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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.

Okposo sparks Islanders to shootout win

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Derek

Kyle Okposo scored with 1:37 left in regulation forcing overtime at HP Pavilion. His goal came with Kevin Poulin on the bench for an extra attacker. John Tavares won the faceoff back to Okposo, who quickly fired a wrist shot … Continue reading →

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The Ship Be Sinking: Rangers humiliated by Predators

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Derek

Losing is one thing. As a loyal and passionate fan of this team whose family has attended games since 1996, we’ve had our share of stinkers. Between ’97-98 through ’03-04, the Rangers didn’t make the playoffs once. Since Henrik Lundqvist’s … Continue reading →

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Predators vs Rangers: Vigneault makes changes for tonight

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Derek

Faced with the first crisis in his coaching tenure, Alain Vigneault has made changes to the Rangers lineup for tonight’s game against Nashville. Obviously disappointed with how the team is performing, he is hoping Hartford recall Arron Asham and a … Continue reading →

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Goal Of Year Candidate: Corey Perry

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Derek

During last night’s Islanders loss to the Ducks, they were victimized by Corey Perry. The former league MVP scored a highlight reel goal with 1.7 seconds remaining in the second period. On the play, with time winding down he deked … Continue reading →

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After latest loss, Islanders recall Strome

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Derek

The Islanders continue to lose games. They fell in Anaheim 5-2 last night sending them to their 10th consecutive loss. During the awful stretch they’re 0-8-2 and have been outscored 43-16. ”We generate a lot, but we can’t score,” Jack … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Dud

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Derek

    How many have attended games on their birthday? The first one was a nice present from the Rangers on Dec. 8, 1995 when Brian Leetch set up Pat Verbeek for an overtime winner on the power play over the … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day At MSG: One point gained, one point lost as Devils prevail 4-3 over Rangers

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Derek

At the very least, the Rangers found a way to gain a point. It took long enough. Thirty games into a baffling season under first-year coach Alain Vigneault, they lost in overtime to the Devils 4-3 at Madison Square Garden. … Continue reading →

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Rangers recall Miller, Pouliot to sit?

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Derek

J.T. Miller is back. The 20-year old forward was recalled by the Rangers yesterday. After tallying a goal and assist in 15 games with the big club, the former 2011 first round pick went back down to Hartford. In three … Continue reading →

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Bad call hurts Devil cause in loss to Red Wings

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Derek

It’s understood that officials make mistakes. They are human. Errors are part of sports. Some worse than others. In the Devils’ case, they had a bad one go against them. Trailing by a goal with over a minute left, they … Continue reading →

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From Monster Mash to Beach

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Derek

The Monster Mash Era is over. Brandon Mashinter was dealt to Chicago for Kyle Beach. A former ’08 first round pick of the Blackhawks, the 23-year old Beach has never played in an NHL game. He’s spent the majority of … Continue reading →

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