#40 – F – Crossfit Jesus (S36 – S38)
174 GP, 53 G + 51 A = 104 P, +22, 26 PIM, 98 Hits, 24 SB, 500 S, 19.29 MPG, 1.86 P/60
Crossfit is another who may be more well known for his time away from Manhattan, but was a big contributor in his first few seasons in the league. He only played for 3 seasons, never finishing below 30 points and ended his time in Manhattan having helped the team to their third and latest Challenge Cup victory in S38. Immediately following, he left for Winnipeg and became a more controversial figure in Manhattan, but over time has become more appreciated for his success early in his career.
#39 – F – Daniel Malenfant (S5 – S8)
189 GP, 47 G + 78 A = 125 P, +15, 235 PIM, 282 Hits, 95 SB, 502 S, 18.90 MPG, 2.10 P/60
Malenfant was a low profile player when he was in Manhattan, making his name more in West Kendall after being traded in S8 at the trade deadline after the season fell apart on the team late. However, he was a major contributor as a fresh face on the offense in S5 – S7 where the Rage enjoyed the majority of their early success. He was similar to Crossfit above in that he was somebody who never failed to score 30 or more points, topping out at 39 in 35 games in S8 before being moved to West Kendall where he broke out.
#38 – F – Matthew Auston (S47 – S51)
268 GP, 71 G + 89 A = 160 P, +2, 36 PIM, 232 Hits, 48 SB, 675 S, 16.90 MPG, 2.12 P/60
Auston was brought in during S47 as the Rage made a push for the playoffs, and in his time helped the team to the Conference Finals twice with their second best season in S49 included. He started as a top line wing and worked down the lines over time, but was a major force for a young line-up learning how to play in the SHL and became a well-known and well-liked grizzled veteran within the team and the fanbase.
#37 -- F – Yannick Berger (S42 - S49)
428 GP, 79 G + 161 A = 240 P, -59, 140 PIM, 328 Hits, 66 SB, 858 S, 18.76 MPG, 1.79 P/60
After being traded for in S42 for the start of the rebuild, Berger made a home in Manhattan and worked his way up as the top center for a rebuilding Rage. He had a career year in S43 with 48 points in 50 games, and as he aged was named a captain for the team helping to lead them off the ice as well as on it. He ended his career in the top-20 for all time points for the Rage after helping guide them as a captain to two Conference Finals appearances.
#36 – F – Magnus Jakobsen (S26 – S30)
250 GP, 102 G + 122 A = 224 P, -14, 224 PIM, 680 Hits, 52 SB, 1056 S, 24.38 MPG, 2.21 P/60
A controversial signing for Manhattan after off-ice issues took him out of Hamilton where he found success, he managed to be majorly successful for a struggling team. While only winning over 20 games once and thus making the playoffs once, Jakobsen did have 20 goals four times, and had 47 points twice, 48 once and in his last season managed to reach 55. He is one of few players to accomplish a near point per game pace and was a dominant player in his time for the Rage.
#35 – D – Meb Keflezighi (S10 – S17)
383 GP, 36 G + 105 A = 141 P, -111, 477 PIM, 963 Hits, 490 SB, 417 S, 20.14 MPG, 1.10 P/60
A physical defenseman supported by Quilha Agante, previously on this list, Meb has the fourth most hits in Rage history. He was a slower defenseman who mostly played during tough times for the Rage, having made the playoffs four times in his eight season career and making the Finals once in S13 but falling to Edmonton. His 490 shot blocks were among the top-5 when he retired. He had overstayed his welcome at the point he retired, unfortunately, but since has found appreciation from the fanbase.
#34 -- D – Chuck Goody (S20 – S24)
229 GP, 21 G + 126 A = 147 P, -21, 501 PIM, 661 Hits, 330 SB, 290 S, 25.83 MPG, 1.49 P/60
Goody was a controversial player, costing the franchise a fortune to trade up in the draft to select him. Lasting only five seasons on the team, it’s arguable the success of the move. However, his impact is undeniable. From the move to acquire him, to his success in the league, Goody was major in Manhattan. He was named to a post-season All-Star team twice, in S21 and S23, and was nominated for the Stevens Trophy as well in S23 when he put up 42 points in 52 games, with 183 hits and 70 shot blocks. He was a workhorse, playing nearly 26 minutes a night, and was a dominant player before moving on to Texas, Edmonton and Toronto.
#33 – D – Mike Ochocinco (S12 – S15)
187 GP, 37 G + 92 A = 129 P, +2, 324 PIM, 505 Hits, 272 SB, 396 S, 24.51 MPG, 1.69 P/60
Coming from Toronto to Manhattan, the Ocho went from a perennial Turd Ferguson contender to an offensive dynamo. Joining in S12, he led the team immediately to the playoffs with 40 points in 50 games. He continued to play an integral part, helping guide the team to their first Challenge Cup appearance and a subsequent Conference Finals before being moved to Edmonton at the trade deadline in S15 and retiring. Ochocinco is still in the top-20 in hits for the franchise and is remembered for his stint in management shortly after his retirement as well as his success from his playing days as an emotional and physical leader.
#32 – D – Tokek Takshak (S44 – S51)
452 GP, 53 G + 158 A = 211 P, -44, 82 PIM, 167 Hits, 614 SB, 753 S, 21.90 MPG, 1.28 P/60
A player-manager, Takshak was a controversial figure at times with the Rage, but beloved by their wide fanbase. His jersey was often sold out, in spite of the hatred he would garner on twitter with his erratic play. He never scored more than 32 points in a season, and only passed 30 points in a season twice in his career for the Rage. However, he was an aggressive player from the back end who was quick to backcheck and ended in the top-10 for shots blocked for the Rage all time. Being helped by David Vent (#47), he went from a major minus player to a big positive in his last few seasons and garnered an outcry of support upon his trade to San Francisco after he became only the fourth defenseman in Rage history to reach 200 points in his career.
#31 – D – Craig Finley (S45 – Present)
402 GP, 51 G + 166 A = 217 P, +18, 92 PIM, 302 Hits, 385 SB, 513 S, 17.17 MPG, 1.89 P/60
Former linemate of Takshak, Finley is a dominant offensive defenseman for the Rage. He scored 32 points in his rookie season, managing to be one of a small collection of rookie defensemen who scored over 30 points. He set a career high in S47 with 37 points, highlighting his success on the powerplay and making him hugely popular as the engine to a high powered offense. He became the fifth defenseman in Rage history to eclipse 200 points recently, and while his career appears to be slowing down, he continues to be one of the more beloved players on the roster.
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