New York City’s first NHL team wasn’t our beloved Rangers. Yes, the Blueshirts were proceeded by one year by the New York Americans. The “Amerks” as there were affectionately known, were Madison Square Garden’s primary hockey tenant in 1925. Those of you well versed in the history of the Blueshirts are most certainly aware that MSG boss Tex Rickard, wanting an NHL team of his own, founded the “Tex’s Rangers” in 1926 and quickly turned his newly acquired squad of talented players from across North America into a juggernaut that would win three Stanley Cups in 14 seasons and eventually force the Americans first to Brooklyn, and then into Chapter 11 in 1942 Which, of course, lead to the alleged and sensationalized “Curse of Red Dutton”.
All Time American Born NY Rangers Team
