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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: John Tavares scores highlight reel goal to beat Devils

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Derek

Our Video Of Day is Islanders captain John Tavares making the highlight reels with a beautiful overtime winner to beat the Devils 3-2 in Newark Friday night. Tavares also tied the game with 6:13 remaining when he got to a wide … Continue reading →

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Rangers make statement in 4-3 win over Kings

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Derek

I’ll be honest. Even with the flu, last night’s Stanley Cup rematch meant something. Of course, it’s not the same as avenging the five-game series loss. But seeing our team fight back from a two-goal deficit and hold off the … Continue reading →

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Rangers Stay Hot With Win Over Ducks

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Derek

Things seem to be falling into place. Similar to last season, the Rangers are coming on in coach Alain Vigneault’s second year. They stayed hot with a 4-1 win over the Ducks in the first of a three-game Californian swing. … Continue reading →

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Rangers send Duclair back to Quebec

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Derek

Anthony Duclair was returned to Quebec by the Rangers. Continue reading →

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Canada edges Russia 5-4 to win Gold in World Juniors Classic

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Derek

Canada held off Russia 5-4 to win the gold medal at the U20 World Junior Championship at a frenzied Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Using a quick start thanks to Anthony Duclair’s goal 23 seconds in, they never trailed. It’s … Continue reading →

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WJC Update Wild Second Has Russia trailing Canada 5-4

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Derek

How great is this game? If the second period was any indication, we could be in for a sensational finish. Leading 2-1, Canada scored three straight to go ahead 5-1. The goalscorers were highly touted prospect Connor McDavid, Max Domi … Continue reading →

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WJC Update: Duclair scores 23 seconds in for Canada

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Derek

Anthony Duclair scored 23 seconds in for Canada setting the tone for the gold medal game in the U20 World Junior Championship. He won a battle along the boards beating two Russians and then one-timed a perfect Max Domi centering … Continue reading →

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Duclair’s Goal Among Highlights in Canada’s 5-1 semi win over Slovakia

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Derek

Anthony Duclair had a goal in Canada’s 5-1 semifinal win over Slovakia. Continue reading →

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Rangers Power Play On Fire

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Derek

The Rangers power play has been hot scoring at least one in their last five games. Continue reading →

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Rangers draft pick Shestyorkin backstops Russia past Sweden

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Derek

Igor Shestyorkin has shined for Russia in the IIHF U20 WJC. Continue reading →

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