2012 Rangers Capture Championship in Thrilling Weekend

The 2012 Rangers delivered an unforgettable championship weekend, highlighted by determination, resilience, and three overtime victories on the way to the title.

On Saturday, the Rangers faced the #1 ranked RI Saints in the semifinal in what turned into another thrilling overtime battle. The Rangers jumped out to an early lead with goals from Ryan Doherty, assisted by Brendan Byrne, and Dylan McGrath, assisted by Tedy Manfredi.

The Saints responded in the second period, cutting the lead to 2–1 before delivering a dramatic equalizer with just 1:20 remaining in regulation to force overtime.

For the second week in a row, the Rangers took control in the extra period. Derek Wang scored the game-winning goal, assisted by Jackson Savage and Ronan Logue, sending the Rangers to the championship game.

Sunday’s championship matchup against the #2 ranked New England Knights was a true battle of will. After defeating the top-ranked team the day before, the Rangers knew the Knights likely saw them as the easier opponent. The team responded with a complete, determined effort from all 15 players who took the ice.

Every Ranger battled on every shift, proving the doubters wrong. The result: three playoff games, three overtime wins, and one championship trophy.

The coaches couldn’t be prouder of this group. After battling adversity and injuries early in the season, the players came together as a team, supporting one another and playing for each other when it mattered most.