Rod Gilbert, Hall of Famer for NY Rangers, dies at 80
NEW YORK – Rod Gilbert, the Hall of Fame right wing who starred for the New York Rangers and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, had died. He was 80.
Gilbert’s family confirmed the death to Rangers on Sunday. The team didn’t provide details.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Gilbert – one of the greatest Rangers to ever play for our organization and one of the greatest ambassadors the game of hockey has ever had,” Rangers owner James Dolan said in a statement.
“While his on-ice achievements rightly made him a Hall of Famer, it was his love for the Rangers and the people of New York that endeared him to generations of fans and forever earned him the title, ‘Mr. Ranger.’”
From Montreal, Gilbert spent his entire 18-year NHL career with the Rangers.
– Wire reports