Monthly Archives: January 2010

Warg, as in ‘very.’

Posted on January 25, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Check out a new feature in the Prince Albert Herald on Ducks defenseman prospect Stefan Warg, who recently brought his low-scoring, hard-hitting game to the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL. Also, note the pronunciation of his name: It’spronounced”very,” not, … Continue reading →

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Ducks 4, St. Louis 3.

Posted on January 23, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

You can thank James Wisniewski and some baby powder for this one. The Ducks defenseman had never been called upon in a shootout before the seventh round rolled around Saturday in St. Louis, and he needed some assistance. “Right before … Continue reading →

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Anaheim prosecutors drop charges against ‘Mike V.’

Posted on January 22, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

From www.mikevallely.com: Anaheim Assistant City Attorney Patrick Ahle today informed the lawyer for professional skateboarder Mike Vallely that the city attorney’s office has dropped all charges related to an incident at the Honda Center on November 19, 2009.

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San Jose 3, Ducks 1.

Posted on January 21, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Ducks played the San Jose Sharks as tough as anyone has recently — and still lost to kick off their six-game road trip at HP Pavilion. Matt Beleskey scored the Ducks’ lone goal, and Jonas Hiller stopped 22 of … Continue reading →

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Pielmeier steals the goals, spotlight at ECHL All-Star Game.

Posted on January 21, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Ducks prospect Timo Pielmeier was not the MVP of the ECHL All-Star Game on Wednesday. But he could have been. Playing the second period of the game for the National Conference, Pielmeier made 12 saves on 14 shots, and none … Continue reading →

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Ducks connections in ECHL All-Star Game tonight.

Posted on January 20, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Ducks minor-leaguers Shawn Weller, Eric Regan and Timo Pielmeier will be suiting up for the National Conference, as will A.J. Perry, the younger brother of Ducks forward Corey Perry, in the ECHL All-Star Game tonight in Ontario. Weller, Regan and Pielmeier all … Continue reading →

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Ducks 5, Buffalo 4.

Posted on January 19, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Ducks set a record for the fastest four goals to start a game in franchise history — then had to hang on for dear life after Ryan Miller replaced Patrick Lalime in goal for Buffalo.

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Bodie, Arty leave their marks.

Posted on January 18, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Troy Bodie and Evgeny Artyukhin are a couple of 6-foot-4 heavyweights, standing on the far opposite end of the hockey spectrum of the slick-skating Finns Teemu Selanne and Saku Koivu. But with Selanne and Koivu injured, Artyukhin and Bodie filled … Continue reading →

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How Hiller got his groove back.

Posted on January 17, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Jonas Hiller was pulled from a start Thursday and was left hanging by his defense on Sunday. Which certainly explains his reaction following the Ducks’ 5-4 win over the Calgary Flames: “We found a way to win. That’s what’s most … Continue reading →

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Ducks 5, Calgary 4.

Posted on January 17, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Undeterred by injuries and a 4-0 loss in their last outing, the Ducks treated 16,153 at Honda Center to two fights and three goals — and that was just in the first period. After letting the Calgary Flames re-take the … Continue reading →

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