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Stéphane Matteau Kicks-Off Empire City Casino’s First Rangers Viewing Party Of the 2018-2019 Season this Saturday, December 1st
FREE viewing parties the last several years have featured iconic former NY Rangers hosting the festivities, including legends such as Mike Richter, Ron Greschner, Adam Graves and others
(Yonkers, NY) – Empire City Casino, in partnership with the New York Rangers, announced today its schedule of viewing parties for several upcoming New York Rangers away games hosted by former Rangers legends. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 1 with New York Rangers Legend Stéphane Matteau, who will mingle with fans, sign autographs and cheer the Rangers on as they face off against the Montreal Canadiens. Previous New York Rangers hosts over the years have included legendary goaltender Mike Richter, Adam Graves, Steve Vickers, Nick Fotiu and others.
Most Rangers fans remember Matteau for his game-winning wraparound goal in double overtime of Game 7 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals against the New Jersey Devils that helped pave the way for the Rangers first Stanley Cup championship in over 54 years. More recently, Matteau has dedicated his time giving back to local communities, including partnering with the Woodlawn Student Leadership & Legacy Program in the Bronx, which provides mentorship opportunities with notable figures.
The viewing parties, held inside of Dan Rooney’s Sports Pub, are FREE for all to attend and begin 30-minutes before the puck drops. Hungry fans can enjoy $5 game-time specials, including Budweiser, wings, pigs-in-a-blanket and more. Joining Matteau for the festivities will be the Rangers Blue Crew, who will put fans to the test with Rangers trivia and offer an array of Rangers swag as giveaways during each intermission.
“It may not be the world’s most famous arena, but it’ll sure feel like it at one of the premier entertainment destinations in the Northeast, with hundreds of passionate Rangers fans rooting for their home team,” said Taryn Duffy, vice president of corporate communications & public affairs at Empire City Casino. “For the fourth year in a row, we are bringing fans up close and personal with some of hockey’s all-time greats. Now it’s time to drop the puck.”
The December 1 event is the first of several viewing parties planned during the upcoming NHL season, all of which are hosted by former New York Rangers. Fans can visit empirecitycasino.com for the latest announcements on this season’s Rangers hosts. The schedule for additional Rangers viewing parties at Empire City Casino this season include: Monday, 12/10 - 7:30 p.m. at Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday, 2/12 - 8:00 p.m. at Winnipeg Jets Thursday, 3/7 - 7:30 p.m. at Detroit Red Wings Monday, 4/1 - 7:00 p.m. at New Jersey Devils
For more information about Empire City Casino and other events, please visit www.empirecitycasino.com.
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