delamonty 992 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I spent a lot of time in Montreal as a young man. Their hockey team, the "Montreal Canadiens", I believe, is as close to The Rangers as any team can be. Why? I was driving in my car yesterday, and heard an interview from a man called Ken Dryden. Ken, who is now a politician and lawyer, was the Goalkeeper of the 'famous' Canadiens team of the 1970's where they basically were the 'Spain' of hockey if you get my meaning.What he said was of great interest. He said that when you came to Les Canadiens, there was an "understanding." It was to be the best, losing was not an option, to represent the team and the city in the best possible way, that there was an 'obligation' to do so. That there was a tradition of winning, of excellence and so on.The words rang true to me, since this is what we all know is The Rangers 'traditions' (abridged of course).It is a team, like ours, that is more than a club. And I might add, perhaps the only one like us. I'm glad I heard this interview. Unusual source perhaps, but it goes to show, that traditions like ours, are not only right, they are universal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 So, a French team from Canada, who were the Spain of hockey, are like the Scottish champions! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 So, a French team from Canada, who were the Spain of hockey, are like the Scottish champions! Yes indeed! Which proved my 'global'/'Universal'thought Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I'm sure the majority of players in the past have been quoted as saying that when they've come to us they become part of a family, it's not something which I can hand on heart say I've heard players saying after leaving other clubs.Enjoyed the read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKai 431 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Lived in the Montreal area for many years, but never really 'got into' the hockey.I would agree that the way the club was regarded and thought of, was similar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,713 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 There's not a team like the Glasgow Rangers. No not one and there never shall be one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Lived in the Montreal area for many years, but never really 'got into' the hockey.I would agree that the way the club was regarded and thought of, was similar.Not at all into hockey myself mate. It was just the words and the emotion from him that rang 'true'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelle1880 127 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 There's not a team like the Glasgow Rangers. No not one and there never shall be one.This is true.There is however a team called Rangers FC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_watp 1,501 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Closest other team to Rangers for me would be....Rangers reserves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frommetoyou 60 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I spent a lot of time in Montreal as a young man. Their hockey team, the "Montreal Canadiens", I believe, is as close to The Rangers as any team can be. Why? I was driving in my car yesterday, and heard an interview from a man called Ken Dryden. Ken, who is now a politician and lawyer, was the Goalkeeper of the 'famous' Canadiens team of the 1970's where they basically were the 'Spain' of hockey if you get my meaning.What he said was of great interest. He said that when you came to Les Canadiens, there was an "understanding." It was to be the best, losing was not an option, to represent the team and the city in the best possible way, that there was an 'obligation' to do so. That there was a tradition of winning, of excellence and so on.The words rang true to me, since this is what we all know is The Rangers 'traditions' (abridged of course).It is a team, like ours, that is more than a club. And I might add, perhaps the only one like us. I'm glad I heard this interview. Unusual source perhaps, but it goes to show, that traditions like ours, are not only right, they are universal.Wouldn't you say that about Maple Leafs, who were the choice of most hockey fans in Canada.The Canadians appealed more to French Canadians. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 10,942 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Closest team to Rangers is Benburb Juniors who play just along the road at Tinto Park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50ShadesofBlue 667 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I was born in Montréal and grew up a Canadiens fan! They used to have a great team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Wouldn't you say that about Maple Leafs, who were the choice of most hockey fans in Canada.The Canadians appealed more to French Canadians.The same thing will be said about many top teams worldwide, across numerous sports. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedurranty 28 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 as a Canadian from Toronto. i fuckin hate Montreal. I don;t appreciate the comparisons frankly...haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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