Monthly Archives: September 2010

Ducks trim training camp roster by 12.

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

A total of 12 players were cut from the Ducks’ training camp roster today: Nick Bonino, Rob Bordson, Mat Clark, Nicolas Deschamps, Joe DiPenta, Brandon McMillan, Mark Mitera and Kyle Palmieri were assigned to American Hockey League affiliate Syracuse. Emerson Etem (Medicine Hat/WHL), … Continue reading →

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Ducks 5, San Jose 2.

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

Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and an assist as the Ducks skated to a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks at Honda Center for their first win of the preseason.   Skating a more veteran lineup than in Tuesday’s … Continue reading →

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Jaffray update.

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

An MRI on Jason Jaffray confirmed the torn ACL and a sprained MCL he sustained in a training-camp scrimmage last Saturday. Ducks head coach Randy Carlyle said that the team is still waiting to get a timetable for Jaffray’s recovery. … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Ducks, Sharks lineups.

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

Between the Ducks’ morning skate and the media Game Notes, here’s how it looks like the forwards will skate against the Sharks: Beleskey-Getzlaf-Perry Blake-Macenauer-Sexton Bordson-Chipchura-Bodie Veilleux-Bonino-Parros Aaron Voros was also at the morning skate but wasn’t listed in the game notes. … Continue reading →

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Phoenix 4, Ducks 1.

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

Bobby Ryan took his first turn at center this preseason, and Emerson Etem and Cam Fowler made their debuts against NHL competition — which might be the main reasons for the 12,382 in attendance at Honda Center to hold on … Continue reading →

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Beleskey’s stock rising.

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

What a year for Matt Beleskey. The 22-year-old forward entered training camp a year ago as a near-lock for the minors. Today, in the Ducks’ preseason opener against the Phoenix Coyotes, he is slotted in as the Ducks’ top-line left … Continue reading →

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More notes from Day 3.

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

A few notes from Day 3 of camp, easily the most interesting of the three days so far: The politically correct locker-room term is “chippiness.” Call it what you will – 6-foot-6 defenseman Andy Sutton had to be separated from … Continue reading →

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Injury updates. Update.

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

The biggest news from the Ducks trainer’s room pertains to a player who has been M.I.A. since camp started: Joffrey Lupul. The forward wrote on his Twitter account earlier today that he has been cleared to skate. The exact quote: … Continue reading →

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Day 3: Forward lines and defense pairs. Update.

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

For the first time all camp, you can put a lot of stock into these. The Black Team is suiting up for tomorrow night’s game against the Phoenix Coyotes. The White Team is not. Should anyone be worried that the … Continue reading →

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Injury update.

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

Day of 2 training camp was not kind to Jason Jaffray and Joe DiPenta. DiPenta started the morning on the ice but finished with a visit to the dentist. A deflected puck struck the defenseman in the mouth and knocked … Continue reading →

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