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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.

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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Stepan’s late heroics lift Rangers past Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime, close in on President’s Trophy

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Derek

Derek Stepan’s late heroics pulled the Rangers closer to the franchise’s second President’s Trophy. Continue reading →

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Rangers Dismantle Devils 6-1

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Derek

Oh how the mighty have fallen. In this case, that would be the Devils who were badly beaten by the Rangers 6-1 at MSG. Once a proud franchise of three Stanley Cups, they’ll be in the lottery this year with … Continue reading →

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Devils pay visit to MSG

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Derek

The Devils visit MSG. It reminds of a different time. A role reversal for the 2 Hudson rivals. Continue reading →

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Miller gets winner as Rangers clinch Metro in 3-2 win over Wild

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Derek

For the second time in four years, the Rangers are division champs. They wrapped up the Metro Division with a hard fought 3-2 road win over the Wild in St. Paul Thursday night. Facing one of the league’s hottest teams, … Continue reading →

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Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Derek

With just seven games remaining, the Rangers are closing in on a division title while chasing home ice. Currently second in the East with 101 points, they trail Montreal by a point with two games at hand. They enter tonight’s … Continue reading →

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Kreider’s two goals and assist help Rangers clinch playoffs in 5-1 win over Senators

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Derek

As if you didn’t already know, the Rangers are back in the playoffs. For the fifth straight year, it became official last night when they put a halt to the Senators’ seven-game win streak with a convincing 5-1 win at … Continue reading →

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Rangers quack Ducks 7-2

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Derek

Facing one of the league’s best teams, the Rangers quacked the Ducks literally snapping out of it with a season high seven goals in a 7-2 win at MSG. It moved them up to 99 points tying Anaheim and Montreal … Continue reading →

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Offense at premium for Rangers as Ducks visit

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers have struggled to score lately. Their best players must step up. Continue reading →

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