Before the Madison Garden Training Facility opened in 2002, the New York Rangers would hold their practice sessions at the Playland Ice Rink, in Rye.
The Rangers certainly did not forget where they came from; as for the past two years the Rangers supported by Chase Bank have worked to help refurbish the Playland Ice Casino, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
The Rangers and Chase donated $25,000 to the Playland Ice Casino and they have worked jointly with Westchester County over the past two years to repair damages to the Ice Casino. Some of the refurbishments initiated through the New York Rangers Assist Initiative for the Playland Ice Casino, included repairing the roof, installing a new dehumidification system and replacing damaged boilers.
On Sunday, Jan. 25, the Rangers and Chase with the town of Rye and Westchester County commemorated the work completed by the NY Rangers Assist Initiative, by hosting a celebration at the Playland Ice Casino.
Although ice hockey players and county officials were hopeful the Rye Playland Ice Casino, damaged by Hurricane Sandy, would be ready to open by this September, it will not be ready to open any.
Rye Ice Casino available to players who create an account and make their first deposit at Genesis Casino. To be eligible to claim the New Player Welcome Bonus, players must deposit a minimum of £10 in one instance. The New Player Welcome Bonus will only be offered on your first deposit, unless otherwise stated. About Rye FSC The Rye Figure Skating Club was founded 83 years ago in the spring of 1937 by Edward F. Page and incorporated by the state of New York on March 1, 1938 as a non-profit organization. The Ice Casino at Playland - built in 1929 - is the home rink for the Club. The Official Facebook Page for Playland Ice Casino in Rye, NY! The PlayLand Ice Casino has been Westchester's premier ice skating and Birthday Party facility for over 75 years. Three temperature-controlled indoor rinks make for a comfortable, family fun ice skating experience. The PlayLand Ice Casino offers special weekday times for Freestyle, Adult and Child Skating and Sticktime. Directions to Playland Ice Casino. 100 Playland Parkway' Rye, New York 10580 (914) 481-5941. From New York: Bronx: Take the Bronx River Parkway North to the Cross County Parkway East to the Hutchinson River Parkway North to Mamaroneck Avenue Exit 23 S. Stay on this for one mile and take 1-95 North to Playland Parkway, Exit 19.
Members of the 1994 NY Rangers Stanley Cup Championship Team, including Mike Richter, Adam Graves, Stephane Matteau, Alexei Kovalev, Mike Hartman and Glenn Anderson joined Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino to celebrate the refurbishment of the Playland Ice Casino.
As part of the celebration, the Stanley Cup Champion Rangers coached a “Try Hockey for Free” clinic for 85 children from ages 4-10 years old on the ice at Playland. Also, the Rangers hosted a “Free Family Skating Session” whereas 150 people participated in the event.
The Rangers highlighted the afternoon by playing an exhibition game between members of the 1994 Stanley Cup Championship Team, coaches and Playland Ice Casino volunteers. Astorino stood center ice and dropped a ceremonial puck before the start of the game.
The Rangers alumni game was hosted by Rangers Public Address Announcer John Sheatsley and the National Anthem was sung by legendary Rangers Madison Square Garden anthem singer John Amirante. About 350 spectators attended the game.
The Family Skating Session and the “Try Hockey Free Clinic” were free to the public. The Rangers alumni exhibition game cost $15.00 to attend with all the proceeds going to the “Friends of Westchester County Parks.”
Besides the $25,000 donated by the NY Rangers and Chase through the Rangers Assist Initiative for the Playland Ice Casino, about another $12,500 was raised during the Playland Ice Casino celebration, on Sunday, Jan. 25.
Rye Ice Casino Rye Ny
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Phone number (914) 925-2761.
* Former training facility for the NY Rangers *Indoors -located at Rye Playland in Westchester.I-95 to exit 19 - Playland Parkway - follow the signs to the rink.This can be a very nice place to skate.The ice is excellent.By far, this was probably the best ice we have skated on all season -smooth, well maintained(it is resurfaced halfway through a 2-hour public session)and medium hard.There are three rinks -a full-size rink on the main level,a half-size rink upstairs on the second level,and a one-quarter size rink for small children.The only issue about this place is that they want you to skate carefully - forward, slowly and counterclockwise.(There are signs 'No Fast Skating'.)This is probably one of the best places for beginners to skate -the ice is great and the crowd is controlled.Free parking is available.There is a skating school if you need lessons.Coin lockers are available and cost 50 cents(or slightly larger ones for 75 cents).Skate rental is available.There is a snack bar and there are several video games.You 'enter the building at your own risk' - whatever that means.
-- written Dec 12, 1997 (last visit before write-up Dec 11)
-- updated Nov 25, 2007
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Last updated Nov 25, 2007.
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