Monthly Archives: March 2010

In a crunch, Ducks turn to Syracuse.

After a year of turning their top prospects into minor-league vagabonds, the Ducks have identified an American Hockey League affiliate. Their multi-year deal with the Syracuse Crunch, announced Thursday, comes less than a week after the Columbus Dispatch first reported … Continue reading

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Vancouver 4, Ducks 1.

Saku Koivu’s third-period goal was the lone highlight in a loss that further reduced the Ducks’ playoff hopes to a prayer. A four-game winning streak has vanished with back-to-back losses in Western Canada, leaving the Ducks 11 points behind the … Continue reading

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Kurri on hand Monday to honor Selanne.

It’s a long way from Finland to Anaheim. But 600 goals is worth the distance. Jari Kurri is scheduled to be present Monday when former teammate and fellow Finn Teemu Selanne is honored for scoring his 600th goal Sunday – … Continue reading

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Calgary 3, Ducks 1.

The Flames won the faceoffs, the open-ice battles and, inevitably, the game. Scott Niedermayer scored the Ducks’ only goal, and Jonas Hiller’s black-and-white helmet debuted with a 25-save effort. The standings picture grew bleaker for the Ducks, who remained nine … Continue reading

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Mikkelson up.

The Ducks recalled Brendan Mikkelson from Toronto of the American Hockey League. Mikkelson was most recently with the Ducks from Feb. 25 through March 1, but returned to the AHL after the Olympic break. Mikkelson has two assists and eight … Continue reading

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Ducks ink center Rob Bordson.

The Ducks have signed University of Minnesota-Duluth junior Rob Bordson to a two-year, entry-level contract. The 21-year-old, listed as both a center and a left wing, came out of nowhere last season to record 12 goals and 40 points in … Continue reading

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Report: Seabrook still mad at Wisniewski.

From ESPNChicago.com: CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook is hoping to play Tuesday night for the first time since Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski knocked him out of a game last Wednesday. Seabrook missed games in Los Angeles and … Continue reading

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Ducks 5, Avalanche 2.

Teemu Selanne got a 600-goal monkey off his back, and the Ducks are staying alive. Selanne reached the milestone 34 seconds into the second period with Anaheim skating 5-on-4. Jason Blake, Matt Beleskey, Troy Bodie and Ryan Getzlaf also scored … Continue reading

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Selanne nets No. 600.

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Ducks lock up Bonino.

The Ducks have locked up one of their top prospects, signing Boston University center Nick Bonino to a two-year, entry-level contract and adding him to the NHL roster. This season, Bonino gets a prorated $787,500 contract as long as he’s … Continue reading

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