The New York Rangers are ready to open up the 2011-12 pre-season schedule with a 7:00 p.m. face off against their rivals the New Jersey Devils. The two teams will play in Albany, NY, with a string of youngsters having an opportunity to wear the Blueshirts jersey.

Here is the complete roster for the pre-season game:

* Goalie: Henrik Lundqvist, Cam Talbot

* Defensemen: Michael Del Zotto, Dan Girardi, Brendan Bell, Steve Eminger, Tom Erixon and Dylan McIlrath

*Forwards: Sean Avery, Brandon Dubinsky, Dale Weise, Andre Deveaux, John Mitchell, Erik Christensen, Artem Anisimov, J.T. Miller, Christian Thomas, Ryan Bourque, Carl Hagelin and Shane McColgan.

On Friday the Rangers and Devils are slated to meet for a second time, this time seeing action in the Prudential Center.

Written on September 21, 2011