Author Archives: Derek

Unknown's avatar

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.

Game #11 Preview: Talbot leads first place Oilers into MSG against hot Rangers

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Derek

New Post: A good look at Talbot and #Oilers who will challenge #NYRangers in battle of hot teams. Continue reading →

Posted in Game Preview | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Game #10 Vesey and Lundqvist highlight 5-0 Rangers’ home rout of Blues

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Derek

New Post: Big nights from Lundqvist and Vesey highlight another blowout win for surging Rangers. #NYR Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Game #10 Preview: Kreider returns as Rangers host Blues

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers face the Blues for a second time. They aim for a split in Kreider’s return. #NYRangers Continue reading →

Posted in Game Preview | Leave a comment

Grabner’s hat trick in win over Lightning latest impact on deeper Rangers

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers lead the league in offense thanks to strong performances from Grabner, Pirri and Vesey. #NYRangers Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Game #9 Lightning versus Rangers Preview

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Derek

Game Preview: The Lightning visit the Rangers. Some thoughts on the two teams and Vigneault’s perplexing decisions. #NYR #Bolts Continue reading →

Posted in Game Preview | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Pic is worth 1,000 words

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Derek

A look at what went wrong for the Rangers on the Canes’ buzzer beater. Kudos @Vallys_View Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Game #8 Bickell beats the buzzer as Rangers fall to Hurricanes 3-2

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Derek

Game Story: Rangers beat by the buzzer in yucky loss to the Canes. #NYR Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Boychuk upset with no call on Crosby in Islanders’ 4-2 loss to Penguins

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Derek

Boychuk upset with refs on Crosby winner in Isles’ 4-2 loss to Pens. It was a clean hit. Continue reading →

Posted in NY Islanders | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

McIlrath all class after being waived

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Derek

New Post: McIlrath classy till the end. #NYR Continue reading →

Posted in Battle News, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Game #7 Rangers score five unanswered in 5-2 win over Bruins

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Derek

New Post: Pirri and Vesey lead the charge in a Rangers’ 5-2 win over the Bruins. #NYR Continue reading →

Posted in NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment