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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.

Rangers re-sign Raanta, Bigger decisions remain

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Derek

New Post: Antti Raanta is back for two more years. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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A Shark Attack

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Derek

The #Sharks keep finding ways to win this postseason. Continue reading →

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Western Semis: Blues tie up Stars on Backes’ overtime winner

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Derek

Great game between St. Louis and Dallas won by #Blues in sudden death. Continue reading →

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Pens even series against Caps

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Derek

The #Pens tied up the #Caps with a Game Two win. The recap: Continue reading →

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Leafs win the NHL Draft Lottery

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Derek

In no surprise to anyone who was paying close attention, the Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery. Held prior to Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinal between the Penguins and Capitals, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly read off … Continue reading →

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Lightning Strikes as Bolts dominate Isles 4-1 in Game 2

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Derek

It was all #Bolts in Game 2 as they evened the series against a listless #NYIsles Continue reading →

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Islanders look to go two up on Lightning

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Derek

At around 3:15 PM, the Islanders and Lightning do battle in Game 2 of this Eastern Conference Semifinal in Tampa. After hanging on to take the first game 5-3 thanks to a Cal Clutterbuck empty netter that stopped a furious … Continue reading →

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Oshie completes hat trick as Caps beat Pens in overtime

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Derek

If every game of this second round series is played like tonight, it’ll be enjoyable to watch. In a wild and action packed first game, the Caps prevailed over the Pens 4-3 in overtime to get the jump on the … Continue reading →

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Random Hockey Thoughts

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Derek

Rather than just recap the latest happenings in the NHL Playoffs with the first round closing with another upset and the second round beginning with an Islander win over the Lightning, I am just gonna give some quick insight on … Continue reading →

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Tavares’ goal in double overtime leads Islanders to second round

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Derek

It took John Tavares seven years to lead the Islanders to the second round. Continue reading →

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