FIVE YEARS AGO: March 22, 1994

In the first game of the Keenan-Image Era, the Rangers tie Calgary 4-4 in Alberta. Black Ace Eddie Olczyk, who had issued a trade request through agent Ron Salcer in January, returns from a broken thumb (originally thought sprained) suffered 1/28 at Anaheim that snuffed those possibilities. New acquisition Stephane Matteau, frequently playing with Steve Larmer on the right and Alexei Kovalev at his relatively new position of center, scores the game-tying goal with 14 seconds left.

Mike ("I don't believe in first impressions, but just this once I hope that looks don't deceive." -HOFer Billy Joel) Fornabaio -- mef17@oocities.com

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