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Larry Brooks, the New York Post’s definitive hockey voice, died Thursday after a brief battle with cancer. He was 75. Across 38 years over two stints, he dominated the Rangers beat, earned the Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2018 Elmer Ferguson Award, and even coined “King Henrik” for Henrik Lundqvist. Both relentless and revered, he sparred with John Tortorella, championed Brad Park’s jersey honor, mentored younger writers like Mollie Walker, and once served as Devils communications VP. He is survived by his son Jordan, daughter-in-law Joanna, and grandchildren Scott and Reese.

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