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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.

Video Of Day: All Access- Isles vs Caps Game 7

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Derek

Today’s Video Of Day features last night’s emotional Game 7 of the first round between the Isles and Caps. It gives us a unique perspective into the players’ mindsets. It’s cool to see them mic’d up and their reactions along … Continue reading →

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Tweet Of The Day

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Derek

Occasionally, I get things right. As bad as I was predicting the West taking Winnipeg to the Conference Final and St. Louis to the Stanley Cup Final, I did sorta nail Evgeny Kuznetsov’s series clincher for the Caps over the … Continue reading →

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Isle Be Seeing Ya: Kuznetsov, Capitals eliminate Islanders in seven

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Derek

It was a bittersweet conclusion to a good season for the Islanders who fell to the Capitals 2-1 in Game 7. The Caps advance to face the Rangers. Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Price robs Turris with amazing stick shaft save

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Derek

Occasionally, you get one of those amazing saves from a great goalie that’s worth replaying. For the Canadiens, Carey Price was front and center making 43 saves to eliminate the Senators posting a 2-0 shutout in Game 6. His best … Continue reading →

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Wild and Crazy NHL Playoff Weekend: Hawks, Flames rally to advance, Wild and Habs into Round 2

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Derek

A exciting NHL playoff weekend featured some thrilling comebacks and 4 teams advancing to the 2nd round. Continue reading →

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Islanders Win At Nassau Coliseum To Force Game 7

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Derek

In an emotionally charged Nassau Coliseum, the Islanders couldn’t lose taking Game 6 3-1 to force Game 7 against the Capitals. Continue reading →

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My Overtime Experience

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Derek

Playoff overtime is nerve racking for both players and fans. My OT experience at the bar. Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: McDonagh Mic’d Up For Hagelin’s Series Clincher

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Derek

How cool is it for a hockey play when one of their teammates scores in overtime to wrap up a series? Here’s how it looked through the eyes of Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh when Carl Hagelin scored at 10:52 of … Continue reading →

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Kuznetsov, Capitals put Islanders on brink

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Derek

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s breakout performance put the Isles on the brink. Continue reading →

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Purple Hayes Delivers The OT Winner

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Derek

Kevin Hayes needed a goal. At least that was the sentiment expressed by MSG’s Steve Valiquette. One I agreed with. Hayes’ first career playoff goal couldn’t have come at a better time. His goal at 3:14 of overtime lifted the … Continue reading →

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