Hall of Fame Induction
The New York State Hockey Hall of Fame will welcome former Rangers forward Don Maloney on July 12, cementing his place among the sport’s most memorable figures.
Maloney’s 15‑year professional career, highlighted by his tenure with the Rangers and stints with several other NHL clubs, is defined by a blend of gritty play and sharp wit, traits that have kept him in the public eye long after his retirement.
Fans of the game will recognize his voice from Glenn Liebman’s book *Hockey Shorts*, where Maloney’s reflections on teammates and rivals appear alongside anecdotes that capture the spirit of the locker room.
One of the most quoted passages features his admiration for Islanders legend Pat LaFontaine, a tribute that resonates with longtime supporters of New York hockey.
In a light‑hearted moment, Maloney once joked that his New Year’s resolution was to score as many goals in a week as Wayne Gretzky managed in a single season, a comment that underscores his playful competitive streak.
He also humorously recalled his brother Dave’s positional shift from defense to forward, a family anecdote that adds a personal dimension to his public persona.