Ed Giacomin, Rangers and Hockey Hall of Fame Legend, Passes Away

Ed Giacomin, Rangers Legend, Passes Away

The hockey world mourns the loss of Ed Giacomin, legendary goaltender and emblematic figure of the New York Rangers during the 1960s and 1970s. Giacomin, a Hall of Famer, passed away at the age of 86. According to a Rangers spokesman, Giacomin died of natural causes. The news was confirmed by his family. Giacomin, known for his puck-handling and for coming out of his net before it was a common practice, won the Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender in the 1970-71 season. He led the Rangers to the Stanley Cup Final in 1972.

Giacomin was selected five times for the All-Star during his time with the Rangers, from 1965 to 1976. He finished his career with the Detroit Red Wings. His number 1 is retired in Madison Square Garden, and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.

“You can’t talk about the history of this organization without immediately thinking of Eddie,” the Rangers said in a statement.

Statement from the New York Rangers