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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.

Crosby buries Islanders in overtime, seventh straight defeat

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Derek

Nothing is going right for the Islanders. For a second consecutive game, victory was within reach. Similar to a brutal loss to the Caps on home ice, it was snatched away. This time, it was the division-leading Pens who stole … Continue reading →

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At .500, Vigneault’s Rangers mystify

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Derek

Following last night’s disappointing loss to Winnipeg, there was plenty of frustration afterwards from the Rangers. Twenty-eight games into Alain Vigneault’s first season, they’re a .500 team. Astonishingly, their record is 14-14-0. In today’s NHL, that’s literally impossible. Of the … Continue reading →

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Disastrous Third sends inconsistent Rangers back to .500

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Derek

One step forward. One step back. That’s the Ranger season so far in a nutshell. Two days removed from Chris Kreider’s hat trick performance against former coach John Tortorella’s Canucks, they were brutal during a deflating 5-2 loss to Winnipeg … Continue reading →

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Chris Kreider’s Scores Hat Trick

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Derek

As noted in the previous post, rookie Chris Kreider scored his first career hat trick to highlight an exciting Rangers’ 5-2 win over former coach John Tortorella and the Canucks Saturday at an animated Madison Square Garden. Here are all … Continue reading →

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Kreider’s Revenge: First Hat Trick burns Tortorella in MSG return

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Derek

By show of hands, how many could’ve predicted this? John Tortorella’s return to MSG was a coming out party for Chris Kreider. He entered yesterday’s game against the Canucks with only three goals. By the end of it, he celebrated … Continue reading →

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Rangers Black Out In Lifeless Third

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Derek

What a waste the first two periods were. For 40 minutes, the Rangers competed with the Bruins and led 2-1 in this Black Friday Thanksgiving showdown on NBC. They were ahead because they responded well early. Following Brad Marchand’s opener … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist, Rangers gobble up Panthers

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Derek

Make no mistake. Henrik Lundqvist was the biggest reason for this win. The final score was Rangers 5 Panthers 2. But it was far from indicative of tonight’s gobble fest on Turkey Eve. It was the brilliant play their goalie … Continue reading →

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Schneider: It’s Groundhog Day For Me

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Derek

When the Devils play host to the Hurricanes tonight in Newark, Martin Brodeur will be in net. It’s his third consecutive start. The 41-year old legend has turned back the clock accounting for seven of the team’s nine wins. In … Continue reading →

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Rangers look to rebound on busy Turkey Eve

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Derek

It’s a busy Turkey Eve in the NHL. There are 13 games tonight with 26 teams in action. That includes all four Battle Of New York teams. The Sabres play host to the Canadiens while the Devils are at The … Continue reading →

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Rangers get Bolted on Martin St. Louis Night

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Derek

Truth be told, Martin St. Louis is one of my favorite players. The undrafted free agent has gone onto a storybook career since signing with the Lightning in 2000. Recently, he became the 286th NHLer to reach 1,000 career games … Continue reading →

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