The Resume

(2002- )
Dance Skating Cheerleaders of the NY Rangers
Charged owners with Sexual Harassment
Operated by Madison Square Garden and Cablevision
Full squad is twelve women, range in age 18-30
2004 Squad is Alyssa, Amea, Angela, Bridie, Carissa, Elana, Heather, Kate, Kim, Mary-Ellen, Rebecca and Trina
Responsibilities are:
1 - Executing in-arena promotions (on ice and in-stand)
2 - Performing choreographed routines (with specialty lighting and music)
3 - Assisting with sponsored team giveaways
4 - Assisting with sponsored and team promotions (on ice and in-stand)

Why they might be annoying:

Most Rangers fans are unaware they have a cheerleading squad. They would rather watch the Zamboni.
Although the full squad is twelve, only six are used at a time.
They don't like being labeled cheerleaders, as they prefer to be called professional skaters.
They rarely do choreographed cheers. Instead, they do promo competitions like the Human Puck Race.
One of the dancers is named Bridie.
Their boss called the 2002-03 Rangers City Skaters 'the ugliest girls in the NHL' (Are there any girls in the NHL?).
He ordered captain Courtney Prince, 25, to make this season's squad more attractive.
Prince told the NY Post that an exec told her he didn't want them looking like the Knick City Dancers (MSG's basketball cheerleaders) because they were 'too thick and ghetto.'
Prince said while out with an MSG exec, he 'went on to list which girls (of the group) he wanted to have sex with and how.' He also tried to kiss her but she backed away (December 22, 2003).
Prince was suspended (permanently) for her accusations of charging a Madison Square Garden executive with sexual harassment (January 2004).
Prince then filed sexual harassment charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Prince said the only reason she filed papers is because another dancer confided that the same MSG exec has harassed her.
Prince alleges some were told to lose weight, get breast implants or get a hair piece.
Prince alleges 'some of these skaters are as young as 18, and some of them were taken to bars regularly by older, married Madison Square Garden management employees.'
Prince alleges MSG cut out their sandwiches and free cookies, because they were putting on weight.
Prince's attorney Kathleen Peratis said the above allegations are just 'the tip of the iceberg.'
Peratis said the MSG execs cared more about 'weight, breast size and sex appeal' than skating skill.
Rangers City Skater Amea Smith, told the NY Post, that an exec made 'sexually inappropriate' remarks to her and others but 'most of the girls won't say anything because they're afraid of losing their jobs.'

Why they might not be annoying:

They entertain between periods (get it?).
As to the sexual harassment charge, MSG spokesman Barry Watkins said: 'This charge is without merit and we will defend these allegations before the EEOC.'
They need to be excellent skaters first.
Some have trained for the Olympics.
They pioneered the all female cheering skating squad in the NHL.
They are a diversion during the between period time outs.

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Ice Hockey Players
• New York Rangers
• Profiles 10751-11000 (Ranked: 10975)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 16 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 34 Votes: 55.88% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 76.47% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 64.52% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 68.97% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 69.44% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 78 Votes: 71.79% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 109 Votes: 70.64% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 248 Votes: 69.35% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 309 Votes: 60.52% Annoying