New York Rangers center Jean Ratelle on the ice for Team Canada during a game at the 1972 Summit Series(Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)
What happened on September 6 in the history of the New York Rangers
On this date in 1972, Canada and the Soviet Union played game three of the Summit Series. It ended in a 4-4 tie in front of a sold out crowd in Winnipeg. New York Rangers fans were happy to see Jean Ratelle back in the lineup, but he played without his linemates, Rod Gilbert and Vic Hadfield.
Ratelle justified his return to the lineup, scoring Canada’s second goal to give them a 2-1 lead in the first period.