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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.

Former NYPD hero Steven McDonald passes away at 59

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Derek

Steven McDonald was a true hero. An inspiration. RIP 😦 ❤ Continue reading →

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Key addition Grabner credited with hat trick

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Derek

Jeff Gorton deserves a lot of credit for the Rangers’ first half. Michael Grabner tops the list. #NYR #Grabner Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Jake McCabe hit on Patrick Laine

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Derek

On Saturday, the Buffalo Sabres came back to defeat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 at KeyBank Center in Western New York. It was a very good character win for a rebuilding team that’s struggled. Despite possessing talent, Buffalo ranks seventh out … Continue reading →

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Grabner steals one for Rangers in best win of season

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Derek

New Post: What a win tonight by the #NYRangers. Lots covered including AV adjustments. 😮 Continue reading →

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WJC2017: USA wins gold in a 5-4 shootout win over Canada

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Derek

Originally posted on Hockey Prospects Plus:
American Glory: Team USA takes the championship photo after edging Canada in a memorable final prevailing 5-4 in a shootout at the IIHF U20 World Junior Championship in Montreal. AP Photo via Getty Images…

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A Preview of USA vs Canada

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Derek

Tonight at 8 PM on the East coast up in Montreal, USA takes on Canada in the U20 World Junior Championship for gold. If the past is any indication, it should be memorable. It’s all on the line at Bell … Continue reading →

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Game #41: Rangers respond with 5-2 win over Flyers on Rivalry Night

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Rangers with great response in win over Flyers who acted like sore losers at end #NYR #Flyers #RivalryNight Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Hangover

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Sabres humiliate lifeless Rangers who may have been hungover. #NYR #Sabres Continue reading →

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Kreider hat trick hits Colorado with Avalanche in New Year’s Eve celebration

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Derek

New Post: Chris Kreider’s 2nd career hat trick gives #NYR win on New Year’s Eve over hapless #Avs Continue reading →

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Islanders waive Halak

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Derek

In a move that finally came today, the Islanders placed goalie Jaroslav Halak on waivers. The 31-year old veteran struggled in his third year with the club. Following a very good World Cup of Hockey tournament in which he backstopped … Continue reading →

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