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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: Reto Berra scores a goal

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Derek

Occasionally, you get really cool moments. Last night, Reto Berra became the 11th goalie in AHL history to score a goal. The Lake Eerie Monsters goalie’s celebration is one to behold. His goal made the score 4-1. The Monsters defeated … Continue reading →

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Kreider deserved suspension

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Derek

In Thursday’s 3-0 loss to the Bruins, Chris Kreider boarded Carl Soderberg shoving him from behind with excessive force into the glass. The dangerous play occurred with 13:47 left in the third period. As seen in the video above, it … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Okposo scores four goals

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Derek

Saturday’s Video Of Day is none other than Kyle Okposo’s four goals highlighting an Islanders’ come from behind 6-3 win over the Penguins last night at Nassau Coliseum. In a first place battle, Okposo was front and center helping the … Continue reading →

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Locking Up Staal The Right Decision

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Derek

According to the New York Post’s Larry Brooks, the Rangers are close to re-signing Marc Staal. The 28-year old defenseman and the club are discussing a new six-year deal that could average between $5.6 to 5.9 million per season. Staal … Continue reading →

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Bruins pose good test for Rangers

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers have lost only twice over the last 15 games. Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat to the Islanders stopped a five-game win streak. It put them seven points out of first place. Combined with the Caps’ latest victory- a 1-0 shutout … Continue reading →

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Stepan injury cause for concern

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Derek

During last night’s 3-0 shutout loss to the Islanders, Rangers center Derek Stepan barely saw the ice the final two periods. He took a slash from Matt Martin early injuring his hand. Coach Alain Vigneault only used him sparingly including … Continue reading →

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Islanders MSG domination of Rangers is good for rivalry

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Derek

There were a lot of headlines coming out of last night’s Battle Of New York won convincingly by the Islanders 3-0 over the Rangers. The first is that the Islanders are for real. At every turn, they’ve proven themselves. Facing … Continue reading →

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Rangers Hold Off Sharks 3-1 to sweep California

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Derek

This one was impressive. Even with the predictable hanging on at the end, the Rangers had enough in the tank to defeat the Sharks 3-1 allowing them to complete a California sweep. They did it on heart and thanks to … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist Makes NHL History

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Derek

With 30 saves in tonight’s hard fought 3-1 win over the Sharks, Henrik Lundqvist made NHL history by becoming the first goalie to win at least 20 games in his first 10 seasons. He was the answer to Rangers Trivia … Continue reading →

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Nash headlines local All-Stars headed to Columbus

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Derek

The NHL finally unveiled the rest of the 2015 All-Stars. The first six voted in consisted of five Blackhawks- Corey Crawford, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Jonathan Toews- plus Sabres’ forward Zemgus Girgensons. Among the locals, three players … Continue reading →

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