Per Charles V. Bagli of the New York Times:
The New York City Council notified the arena that it has 10 years to vacate its 45-year-old premises and find a new home, the Garden’s fifth since it opened in 1879.
By a vote of 47 to 1, the Council voted to extend the Garden’s special operating ...
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Is New Era on Horizon for Rangers After Latest Madison Square Garden Vote?
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