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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.

A Message To All Ranger Fans

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers lost a game last night for the first time in nine. Fans overreacted. It’s time for that to change. Continue reading →

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USA defeats Germany 6-0

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Derek

USA is off to a strong start improving to 2-0-0 in #WJC2015 with a 6-0 shutout of Germany. The star of the game was German goalie Ilja Sharipov. Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Derek Stepan records 3rd career hat trick

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Derek

Derek Stepan recorded his 3rd career hat trick. With every big night, he’s increasing his value. Continue reading →

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Eight Is Great: Stepan’s hat trick gives Rangers eighth straight win

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Derek

Derek Stepan’s hat trick highlighted a Rangers’ 3-1 win over the Devils. That’s eight in a row. The longest streak for the Blueshirts since ’74-75. Continue reading →

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Oates and Stevens star in Devils coaching experiment

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Derek

Lou Lamoriello will return to help coach the Devils with co-coaches Adam Oates and Scott Stevens. Continue reading →

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WJC 2015 rolls in for holiday treat

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Derek

After Christmas, the U20 WJC gets underway featuring prized prospects Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. Continue reading →

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A Possible Hart Candidate, Rick Nash awarded hat trick

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Derek

A day later, Rick Nash got his 1st hat trick as a Ranger. A possible Hart candidate, Nash has 23.7 percent of his team’s offense. Continue reading →

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A Merry Rangers Christmas: Nash scores twice in 4-2 win over Caps

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Derek

The Rangers will celebrate Christmas all smiles after Rick Nash lit the lamp twice. Will it be changed to a hat trick? Continue reading →

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Caps roll into MSG showdown versus Rangers

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Derek

While the Rangers are hot, so too are the Caps who are winners of 7 of 9 boasting a hot goalie Braden Holtby. Continue reading →

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Rangers shutout Canes to complete sweep

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Derek

Cam Talbot didn’t have much to do but picked up his 3rd shutout over dreadful Carolina. Continue reading →

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