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The GAG line, which as an acronym for Goal-A-Game, was a famous ice hockey line for the New York Rangers in the late 1960s and early 1970s, as these linemates averaged over 1 goal a game while playing together.
The talented trio of Jean Ratelle, Rod Gilbert, and Vic Hadfield dominated the NHL in the early 1970s as the fearsome threesome of the New York Rangers made pro hockey history by dominating the...
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Aug 23, 2021 · We take a look back at his famous G-A-G line or Goal-A-Game Line which was made up of Gilbert, Vac Hadfield, and Jean Ratelle and how they were able to be so successful for the New York...
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When Rangers head coach, Emile “The Cat” Francis” decided to put the rugged Hadfield on the left wing with the two skilled French Canadians in the late 1960s, the line that would forever be known as the GAG line took the NHL by storm. Each of the three stalwart Rangers was perfectly suited for their respective roles.
Feb 25, 2018 · Ratelle, Gilbert, and Vic Hadfield eventually starred on the famous “GAG” line, which is short for “goal a game.” They were far from an overnight success, though.
Aug 26, 2021 · Remembering Rod Gilbert and the New York Rangers GAG Line. Rod Gilbert overcame a serious injury to not only become a legend of the ice but to become one of the brightest stars on Broadway. During a junior game, Gilbert skated over a piece of debris on the ice and suffered a broken back.
Nov 29, 2018 · Vic Hadfield was the first Ranger to ever score 50 goals in a season (1971-72) and was the captain of one of the best teams in franchise history. Hadfield was the left wing on the G-A-G...
