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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.

Henrik Lundqvist Garden of Dreams Update

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Derek

Henrik Lundqvist sure has a lot of fan support. A day after the NHL handed out a $5,000 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct, our fan friendly fundraiser to benefit his charity with the Garden of Dreams has raised $1,290. So far, … Continue reading →

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Help Pay Henrik Lundqvist’s Fine For Charity

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Derek

Earlier today, the NHL announced that it fined Henrik Lundqvist $5,000 for squirting Sidney Crosby at the end of the second period. After voicing my displeasure on Twitter before, I have discovered through tweets that there’s already a Fundraiser in behalf of … Continue reading →

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Is Game 7 the one Rick Nash scores in?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Derek

So far, the Rangers have gotten to this point without a goal from Rick Nash. Through 13 games, he’s still stuck on zero. Despite having gone that many games without one, Nash leads the postseason with 51 shots-on-goal. How dubious … Continue reading →

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League avoids disciplining Sidney Crosby

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Derek

It comes as no surprise that the NHL didn’t take any discipline against Sidney Crosby. The Pens superstar mixed it up during last night’s Game 6 loss to the Rangers. Frustrated, he speared Dominic Moore during a scrum. Moore retaliated … Continue reading →

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Henrik Lundqvist record in elimination games

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Derek

When facing elimination, Henrik Lundqvist steps up. The Rangers goalie was at it again yesterday. With his team staring at possible playoff extinction for the third time this Spring, he elevated his play once more finishing with 36 saves in … Continue reading →

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Martin St. Louis Post Game 6 Speech

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Derek

Following an emotional Game 6 win on Mother’s Day, Martin St. Louis spoke in the locker room. Fittingly, he scored a goal setting the tone for a Rangers’ 3-1 win over the Pens which forced Game 7. It’ll be played … Continue reading →

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Martin St. Louis scores on Mother’s Day, Rangers force Game 7

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Derek

Playing with emotion, Martin St. Louis inspired his teammates for a second straight game. On Mother’s Day, he scored a goal in front of his Dad and sister helping lead the Rangers to an emotional 3-1 Game 6 win over … Continue reading →

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A Rangers repeat would force Game 7

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers aim to send this second round series the distance. It’ll take the same effort and gumption they played with Friday to force Game 7 against the Pens. In franchise history, they’ve never rallied back from a 3-1 … Continue reading →

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Classy gesture from Crosby consoling Martin St. Louis

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Derek

Prior to last night’s game, Pens captain Sidney Crosby arrived at Consol Energy Center and consoled Martin St. Louis. With St. Louis preparing for Game 5 on the bike, Crosby went over and talked to him. He made sure to … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Martin St. Louis Gets Broadway Hat

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Derek

Today’s video edition features Martin St. Louis. I can’t imagine what he’s going through with the loss of Mom France. Yesterday, he showed up and played an emotional Game 5. Clearly, it inspired his teammates, who delivered a dominant 5-1 … Continue reading →

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