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Rangers and Red Wings Hall of Fame Goaltender Ed Giacomin Dies at Age 86

Ed Giacomin, a celebrated goaltender inducted into the Hall of Fame, passed away at his residence on Sunday night, September 14, 2025, according to announcements made Monday by the New York Rangers and the NHL Alumni Association.
Giacomin passed away after an illustrious career that included more than ten years playing for the New York Rangers between 1965 and 1976, as well as his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987.
The Rangers described Giacomin as a key figure in the team's legacy, stating that when reflecting on the franchise's past, Eddie's name is one that naturally comes to mind.
Giacomin won the Vezina Trophy in 1970-71, was a five-time All-Star, finished his career with Detroit after being claimed off waivers in 1975, and had his number retired at Madison Square Garden.
After retiring in 1978, Giacomin served as a broadcaster for the New York Islanders and later took on coaching roles with both the Islanders and Detroit Red Wings, in addition to two separate periods as a goalie coach for the Rangers.

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Rangers and Red Wings Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Giacomin dies at age 86 - The Boston Globe

Giacomin's No. 1 is retired in the rafters at Madison Square Garden, and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.

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Hall of Fame Rangers G Ed Giacomin dies at 86

Hall of Fame goalkeeper Ed Giacomin, a six-time All-Star who played the majority of his 13-year NHL career for the New York Rangers, died on Monday. He was 86. Giacomin won 290 games with 54 shutouts, 267 and 49 of which came in New York. He shared the 1970-71 Vezina Trophy with fellow Rangers goalie Gilles Villemure, as the pair combined to allow the fewest goals of any NHL team that season. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987,…

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