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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 to face Penguins

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers and Penguins will once again be doing battle when they meet in the first round beginning Thursday at MSG. Continue reading →

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Islanders fall in shootout to Blue Jackets, Lose home ice to Capitals

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders lost a wild game to the Blue Jackets 5-4 in a shootout losing home ice to the Caps for their first round series. Continue reading →

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Rangers finish strong with win over Capitals

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers made it 53 wins and 113 points. New franchise marks in a 4-2 win at the Capitals. Now it’s onto the postseason. Continue reading →

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In Playoffs, Islanders can clinch third place versus Penguins

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders are in the playoffs for one final time at Nassau Coliseum. They can still move up to second in the Metro Division and hurt the Penguins with a win tonight. Continue reading →

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Playoff Races Heat Up: Sens, Kings must win

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Derek

While tonight’s game doesn’t mean a whole lot for the Rangers except resting key players and remaining healthy, it means everything for the Senators. Tied with the Bruins for the final wildcard in points (95), Ottawa doesn’t have the tiebreaker … Continue reading →

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Ryan Bourque recalled for tonight , Team MVP Nash and Staal Out

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Derek

In what will be the final home game of the regular season, the Rangers have recalled forward Ryan Bourque from Hartford for tonight’s match against Ottawa. The younger son of Hall Of Famer Ray Bourque, Ryan was selected by the … Continue reading →

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Why celebrate the President’s Trophy?

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers want fans to be excited for the President’s Trophy. While a nice accomplishment, it’s not what this season is about. Continue reading →

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Oilers put Kings on brink

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Derek

The LA Kings are in trouble. They must win at Calgary tomorrow to avoid missing the playoffs. Continue reading →

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Wild Tuesday Sets Up Frantic Finish

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Derek

For the Islanders, they’re still fighting to get in the playoffs following a gut wrenching loss. The East remains wild with 5 teams chasing 4 spots. Continue reading →

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Rangers Defeat Devils 4-2 to clinch President’s Trophy

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers wrapped up the President’s Trophy with a 4-2 win over the Devils. Continue reading →

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