[1] A left winger, Fotiu began his career in the World Hockey Association (WHA) with the New England Whalers in the 1974–75 season.
[2] Fotiu's popularity as a Ranger was enhanced by his willingness to throw pucks up into the Madison Square Garden "blue seats" after pre-game warmups, where previously he sat as a young fan.
Fotiu played with the Rangers until 1979, when he was claimed by the renamed Hartford Whalers in the 1979 NHL Expansion Draft.
Fotiu runs a construction business and a charitable foundation, in addition to doing public relations for the Rangers.
[citation needed] Nick Fotiu has been inducted into the Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame.