NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 4: New York Rangers goalie Mike Richter pauses during a press conference announcing his retirement September 4, 2003 in New York City. Richter is the all time winning goalie in Ranger history. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
What happened on September 4 in the history of the New York Rangers
September 4 is a sad day in New York Rangers history as it marks the day that one of the greatest goalies in franchise history decided to hang up his skates. It was in 2003, after suffering two concussions in eight months, Mike Richter formally announced that he was retiring.