Ed Giacomin, Rangers legend and Hall of Famer, passes away

Ed Giacomin, Rangers Legend, Passes Away

The hockey world mourns the loss of Ed Giacomin, the legendary goaltender who left an indelible mark on the New York Rangers. Giacomin passed away at the age of 86. The news was announced on Monday by the Rangers and the NHL Alumni Association. A spokesperson for the association indicated that the information was received from a member of the Detroit Red Wings alumni board of directors.

Giacomin, a Hall of Fame member, was an emblematic figure for over a decade with the Rangers, from 1965 to 1976, and later played in Detroit. His number 1 is retired at Madison Square Garden. During his distinguished career, Giacomin was awarded the Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender and was selected five times for the All-Star.

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

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