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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.

Rangers to face Flyers in First Round

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Derek

It’s official. When next week’s playoffs begin, the Rangers will face the Flyers in the opening round. Mark Streit’s goal at 2:10 of overtime made Philadelphia a 4-3 winner over the Penguins. It ended a chaotic game between the Pennsylvania … Continue reading →

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Pouliot interested in returning, Line with Brassard, Zuccarello key to season

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Derek

Benoit Pouliot has been one of the unsung heroes of this season. Brought in by Glen Sather last summer on a one-year $1.3 million contract, the 27-year old former first round pick has found a place under Alain Vigneault. After … Continue reading →

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Nash winner and Flyers loss clinch home ice

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Derek

The final home game of the regular season was a real snooze fest. Despite playing down to the lowly Sabres, the Rangers still came away with two points to earn home ice in the first round. Rick Nash’s game winner … Continue reading →

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Blue Jackets Make Playoffs, could meet Rangers

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Derek

Last night, the Blue Jackets made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history. They defeated the Stars 3-1 to clinch a postseason berth. In their first season moving to the Eastern Conference, they’ll have the chance to compete … Continue reading →

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Devils praying for help to stay alive

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Derek

It’s come down to this. With three games remaining, the Devils need a lot of help to stay alive for the wild card. Off until tomorrow when they visit Ottawa, they’ll be scoreboard watching tonight. The Devils will become huge … Continue reading →

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Rangers Fly Past Hurricanes on Zuke Night

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Derek

It started out with a great tradition. Every year former New York City police officer Steven McDonald presents a Ranger with the Extra Effort Award is spine tingling. The paralyzed hero again came out to loud cheers from knowledgeable fans … Continue reading →

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Mats Zuccarello is your 2013-14 Steven McDonald winner

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Derek

Once every year, the Rangers recognize one player who goes above and beyond the call of duty. The Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award has been handed out since 1987-88. Past winners include Adam Graves, Jed Ortmeyer, Henrik Lundqvist and Ryan … Continue reading →

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Canucks fire Mike Gillis, Tortorella up in air

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Derek

The ax finally fell on Mike Gillis. The Vancouver Canucks rise and fall under the former Team President and General Manager is well documented. Since losing the Stanley Cup to Boston in 2011, they were eliminated in back-to-back first round … Continue reading →

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Devils loss clinches playoffs for Rangers

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Derek

It’s rare that you get help from an enemy. That was exactly the case last night with the Rangers’ archrival the Devils losing 1-0 at home to Calgary. On a day they were idle, a Devil loss helped the Rangers … Continue reading →

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Rangers look to Jesper Fast for spark

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Derek

One game was all it took for Alain Vigneault to realize the Brian Boyle experiment with slumping forwards Brad Richards and Martin St. Louis wasn’t going to work. Despite St. Louis getting a couple of glorious chances in Saturday’s 3-2 … Continue reading →

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