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On July 6 in Rangers history: Tom Renney takes over

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - APRIL 24: Head coach Tom Renney (R) of the New York Rangers looks on during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the New Jersey Devils at the Continental Airlines Arena April 24, 2006 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Rangers 4-1 to take a 2-0 series lead. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

What happened on July 6 in the history of the New York Rangers

On this date in 2004, the Rangers named Tom Renney head coach, promoting from his role as interim coach. He had been named interim coach with 20 games left in the 2003-04 season, succeeding Glen sather who wanted to concentrate on his duties as general manager.