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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.

Red Hot Nash Scores Twice Highlighting Latest Rangers Win

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers continue to play well sweeping 3 in 4 days. Rick Nash played a big part as did Hank. Continue reading →

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Bailey Shoots Islanders Past Devils 3-2

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Derek

Josh Bailey led an Isles comeback over the Devils allowing them to prevail in a shootout. Continue reading →

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Oiler Dysfunction: Edmonton fires Eakins

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Derek

Following last night’s 2-0 loss to the Rangers, the Oilers fired coach Dallas Eakins. His team only registered 16 shots in a shutout defeat at home. In his second year behind the bench, Eakins’ team ranks dead last in the … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist, Rangers shutout lowly Oilers 2-0

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Derek

How bad are the Oilers? Maybe the better question is how low can they go after losing for the 15th time in their last 16. Playing for a second straight night, the Rangers did what they had to shutting out … Continue reading →

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Brassard Out With The Mumps

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Derek

The mumps epidemic has hit the Rangers. Apparently, Derick Brassard has it. Just great. Our number one center is out for tonight and possibly longer. Brassard had been on a major roll. With two assists last night, he extended his … Continue reading →

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Rangers Roll Past Canucks 5-1

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Derek

After four long days off, the Rangers finally played a game. The rest did them well as they rolled past the Canucks 5-1. It was exactly the kind of start they needed to a four-game road trip with the first … Continue reading →

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Okposo and Visnovsky score 51 seconds apart in big Islander win over Hawks

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Derek

Big goals 51 seconds apart from Kyle Okposo and Lubomir Visnovsky led the Islanders to a big win over the Blackhawks. They rallied back from a goal down defeating Chicago 3-2 to end a three-game losing streak. They became the … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Win: Klein The Overtime Hero

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Derek

It was a better birthday than last year. I can thank Kevin Klein. Our best defenseman continued his amazing season by scoring his second overtime winner of the season to give the Rangers a much needed 4-3 win over the … Continue reading →

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The Birthday Game: Rangers host Penguins

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Derek

Today is my birthday. For a second straight year, the Rangers are playing on my birthday. Hopefully, it won’t be a repeat of last year. They got beat soundly by the Capitals 4-1. This time, they host the Penguins. A … Continue reading →

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Disgraceful In Detroit

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Derek

There have been too many nights where you’re left scratching your head. That was indeed the case in the latest puzzling loss. This time, the Rangers blew a two-goal lead in a gut punching 3-2 loss to the Red Wings … Continue reading →

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