Monthly Archives: November 2009

More on Peeters, Ducks’ goalies.

The full text of my story on Pete Peeters’ recent work with the Ducks goalies, which was truncated in some editions: Two goaltenders were the last to leave the ice at the Ducks’ practice Tuesday. One was Jonas Hiller. The … Continue reading

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‘Canes Staal off IR, eligible to play tonight.

From the Associated Press: Eric Staal is back in the Carolina Hurricanes’ lineup. The team said Wednesday it activated the All-Star center from injured reserve and says he is eligible to play later that night at Anaheim. The 25-year-old missed … Continue reading

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Brian Burke’s son admits he’s gay.

This piece on ESPN.com about Brendan Burke, the son of former Ducks general manager Brian Burke, could be an important one for anyone with a passing interest in sports. It’s the first public admission by 21-year-old Brendan Burke, a former … Continue reading

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Lupul will miss another game.

Joffrey Lupul did not skate Tuesday, and visited with a doctor instead, as he continues to treat back spasms. Head coach Randy Carlyle ruled him out of Wednesday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. The forwardhas missed the past two games.

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Dan Sexton loaned to AHL Manitoba

Speedy winger Dan Sexton, the Bakersfield Condors’ leading scorer, has been promoted from the Ducks’ ECHL affiliate to the American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose. The 22-year-old was leading the Condors in goals (13) and points (26), and has more goals … Continue reading

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Ducks 3, Flames 2, SO

Teemu Selanne scored the only goal in the shootout as the Ducks beat the Calgary Flames 3-2. Bobby Ryan and Ryan Getzlaf scored in regulation for the Ducks, and Corey Perry picked up an assist to extend his NHL-leading point … Continue reading

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AHL update.

It’s been a busy week for the Ducks-contracted players currently in the AHL. There’s a total of six, which has to be the lowest for any NHL club, and four of them switched teams this week.

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San Jose 3, Ducks 2.

The Ducks got a pair of goals from defensemen — a rarity — but Joe Thornton’s marker with 8:49 left made the difference. James Wisniewski and Ryan Whitney scored for the Ducks (7-11-3), who had only received three goals by … Continue reading

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Carter x-ray reveals fracture, out four weeks.

Additional x-rays on Ryan Carter have revealed a fracture in his right foot. The center, who was initially diagnosed with a bruise after being hit with the puck during the Ducks’ morning skate last Thursday in Columbus, will be out … Continue reading

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Christensen: ‘Changes are probably inevitable.’

Erik Christensen, in an interview with the Winnipeg Sun, talks about his conditioning assignment with the AHL’s Manitoba Moose, as well as the state of the Ducks. Christensen went unclaimed after he was placed on waivers Nov. 2, then rode … Continue reading

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