1969-70 New York Rangers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 38-22-16 - 92 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL's East Division
Postseason: 2-4
Lost NHL quarter-finals
Quarter-Finals - Lost to Boston Bruins 4-2
Coach: Emile Francis (38-22-16)
Location: New York, New York
1969-70 New York Rangers StatisticsTeam Record: 38-22-16 - 92 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL's East Division
Postseason: 2-4
Lost NHL quarter-finals
Quarter-Finals - Lost to Boston Bruins 4-2
Coach: Emile Francis (38-22-16)
Location: New York, New York
1969-70 New York Rangers Results
The New York Rangers of the National Hockey League ended the 1969-70 season with a record of 38 wins and 22 losses and 16 ties for 92 points, finishing fourth in the NHL's East Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-4.
The Rangers netted 246 goals and gave up 189. Dave Balon scored 33 goals for New York, while Jean Ratelle tallied 30 or more, too. Walt Tkaczuk contributed 50 assists. Ed Giacomin earned 35 wins for the squad and a team-best 2.36 goals against average, topping qualifying goaltenders.
Emile Francis coached the team. The 1969-70 New York Rangers lost in the NHL quarter-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Balon | L | August 2, 1938 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Wakaw, SK Canada |
| Don Blackburn | L | May 14, 1938 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
| Arnie Brown | D | January 28, 1942 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Oshawa, ON Canada |
| Larry Brown | D | April 14, 1947 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Ab DeMarco | D | February 27, 1949 | 6'0" | 170 | R | Cleveland, OH USA |
| Jack Egers | R | January 28, 1949 | 6'1" | 175 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Bill Fairbairn | R | January 7, 1947 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Ed Giacomin | G | June 6, 1939 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Rod Gilbert | R | July 1, 1941 | 5'9" | 180 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Vic Hadfield | L | October 4, 1940 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Oakville, ON Canada |
| Al Hamilton | D | August 20, 1946 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Flin Flon, MB Canada |
| Tim Horton | D | January 12, 1930 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Cochrane, ON Canada |
| Ted Irvine | L | December 8, 1944 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Orland Kurtenbach | C | September 7, 1936 | 6'2" | 180 | L | Cudworth, SK Canada |
| Real Lemieux | L | January 3, 1945 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Victoriaville, QC Canada |
| Don Luce | C | October 2, 1948 | 6'2" | 185 | L | London, ON Canada |
| Don Marshall | C | March 23, 1932 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Verdun, QC Canada |
| Jim Neilson | D | November 28, 1940 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Big River, SK Canada |
| Bob Nevin | R | March 18, 1938 | 6'0" | 185 | R | South Porcupine, ON Canada |
| Brad Park | D | July 6, 1948 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Jean Ratelle | C | October 3, 1940 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Lac St. Jean, QC Canada |
| Mike Robitaille | D | February 12, 1948 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Midland, ON Canada |
| Terry Sawchuk | G | December 28, 1929 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Rod Seiling | D | November 14, 1944 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Elmira, ON Canada |
| Ron Stewart | C | July 11, 1932 | 6'1" | 197 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Walt Tkaczuk | C | September 29, 1947 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Emstedetten, Germany |
| Juha Widing | C | July 4, 1947 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Uleaborg, Finland |
