New York Rangers Daily Dose: Sky “Skapper”, USA Management Named

Good Thursday to you all you New York Rangers fans. It’s another edition of the Daily Dose. Here are some bits of news around the Rangers and NHL:

New mask for the Skaps- THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

It’s become a ritual for goalies to don their goalie masks with new graphics to show their personality. Aside from their performance keeping the puck out of their own net, the goalie mask is an extension of themselves and the team they play for.

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Of course, Rangers fans have been treated to unique designs, inspired by different themes. Henrik Lundqvist has been making it a ritual of having a fresh design each year. Heck, he even had his own tv show about the different goalie masks he’d wear, with the help of five celebrities. All for the cause of charity.

Former Rangers backup Cam Talbot had his own brand of flair. His Ghostbuster-themed head gear was eye-catching to fans, as well as unique and fun to look at!

The latest in the trend of Rangers goalies to get a fresh paint job tot heir head gear is Mackenzie Skapski. If you missed it on Wednesday, here is what the 21-year old’s new mask will look like:

Nice, ehh? Nothing spectacular or outrageous. But, it’s simply classy, and speaks volumes.

The iconic Statue of Liberty head on each side, the racing stripe with the New York Rangers crest running the top of the helmet, his last name written as “SKAPPER” in a sort of a heavy-metal design, the black and white pictures of New York city workers constructing the Empire State Building, make Skapski’s mask look great!

Even the bolts are painted and look realistic enough to think they were real! Hopefully, he will be able to wear it next season if he gets the call up to Broadway again.

If not, he will be able to showcase it with the Hartford Wolf Pack and give him motivation to keep going for his ultimate goal, making the Rangers!

You think Skapski could put, Buffalo Sabres Killer, on the back of his mask?

Team USA management named for 2016 World Cup- NHL.COM

Jun 16, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi at a rally to celebrate winning the 2014 Stanley Cup at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

At the site of the 1980 Miracle On Ice site at Lake Placid, NY, Team USA announced it’s managerial team for the upcoming 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

Dean Lombardi, the president and general manager of two-time Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles Kings will be spearheading Team USA as general manager for the upcoming tournament.

Joining Lombardi are Philadelphia Flyers president Paul Holmgren. He’s been involved with USA hockey for over 40 years, and brings a wealth of experience as both a player and manager.

Holmgren will serve as assistant general manager to Lombardi.

Calgary Flames general manager Brian Burke will serve as a senior advisor to Team USA management, as they select the 23-player roster for next season.

He has been involved with Team USA operations since 1993, serving as a general manager and director of player personnel.

Burke was general manager of Team USA in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, taking the Silver medal after a thrilling, overtime loss to Team Canada.

And that’s a wrap. See you all next time!

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