Monthly Archives: May 2010

Ducks, Pens make a deal.

The Ducks have sent goaltender Mattias Modig, a 2007 fourth-round draft pick, to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the upcoming entry draft. The Penguins had originally acquired the pick from the Montreal Canadiens, so this … Continue reading

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Brandon McMillan signs entry-level contract.

A third-round draft pick in 2008, McMillan broke out in 2009-10. In the midst of a 25-goal, 67-point season (both career highs) for the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets, he appeared for Team Canada at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship, scoring … Continue reading

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Stanley Cup Finals odds.

Courtesy of Bodog.com, here is a mountain of Stanley Cup Finals odds …

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Is Etem on Ducks’ list?

Looking ahead to the NHL draft, where the Ducks pick twice in the first round, the Mackenzie Liddell of the Sports Network speculates that Long Beach native Emerson Etem might be on the radar. The allure of drafting a homegrown … Continue reading

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Mark Holick confirmed as Syracuse Crunch coach. Update.

Confirming earlier reports, the Ducks officially named Mark Holick head coach of the Syracuse Crunch, their AHL affiliate for the upcoming season. The contract is a multi-year deal; financial terms were not disclosed. Holick said that Ducks general manager Bob … Continue reading

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Canada’s run at Worlds is over.

Corey Perry and Team Canada were eliminated from the World Championships in Cologne, Germany with a 5-2 quarterfinal loss to Russia on Thursday. Late third-period goals by John Tavares and Matt Duchene were the only highlights for a frustrated Team … Continue reading

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Sami Vatanen profiled on IIHF.com.

Sami Vatnanen, the Ducks’ fourth-round draft pick in 2009, has been enjoying a 5-1 run through the IIHF World Championships for Team Finland. The soon-to-be 19-year-old has been scoring some highlight-reel goals for the Suomi, and was profiled today on … Continue reading

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Report: Ducks will name Holick head coach of Crunch.

According to a report in the Kamloops (B.C.) Daily News, Mark Holick is set to be named head coach of the Syracuse Crunch, Anahiem’s primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League next season. The report cited “sources” at the … Continue reading

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Team USA avoids relegation with win, Canada loses. Update.

Team USA won its final game at the IIHF World Championships Tuesday, 3-2 in overtime against Italy. It wasn’t the finish that was expected for the reigning Olympic silver medalist country, but the victory allows the U.S. to compete in … Continue reading

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U.S. wins, Canada loses at Worlds.

Nick Foligno scored twice, and Brandon Dubinsky and T.J. Oshie scored once, as Team USA beat France 4-0 in the relegation bracket at the IIHF World Championships in Cologne, Germany. Ducks forward Ryan Carter did not score in the win. … Continue reading

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