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Alex Koopmeiners

A content writer for the New York Rangers at THW. I am a 2017 graduate from Gustavus Adolphus College with degrees in Biology and Chemistry.  I was also on the Men's Hockey and Golf teams during my time at Gustavus. I am currently a professional hockey player, playing in the Swedish Hockey Leagues. I grew up in the State of Hockey (Minnesota) and I have been playing hockey for 26 years. In my free time outside of hockey, I enjoy spending time on the golf course and at the lake in the summer.

Rangers Should Target Kessel or Tarasenko to Strengthen Right Wing

Alex Koopmeiners | November 10, 2021

The New York Rangers started this season on a high note and found themselves top five in the standings under first-year head coach Gerard Gallant. The team’s early success through…

Rangers Analytics From First 11 Games

Alex Koopmeiners | November 8, 2021

Following a controversial offseason — which saw the team focus on bolstering their toughness and depth, rather than following the leagues recent trends of speed and scoring — many New…

Rangers’ Drury Is Focused on the Present With an Eye on the Future

Alex Koopmeiners | November 4, 2021

After missing the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, many expected New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury to boost the offense and add scoring to keep up with the rest of…

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