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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.

Zibanejad makes first impression in Rangers preseason win over Islanders

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Derek

Mika Zibanejad showed great chemistry with Chris Kreider in a Rangers’ preseason win over the Islanders. #NYR Continue reading →

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Crosby leads Canada past Russia into World Cup Finals

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Derek

Sidney Crosby led #Canada to a 5-3 win over #Russia advancing to the #WCH2016 Finals. Continue reading →

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Rangers open training camp with new faces

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Derek

With expectations down, a deeper Rangers roster featuring new faces fill fans with hope and promise. #NYR Continue reading →

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World Cup: North America dominates Finland 4-1

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Derek

New Post: North America puts on show in dominant 4-1 win over Finland #TeamNorthAmerica #WCH2016 #Finland Continue reading →

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WCH2016: Sweden holds off Ovechkin, Russia 2-1

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Derek

Sweden was the better team and held off Ovechkin and Russia in the final frantic minute to win 2-1. #WCH2016 Continue reading →

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WCH2016: Crosby puts on a show in Canada’s 6-0 rout of Czech Republic

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Derek

New Post: The Crosby Show leads Canada to 6-0 win over Czech Republic #WCH2016 Continue reading →

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WCH2016: Europe humiliates USA 3-0

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Derek

It was a disaster for #USA who lost the opener against #Europe 3-0. They now face a must win against favorite #Canada Tuesday. Continue reading →

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Byfuglien a scratch for USA vs Europe

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Derek

John Tortorella decides to sit Byfuglien over Jack Johnson. Face off is at 3 PM. #USA vs #Europe Continue reading →

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World Cup Preview: USA-Europe and Czech Republic-Canada kick off Saturday

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Derek

New Post: North America is the team to watch in #WCOH2016 Continue reading →

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World Cup Highlight: MacKinnon filthy penalty shot in North America’s 4-0 win over Europe

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Derek

The World Cup of Hockey hasn’t officially begun. But that hasn’t stopped fans from buzzing already over what they saw during last night’s Team North America 4-0 shutout over Team Europe. In what was only a tune up with a … Continue reading →

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