1955-56 New York Rangers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 32-28-10 - 74 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL
Postseason: 1-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-1
Coach: Phil Watson (32-28-10)
Location: New York, New York
1955-56 New York Rangers StatisticsTeam Record: 32-28-10 - 74 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL
Postseason: 1-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-1
Coach: Phil Watson (32-28-10)
Location: New York, New York
1955-56 New York Rangers Results
The New York Rangers of the National Hockey League ended the 1955-56 season with a record of 32 wins and 28 losses and 10 ties for 74 points, finishing third in the NHL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-4.
The Rangers scored 204 goals and surrendered 203. Dean Prentice and Andy Hebenton netted 24 goals for New York each, and Andy Bathgate contributed 47 assists. Gump Worsley earned 32 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 2.90 goals against average, topping goalies with significant playing time.
Phil Watson coached the team. The 1955-56 New York Rangers lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Bartlett | L | May 27, 1932 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Verdun, QC Canada |
| Andy Bathgate | R | August 28, 1932 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Gordie Bell | G | March 13, 1925 | 5'10" | 164 | L | Portage la Prairie, MB Canada |
| Pete Conacher | L | July 29, 1932 | 5'10" | 165 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Dave Creighton | C | June 24, 1930 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Port Arthur, ON Canada |
| Jack Evans | D | April 21, 1928 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Morriston, South Wales |
| Lou Fontinato | D | January 20, 1932 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Guelph, ON Canada |
| Bill Gadsby | D | August 8, 1927 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Jean-Guy Gendron | L | August 30, 1934 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Aldo Guidolin | D | June 6, 1932 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Forks of Credit, ON Canada |
| Andy Hebenton | R | October 3, 1929 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Wally Hergesheimer | R | January 8, 1927 | 5'8" | 155 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Bronco Horvath | C | March 12, 1930 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Port Colborne, ON Canada |
| Harry Howell | D | December 28, 1932 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Ron Howell | L | December 4, 1935 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Ivan Irwin | D | March 13, 1927 | 6'2" | 185 | L | Chicago, IL USA |
| Danny Lewicki | L | March 12, 1931 | 5'8" | 147 | L | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Ron Murphy | L | April 10, 1933 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Larry Popein | C | August 11, 1930 | 5'10" | 165 | L | Yorkton, SK Canada |
| Dean Prentice | L | October 5, 1932 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Schumacher, ON Canada |
| Don Raleigh | C | June 27, 1926 | 5'11" | 150 | L | Kenora, ON Canada |
| Gump Worsley | G | May 14, 1929 | 5'7" | 180 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
