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ESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.
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ESPNGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.Feb 18, 2024, 03:27 PM ET
Talk about arriving in style. The New York Rangers pulled up to their Stadium Series clash against the New York Islanders on Sunday via NYPD police cruisers and FDNY rigs.
Rangers’ players walked into MetLife Stadium decked out in police and fire department inspired sweaters too — one blue, one red — alongside actual members of those departments.
An honor to share this moment with you, @NYPDnews and @FDNY. pic.twitter.com/B1FJVehADj
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 18, 2024
Often there’s a teammate or two generating the main idea for outfit coordination. Rangers forward Barclay Goodrow wasn’t sure who spearheaded the fits; he was just pleased with the final product.
“I thought it came together great,” he said. “It was great meeting those [service people]. Obviously, we all know what they do for our community. It was great to share that moment with them.”
Once the Rangers had made their way to the dressing room, it was the Islanders turn to step out.
The #Isles have arrived with a salute to Long Island’s finest and bravest. 🚒🚔 pic.twitter.com/i62T4QXVVd
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) February 18, 2024
They too came through with members of the police and fire services from the greater New York area.
But the Islanders did not embrace this opportunity to up their fashion game. Instead, players wore a standard suit/jacket combo into the stadium. Because just like Mother Nature is undefeated at creating at least one outdoor game weather delay each year (sun glare, anyone?), so too is Isles GM Lou Lamoriello in applying his rules of order.
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Still, even if the Islanders kept their apparel low-key, it was special to share the stage with a coveted entourage.
“I want to say thank you to the policemen and the fire department for…
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Author : Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski
Publish date : 2024-02-18 20:28:46
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