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About Derek

Derek is a creative writer who enjoys taking photographs, working on poetry, and covering hockey. A free spirit who loves the outdoors, a diverse selection of music, and writing, he's a former St. John's University alumni with a degree in Sports Management. Derek covers the Rangers for Battle of Hudson and is a contributor to The Hockey Writers. His appreciation of art and nature are his true passions.

Kreider Ties Henry’s Rangers Franchise Record

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Derek

On a disappointing night that saw the Rangers sink even lower by getting routed by the Sabres 8-2, there was one bright spot at least. In the second period with the Rangers trailing 5-0, Chris Kreider scored a power-play goal … Continue reading →

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Rangers Continue Playoff Chase

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Derek

After a two-week break due to the 4 Nations Face-Off won by Canada, the New York Rangers return to the ice for a late afternoon game against the Buffalo Sabres. Now that the sun sets at a normal time, we’ll … Continue reading →

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O’ Canada! McDavid scores in overtime to give Canada 4 Nations Gold over USA

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Derek

O’ Canada! Connor McDavid’s goal in sudden death gave Canada a 3-2 win over USA to win gold at the 4 Nations Face-Off last night in Boston. On a memorable night when hockey was front and center in the United … Continue reading →

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Fireworks Between USA and Canada Highlight Intense Rivalry

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Derek

On Saturday night, Bell Centre hosted a memorable international game played between North American rivals, USA and Canada up in Montreal. What took place at the start was quite memorable. In what was pre-planned, Matthew Tkachuk took on Brandon Hagel … Continue reading →

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RANGERS LEGENDS: Camille Henry

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Derek

On a big hockey Saturday in February due to the highly anticipated USA versus Canada game tonight at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal, it also gives us time to dig into the past. With Finland taking on Sweden in … Continue reading →

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Tkachuk Brothers Put on a Show in USA Win over Finland

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Derek

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk broke open a close game in a four-goal third period to lead USA to a 6-1 win over Finland in the 4-Nations Face-Off at Bell Centre. The Tkachuk brothers combined for four of the Americans’ six … Continue reading →

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USA Takes on Finland in Four-Nations Face-Off

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Derek

Entering what now is a two-week break from the NHL season, four nations are competing for a trophy in a tournament featuring some of the game’s biggest stars. On Wednesday night before a packed crowd at Bell Centre, Canada hosted … Continue reading →

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Four-Nations Break Comes at the Perfect time for Injured Shesterkin

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Derek

On an off day for Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers announced that he would be out one to two weeks with an upper-body injury. He sustained the injury in the Rangers’ 3-2 loss to the Penguins on Friday night. The timing … Continue reading →

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Cuylle Leads Rangers to Big Comeback Win over Blue Jackets

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Derek

Talk about a role reversal. In a complete 180 from Friday night’s loss to the Penguins, the Rangers flipped the script by coming back to defeat the Blue Jackets 4-3 at Nationwide Arena. On Saturday, everything went their way due … Continue reading →

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Valiquette Calls Out Rangers Following Loss

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Derek

Following what was a disheartening loss to the Penguins last night, MSG Network studio analyst Steve Valiquette called out the Rangers in the postgame. When discussing the 3-2 defeat with John Giannone, he didn’t hold back. “I’ve been on both … Continue reading →

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