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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.

Former Blueshirt Reaves heaps praise on neophyte Rempe

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Derek

A couple of days removed from the entertaining heavyweight bout between Matt Rempe and Ryan Reaves up in Toronto, the former Blueshirt heaped praise on the neophyte. When speaking to reporters about Rempe, Reaves called him “a really nice kid.” … Continue reading →

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Rangers fall in shootout to Maple Leafs in exciting game

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Derek

This one lived up to expectations. In a highly entertaining game that had plenty of excitement for fans, the Rangers fell in a shootout 4-3 to the Maple Leafs in Toronto. The third and final regular season meeting was one … Continue reading →

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Flamboyant Rempe accepts Reaves’ challenge

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Derek

There was a lot of hype surrounding Saturday night’s game between the Rangers and Maple Leafs. It had little to do with both teams having good records. Instead, most of the hoopla centered around Rangers forward Matt Rempe. The 21-year-old … Continue reading →

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A Trip Down Memory Lane

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Derek

Once upon a time, there was a close-knit group of New York Rangers who overcame the odds to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. It wasn’t supposed to happen. But the 2013-14 Rangers made it a reality by digging deeper when … Continue reading →

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Rangers take rematch over Blue Jackets to finish near perfect February

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Derek

The month started and ended well. Three days removed from their only defeat, the Rangers took the rematch over the Blue Jackets 4-1 to finish a near perfect February. After a disappointing January that saw them go 5-7-2, the Rangers … Continue reading →

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Blue Jackets end Rangers’ winning streak at 10

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Derek

It had to end some time. After holding off the Flyers on Saturday to tie the franchise record winning streak at 10, the Rangers saw it halted by the Blue Jackets on Sunday night at Columbus. Nobody wins them all. … Continue reading →

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Rangers hold off Flyers to tie franchise record winning streak at 10 games

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Derek

On Saturday afternoon, the Rangers held off the Flyers literally to tie the franchise record winning streak at 10 games. In what amounted to a hard-nosed game that included a popcorn fight between Matt Rempe and Nicolas Deslauriers, they were … Continue reading →

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Rempe battles Deslauriers in heavyweight bout and scores first career goal

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Derek

Matt Rempe continues to make a name for himself. Since entering the league, the newest New York Ranger has not been shy about mixing it up with opponents. It was during last Sunday’s Stadium Series that the 21-year-old rookie forward … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere leads Rangers to an easy win over struggling Devils

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Derek

If this were a prize fight, the referee would’ve stopped it early. In what amounted to a walk in the park, the Rangers skated to an easy 5-1 win over the struggling Devils before 16,650 at The Prudential Center in … Continue reading →

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Brodzinski earned a well-deserved new contract with Rangers

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Derek

For Rangers center Jonny Brodzinski, it took a while to establish himself as a regular in the NHL. The 30-year-old veteran has been part of the organization for four years. On Wednesday, he was rewarded by the Rangers with a … Continue reading →

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