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By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has named Brendan Burke as the Goaltending Coach of the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. Burke will replace Jeff Malcolm, who served as the Wolf Pack’s Goaltending Coach for each of the past three seasons. Malcolm has been named Goaltending Coach for the Rangers. Additionally, the Rangers have named Paul Mara an Assistant Coach on the staff of Grant Potulny. Mara and Jamie Tardif will serve as the Assistant Coaches to Potulny, who was named the eighth Head Coach in Hartford Wolf Pack history on June 27, 2024. Burke, 29, has spent the last two seasons as the Goaltending Coach for the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks. Before that, Burke played four seasons at the University of Alberta, amassing a 37-8-0 record with a .916 save percentage, 2.08 goals against average, and eight shutouts in 52 appearances. Burke helped guide the Golden Bears to a USports University Cup Championship in 2017-18, leading the league in goals-against average with a 2.03 mark that season. He also played five seasons in the WHL, suiting up for both the Winterhawks and Calgary Hitmen. The native of Scottsdale, AZ, posted an 88-31-11 record with a .906 save percentage, 2.83 goals against average, and 10 shutouts during that time. Burke also won the 2016 OHL Championship and Memorial Cup with the London Knights in his one season in the league. He went 10-4-0 in 19 appearances with the Knights in 2015-16. Mara, 44, initially joined the Rangers on Aug. 25, 2023, as a Player Development Assistant and was named an interim Assistant Coach on Dec. 5, 2023. Before joining the Rangers, Mara spent five seasons as the Head Coach of the NWHL & PHF’s Boston Pride. He led the Pride to two Isobel Cup Championships, winning the title in 2021 and 2022. He also led the club to a regular season championship in 2019-20. Mara served as an Assistant Coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where they won the gold medal. It was Team USA’s second gold medal (1998) at the Winter Olympics in Women’s ice hockey. Prior to coaching, Mara played in 734 career NHL games throughout 12 seasons with the Montréal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Phoenix Coyotes, and Tampa Bay Lightning. He scored 253 career points (64 g, 189 a). In addition, Mara dressed in 36 career AHL games with the Houston Aeros during the 2012-13 season, tallying eleven points (1 g, 10 a). The Wolf Pack will open the home portion of their 2024-25 schedule on Friday, Oct. 18, at the XL Center against the Springfield Thunderbirds! The puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. Full-season tickets, 20-game plans, 12-game plans, and flex plans for the 2024-25 season are on sale now! Visit www.hartfordwolfpack.com or call 860-722-9425 for more details! HARTFORD WOLF PACKHOWLINGS

By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf PackRangers Assign D Matthew Robertson to Hartford, Wolf Pack recall F Cristiano DiGiacinto from loan to ECHL Cincinnati.HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has assigned defenseman Matthew Robertson to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack.Rangers Assistant General Manager and Wolf Pack General Manager Ryan Martin announced today that the club has recalled forward Cristiano DiGiacinto from loan to the ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones.Robertson, 22, has scored 13 points (2 g, 11 a) in 32 games with the Wolf Pack this season. He is in his third season with the club. Over his three seasons with the Wolf Pack, Robertson has appeared in 154 games and recorded 47 points (8 g, 39 a).The native of Edmonton, AB, has yet to make his NHL debut.Robertson was selected in the second round, 49th overall, of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Rangers.DiGiacinto, 28, has appeared in six games with the Wolf Pack this season. He has recorded one goal, notching the game-winning tally in the Wolf Pack's 3-2 victory over the Bridgeport Islanders on December 30th at the XL Center.This is DiGiacinto's third season with the Wolf Pack. During that time, he has appeared in 89 games and scored 26 points (10 g, 16 a).The native of Hamilton, ON, has also appeared in 21 games with the Cyclones this season, scoring 16 points (5 g, 11 a).The Wolf Pack continue their four-game road trip on Wednesday night when they visit the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m., and coverage is available on AHLTV and Mixlr starting at 6:50 p.m.The Pack is next back at the XL Center on Wednesday, January 31st, when they welcome the Charlotte Checkers to town for the first time this season. The puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m.; tickets are available at www.hartfordwolfpack.com.About OVG360: OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides a set of services, resources, and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health and safety, and more.ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since its inception in 1997. It is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.HARTFORD WOLF PACKHOME

By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf PackHARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Connor Mackey from the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack.Mackey, 27, has scored five points (1 g, 4 a) in 15 games with the Wolf Pack this season. The native of Tower Lake, IL, also has a +/- rating of +11. He tied the franchise record for single-game +/- when he recorded a +5 in the club's 5-0 victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on October 20th.The 6'2" defenseman has appeared in 95 career AHL contests with the Wolf Pack and Stockton Heat, scoring 57 points (9 g, 48 a).Join us tomorrow for day two of our annual toy drive! Fans are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate! All toys will be gifted to Toys for Tots and the Connecticut Children's Hospital. Toys will be collected behind section 101.The club will also be holding Sonar's (early) birthday party! Join Sonar and all his friends as they celebrate all afternoon long! Wolf Pack players will also take pictures with fans on the ice following today's game.More information and tickets are available at hartfordwolfpack.com. The puck drop against the Toronto Marlies is set for 3:00 p.m.ABOUT OVG360:OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides a set of services, resources, and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health and safety, and more.ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK:The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since the team's inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.HARTFORD WOLF PACKHOME

By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf PackHARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has reassigned goaltender Olof Lindbom to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) from the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL).Lindbom, 23, has appeared in eight games with the Cyclones this season, posting a 5-3-0 record. Lindbom has amassed a .890 save percentage over that span and a 3.24 goals-against average. In 36 career ECHL contests between the Cyclones and Jacksonville Icemen, Lindbom posted a career record of 22-13-1.He has made one start with the Wolf Pack this season, making 17 saves in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Providence Bruins on November 11th.Lindbom was selected in the second round, 39th overall, by the Rangers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.The Wolf Pack conclude their four-game homestand tomorrow night when they host the Cleveland Monsters at 7:00 p.m. at the XL Center. Tickets are available at hartfordwolfpack.com.About OVG360:OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides a set of services, resources, and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health and safety, and more.ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK:The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since the team's inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.HARTFORD WOLF PACKHOME

By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf PackHARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has recalled forward Anton Blidh from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.Blidh, 28, has scored seven points (4 g, 3 a) in 18 games with the Wolf Pack this season. He has recorded an assist in each of the club’s last three games and notched a season-high two points (1 g, 1 a) in the team’s 7-3 victory over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Friday night.The native of Mölnlycke, SWE, is in his second season with the Wolf Pack. The Rangers acquired him via trade from the Colorado Avalanche on March 3rd, 2023. Since then, Blidh has skated in 35 regular season contests with the Wolf Pack, scoring 18 points (11 g, 7 a). He has also dressed in nine playoff games, recording seven points (2 g, 5 a).Blidh has appeared in 349 career AHL contests with the Wolf Pack, Colorado Eagles, and Providence Bruins, scoring 118 points (63 g, 55 a). He has also played in 84 career NHL games with the Avalanche and Boston Bruins, tallying 12 points (4 g, 8 a).He was selected in the sixth round, 180th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Bruins.The Wolf Pack wrapped up a four-game homestand on Wednesday night when they welcomed the Cleveland Monsters to town for the first of four meetings this season! The puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m.; tickets are available at hartfordwolfpack.com.About OVG360: OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides a set of services, resources, and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health and public safety, and more.ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since the team’s inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.HARTFORD WOLF PACKHOME