The Rangers will retire Jean Ratelle’s No. 19 jersey in an on-ice ceremony before their game against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, Feb. 25 at Madison Square Garden, the team announced Monday.
“Jean Ratelle is truly one of the greatest players to have ever played for the New York Rangers,” Rangers president Glen Sather said in a statement. “Few players have demonstrated the class, dignity and gracefulness that Jean possessed throughout his career, both on and off the ice. I had the good fortune to call Jean a teammate with the Rangers, I am proud to still call Jean a friend, and I am honored to announce that he will take his rightful place in the rafters of Madison Square Garden.