Thursday marked not only the conclusion of the New York Rangers’ regular season but also the end of an era, as it was the final game for legendary announcer Sam Rosen after his remarkable 40-year career. Prior to the game, the Rangers paid tribute to their esteemed play-by-play man with heartfelt honors.
Tributes to Rosen have poured in as he prepares to retire. Before the season finale against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Rangers donned special jerseys to honor him, featuring No. 40 on each player’s sweater to signify Rosen’s four decades with the team. His name adorned the back, while the front boasted a patch displaying Rosen’s likeness along with his iconic phrase, “It’s a power play goal.”
The @NYRangers honored their long-time broadcaster, Sam Rosen, with custom jerseys and patches ahead of his final NHL game. 💙🎙️ pic.twitter.com/913aE9DY1y
— NHL (@NHL) April 17, 2025
Celebrating Sam. 4️⃣0️⃣ pic.twitter.com/BqmaHyFzlE
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 17, 2025
This tribute mirrored the honors that former Ranger Mats Zuccarello previously extended to Rosen when New York faced the Minnesota Wild, Zuccarello’s current team.
While the games will continue on after Rosen’s official retirement, his significant impact on fans and players alike—the very essence of the last four decades—will surely be remembered.
