Monthly Archives: December 2010

Ducklings abound at WJCs.

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

Emerson Etem and Kyle Palmieri will team up for the first time since Ducks training camp, as both made the final roster for Team USA at the World Junior championships.   Etem and Palmieri both had strong showings in two … Continue reading →

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Green sent back to Syracuse.

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

Josh Green’s latest NHL stint lasted only one game.   The Ducks returned the 33-year-old forward to the Syracuse Crunch one day after he logged 9:09 in a 5-2 loss at Buffalo. Green moved up and down the lineup, playing … Continue reading →

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Buffalo 5, Ducks 2.

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

It’s not often that an NHL coach, in his post-game press conference, starts off by remarking how tired his opponent looked. But Lindy Ruff couldn’t resist. “I think we took advantage of a team that, you know, their energy level was … Continue reading →

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“Happy Holidays from the Ducks and Honda Center.”

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

Check out this e-card from Cam Fowler and the boys:

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Bonino (foot) out, Green up from Syracuse.

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

The Ducks announced that rookie center Nick Bonino will miss tonight’s game in Buffalo with a “minor foot injury,” and Josh Green was recalled from AHL affiliate Syracuse. Green gets the nod over Dan Sexton (who is coming off a … Continue reading →

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Ducks 3, Boston 0.

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

Goalies are often the biggest proponents of false modesty after a shutout, crediting everyone but themselves for what is often a stellar individual performance. Not to imply that Jonas Hiller wasn’t stellar in stopping all 45 shots he faced Monday night … Continue reading →

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Sexton, Levasseur wrap up big weekend for Syracuse.

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

Dan Sexton’s three-point game Sunday wrapped up a big weekend for the erstwhile Ducks right wing in the American Hockey League. Sexton scored once at even strength and once short-handed – who knew he could kill penalties? – and added … Continue reading →

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Carolina 4, Ducks 2.

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

Despite the return of Teemu Selanne, the Ducks couldn’t overcome a natural hat trick by Eric Staal in the game’s first 22 minutes en route to their second straight loss. Ryan Getzlaf scored both goals for the Ducks, the latter … Continue reading →

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New York Islanders 3, Ducks 2. Updated with postgame reaction.

Posted on December 16, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

A one-minute, 39-second span of the first period gave the Islanders all their goals, knocked Curtis McElhinney out of the game, and ended the Ducks’ three-game winning streak all in one fell swoop. The Islanders ended a six-game losing streak … Continue reading →

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Ducks 2, Washington 1, OT.

Posted on December 15, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Ducks weathered a slow start in the nation’s capital en route to their third straight win, getting a goal from captain Ryan Getzlaf with 56.6 seconds left in overtime. Joffrey Lupul scored in the second period for the Ducks … Continue reading →

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