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The Forgotten Hockey Players of Broadway Podcast-Nick Fotiu- Episode #10
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A nostalgic look back at my favorite hockey heroes and legends who wore the red, white and blue for the Rangers during the 60's,70's and 80's.
In episode #10 we look back at one of the most popular and entertaining players ever to play for the Rangers ......Staten Island's very own...number 22 Nick Fotiu.
* Grew up a Ranger fan and would sit in the blue seats at the Garden as a youngster
* Didn't start skating until the age of 15
* Would commute to hockey practice and skating lessons in the middle of the night by taking two subways and two buses to New Hyde Park.
*Signed with the Rangers in 1976
*Played 8 years with the Rangers
* Ranked number 100 on the all-time list of New York Rangers in the book "100 Greatest Rangers"
* An enforcer who could play the game
* Possessed Explosive speed and an outstanding wrist shot
* Started his Pro hockey career with the Cape Cod Cubs in the NAHL
*Led the league in penalty minutes with 371
* Played two seasons with the New England Whalers of the WHA
* Earned the Police Athletic League Boxing champion Title as a youngster in NYC
*Would throw pucks into the stands after warmups before every Ranger home game
*A fierce competitor who always played hard and who was willing to lay out heavy hits, bring instantaneous energy, defend his teammates and drop the gloves.
* Was one of the most feared fighters in the game due to his great boxing skills.
* Played in 646 NHL games with the Rangers, Flames, Flyers, and Oilers. Scoring 60 goals, 137 points, and 1,362 PIM
* Has been an Assistant Coach for the Rangers New Haven Farm Team
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Manage episode 203851653 series 2280757
A nostalgic look back at my favorite hockey heroes and legends who wore the red, white and blue for the Rangers during the 60's,70's and 80's.
In episode #10 we look back at one of the most popular and entertaining players ever to play for the Rangers ......Staten Island's very own...number 22 Nick Fotiu.
* Grew up a Ranger fan and would sit in the blue seats at the Garden as a youngster
* Didn't start skating until the age of 15
* Would commute to hockey practice and skating lessons in the middle of the night by taking two subways and two buses to New Hyde Park.
*Signed with the Rangers in 1976
*Played 8 years with the Rangers
* Ranked number 100 on the all-time list of New York Rangers in the book "100 Greatest Rangers"
* An enforcer who could play the game
* Possessed Explosive speed and an outstanding wrist shot
* Started his Pro hockey career with the Cape Cod Cubs in the NAHL
*Led the league in penalty minutes with 371
* Played two seasons with the New England Whalers of the WHA
* Earned the Police Athletic League Boxing champion Title as a youngster in NYC
*Would throw pucks into the stands after warmups before every Ranger home game
*A fierce competitor who always played hard and who was willing to lay out heavy hits, bring instantaneous energy, defend his teammates and drop the gloves.
* Was one of the most feared fighters in the game due to his great boxing skills.
* Played in 646 NHL games with the Rangers, Flames, Flyers, and Oilers. Scoring 60 goals, 137 points, and 1,362 PIM
* Has been an Assistant Coach for the Rangers New Haven Farm Team
52 ตอน
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