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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.

Staten Island’s Kevin Labanc to make NHL debut for Sharks

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Derek

Very excited for Kevin Labanc who debuts for #Sharks tonight on Election Night in D.C. Good luck kid! Continue reading →

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The destruction of Dylan McIlrath

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Derek

New Post: How the Rangers mishandled Dylan McIlrath #NYRangers Continue reading →

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Chimera and Ladd score in Islanders’ 4-2 win over Canucks

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Derek

Aly Raisman brought #NYIslanders luck as they won 4-2 over #Canucks with Chimera and Ladd scoring. Continue reading →

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Islanders lose Hamonic for at least a month, host angry Canucks

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Derek

When the Canucks visit Barclays Center later tonight, the Islanders will be without Travis Hamonic. The shutdown defenseman was injured in Saturday’s shootout loss to the Oilers when he blocked a shot that resulted in a power play goal. He … Continue reading →

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Game 13: Rangers offense does it again in 5-2 win over Winnipeg

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Derek

New Post: The Rangers have outscored opponents 26-8 in the last 5 wins. They’re on fire. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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Islanders fall 4-3 to Oilers in shootout for third straight home loss

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Derek

The Islanders lost a tough one in a shootout 4-3 to the Oilers. #NYIslanders Continue reading →

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Game 12 Rangers offense continues assault in 5-2 win over Bruins

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers continue to win hockey games getting 2 shorthanded goals and Buchnevich’s 1st in a 5-2 win over the Bruins. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Hockey

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Derek

There are plenty of big games for the Battle Of New York clubs on a great Saturday night. Our thoughts are with Craig Anderson. Continue reading →

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Capuano right to call out Islanders

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Derek

Jack Capuano was justified calling out his team last night. Something’s wrong in Brooklyn. #NYIslanders Continue reading →

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Game 11 Nash wins it with 1:21 left in thrilling Rangers’ 5-3 win over Oilers

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Derek

The third line of Grabner-Hayes-Miller dominated and Nash scored late in a exciting Rangers’ 5-3 win over the Oilers. #NYR #Oilers Continue reading →

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