The New York Rangers announced on Monday that the number 11 worn by Vic Hadfield will be raised to the Madison Square Garden rafters during a pregame ceremony on Dec. 2 when the team hosts the Winnipeg Jets.
This is a welcomed, yet long overdue honor to the legendary New York Ranger. He will be the 10th Ranger to have his number retired and will now join Rod Gilbert (7), Ed Giacomin (1), Mike Richter (35), Mark Messier (11), Brian Leetch (2), Adam Graves (9), Andy Bathgate (9), Harry Howell (3) and Jean Ratelle (19) in the rafters of the world’s most famous arena.