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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.

A Winning Streak! Shattenkirk scores twice including OT winner in Rangers’ 5-4 win over Panthers

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Derek

“Okay. We won a game yesterday. If we win one today, it’s called two in a row. And if we win one tomorrow, it’s called a winning streak. It has happened before!”-Lou Brown in Major League 2 It has finally … Continue reading →

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A big Hockey Saturday: Rangers aim for winning streak, 12 games on tap, Hockey Fights Cancer

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Derek

Saturday is hockey day every week. While I’ll be locked in on the Hurricanes against Virginia Tech tonight, I’ll be channel flipping with the Rangers at Panthers along with other fun match-ups on Hockey Night In Canada and Center Ice. … Continue reading →

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Game 14: Rangers 2 Bolts 1 OT, AV’s lineup works, Miller scores great winner

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Derek

Sometimes, it all clicks in a game for a struggling team. If the Rangers were incomplete in the first 13, they sure weren’t during last night’s big 2-1 win over the first place Lightning in overtime. The stars shined throughout … Continue reading →

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Game 13: KZB Line sparks third period comeback in 6-4 win over Golden Knights on emotional night for city

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Derek

#NYR Broadway Hat selfie for @MikaZibanejad!! pic.twitter.com/096nGpy2FY — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 1, 2017 It was a Happy Halloween 🎃 for the Rangers thanks to a stirring third period comeback in a much needed 6-4 win over the Golden Knights … Continue reading →

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New Rangers lines versus Golden Knights on Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Derek

With the Golden Knights visiting The Garden for tonight’s match, the Rangers will have different lines on Halloween 🎃. Whether it’s enough to save Alain Vigneault remains to be seen. They have two advantages. Vegas played the night before losing … Continue reading →

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Rangers facing the gauntlet against Golden Knights

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Derek

When the puck drops tomorrow night at MSG, the Rangers are facing the gauntlet when they host the Golden Knights. Vegas had a seven game win streak snapped in a tough 6-3 loss at the Islanders. A game that saw … Continue reading →

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Game 12: Awful first period haunts Rangers in ugly 5-4 loss to Canadiens

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Derek

I’ve been following this team a long time. I’ve witnessed some really bad teams and piss poor efforts. Never have I seen them come out so pathetic. They were comatose at the start of last night’s ugly 5-4 loss to … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: Emotional Stepan on tribute, Golden Knights hot start, Kucherov MVP pick, Devils comeback kids

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Derek

  The Golden Knights now have 8 wins in 9 games. The 1974-75 Capitals won 8 games their entire 1st season in 1974-75 (went 8-67-5) #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/UWsaK7R0Og — XTRA Athletics (@xtraathletics) October 28, 2017 This year, I don’t have as … Continue reading →

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Game 11: Boo Nieves memorable night sparks fourth line

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Derek

All month, Alain Vigneault has been looking for a fourth line to play. He may have just found it. Enter Boo Nieves. The Hartford recall who was suggested by Chris Drury made the most of his season debut assisting on … Continue reading →

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A Day of Reckoning? Pressure on Rangers to beat winless Coyotes with Vigneault’s job on the line

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Derek

Technically speaking, it’s only the 11th game of the season. But when the Rangers host the Coyotes, a lot could be at stake. Coming off another listless performance in which they were booed off home ice in a 4-1 loss … Continue reading →

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