The New York Rangers will formally retire Jean Ratelle’s #19 on February 25th prior to the team’s game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Rangers announced. President Glen Sather spoke about Ratelle via the team’s press release:
"Jean Ratelle is truly one of the greatest players to have ever played for the New York Rangers," Sather said. "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.