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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 score four unanswered in rare win at Ottawa

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Derek

Whenever the Rangers visit Ottawa, it’s usually unpleasant. They so rarely win there that I wasn’t expecting much on Hockey Day In Canada. With a special 2 PM start time, I was already an hour into my shift when already … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist wins duel with Howard in shutout of Red Wings

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Derek

Sometimes, you need your goalie to be your best player. For the Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist has been that and more for nearly a decade. Though his season doesn’t reflect it, he’s finally playing with more confidence. He stopped all 38 … Continue reading →

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Three goal first send goon Flyers home

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Derek

When you’re hot, you’re hot. Suddenly, the Rangers are back to playing consistent hockey. They continued their best stretch by dismantling the Flyers 4-1 at an energized Garden. The latest win moved them into a tie for second in the … Continue reading →

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Nash’s late heroics lift Rangers past Stars

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Derek

Rick Nash is paid to score goals. It’s been a challenge this season. He hasn’t always finished. In last night’s 3-2 win over the Stars, it was his big goal with 1:58 left in regulation that gave the Rangers their second straight … Continue reading →

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Stars vs Rangers Preview: Vigneault sticks with same lineup

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers host the slumping Stars at MSG. Coach Alain Vigneault will stick with the same lineup that produced the best win of the season. Liking how they responded to the challenge defeating the Blackhawks 3-2 in regulation, the … Continue reading →

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Struggling Devils look to get on track against Stars

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Derek

The Devils will host the Stars tonight at The Rock. Losers of three straight, they’re looking to get back on track. Following a New Year’s Eve victory over Eastern Conference leader Pittsburgh, they’re 0-2-1 and enter play 17-18-9 with 43 … Continue reading →

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Sabres name Murray GM

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Derek

The Buffalo Sabres finally hired a new general manager. Earlier today, they named Tim Murray their new GM. The nephew of Senators GM Bryan Murray has worked for Detroit, Florida, Anaheim and the Rangers. That experience along with a six-year … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist strong in statement win over Blackhawks

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Derek

Rivalry Night featured a classic battle of Original Sixes. The Rangers and Blackhawks aren’t in the same conference. But that didn’t much matter to NBC Sports Network. An odd choice to begin with, they got what they wanted. A great … Continue reading →

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Tavares hat trick highlights Islanders’ 7-3 win over Stars

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Derek

A day before being officially named to Canada’s Olympic roster, John Tavares put an exclamation point on why he was a lock. His hat trick highlighted the Islanders’ 7-3 win over the Stars last night at Nassau Coliseum. It was … Continue reading →

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Rangers drop shootout to Blue Jackets

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Derek

It’d be easy to point out the negative from last night’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets. It was another missed opportunity by the Rangers to pick up a win at Madison Square Garden. By virtue of gaining a … Continue reading →

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