WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point Athletics is proud to announce that the National Hockey League’s New York Rangers will be training at West Point on Oct. 5 with a morning session open to the public at Tate Rink.
This is the first visit for the Rangers since 2007 and their third overall since coming in 2005. This is not an unusual thing for West Point as multiple NHL franchises have trained at USMA. In addition to the two visits by the Rangers, previous NHL teams to train at West Point including the Philadelphia Flyers (2008, 2005, 2003, 1998), Pittsburgh Penguins (2007, 2013) Panthers (2014, 2007, 2005), Buffalo Sabres (1985) and New Jersey Devils (1985).
“We are extremely honored to welcome the Rangers back to West Point for the third time,” said Army head coach Brian Riley. “While it’s an exciting time for our program and our fans, it’s an opportunity for the Rangers to be around special young men and women here at West Point, only furthering their appreciation for those serving in our armed forces. We are hoping that this experience continues to build team chemistry as these teams that choose to come to West Point before jumping into the season.”
The Rangers are hosting an open session at Tate Rink on Monday, Oct. 5, at 11:00 a.m. The Rangers are going to be utilizing Kimsey Athletic Center and are expected to eat at the Cadet Mess Hall before departing for their first game in Chicago.
The Black Knights open there season the week of the visit from the Rangers as Boston College comes to West Point for a 7:05 p.m. faceoff at Tate Rink. Fans can purchase tickets online at GoArmyWestPoint.com, over the phone at 1-877-TIX-ARMY or in person at the Army West Point Ticket Office located at Gate 3 of Michie Stadium.
