Monthly Archives: March 2009

Ducks 5, Oilers 3.

This is a photo of Teemu Selanne holding his stick (from last Friday):

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Deschamps, Sharp to Iowa

The Ducks signed free-agent center MacGregor Sharp two a two-year contract and assigned him to Iowa today, along with 2008 second-round draft pick Nicolas Deschamps.

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Mitera signed, reporting to Iowa.

The Ducks signed 2006 first-round draft pick Mark Mitera to a three-year entry-level contract today, and the defenseman will report directly to the Iowa Chops.

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A few notes from last night’s win.

The Ducks have won six of their last seven games (6-1-0) and seven of the last nine (7-2-0). At home, the Ducks have won three of their last four (3-1-0).   The Ducks have scored at least one power play … Continue reading

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Bobby Ryan’s “baptism by fire.”

Bobby Ryan unveiled a new aspect of his game — straight to the shoulder of Edmonton’s Sam Gagner, viciously knocking the Oilers’ forward off his feet with full force at 8:04 of the first period. That brought out the first … Continue reading

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Are you in, or are you out?

What was Randy Carlyle thinking? First he yanked starting goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere at 1:48 of the first period, after Giguere allowed two goals on two shots, and sent in Jonas Hiller. Then the puck dropped at center ice, George Parros … Continue reading

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Oilers 5, Ducks 3.

The Ducks played so well, outshooting Edmonton 54-20, that it was hard to fathom a loss — or its implications in the Western Conference standings. And yet they did lose, getting displaced by the very same Oilers for seventh place.

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Individual first-round playoff tickets on sale.

From the Ducks’ official Web site: Playoff tickets for the Ducks’ 2009 Western Conference Quarterfinal series home games will go on sale today at 10 a.m. Tickets may be purchased online or by phone with Ticketmaster at (714) 703-2545.Tickets may … Continue reading

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Get yer playoff tickets!

It’s official (from the Ducks’ official Web site): The Anaheim Ducks announced today thatplayoff strips for the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs are on sale now.

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(Mini-)records set tonight.

  Anaheim’s seven goals tonight ties a season high set Jan. 27 at Phoenix. The Ducks won their fifth consecutive game tonight, matching their season-long winning streak set Oct. 21-29. With four goals in the second period, Anaheim matched a … Continue reading

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