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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.

Brooklyn is ready to celebrate

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Derek

When the puck drops at Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn at the Atlantic Avenue subway station, the Islanders have a chance to wrap up their first round series against the Panthers. It’s been 23 years since the franchise advanced out … Continue reading →

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Much better Penguins send Rangers packing

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Derek

The #Pens were much better than #NYR. It showed. Continue reading →

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Elimination Day: Rangers look to turn back the clock

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Derek

Since that awful 5-0 humiliation in Game 4 that put the Rangers in this mess, I haven’t bothered posting anything. I was too upset with the lack of commitment from this experienced team. In less than half an hour, the … Continue reading →

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Passionless hockey at MSG in Game 4

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Derek

For all intents and purposes, the Rangers have given up. That much is apparent watching Game 4 of this now one-sided first round series against a much better and well executed Penguins. After two periods, the Booshirts (Blueshirts) are trailing … Continue reading →

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League turns other way on Letang slash to Stalberg

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Derek

During the third period of last night’s game, the refs missed an obvious penalty on Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang. In a battle behind his net, he slashed Rangers forward Viktor Stalberg in the face. No call came. Stalberg went back … Continue reading →

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Pens take Game Three 3-1: Awful third puts Rangers in trouble

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Derek

The Rangers were awful in the third period in Game 3. What went wrong? #NYR #Pens Continue reading →

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Vigneault plays guessing game on McDonagh

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Derek

Ryan McDonagh might return tonight for Game 3. #NYRangers Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs: Pearson’s overtime winner gets Kings back in series

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Derek

Jonathan Quick and the Kings got off the mat winning Game 3 against the Sharks in overtime. Continue reading →

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NHL Playoffs Day 6

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Derek

It’s Day 6 of the NHL Playoffs. So, what’s in store on a fantastic 75 degree Monday in New York? There are three games on tap. The first one features the top seeded Capitals visiting the Flyers for Game 3. … Continue reading →

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Hickey’s overtime winner lifts Islanders to exciting 4-3 overtime win over Panthers in Game 3

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Derek

In an exciting game, the Islanders came back to defeat the Panthers 4-3 to win Game 3 thanks to unlikely overtime hero Thomas Hickey. Continue reading →

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