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Earlier this year, the shirt went up to the roof of Madison Square Garden.
Now Henrik Lundqvist gets a new job within the New York Rangers.
The whole thing is also revealed – with the most powerful video of the year.
Henrik Lundqvist is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in New York Rangers history. The goaltender spent 15 seasons in Manhattan and earlier this year had his jersey hoisted at Madison Square Garden, thus retiring his jersey number at the same time.
Brand new job
Since then, Lundqvist has taken it easy, and he has not been completely clear on what he wants to do in the future. Last season he was on American television in connection with Rangers’ matches in particular, and was praised for his charisma and knowledge in front of the camera.
But now it is clear what awaits Henrik Lundqvist next. On Thursday, Rangers suddenly posted a crazy video of Lundqvist’s biggest highlights on social media, while he himself talks about the importance of “home”. It turns out that Lundqvist got a completely tailor-made, new job for MSG Sport and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp, where he will support the business operations of both companies.
“Always a Ranger”
On paper, a somewhat vague job description, but his official title will be ambassador.
– I will always be a Ranger in my heart, and Madison Square Garden is my home. I am overjoyed to get this chance, says Lundqvist to the Rangers website.
For the New York Rangers, there was never any doubt as to whether they wanted to bring Lundqvist back into the organization.
– Henrik Lundqvist has always been an exemplary representative for the Rangers, both on and off the ice. Now he gets the chance to tap into his passion for sports and entertainment, but also the city he loves so dearly,” said James L. Dolan, president of MSG Sports.
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