1968-69 New York Rangers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 41-26-9 - 91 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's East Division
Postseason: 0-4
Lost NHL quarter-finals
Quarter-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-0
Coach: Bernie Geoffrion (22-18-3)
Coach: Emile Francis (19-8-6)
Location: New York, New York
1968-69 New York Rangers StatisticsTeam Record: 41-26-9 - 91 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's East Division
Postseason: 0-4
Lost NHL quarter-finals
Quarter-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-0
Coach: Bernie Geoffrion (22-18-3)
Coach: Emile Francis (19-8-6)
Location: New York, New York
1968-69 New York Rangers Results
The New York Rangers of the National Hockey League ended the 1968-69 season with a record of 41 wins and 26 losses and 9 ties for 91 points, finishing third in the NHL's East Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-4.
The Rangers scored 231 goals and yielded 196. Jean Ratelle netted 32 goals for New York, while Bob Nevin tallied 30 or more as well. Rod Gilbert contributed 49 assists. Ed Giacomin earned 37 wins for the squad and a team-best 2.55 goals against average, topping goalies with significant playing time.
Bernie Geoffrion and Emile Francis coached the team. The 1968-69 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 |
| Bob Blackburn | D | February 1, 1938 | 5'11" | 198 | L | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada |
| Arnie Brown | D | January 28, 1942 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Oshawa, ON Canada |
| Bill Fairbairn | R | January 7, 1947 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Reggie Fleming | L | April 21, 1936 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Montreal, QC 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 |
| Phil Goyette | C | October 31, 1933 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Lachine, 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 |
| Dennis Hextall | C | April 17, 1943 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Poplar Point, MB Canada |
| Harry Howell | D | December 28, 1932 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Larry Jeffrey | L | October 12, 1940 | 5'11" | 189 | L | Goderich, ON Canada |
| Bob Jones | L | November 27, 1945 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Espanola, ON Canada |
| Orland Kurtenbach | C | September 7, 1936 | 6'2" | 180 | L | Cudworth, SK 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 |
| Wayne Rivers | R | February 1, 1942 | 5'9" | 177 | R | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Rod Seiling | D | November 14, 1944 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Elmira, ON Canada |
| Don Simmons | G | September 13, 1931 | 5'10" | 150 | R | Port Colborne, 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 |
| Guy Trottier | R | April 1, 1941 | 5'8" | 165 | R | Hull, QC Canada |
| Gilles Villemure | G | May 30, 1940 | 5'8" | 185 | R | Trois-Rivieres, QC Canada |
