Monthly Archives: March 2011

Ducks 5, Colorado 4.

Posted on March 28, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

There’s really no such thing as a ho-hum win in Anaheim these days. Monday could have been, given the matchup between two teams on opposite ends of the playoff picture. But an early 2-0 lead by the Avalanche, and the … Continue reading →

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Emery gets his star; Ducks sign prospect.

Posted on March 21, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Ray Emery may be the latest goalie to be part of Randy Carlyle’s “1 and 1-A” platoon, but for now he’s the NHL’s second star of the week. From the league’s official press release: Emery continued his successful comeback from … Continue reading →

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Ducks 5, Calgary 4, OT.

Posted on March 20, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Teemu Selanne can’t remember being part of a team that pulled out as many late wins as this group of Ducks. And if it hasn’t happened to the 40-year-old right wing, then it probably hasn’t happened here before. The Ducks’ … Continue reading →

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Kings-Ducks IV: Get worked up, unless you’re playing tomorrow.

Posted on March 18, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Whether you’re a Ducks fan, a Kings fan, a hockey fan — or just a fan of round numbers — there are plenty of reasons to get worked up about tomorrow’s Kings-Ducks game (7:30 p.m. at Staples Center). Considering the … Continue reading →

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Schultz among 10 Hobey Baker finalists.

Posted on March 17, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Ducks defenseman prospect Justin Schultz was named one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, given annually to the top player in the NCAA. The University of Wisconsin sophomore had been partnered in Madison with defenseman Jake Gardiner, a … Continue reading →

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Murray chosen as an assistant for Team Canada at worlds.

Posted on March 17, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Ducks general manager Bob Murray will be part of the management team assisting former Ducks executive Dave Nonis for the upcoming IIHF World Championship, Hockey Canada announced Thursday. The tournament will take place April 29-May 15 in Bratislava and Kosice, … Continue reading →

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Ducks 2, St. Louis 1.

Posted on March 16, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Ray Emery is back. That was the takeaway from his 30-save performance Wednesday that preserved a 2-1 victory in an often ugly game for the Ducks. Jason Blake scored both Anaheim goals, finishing a second-period breakaway with a backhand shot … Continue reading →

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Perry named ‘Third Star of the Week.’

Posted on March 14, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Corey Perry was named the NHL’s third star of the week on Monday. Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby earned the number one star and Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin was named the second star. Here’s the official release from … Continue reading →

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Coyotes 5, Ducks 2.

Posted on March 13, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Seeing Ilya Bryzgalov face the Ducks is no longer a novelty. Sunday marked the 22nd start for Bryz against the team that placed him on waivers in Nov. 2007. Statistically, the 30-year-old goalie has had better starts in Anaheim, but … Continue reading →

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So far, no dj vu for Ducks.

Posted on March 11, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

On the eve of today’s game in Denver, with about a month to go in the regular season, the Ducks are in a roughly similar position to a year ago. The 2009-10 team started slowly, climbed up to ninth place … Continue reading →

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