Author Archives: Derek

After weeks – really months of very little positive news on the CBA front, the vibes have suddenly got a whole lot better the last two days as far as our chances of seeing NHL hockey again for Christmas.  The … Continue reading →

Few rivalries are as good as Boston University and Boston College in hockey. This weekend, there’s been plenty of puck to choose from. The highlight has been the classic home-and-home series between bitter college rivals Boston University and Boston College. … Continue reading →

Most of the hype surrounds top ranked Canadian junior hockey phenom Nathan MacKinnon for the 2013 Draft. A 17-year old power forward who can score, set up teammates and hit like a freight train. He was on display during the #SubwaySeries featuring the … Continue reading →

In the 2011 NHL Draft, the Rangers selected forward Michael St. Croix in Round Four. Most of the focus from that draft is on No.1 pick J.T. Miller, who’s already in his first pro season with the Connecticut Whale. However, … Continue reading →

It was like a scene out of the movie Field of Dreams, where star players materialized out of nowhere to convene in one location, for one night.  Only instead of ghosts in an Iowa cornfield, last night’s charity game to … Continue reading →

With the holiday season almost upon us now, as we arrive at Thanksgiving weekend each of us should have a lot to be thankful for in our personal lives.  Whether it’s family, friends, jobs, it can be whatever makes you happy.  … Continue reading →

With Thanksgiving approaching, we have a lot to be thankful for. Everyday is a blessing and it’s worth appreciating the special gift of life. There are many who are still suffering following Sandy. Even without our favorite hockey league, MSG … Continue reading →

A few days ago, a special charity event ran at the Skating Pavilion in Staten Island. With so many people still recovering from Hurricane Sandy, Ranger center Brad Richards got some teammates together and organized a free hockey clinic at … Continue reading →

Over the last few months, there’s been very little to be proud of in the No Hockey League, as the lockout is on day #65 and counting with no signs of ending anytime soon although perhaps another meeting tonight can … Continue reading →

I admit it, with the current state of the NHL it’s been hard for me to even get into the Devils’ AHL team, let alone follow all the other Devil players like Ilya Kovalchuk who are currently playing overseas while … Continue reading →