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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.

2014-15 schedule released

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Derek

The NHL officially released the 2014-15 schedule. The season begins on Wednesday, October 8 with four games. Montreal will visit Toronto renewing their historic rivalry. The Flyers pay a visit to Boston in another unique rivalry. The Flames will host … Continue reading →

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Rangers to host Leafs in 2014-15 home opener

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Derek

Saturday, news leaked out on the beginning of next season. With the league announcing the Blackhawks and Capitals will play in next year’s Winter Classic at Nationals Park Friday, a day later all 30 teams announced their home openers. The … Continue reading →

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Rangers say goodbye to emotional leader

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Derek

Yesterday, the Rangers used their amnesty clause to buyout Brad Richards. A move that was expected once a great run to the Stanley Cup Final ended. For Glen Sather, it was back to business as usual. In clearing Richards’ $6.67 … Continue reading →

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Eastern Conference Champs Face Tough Offseason

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Derek

Amazingly, it’s a week since the Rangers lost a classic Game 5 in double overtime to the Stanley Cup champion Kings. Hard as it is to believe, they were one shot away from extending a hard fought series back to … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look: How Kings and Rangers were built

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Derek

After midnight in New York City, the Kings defeated the Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 on Alec Martinez’ goal in double overtime to win the Stanley Cup at Staples Center. It was the franchise’s second championship over three years. They … Continue reading →

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Kings are Stanley Cup Kings

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Derek

A day later, the sting is still there. Of course it will take time to recover from seeing the Rangers fall short against the Kings, who again are Stanley Cup Kings following one of the best games in Stanley Cup … Continue reading →

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Kings outlast Rangers in double overtime to win Cup

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Derek

Congratulations to the Kings on winning their second Stanley Cup in three years. They outlasted the Rangers thanks to unlikely hero Alec Martinez scoring at 14:43 of double overtime sending the Kings to a thrilling 3-2 win in Game 5 … Continue reading →

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Hank’s A Lot: Lundqvist stones Kings to force Game 5

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Derek

The Kings were ready to end it. But the King wasn’t. Henrik Lundqvist refused to let his team die stopping the last 26 shots en route to a heroic 40-save effort- leading the Rangers to a hard fought 2-1 Game … Continue reading →

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Rangers Must Go Down Swinging

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Derek

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Following last night’s Game 3 disappointment, the Rangers are staring at an o-3 hole against the Kings. Their season has come down to this. Put together a four-game winning streak or watch Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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Quick shutout puts Rangers on brink

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Derek

Jonathan Quick stopped all 32 shots in backstopping the Kings to a 3-0 shutout over the Rangers in Game 3 at a stunned MSG. He was busiest in the second making 17 of his 32 stops. The Kings got goals … Continue reading →

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