Hockey
The New York Rangers acquired center Mark Messier, 30, from the Edmonton Oilers on Friday for former King center Bernie Nicholls and two young forwards, Louie DeBrusk and Steven Rice.
Oct. 5, 1991
Before Mark Messier had a Stanley Cup ring for every finger of his shooting hand and one left over, he was a teen-age sensation on a brash, young team.
May 30, 1995
Mark Messier doesn’t always look as if he’d just as soon rip your head off as shake your hand.
May 22, 1988
Mark Messier was right on the mark for the Edmonton Oilers Thursday night.
May 6, 1988
Six-time Stanley Cup champion could have hung around to break Howe’s longevity record, but he decides to retire 11 games short of mark.
Sept. 13, 2005
Anxious to make up for a lethargic first-game performance, the Edmonton Oilers wanted to get off to a fast start against the Detroit Red Wings Thursday night.
May 8, 1987
Not long after the start of Saturday night’s game, Mark Messier of the Edmonton Oilers lowered his shoulder into his friend and former teammate, Wayne Gretzky, sending him sprawling across the ice.
April 9, 1989
Sports
The last act of a magnificent sports drama will be played out at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, Oct. 3.
Sept. 25, 1994
Brendan Shanahan’s Rangers sweater bears an “A” instead of a “C,” but his short time in New York already has earned accolades from former captain Mark Messier.
Nov. 19, 2006
After winning the Stanley Cup six times, it takes a lot to make a night special for Mark Messier.
Nov. 7, 1995