1970-71 New York Rangers Roster
Team Record: 49-18-11 - 109 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's East Division
Postseason: 7-6
Lost NHL semi-finals
Quarter-Finals - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2
Semi-Finals - Lost to Chicago Black Hawks 4-3
Coach: Emile Francis (49-18-11)
Location: New York, New York
1970-71 New York Rangers Results
The New York Rangers of the National Hockey League ended the 1970-71 season with a record of 49 wins and 18 losses and 11 ties for 109 points, finishing second in the NHL's East Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 7-6.
The Rangers conceded 177 goals, the lowest total in the circuit. New York potted 259 goals. Dave Balon scored 36 goals for the team, and Rod Gilbert tallied 30 or more, too. Walt Tkaczuk contributed 49 assists. Ed Giacomin earned 27 wins in front of the net for the squad, while Gilles Villemure added 15 or more victories also. Ed Giacomin recorded a 2.16 goals against average, topping goalies with significant playing time.
Emile Francis coached the team. The 1970-71 New York Rangers lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syl Apps | C | August 1, 1947 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| 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 |
| Andre Dupont | D | July 27, 1949 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Trois-Rivieres, QC Canada |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jim Krulicki | R | March 9, 1948 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Don Luce | C | October 2, 1948 | 6'2" | 185 | L | London, ON Canada |
| Bruce MacGregor | R | April 26, 1941 | 5'10" | 180 | R | Edmonton, AB 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 |
| Dale Rolfe | D | April 30, 1940 | 6'4" | 210 | L | Timmins, ON Canada |
| Glen Sather | L | September 2, 1943 | 5'11" | 180 | L | High River, AB Canada |
| Rod Seiling | D | November 14, 1944 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Elmira, ON Canada |
| Pete Stemkowski | C | August 25, 1943 | 6'1" | 196 | L | Winnipeg, MB 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 |
| Gilles Villemure | G | May 30, 1940 | 5'8" | 185 | R | Trois-Rivieres, QC Canada |
