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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.

Participants react to Line Brawl

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Derek

Wednesday night was eventful at the world’s most famous arena. A line brawl broke out at the start of the game played between the Devils and Rangers. The most anticipated fight between heavyweights Kurtis MacDermid and Matt Rempe didn’t disappoint. … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ third period comeback gives them a win over Devils to sweep season series

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Derek

After the early fireworks came just two seconds in, with Matt Rempe and Kurtis MacDermid headlining a 10-player line brawl, there was a hockey game played at The Garden on Wednesday night. With the refs sending eight players to the … Continue reading →

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Line Brawl Part 2: Rempe and MacDermid headline fight night between Rangers and Devils

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Derek

It happened. As expected, a line brawl took place during the opening faceoff between the Rangers and Devils before a pumped up crowd at Madison Square Garden. The final regular season meeting didn’t disappoint. With the Devils seeking retribution due … Continue reading →

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Hell, to pay for Rempe tonight against Devils

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Derek

Fittingly, it’s a nasty day in the big city. The heavy rain is a perfect backdrop for tonight’s final regular season meeting between the Devils and Rangers. It promises to be intense. Coming off another brutal loss, this time blowing … Continue reading →

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Rangers fall to Crosby Pens to end win streak at five

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Derek

The weather was sunny and pleasant. The Rangers looked like the best team in hockey. April Fool’s. Neither was true on the first day of April. Instead, the weather was dreary. The Rangers looked nothing like the number one overall … Continue reading →

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League Needs to Change the Schedule

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Derek

On Easter Sunday, the Rangers are one of 30 NHL teams that have off to celebrate the holiday. There’s only one game later this afternoon when the Ducks take on the Canucks in Vancouver. At least they get it right … Continue reading →

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Kreider and Quick reach milestones in Rangers’ win over Coyotes

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Derek

It was similar to the wild wild west out in The Desert. In what turned into another old fashioned shootout, like the 6-5 overtime win over the Flyers this past Tuesday, the Rangers outscored the Coyotes 8-5 to win their … Continue reading →

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Ruhwedel deserves credit for filling in on Rangers’ blue line

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Derek

When the Rangers visit the Coyotes later this afternoon, it’ll mark the return of Jacob Trouba. He missed the last 11 games due to a lower-body injury. Without him, the Rangers went 9-2-0. They’ll bring a four-game winning streak into … Continue reading →

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Rangers find a way in shootout win over Avalanche

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Derek

The Rangers have now won a league-leading 49 games. They found a way past the Avalanche in a 3-2 shootout victory last night in Colorado. In a marquee matchup that featured two of the league’s best teams, the Rangers banked … Continue reading →

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Fox’s goal in overtime lifts the Rangers past the Flyers in old-fashioned shootout

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Derek

For two periods, the score was normal. Then, came a wild and wacky third period that was totally unpredictable. In what turned into an old fashioned shootout, the Rangers edged the Flyers 6-5 in overtime on Tuesday night at The … Continue reading →

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