{"id":547088,"date":"2026-04-08T09:16:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/547088\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:16:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:16:19","slug":"pearl-river-native-joins-ny-rangers-roster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/547088\/","title":{"rendered":"Pearl River Native Joins NY Rangers Roster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Pearl+River%2C+NY&amp;city=Pearl+River&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Pearl+River+Native+Joins+NY+Rangers+Roster&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fny%2Fpearl-river%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Fpearl-river-native-joins-ny-rangers-roster%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d6167a43f2e.jpg\" alt=\"An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold brushstrokes and neon colors that capture the dynamic movement and emotion of a hockey player on the ice, with the player's face and jersey indistinct.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A young hockey player&#8217;s dream becomes reality as he joins the roster of his hometown New York Rangers.Pearl River Today<\/p>\n<p>Pearl River native Drew Fortescue, a former junior player at Boston College, has joined the New York Rangers as a rookie defenseman. Fortescue, who was recently drafted by the Rangers, is now living out his childhood dream of playing for his hometown NHL team.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Fortescue&#8217;s journey from a local youth hockey player to an NHL roster spot with the Rangers is an inspiring story that resonates with many aspiring athletes in the community who hope to one day make it to the professional level. His success also highlights the strong hockey culture and development programs in the Pearl River area.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Just weeks ago, Fortescue was a junior on the Boston College men&#8217;s ice hockey team. Now, he&#8217;s earned a spot on the New York Rangers&#8217; NHL roster and is getting regular playing time with the team. Fortescue was recently drafted by the Rangers, fulfilling his lifelong dream of playing for his hometown team.<\/p>\n<p>      Fortescue was a junior on the Boston College hockey team earlier this year.Fortescue was recently drafted by the New York Rangers.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Drew Fortescue<\/p>\n<p>A rookie defenseman for the New York Rangers who grew up in Pearl River, New York.<\/p>\n<p>New York Rangers<\/p>\n<p>The professional ice hockey team based in New York City that Fortescue now plays for.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Pearl+River%2C+NY&amp;city=Pearl+River&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Pearl+River+Native+Joins+NY+Rangers+Roster&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fny%2Fpearl-river%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Fpearl-river-native-joins-ny-rangers-roster%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cGrowing up, you dream of being here and playing here, but I don&#8217;t think I ever saw it as a reality or ever thought it was really going to happen probably up until I got drafted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Drew Fortescue, New York Rangers Defenseman<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Fortescue&#8217;s journey from a local youth hockey player to an NHL roster spot with the Rangers is an inspiring story that demonstrates the power of hard work, dedication, and following your dreams. His success is a point of pride for the Pearl River community and a testament to the strength of its hockey development programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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