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

by John Kreiser, Neil Smith

After an over 50-year drought, the New York Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks in a dramatic seven-game series to capture the Stanley Cup in 1994. For this reason and countless more, 1993–94 will forever stand out as one of the most memorable seasons in Rangers 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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Genres: Hockey, Sports

208 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 6, 2014

Reviews

[Andrew Mitofsky · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

What black magic do I have to work to get today's Rangers to play like the 94 Rangers? Actually probably a more important question, what black magic do I have to work to get Chris Drury out of the front office and find some people to build a real team like the 94 Rangers? Alternatively, can Mark Messier and Brian Leetch still play hockey? Asking for a friend.

[Mike Ogonowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Mike Scardigno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story about the 1994 Rangers. A must read for any diehard fan.

[Tommas Ethridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book excellently written makes you feel like you're in 1994 all over again reliving the stanley cup championship