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1. The first year of their existence, 1926-27, the Rangers boasted the top point scorer in the NHL in whom?
2. Everyone knows that Bernie "Boom-Boom" Geoffrion invented the slapshot, but what Rangers' great was the first to intentionally leave the puck behind him for a trailing teammate, a move later termed the "drop pass". Who was this?
3. The most memorable moment of the 1927-28 playoffs was the incredible performance of the Rangers manager/coach Lester Patrick, taking over between the pipes for injured goalie Lorne Chabot. However, the most satisfying moment had to be the 2-1 Game 5 Finals victory that netted the Rangers their first Cup. Who was the hero that scored the game-winning goal in that pivotal game?
4. Although the line of Bill Cook, Frank Boucher, and Bun Cook had been playing together since 1926, they weren't officially given the moniker "The Bread Line" until 1928-29. Which one of these was not an achievement by one or more of the players on that line during the 1928-29 season?
5. The Rangers finished third in 1929-30 but were knocked out early in the playoffs by the Canadiens. Despite the premature end to the season, Frank Boucher led the NHL in what category?
6. The 1930-31 season marked the introduction of the first NHL All-Star squad. The Rangers have the proud distinction of having had a member on this first team. Who was it?
7. Frank Boucher's claim to the Lady Byng ended in 1931-32. His loss seemed to be the Rangers gain as they accomplished something they had not done since the 1926-27 season. What was it?
8. The Rangers rebounded strongly in 1932-33. They made strong acquistions in Babe Siebert and Andy Aitkenhead, and the Bread Line rose to the occasion in both the regular season and the playoffs. They opposed a familiar face in the Finals against Toronto. The Stanley Cup win came at the expense of one who was once one of their own. What former Rangers goalie was in a Toronto uniform in 1932?
9. 1933-34 was an unproductive year for the Rangers, as they fell to third place and lost in the first round. The next year (1934-35) saw the Rangers improve some, but still get knocked out early. The team that beat them, the Montreal Maroons, only had to win one game to do so.
10. The NHL was having a bad year in 1936-37. Canadiens great Howie Morenz died at age 34 after suffering a shattered leg, Detroit's ace netminder missed most of the playoffs with a serious injury, and Toronto star Joe Primeau retired. The Rangers too, saw an old friend go as they started the season without what long-time winger?
11. The 1937-38 season saw the two New York franchises (the Americans and Rangers) meet in the playoffs for only the second time in history. The Americans win over the Rangers seemed to cap off a poor season for the Rangers. How many Rangers were in the top five penalty minute leaders that year?
12. The Rangers featured two top lines to replace the Bread Line in 1938-39. These lines helped the Rangers into second place in the NHL and the playoffs. Even with the added scoring, the Bruins ousted the Rangers on three overtime goals. Who was the Boston player that scored all three?
13. 1939-40 was a good year for the Rangers. They finished second behind Boston as Dave Kerr was exceptional in net, the Colvilles and Bryan Hextall were scoring left and right, and, of course, they came away with the Stanley Cup. In addition to the ultimate award, what two other pieces of NHL hardware did Rangers players take home that year?
14. The 1940-41 season for the Rangers didn't go so well. With the imminent departure of players to enlist in the armed forces and the threat of WWII ever-present, the team dropped to fourth and were defeated in the quarterfinals by the Red Wings. The one bright spot was the Rangers outstanding right winger. Who was it?
15. It was an up and down year for the Rangers in 1941-42. They finished first in the NHL for the first time in their history and had a potent scoring line. However, they were upset in the semi-finals by the Toronto Maple Leafs, and lost a key member of the team to retirement. What goaltender hung up his skates for good in 1941-42?
16. WWII was in full swing in 1942-43, and the Rangers were hit hard by players joining the armed forces. One of the biggest blows was the loss of goalie "Sugar" Jim Henry. After running through several second-rate netminders, the Rangers settled on Steve Buzinski. Like "Sugar" Jim Henry, Buzinski received a nickname as well, but one that was not so sweet. What name was he tagged with?
17. The Rangers tanked in 1943-44. They were still without a major-league goaltender and they lost Phil Watson to the Canadiens for the season. The Rangers allowed a number of "worst" records, both team and NHL that season. Which of these wasn't one?
18. The 1944-45 season was one of degredation for the Rangers. The next year (1945-46) saw the return of players that had served during the war. The Rangers reunited the line of Mac Colville, Alex Shibicky, and Neil Colville but to no avail. Another team, the Boston Bruins, also reunited a line that had been broken up by the war, but their results were exactly the opposite. What was this famous Bruins line?
19. With the reunited Colvilles and Alex Shibicky not producing in 1945-46, it was left up to others to take up the slack. The only one who did so was rookie Edgar Laprade. He was the team's second best scorer. What two other Ranger greats made their debuts with the Blueshirts in 1945-46?
20. The last year of the first two decades (1946-47) continued in the downward trend of the last several years. The Rangers again finished out of the playoffs. But in a satisfactory ending to those first 20 years, the Rangers still had one bright spark left to light their way into the next 20, goaltender Chuck Rayner. What category did he lead the NHL in in 1946-47?
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