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Two Rangers Honored
by Patrick Hoffman on 11/04/09 at 10:02 AM ET
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Yesterday, two New York Rangers found out that they were going to be honored - one for his on-ice play and the other for his off-ice charitable contributions.
Michael Del Zotto was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for the month of October. Here is a brief description of what Del Zotto did this month:
Del Zotto edged Colorado Avalanche center Ryan O’Reilly (2-9—11, +10 in 14 games), New York Islanders center John Tavares (4-6—10 in 13 games), Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (3-7—10 in 14 games), Buffalo Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers (2-3—5, +7 in 11 games) and Philadelphia Flyers left wing James vanRiemsdyk (2-8—10 in nine games) for the award.
Del Zotto, 19, made his NHL debut in the Rangers’ season-opener at Pittsburgh Oct. 2, becoming the youngest defenseman to suit up for the club since 18-year-old Dave Maloney in December, 1974. He posted points in nine of 14 games, including the game-winning goal in the home opener, a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators Oct. 3, and two-assist efforts in wins over the Los Angeles Kings (4-2, Oct. 14) and Phoenix Coyotes (5-2, Oct. 26). He also quarterbacked a Rangers power play that ranked seventh in the NHL with a 25.0% success rate (14 for 56).
You can read more about Del Zotto here.
The other member of the team that is going to be honored is backup netminder Steve Valiquette, who is being recognized for his charitable work with Ice Hockey in Harlem:
The New York Rangers will team up with Ice Hockey in Harlem to co-host the organization’s 23rd annual Winter Sports Auction on Wednesday, November 18 at MSG’s Play by Play Restaurant.
Rangers goaltender Steve Valiquette will be honored at the event, which consists of autograph signings and a sports memorabilia auction, and will run from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The evening will feature a live auction, silent auction and raffle, and hors d’oeuvres will be served as well. For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, please call 212-722-0044 or visit http://www.icehockeyinharlem.org.
Click here for more on Ice Hockey in Harlem.
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