Former and Current Rangers On Steven McDonald

Zuccarello McDonald

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By New York Rangers
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The Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award has been presented each season since 1987-88 to the Rangers player who goes above and beyond the normal call of duty, and is named in honor of former New York City police officer Steven McDonald,
who passed away Tuesday at the age of 59.

Reaction from current and former Rangers poured in following the news.

Tweet from @RMcDonagh27: So sad to hear about the passing of a true hero Steven McDonald. He, Patti Ann and Conor are such a big part of the New York Rangers family.
Tweet from @DerekStepan21: Rest In Peace Steven McDonald. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Tweet from @ctalbot33: Winning this award was truly an honour and one of the greatest accomplishments of my career because of what he embodied and what the award..

Tweet from @ctalbot33: ...stood for. His legacy will live on through the community and this prestigious award. #AboveandBeyond

Tweet from @BDubi17: So sad to hear about the passing of Steven McDonald today. Winning the award in his honor is one of my most proud accomplishments...

Tweet from @BDubi17: As a hockey player. I wanna send my condolences out to Patti Ann and Conor and let them know that their family always has a place in my... Tweet from @BDubi17: Heart. And lastly thanks to the @NYRangers for continuing to honor his legacy.

Tweet from @BRichards\_1991: Sad day. Thinking of The McDonald family https://t.co/qsQppSYLfY

Quotes from throughout the years on Det. McDonald
"He is a big part of this organization for a long time, when you see him cheering on the guys you give him a nod. You recognize him for sure. He's been a Ranger for a long time, probably before I was born. It's a big honor and I am very humbled." - Mats Zuccarello: Winner in 2013-14 and 2015-16
"I don't know if any human being on this planet could have inspired us any more than Steven McDonald" - former Rangers Head Coach Tom Renney

"For a man like that, with all he's gone through, to be proud of us-it's humbling. It's hard to describe that feeling." - former Ranger Brian Boyle
"Winning the (Extra Effort Award) in his honor is one of my (proudest) accomplishments as a hockey player." - Brandon Dubinsky: Winner in 2007-08

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