Ron Greschner

Ron Greschner, born on December 22, 1954, is a distinguished Canadian former professional ice hockey player who made a significant impact in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a defenceman. His career spanned an impressive sixteen seasons from 1974 to 1990, all of which he dedicated to the New York Rangers.

Selected thirty-second overall in the 1974 NHL amateur draft, Greschner quickly established himself as a key player for the Rangers. Over the course of his career, he participated in nine hundred eighty-two NHL games, where he showcased his offensive skills by scoring one hundred seventy-nine goals and providing four hundred thirty-one assists, totaling six hundred ten points. Notably, he also holds the franchise record for penalty minutes, amassing one thousand two hundred twenty-six.

Greschner's most prolific season came in 1977–78, during which he achieved twenty-four goals and forty-eight assists, culminating in seventy-two points. His versatility on the ice was evident as he was occasionally utilized as a left winger by coach Craig Patrick, demonstrating his adaptability and skill set.

In recognition of his contributions to the team, Greschner was honored in the 2009 book '100 Ranger Greats,' where he was ranked twelfth among the nine hundred one players who had donned the Rangers jersey during the franchise's first eighty-two seasons. His legacy continues to resonate with fans and players alike.