Monthly Archives: November 2009

Ebbett on the move again.

Posted on November 21, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Center Andrew Ebbett, whom the Chicago Blackhawks claimed off waivers from the Ducks in October, was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Wild today. Ebbett had played 10 games in a Blackhawks uniform, scoring one goal and spending two minutes … Continue reading →

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Lupul adds to Ducks’ injury woes.

Posted on November 20, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Already missing forwards Saku Koivu and Ryan Carter, left wing Joffrey Lupul sat out the Ducks’ practice Friday with an undisclosed lower-body injury. “Just some soreness,” Lupul said. “I kind of know the drill. I don’t want to get into … Continue reading →

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MacGregor Sharp on reaching the NHL.

Posted on November 20, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Ducks center MacGregor Sharp, recalled prior to Thursday’s game against Tampa Bay, said he was “pretty surprised an obviously really happy” about being shipped straight from Bakersfield of the ECHL to Anaheim. Here’s what else he had to say …

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Stop what you’re doing and watch this goal.

Posted on November 19, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

This goal by Steven Stamkos has to be the most jaw-dropping goal I’ve ever witnessed in person. Sadly, I didn’t drop my jaw. It happened so fast that it was almost impossible to tell how Stamkos scored, sliding on his … Continue reading →

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Ducks 4, Tampa Bay 3, SO.

Posted on November 19, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Scott Niedermayer fired the game-winner past Lightning goaltender Mike Smith 52 seconds into the extra period, and Jonas Hiller made 21 saves as the Ducks snapped a four-game losing streak at Honda Center. Ryan Getzlaf and Teemu Selanne each finished … Continue reading →

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Christensen loaned to AHL

Posted on November 19, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Center Erik Christensen has been loaned to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League for conditioning purposes. Christensen will remain on the Ducks’ NHL roster, but can play in games and practice with Manitoba for a period of up … Continue reading →

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Sharp recalled; Koivu, Carter to IR.

Posted on November 18, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Center MacGregor Sharp has been recalled from the Bakersfield Condors, the Ducks’ ECHL affiliate, while centers Saku Koivu and Ryan Carter have been placed on injured reserve retroactive to their last appearance — Nov. 11 for Carter and Nov. 7 … Continue reading →

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Jury still out on meetings.

Posted on November 17, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Sunday’s one-on-one player meetings between Randy Carlyle and the Ducks players weren’t prompted by a look at the standings. At least, not the won-loss column; Carlyle has held the meetings every year around the 20-game mark regardless of how many … Continue reading →

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The return of Kyle Calder.

Posted on November 17, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Kyle Calder had plenty to complain about. At 5 a.m. Sunday, the telephone rang in an Anchorage, Alaska hotel room, informing Calder to grab the next flight to Pittsburgh to join the Ducks for Monday night’s game against the Penguins. … Continue reading →

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Ducklings migrating from San Antonio

Posted on November 17, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Some of the Ducks’ top prospects are flying north this winter. Denied ice time by the Phoenix Coyotes’ prospects playing in San Antonio — the Coyotes’ AHL affiliate — Matt Beleskey, Troy Bodie and Brett Festerling have been re-assigned to … Continue reading →

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