1961-62 New York Rangers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 26-32-12 - 64 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL
Postseason: 2-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2
Coach: Doug Harvey (26-32-12)
Location: New York, New York
1961-62 New York Rangers StatisticsTeam Record: 26-32-12 - 64 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL
Postseason: 2-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2
Coach: Doug Harvey (26-32-12)
Location: New York, New York
1961-62 New York Rangers Results
The New York Rangers of the National Hockey League ended the 1961-62 season with a record of 26 wins and 32 losses and 12 ties for 64 points, finishing fourth in the NHL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-4.
The Rangers scored 195 goals and conceded 207. Andy Bathgate netted 28 goals for New York and contributed 56 assists. Gump Worsley topped the squad with 22 wins and a team-best 2.96 goals against average, pacing qualifying goaltenders.
Doug Harvey coached the team. The 1961-62 New York Rangers lost in the NHL semi-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 |
| Andy Bathgate | R | August 28, 1932 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Jack Bownass | D | July 27, 1930 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Larry Cahan | D | December 25, 1933 | 5'10" | 199 | R | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Bob Cunningham | C | February 26, 1941 | 5'11" | 168 | L | Welland, ON Canada |
| Dave Dryden | G | September 5, 1941 | 6'1" | 186 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Jean-Guy Gendron | L | August 30, 1934 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Rod Gilbert | R | July 1, 1941 | 5'9" | 180 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Pete Goegan | D | March 6, 1934 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Vic Hadfield | L | October 4, 1940 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Oakville, ON Canada |
| Ted Hampson | C | December 11, 1936 | 5'8" | 173 | L | Togo, SK Canada |
| Pat Hannigan | L | March 5, 1936 | 5'10" | 183 | L | Timmins, ON Canada |
| Doug Harvey | D | December 19, 1924 | 5'11" | 187 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Andy Hebenton | R | October 3, 1929 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Camille Henry | L | January 31, 1933 | 5'9" | 152 | L | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Harry Howell | D | December 28, 1932 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Earl Ingarfield | C | October 25, 1934 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Lethbridge, AB Canada |
| Albert Langlois | D | November 6, 1934 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Magog, QC Canada |
| Dan Olesevich | G | September 16, 1937 | 6'0" | 170 | L | Port Colborne, ON Canada |
| Marcel Paille | G | December 8, 1932 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Shawinigan Falls, QC Canada |
| Mel Pearson | C | April 29, 1938 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Flin Flon, MB Canada |
| Dean Prentice | L | October 5, 1932 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Schumacher, ON Canada |
| Jean Ratelle | C | October 3, 1940 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Lac St. Jean, QC Canada |
| Ken Schinkel | R | November 27, 1932 | 5'10" | 172 | R | Jansen, SK Canada |
| Irv Spencer | D | December 4, 1937 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Johnny Wilson | L | June 14, 1929 | 5'11" | 168 | L | Kincardine, ON Canada |
| Gump Worsley | G | May 14, 1929 | 5'7" | 180 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
