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Billy Pepitone

Billy Pepitone is a retired New York City Police Officer turned author and hockey writer. He has published two sports novels, most recently the murder/mystery 'Ice Cold' which revolves around the New York Rangers. A Ranger fan for over 35 years, Billy has covered the Blueshirts for NYRangers101.com and 'The Instigators' blog talk radio show.

Two Ways the NY Rangers Can Counter Pittsburgh’s Big Deals

Billy Pepitone | March 28, 2013

With word coming early this morning that Jarome Iginla was headed east from Calgary to Pittsburgh, the New York Rangers are clearly at the crossroads of their season. The trade…

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Punchless New York Rangers Fooling Nobody After Awful Loss

Billy Pepitone | March 22, 2013

In 1971, the rock band ‘The Who’ released the song “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” While the lyrics suggest this to be a political, call to action tune, it certainly could pertain to New York Rangers fans this season.

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The Roller Coaster Ride Continues for the New York Rangers

Billy Pepitone | March 20, 2013

The roller coaster ride that is the 2013 New York Rangers is now on an upswing, just days after a freefall had Blueshirt fans screaming for the axing of coaches,…

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John Tortorella: Is Time Running Out?

Billy Pepitone | March 15, 2013

John Tortorella hangs his team out to dry. This past Sunday, the New York Rangers put forward one of their most complete sixty minute efforts of the season in a…

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Suddenly Surging NY Rangers Ready for Second Half Run

Billy Pepitone | March 11, 2013

The New York Rangers impressive overall performance in Sunday afternoon’s 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals could not have come at a more significant time. Game number 24 marked the…

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Dormant Rangers-Islanders Rivalry on Verge of Rebirth?

Billy Pepitone | March 7, 2013

There was a time, not so long ago, when the most heated rivalry in all of sports took place on a sheet of ice. Take the Yankees-Red Sox, Lakers-Celtics, and…

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NY Rangers Add Needed Backbone With Recall Of Micheal Haley

Billy Pepitone | March 5, 2013

The New York Rangers made a move this afternoon that will undoubtedly anger some fans while thrilling others. No, it is not an earth shattering move that strengthens a potential…

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New York Rangers Rally Past Buffalo Sabres After Patrick Kaleta ‘Hit’

Billy Pepitone | March 4, 2013

Sunday night, the Buffalo Sabres had the New York Rangers right where they wanted them. Leading 1-0, having essentially drained all the life out of Madison Square Garden  by slowing…

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