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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 lack intensity in concerning loss to Flyers

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Derek

Make it two consecutive losses. At least they competed against the Islanders on Tuesday night. The Rangers lacked intensity in a concerning 4-1 loss to the Flyers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Facing a desperate opponent who was … Continue reading →

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Rangers fume over missed call in frustrating loss to Islanders

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Derek

A day later, there’s still been some discussion over how last night’s game ended between the Rangers and Islanders at UBS Arena. For the Manhattan side of the historic rivalry, frustration boiled over following a 4-2 loss to the little … Continue reading →

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Trocheck recognized by fans as the Steven McDonald Award winner

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Derek

Prior to last night’s game against Montreal, the Rangers held a special ceremony on the ice. For the 36th year, the Steven McDonald Award was presented by son Conor McDonald and Mom Patti Ann. Conor hit all the right notes … Continue reading →

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Laviolette rides the Goodrow line in win over Red Wings

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Derek

Sometimes, even the best teams need a spark. For coach Peter Laviolette, that was provided by the Barclay Goodrow line in a Rangers’ 4-3 win over the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. For most of the season, Goodrow’s struggled … Continue reading →

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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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