The Story of the 1994 New York Rangers Stanley Cup Championship

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The New York Rangers' first Stanley Cup win in 54 years was something no one will ever forget. Look back at the incredible story of the Blueshirts journey to capturing The Cup in 1994 with Mark Messier, Brian Leetch, Mike Richter, Adam Graves, Stephane Matteau, Mike Keenan, Sam Rosen and John Davidson.
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The Story of the 1994 New York Rangers Stanley Cup Championship

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@maggiem6220 Ай бұрын

First time I saw my Dad cry 😂The last time they won was the year before he was born. Here in 2024 thinking of him. I know your smiling down Dad 🙏🏼 LGR🗽

@DannyHoldStatenislandny Ай бұрын

Dad letssssss gooo

@DWAC 28 күн бұрын

This is our year

@ryanesposito5755 21 күн бұрын

Maggie your Dad is on the edge of his cloud tonight. Get ready for some magic.

@easkeybikes1966 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Richter is a class act. I met him at a bike show in Philly in late '94. Me with my Islanders hat on and everything. Told him he really played his ass off. He said, thanks and what's up with that hat? Lol.

@Surfer041 2 жыл бұрын

He was my hero as a teen. Had his jersey, hat, poster, and replica goal stick.

@dzanier 2 жыл бұрын

He’s a very nice person.

@samvakarian 2 жыл бұрын

One of my biggest regrets is giving a Richter liberty jersey to a guy I thought was pretty destined to become my brother in law. Spoiler, he's not my brother in law.

@nymike06 2 жыл бұрын

Cool story...I met him too....might be the best athlete meet I ever had. Funny guy as well.

@rogersherman5391 Жыл бұрын

As a rangers fan this was the height of hockey for me, so much talent league wide.

@kushroyal6946 4 жыл бұрын

If only they won in 14 or 15, we wouldn’t have to sit through everyday reruns of 94 anymore lol

@scorchykinz 4 жыл бұрын

The LA and Tampa horns still give me ptsd

@llllllll153 4 жыл бұрын

Should’ve won it all in 2012

@philliesfan1flyeaglesfly330 4 жыл бұрын

Winning in 14 of 15 wouldn’t have made 94 any less special.

@kushroyal6946 4 жыл бұрын

NYC 1 that’s not what I meant. That team was absolutely stacked with amazing moments. But having a yearly anniversary special is kind of sad. Most people in their 20’s and even 30’s aren’t going to have the biggest connection with that team. If this rebuild doesn’t pan out(it should), at least 1994 doesn’t have the same ring as 1940 lol

@philliesfan1flyeaglesfly330 4 жыл бұрын

Kush Royal I get it. I wish fans that weren’t old enough to remember it could get the feeling we got. It was magical and remember we had to suffer through the Islanders dynasty’s. The game has changed and the Islanders have been mostly bad your life but those games were intense.

@BobbyBoca 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Again Messier! This team still gives me the chills !

@FirebrandAL 2 жыл бұрын

The 1994 Vancouver Canucks are the most criminally and underseeded team in NHL history. Like they legit win the Stanley Cup in any one of ten years of either side of these finals

@nymike06 Ай бұрын

Absolutely! I tip my cap to the 1994 Vancouver Canucks. An extraordinary great team loaded with talent. I'm so happy the Rangers beat them but it did not come easy. Much respect to them.

@19trebor53 9 ай бұрын

It was such a wonderful championship. Wish my Dad could have been here for it.

@negtype13 2 ай бұрын

Make NO mistake…. …he was there/saw it! ✨🪽✨

@coastaku1954 Жыл бұрын

Not a Rangers fan, I'm a leafs fan, but I love watching videos like this, of teams winning that cup, it's honestly amazing to watch

@DannyHoldStatenislandny Ай бұрын

MARK IS A LEGEND

@DannyHoldStatenislandny Ай бұрын

I could CRY EVERYTIME. LETS GO 2024 RIGHT NOW

@martinrosario4018 19 күн бұрын

Nahhhhhhh

@makavelidadon77777 2 жыл бұрын

Chills… the best time in life 1994 what a time to be a kid and love this team !

@anun1239 8 ай бұрын

Same …. I watched every game that season.

@bamnguyen7903 4 жыл бұрын

I remember this like yesterday. What a great moment after so many tough years and hearing 1940. That was the first time I ever heard Matteau speak English. He used to do all his interviews in French. Lol

@dr.loomis4221 2 жыл бұрын

Were you even born when this happened lol?

@MrManfly 2 жыл бұрын

And the Canuck fans are still crying about the loss to this day, LOL !!

@OllieRamone Ай бұрын

Met Matteau in 2004 during the lockdown and we were talking with Rod Gilbert and we were listening to Rod’s stories about his career

@davidbarton1806 2 жыл бұрын

As a lifelong kid from Boston and a fan I hate New York especially when they won a championship the especially the Yankees in the 90s but I always will have a sweet spot for the 94 Rangers thanks to them my next door neighbor Brian Noonan who is on the team got to bring home the Stanley Cup my Hometown South Boston Massachusetts and we had an all-day special it was great right out my font of my building I got to kiss it touch it and take pictures with it I'll never forget that

@nicosspeedcubing2239 3 жыл бұрын

They were so close to winning the stanley cup finials in 2014

@nymike06 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they were close. The Kings were exceptional. I tip my cap to them.

@itscola120 4 жыл бұрын

Now the foundation has been built for the next one. LGR

@martinrosario4018 19 күн бұрын

Give it another 30 years it’ll happen

@tobiojo6469 3 ай бұрын

I watched this documentary last night on the NHL Network and it took me back to 2018 when the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup.

@Lite-8 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome memory and accomplishment. One of the most memorable moments to ever happen in hockey history.

@Christopher0632 Жыл бұрын

Growing up as a kid in Chicago and a die hard Bulls fan, Jordan retired and we got eliminated by the Knicks in the playoffs in 94. I was crushed- I never watched hockey in my life, but I followed this playoff run with the same intensity as the Bulls. What a magical time.

@DannyHoldStatenislandny Ай бұрын

The Rangers are like know other. LETSSSS GOOOOOO

@xipingpooh5783 2 жыл бұрын

My earliest memories as a child are watching Rangers games with my dad as. 4 year old. That was 1970. I watched the Boston Bruins beat the Rangers in 6 games in 1972. Then I watched the Montreal Canadiens beat the Rangers in 5 games in 1979. The Loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1992 was devastating. I f said to myself after that loss, the Rangers will never win a cup. Winning the 1994 Stanley Cup was one of the most surreal feelings I have ever experienced. I was 28 years old then, with my whole life ahead of me. I’m 56 years old now and watching this brought tears to my eyes. All those emotions came back and I will always cherish this Stanly Cup.

@hiall5630 2 жыл бұрын

I started watching the Rangers in1976, watched them win in1994, it was so amazing 🤩 been waiting for that Stanley cup in "our" hands again 💯🔥💯🙌

@jakee528 2 жыл бұрын

Praying to the Hockey God's ..."Why Not Us?" LOVE THIS TEAM FOREVER!! Wish my Dad was still with us to enjoy this series. Watched with him since I was 5 years old. #LGR #NoQuitInNY

@memeaste7820 4 жыл бұрын

LETS GO RANGERS!

@acr35 3 жыл бұрын

As I islanders fan I like this. I hope you win next year. Rangers Fans Can Die in Peace.

@sanjayiyer489 5 ай бұрын

The only time the Islanders won a Stanley Cup is quite revered, their dynasty is the only time they went to the Stanley Cup Finals and won a Stanley Cup.

@xavierbalzola863 Жыл бұрын

Personally....for me Mark is possibly the best all round player in my lifetime....he WAS the Franchise in Edmonton....forget Wayne and his numbers....and he WAS the Franchise in NY....Mark could score....assist....kill penalty...fight....lead...I was at the Meadowlands in game 6 against the Devils...the night of the Gurantee..Mark is in the SAME company as Gordie....And Hull...Orr...Richard....Lemeux...ALL bow to Mark as far as I am concerned

@matthewseal8451 4 жыл бұрын

Most amazing video ever love u guys!!

@ChristineCAlb1 2 жыл бұрын

Penguins fan here. I’ve read/heard that the whole Rangers/Devils series was amazing. Would love to see video of all of the games someday.

@DannyHoldStatenislandny Ай бұрын

And this one will last a l0. Greatest line ever

@rickbeezer34 2 жыл бұрын

I really wish Vanbiesbrouck had been a part of this. He was my hockey idol growing up.. Even though Im from Boston, the Rangers will forever be my team. I been a Ranger fan since 1987. Them winning the cup right around my HS graduation was the greatest gift ever..

@Jengington 2 жыл бұрын

Funny enough, the Canucks picked him up. But only to dish him off in the expansion draft to the Panthers. Someone may need to correct me though as I’m just going off memory.

@rickbeezer34 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jengington yes your correct

@mikeybx 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely besides my daughter being born the best day of my life... NYR FAN 4-EVER I commented before I watched the video and I had to come back and tell you that I still get the goosebumps like I did that night ... Also one of the best Stanley cup finals series ever both teams....

@nymike06 2 жыл бұрын

Same here!!!!!! LGR!!!

@JohnnyReno71 Ай бұрын

Being an original team and only winning 4 championships I as a Rangers fan still think that they are cursed. It’s just mind boggling how they don’t win more than you have these brand new teams winning and winning. Let’s go Rangers win it this year.

@sharkgrayc7z06corvette9 3 жыл бұрын

Those early 90s CCM rangers jerseys were the best

@nymike06 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed! Beautiful Jerseys!

@retroguy1976 2 ай бұрын

way better than adidas

@jameskreisler6083 4 жыл бұрын

Really wish we got one in 2014 or 2015 to follow this one up

@nymike06 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Both good years in Rangers history but not good enough to bring home a Cup. Maybe 2022 is our year???

@dr.loomis4221 2 жыл бұрын

@@nymike06 Our year? Are you on the team?

@nymike06 2 жыл бұрын

@@dr.loomis4221 Our year? Are you on the team?

@DannyHoldStatenislandny Ай бұрын

I almost jumped out of my seat just now

@cubanpete2079 2 жыл бұрын

What makes us fall in love with hockey. No matter what our team. Mark, richter, leetch. Those boys make me fall in love with hockey.

@milesthanx6803 Ай бұрын

Thats why MM is the goat for me. Stats dont count if you cant win it all. Thank you.

@rew3809 2 жыл бұрын

I live near West Haven CT and there’s this giant 20 foot tall Stanley cup behind a factory on a road I often drive through. It’s been there for a decade and I’ve always wondered if it was used at a parade in New York after we won.

@nymike06 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. You might be right.

@user-qq3nf5hs7h 5 ай бұрын

LET´S GO RANGERS 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 great time 👋👋👋

@rc7199 2 жыл бұрын

Howie rose still has if not the best one of the best calls by an announcer ever

@toulee313 2 жыл бұрын

The 2 most talked about 1 Cup teams, 94 Rangers and 99 Stars. Both teams down 3-2 in conference finals.

@brianleetch7415 2 жыл бұрын

89 Flames are up there too I think. Fun team to watch.

@shawnreems493 2 жыл бұрын

Wish the Canucks would have won but what a good series both teams were just giving er

@WarioSaysSo 2 жыл бұрын

Amd now "the curse" is on the Toronto Maple Leafs. No Stanley Cup (or even a final) since 1967.... 55 years and counting....

@waltermontesi2226 11 ай бұрын

In the Spring of 93, Mike Keenan made a monumental mistake in Choosing to Coach the Rangers over an Eric Lindros Flyers team. It likely would have been more than one Stanley Cup for Keenan, of course So much more than a one year stint. But Mike was astonished, and captivated by the bright lights of Broadway rather than returning home to Philly, whare he had So much success and make Eric Lindros the great player and Superstar he could been. Keenans Career suffered because of it.

@dgcmusi 2 жыл бұрын

I had to leave the room when that last face off happened…

@The-Dom 2 жыл бұрын

As a Vancouver boy, I'm not sure why i watched this.

@stevemmmm1341 2 жыл бұрын

great team great hockey .... 1994 Champs New York Rangers ... my cousin Greg Gilbert was on that team :)

@trackman94 2 жыл бұрын

Good role player. He played mostly on the 4th line with Joey Kocur and Sergei Nemchinov. He won w the Islanders also.

@dorothysewing9997 2 жыл бұрын

The Knicks were also in the NBA finals at that same time, but they lost to the Houston Rockets in seven.

@retroguy1976 2 ай бұрын

their 1 outta 2 chances to win after jordan retired failed with losing to houston in 94 and san antonio in 99

@hawaii197 7 ай бұрын

Spring of 94 in nyc was awesome !

@retroguy1976 2 ай бұрын

rangers winning the cup the knicks in the finals

@homerunhitters333 2 жыл бұрын

GREATEST HOCKEY CHAMPION EVER.

@bulififasport 2 жыл бұрын

THIS YEAR WE WANT THE CUP!

@11DNA11 2 жыл бұрын

Close, but we're ready next season

@DannyHoldStatenislandny Ай бұрын

OH BABY

@Squidgyy_ Жыл бұрын

I wasn’t even alive when they last won the cup and I don’t know if I’ll ever see it happen

@Nick-qy5ze Жыл бұрын

This year 🙏

@martinrosario4018 19 күн бұрын

@@Nick-qy5zenope

@jmramos0109 4 жыл бұрын

LFGR

@Obi-Wan_Kenobi 2 жыл бұрын

I am sorry to say that Toronto Maple Leaf fans are relating a bit too hard to the video. Not the victory part of course, just the endless string of defeats and cursed part.

@Evocati-Augusti 2 жыл бұрын

fact..The Oilers took away the Islanders' 5th cup and gave the Rangers the cup in 94...

@leonarddesjarlais8166 2 жыл бұрын

Love my Rangers. still a fan since there were 6, saw a man land on the moon ,94 Champs 400$ in my pocket against Vancouver in94

@UPBEATFOREVER 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 you lucked out that night!the officials review on the goal.you could of been broke that night!

@The-Dom 2 жыл бұрын

Didnt even mention the two overtime winners by Greg Adams to force a game 7? Don Cherry even called his name for both of em.

@juliuskurtz8143 2 жыл бұрын

That was a hard fought series as a Devils fan I tip my hat to them Vancouver Canucks new York rangers Stanley cup finals was a awesome Stanley cup finals

@retroguy1976 2 ай бұрын

30 years ago I remember ranger fans when I was in HS rocking the championship hats even put up on the sign of my hs that they won the cup

@joyous8248 2 жыл бұрын

LGR !!! 🏒🎉❤️ Let’s bring home the Stanley Cup !!!

@nymike06 2 жыл бұрын

LGR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jamesmoss3424 2 ай бұрын

The 1994 New York Rangers are brilliant. 😀👍🏒

@louispeddiltton47 2 жыл бұрын

"the rangers have one more hill to climb baby!"

@csrboltfan2643 2 жыл бұрын

Lightning-2, Rangers-1. Tampa Bay wins series 4-2. Sooooo, how'd that hill climb work out for you?

@bonesmccoy4407 2 жыл бұрын

I remember as a kid back in the 90s it seemed like every other VHS the NHL put out had a segment on the 94 rangers and what a great historic moment it was for them, etc etc... ...the wait back then was 54 years...now it's already almost been another 30 years since... I guess it's a good thing that one lasted a lifetime...because it might have to!

@mattcraft2533 Жыл бұрын

The curse is we keep blowing big leads

@sab2034 2 жыл бұрын

That was the 1st year I watched the nhl playoffs

@nymike06 2 жыл бұрын

You picked a good year to start watching. The 1994 Devils vs Rangers playoffs might be the best ever in NHL History.

@sab2034 2 жыл бұрын

@@nymike06 no red wings avs

@spenddollarzent 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s make magic again this year Rangers 2022!

@royberg6657 2 жыл бұрын

Ya'll gonna choke like usual

@BuzzworthyMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe not, but at least they beat the Whalercanes.

@rockinyouallnight Жыл бұрын

The Edmonton Oilers v2.0

@dr.loomis4221 2 жыл бұрын

I told everyone that would listen that if the Rangers won every series they were in, that they'd win the cup.

@alphanerdgames9417 2 ай бұрын

“And this one will last a lifetime”. Does that mean we won’t see another one during my lifetime? It’s been 30 years!😢

@derekrohan9619 3 жыл бұрын

I played in my HS hockey team and we had a great season this year too.. we were a new team and almost lost every game haha but this year we had a good year.. growing up in NY this was my team too!! Great year. I was 14 years old. Also had my first REAL gf too.. haha. And we swept the islanders

@cgem8426 Жыл бұрын

Looks like it’s not so much about Messier’s leadership but about calling the Oiler pals back for one more. The myth about Messier’s leadership was on full display in Vancouver.

@bransonburke6358 2 жыл бұрын

That was the best year for the rangers that was best Stanley cup finales went to game seven the rangers will win next year or year after thsy are building a 1994 team again thay was close this year but Tampa took them this year rangers teams young I think thay will make the finales next season or after I want see them win again it’s been 28 years now rangers are do to win again reliven 1994 was amazing year for the rangers I worked in nyc that year I went to the victory persde it was amazing nyc that was the year of mlb strike so there was no baseball no World Series I want see 1994 again for the rangers

@justinlyn4254 8 күн бұрын

JUNE 14 2024 ON THIS DAY IN HOCKEY HISTORY JUNE 14 1994 30 YEARS AGO THE NEW YORK RANGERS WON THE STANLEY CUP AFTER DEFEATING VANCOUVER CANUCKS TO WIN THE STANLEY CUP THE FACT IT WAS 30 YEARS LATER AND ONE OF THE GREATEST MOMENTS IN HOCKEY HISTORY 🏒🥅

@bransonburke6358 2 жыл бұрын

That was all that year everyone talked about was let the curse be over it’s a long of a wait 50 long years thay did it everyone was on the edge of there sit in game 7 that year we thought chunks was going to win but rangers held on and won I want to see rangers win the Stanley cup and see the reaction of the 1994 rangers

@Surfer041 2 жыл бұрын

Loudest I ever screamed. I was 15.

@dannythomas417 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Pat Quinn(Canucks coach)

@dannythomas417 3 жыл бұрын

@Alvalanker I was rooting for the Canucks, sorry.

@nymike06 2 жыл бұрын

@@dannythomas417 I'm a Rangers fan but Quinn was a good coach. R.I.P. Pat Quinn.

@dannythomas417 2 жыл бұрын

@@nymike06 And Keenan was bad in Vancouver. He used this cup win and made them lose. When they came to Buffalo one time, he put his goon line in first.

@nymike06 2 жыл бұрын

@@dannythomas417 Overall, Keenan was a very good coach. His body of work speaks for itself. Quinn was also a very good coach. His 1994 Vancouver team was dam good. I'm a big-time Rangers fan but I tip my cap to the 1994 Canucks. They had one heck of a team.

@dr.loomis4221 2 жыл бұрын

@Alvalanker Yup...heard ya the first time chief. Quit trying to milk his death for pointless likes.

@devonmacdonald4893 5 ай бұрын

Good on them well deserved.

@Surfer041 2 жыл бұрын

Howie's call will be forever legendary.

@dr.loomis4221 2 жыл бұрын

I know right? "Deal?...or no deal?" What a classic show.

@bobbybright9334 2 жыл бұрын

The Toronto Maple Leafs are cursed! 1967 last cup for original 6 team.

@thuglifetv2018 7 ай бұрын

💯

@crushingalldeceivers 4 ай бұрын

Canucks were an extremely underrated team that year, when they got Courtnall, Brown, Momesso and Ronning to compliment Bure, Linden and McLean, that team was the real deal. Rangers were just too good in the end, but their cockiness was almost their undoing. Best series of all time!

@dwyurr 2 жыл бұрын

my mom's brother ran a photo store and guy came in the day of Game 7 with a MSG press pass for the game and asked him to make a copy, so he made a copy & two extra for himself and my dad. they got split up and just tried to pretend they were supposed to be there/were wandering around until someone told them where the press elevator was. they got to witness Game 7 & the Rangers finally win the Cup from press area for free lol RIP my dad let's go Rangers 2022 is gonna be the year

@mrfake675 Жыл бұрын

Messier stole my horse and road him to the top of everest. My horse died happy.

@Zeroks84 2 жыл бұрын

Who’s here after watching our boys leading Tampa 2-0 in the ECF? LETS GO RANGERSSSSS!!!!

@csrboltfan2643 2 жыл бұрын

I'm here laughing at how OUR boys won FOUR straight against YOUR boys to win the ECF 4-2, and are now on our way to a THIRD CONSECUTIVE Stanley Cup appearance.

@proagar.ioplayer8909 2 жыл бұрын

Class act buddy, going into an opposing teams comment section and gloating- i’m certain you guys will be destroyed by the avalanche.

@csrboltfan2643 2 жыл бұрын

@@proagar.ioplayer8909 I'm playing the same game you Ranger fans did.

@BuzzworthyMedia 2 жыл бұрын

@@csrboltfan2643 Still laughing?

@cavalierfan1995 3 жыл бұрын

craig "no helmet"mctavish

@toddmurphy3245 4 ай бұрын

The NY Media got the sheep to believe Mess had to carry 5 time cup winners Glenn Anderson, Kevin Lowe, MacTavish (3 Cups), Tikeneen (3 Cups), Beukeboom (2 Cups) Graves (1 Cup) and Veteran Hawks players Greg Gilbert, Steve Larimer, Brian Noonan, Mike Hudson, Stephan Matteau and Coach Mike Keenan. That’s a really tough assignment huh🤣

@Richtastic1983 Ай бұрын

They don't get anywhere without messier.

@toddmurphy3245 Ай бұрын

@@Richtastic1983 he got the Rangers to the golf course 5 times in 10 years. That’s not great💁🏻‍♂️

@LeoWhalen1933 26 күн бұрын

1994 Edmonton Oilers played in New York for some reason...

@TBevill1231 2 жыл бұрын

The darkest day for Islanders and Devils fans. I love it!

@retroguy1976 2 ай бұрын

but jersey won the next year lol

@og3989 2 жыл бұрын

if we only won in 1994 ...We wouldnt have to pull out 1967 game footage

@TheWctman 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe even footage in color.

@dr.loomis4221 2 жыл бұрын

What's this "we" talk?

@garrysaint-vil725 2 жыл бұрын

Why the Rangers didn’t call a guaranteed game’s last night just like the ‘94 rangers did. Overall it was a great season no matter what

@csrboltfan2643 2 жыл бұрын

Because the Tampa Bay Lightning are the TWO-TIME defending Stanley Cup Champions and Vancouver wasn't, so it wouldn't have mattered. PLUS, our TBL are THEE current dynasty in the NHL. No denying that.

@garrysaint-vil725 2 жыл бұрын

@@csrboltfan2643 the city need a title anyway despite nycfc excluded from the big 4 major sports. Was having a little to the similarities of Guillauni and Adams in these first few months in the mayor office

@garrysaint-vil725 2 жыл бұрын

Feeling

@HiTemplar Жыл бұрын

Zubov is not mentioned

@nickeh8083 2 жыл бұрын

Esa Tikkanen was the winner.

@jamiekoh6113 21 күн бұрын

The front office work they did to get this Stanley Cup needs to be studied. Its a masterclass but also not that complicated (get a bunch of Oiler players lol)