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The Wait Is Over: The New York Rangers and the 1994 Stanley Cup

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After a drought of more than 50 years, the New York Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks in a dramatic seven-game series to capture the Stanley Cup in 1994. For Rangers fans, 1993–94 will forever stand out as one of the most memorable seasons in team history.

Now, 20 years later, NHL.com writer John Kreiser recounts that historic season, from the key acquisitions leading up to the first game, to the erratic beginning of the regular season, and all the way through the victory parade. Including stories of new coach Mike Keenan, goaltender Mike Richter, and key players like Steve Larmer, Stéphane Matteau, Mark Messier, and many more, Kreiser relies on numerous interviews with an array of sources to recapture all the glory from 20 years ago. The Wait Is Over is a perfect addition to the bookshelf of any fan of Rangers hockey!

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208 pages, Hardcover

First published May 6, 2014

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John Kreiser

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December 24, 2020
Great recap of one of the most magical and memorable sports runs I’ve ever witnessed and will ever witness. Awesome memories reliving the epic playoff series against the Devils and Canucks from that incredible spring of 1994.
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May 3, 2023
messier is cool

Good book. Love the team. Too bad we won’t see another cop for a thousand years. Rangers should stop trying to buy teams.
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June 28, 2023
Great story about the 1994 Rangers. A must read for any diehard fan.
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September 29, 2024
great book excellently written makes you feel like you're in 1994 all over again reliving the stanley cup championship
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