1956-57 New York Rangers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 26-30-14 - 66 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL
Postseason: 1-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-1
Coach: Phil Watson (26-30-14)
Location: New York, New York
1956-57 New York Rangers StatisticsTeam Record: 26-30-14 - 66 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL
Postseason: 1-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Montreal Canadiens 4-1
Coach: Phil Watson (26-30-14)
Location: New York, New York
1956-57 New York Rangers Results
The New York Rangers of the National Hockey League ended the 1956-57 season with a record of 26 wins and 30 losses and 14 ties for 66 points, finishing fourth in the NHL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-4.
The Rangers scored 184 goals and conceded 227, most in the circuit. Andy Bathgate netted 27 goals for New York and contributed 50 assists. Gump Worsley earned 26 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.24 goals against average, topping regular goalies.
Phil Watson coached the team. The 1956-57 New York Rangers lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Bathgate | R | August 28, 1932 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Johnny Bower | G | November 8, 1924 | 5'11" | 189 | L | Prince Albert, SK Canada |
| Larry Cahan | D | December 25, 1933 | 5'10" | 199 | R | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Bruce Cline | R | November 14, 1931 | 5'7" | 137 | R | Massawippi, QC Canada |
| Dave Creighton | C | June 24, 1930 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Port Arthur, ON Canada |
| Jack Evans | D | April 21, 1928 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Morriston, South Wales |
| Gerry Foley | R | September 22, 1932 | 5'11" | 165 | R | Ware, MA USA |
| Lou Fontinato | D | January 20, 1932 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Guelph, ON Canada |
| Bill Gadsby | D | August 8, 1927 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Jean-Guy Gendron | L | August 30, 1934 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Andy Hebenton | R | October 3, 1929 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Camille Henry | L | January 31, 1933 | 5'9" | 152 | L | Quebec City, QC Canada |
| Bronco Horvath | C | March 12, 1930 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Port Colborne, ON Canada |
| Harry Howell | D | December 28, 1932 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Danny Lewicki | L | March 12, 1931 | 5'8" | 147 | L | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Parker MacDonald | L | June 14, 1933 | 5'11" | 160 | L | Sydney, NS Canada |
| Ron Murphy | L | April 10, 1933 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Larry Popein | C | August 11, 1930 | 5'10" | 165 | L | Yorkton, SK Canada |
| Dean Prentice | L | October 5, 1932 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Schumacher, ON Canada |
| Red Sullivan | C | December 24, 1929 | 5'11" | 155 | L | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Gump Worsley | G | May 14, 1929 | 5'7" | 180 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
