"Ron Waske, the longtime New York Islanders trainer who worked with the team during its run of four consecutive Stanley Cup championships, has died. He was 77."
"The Islanders announced his death Sunday with a statement on social media that included a photo of Waske holding the Stanley Cup. "The Isles are saddened by the passing of Ron Waske," the post read. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Ron's family, friends and loved ones.""
"Waske, who played both hockey and baseball at St. Lawrence, remains the only player in the school's hockey history to appear in a game as both a forward and a goaltender. In 2006, Waske was honored by the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society with induction onto the PHATS/SPHEM Wall of Honor, which features a plaque displayed in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Over his 26 years at St. Lawrence University, Waske worked with thousands of student-athletes, helping them build strength, recover from injuries, and return to competition. He also mentored hundreds of student trainers, many of whom went on to long careers in athletic training."
Ron Waske spent 10 seasons with the New York Islanders from 1974 to 1984 and served as the team's athletic trainer during their four consecutive Stanley Cup championships. He also served as Team Canada's athletic trainer at the 1982 Canada Cup. A St. Lawrence University graduate, Waske returned to the school for more than two decades as an athletic trainer, coached the women's hockey program from 1997 to 1999, and was inducted into the St. Lawrence Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019. He received multiple honors, mentored student trainers, and worked with thousands of student-athletes over his career.
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