Steven McDonald passes away

Sad news to report here, as office Steven McDonald has passed away at the age of 59 today. McDonald suffered a massive heart attack earlier in the week, and passed away today. McDonald, an NYPD officer, was shot on July 12, 1986, an incident that left him as a quadriplegic.

The Rangers have honored McDonald every year since the shooting by presenting 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.