Monthly Archives: October 2009

Coyotes 3, Ducks 2, shootout.

Radim Vrbata scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Ducks left Glendale with a point in the standings following a 3-2 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes. Ilya Bryzgalov was perfect in the shootout, and the former Duck engaged … Continue reading

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Ducks 7, Canucks 2

And on the sixth day, the Ducks erupted. Bouncing back from an early deficit — something they have scarcely done in a young season of disappointment — the Ducks defeated Vancouver, 7-2 at Honda Center on Friday. Corey Perry and … Continue reading

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Is Randy Carlyle on the hot seat?

Five separate writers (by my count) have asked that question in the past week: one, two, three, four, five. When a team is considered to be a Cup contender, and finds itself ahead of just three teams in the league … Continue reading

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Report: Congressman recognizes Burke

The Toronto Star reports that Brian Burke met with Congressman John Campbell (R-Newport Beach) privately before Monday night’s game between the Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs: Burke received a congressional citation for his charitable works while working in Anaheim. “I … Continue reading

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“California Hockey Day” is Nov. 7

USA Hockey is teaming up with the Ducks (and the Kings, Sharks, Ontario Reign and Stockton Thunder) to take hockey to the children of California. It’s called “California Hockey Day,” and it’s free to participate. Some equipment will be provided, … Continue reading

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Update from the trainer’s room.

Ryan Carter was back on the ice in practice Wednesday, but Todd Marchant and Jean-Sebastien Giguere weren’t, as the door to the trainer’s room continues to revolve in Anaheim. The news was good for Carter, who took part in all … Continue reading

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Ducks sign Calder, assign him to Bakersfield.

The Ducks signed forward Kyle Calder to a one-year, two-way contract and assigned him to ECHL Bakersfield. Calder will earn $500,000 in the NHL and $105,000 in the minors. Cut in training camp, where he joined the Ducks on a … Continue reading

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Salcido returns from concussion.

Good news for Brian Salcido, the Ducks defenseman prospect from Hermosa Beach, who returned to the AHL’s Manitoba Moose over the weekend after missing six games with a concussion. From the Winnipeg Sun: “It was pretty painful sitting out, there … Continue reading

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More changes in store for Ducks?

After the Ducks’ 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars last Wednesday, head coach Randy Carlyle promised changes ahead. The subsequent injury that forced center Ryan Carter to IR, as well as right wing Evgeny Artyukhin’s three-game suspension, forced the coach’s … Continue reading

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Maple Leafs 6, Ducks 3, final.

The 14,291 in attendance at Honda Center gave a warm ovation to Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke in his return to Anaheim on Monday — his first game against the franchise he built into a Stanley Cup champion. … Continue reading

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