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Ducks notes, part II: Murray on chair incident

from Sunday’s Ducks notebook, which didn’t make it to the web in every market… General manager Bob Murray downplayed reports Saturday he “cross-checked” a Red Wings fan with a chairin the Joe Louis Arena press box after Thursday’s game. “It … Continue reading

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Ducks 4, Sharks 0.

… and the Ducks take a 3-1 lead in the series. Game summary here; event summary here; more to follow.

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Individual first-round playoff tickets on sale.

From the Ducks’ official Web site: Playoff tickets for the Ducks’ 2009 Western Conference Quarterfinal series home games will go on sale today at 10 a.m. Tickets may be purchased online or by phone with Ticketmaster at (714) 703-2545.Tickets may … Continue reading

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McIver to Iowa.

The Ducks announced today that defensemanNathan McIverhas been senttoIowa,no surprise after the team needed to make room for Sheldon Broobank, acquired last night in a trade with the New Jersey Devils. McIver had cleared waivers Tuesday morning, giving the Ducks … Continue reading

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Marchant likely back next week.

Forward Todd Marchant will see a hand specialist to have a pin removed from his left little finger Monday, and hopes to play shortly thereafter. “Keep your fingers crossed,” he said, noting the irony, after Friday’s practice. “I’m able to … Continue reading

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Ducks donate to Special Olympics.

TheDucks announced today that the club and American Honda are partnering with Special Olympics Southern California in a philanthropic effort to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes. The club will join American Honda in collectively donating $1,000 for eachAnaheimvictory throughout … Continue reading

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The Sarah Palin quest continues.

I swear, if she doesn’t become our next vice president, at least Sarah Palin will have set the record for most ceremonial appearances at hockey games to start a season. This past weekend brought her to … Des Moines, Iowa, … Continue reading

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What do two arrests, a cracked skull and fractured vertebrae have in common?

The answer: Toledo 13, Michigan 10.

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They covered the spread.

Fromhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/more/09/09/bulgaria.hockey.ap/index.html: BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — With more goals than minutes in the game, Slovakia’s women’s ice hockey team claimed an amazing 82-0 victory over Bulgaria in Olympic qualifying. Slovakia outshot the Bulgarians 139-0 during the 60-minute game, played in Latvia. … Continue reading

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Ducks sign Brendan Morrison.

Continuing his trend of signing former Canucks, GM Brian Burke today signed 5-11, 185-pound center Brendan Morrison away from Vancouver. He’s 33, he’s coming off a down year statistically, and he fits the Andy McDonald mold that the Ducks were … Continue reading

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