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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.

USA defeats Sweden to win gold at the World Junior Championships

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Derek

On Friday in Gothenburg, USA defeated Sweden 6-2 to capture gold at the 2024 World Junior Championships (WJC). The prestigious tournament featured many of hockey’s best prospects. The Under-20 WJC didn’t disappoint. There were surprises throughout the marquee event that … Continue reading →

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Rangers Have Too Much for Bedard, Blackhawks

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Derek

On Thursday night, the New York Rangers bounced back by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 at Madison Square Garden. They improved to 10-1 following defeats this season. The win vaulted them back ahead of the Boston Bruins for the most … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Othmann Recalled for NHL Debut

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Derek

A day following the 6-1 drubbing to the Hurricanes that closed their lead in the Metropolitan Division to five points, the Rangers recalled Brennan Othmann from Hartford. The 20-year-old Rangers’ top prospect will make his NHL debut on Thursday night … Continue reading →

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Rangers Must Improve at Five on Five

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Derek

By all accounts, the New York Rangers are having a good season. Entering last night, they led the NHL in wins (25) and points (51). An exciting team that’s played well under coach Peter Laviolette, they’ve probably over achieved up … Continue reading →

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Panarin’s Hat Trick Leads Rangers to Big Victory over Lightning

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Derek

In what amounted to two teams headed in different directions, the Rangers were too much for the Lightning, defeating them 5-1 in Tampa to end 2023 with a big victory on Saturdaynught. The win was a good response to a … Continue reading →

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Rangers Clawed by Panthers in Good Game

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Derek

All it took was a bad bounce to decide a good game. At least for the Rangers, they came up short due to a loose puck that went off of Barclay Goodrow right to Carter Verhaeghe, who scored the game-winner … Continue reading →

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Rangers Get Boost From Miller in Win Over Capitals

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Derek

The Rangers got off to a good start after the Christmas break. Following a methodical first period in which there was no scoring, the Rangers used a three-goal second period to defeat the Capitals 5-1 on Wednesday night at Madison … Continue reading →

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Rangers Give Fans An Early Christmas Treat In Overtime Win Over Sabres

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Derek

Christmas came early for fans who cheer for the Rangers. Following a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 22, the New York Rangers rebounded by defeating the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime on Saturday, Dec. 23. Mika … Continue reading →

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Rangers Get Revenge On Leafs in Rematch

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Derek

The last time they played, it was all Toronto Maple Leafs in a 7-3 win over the New York Rangers one week ago on Dec. 12. They dominated the first meeting by beating Igor Shesterkin six times on 29 shots … Continue reading →

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HARD HITS: Flyers A Holiday Surprise Under Tortorella

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Derek

By show of hands, who had the Philadelphia Flyers sitting in second place in the Metropolitan Division a week before Christmas? Unless you’re Gritty, the answer is probably nobody. On a football Sunday in mid-December, the rebuilding Flyers are 17-10-3 … Continue reading →

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