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Aaron Ward announces he’s retiring.

Aaron Ward scored the first goal ever in Arrowhead Pond (now Honda Center). It seems only appropriate that he played his final game there as a member of the Ducks. The 37-year-old defenseman announced his retirement Tuesday. The Ducks chose … Continue reading

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Getzlaf, Ward reveal depth of injuries.

For all the injuries that mount over the course of an 82-game season, the most painful time period for an NHL player seems to be the day after the season is over – when all sorts of injuries are revealed … Continue reading

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Ducks 2, Kings 1, SO.

Saku Koivu has perfected the 6-on-4, third-period, game-tying goal. On Saturday, he also found the perfect shootout move. A late power-play goal by Koivu sent the Ducks into overtime for the second straight night. But unlike after Friday’s shootout loss … Continue reading

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Ducks 3, Edmonton 2.

The Ducks’ lineup looked different, and younger, in Edmonton than it has all season. In the end, a few familiar faces helped salvage a win at the end of a make-or-break road trip that has mostly served to break the … Continue reading

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Nashville 1, Ducks 0.

A 5-on-3 power-play goal by Nashville’s Shea Weber was the difference, as Pekka Rinne stopped all 31 shots he faced. Two minor penalties in a game can usually pass by unnoticed, but not in the Ducks’ first period Friday. Aaron … Continue reading

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Visnovsky, Ward arrive.

Lubomir Visnovsky and Aaron Ward were given side-by-side lockers in the Ducks’ dressing room Thursday, in the same block as Sheldon Brookbank and Steve Eminger. Don’t read too much into that. “We always think about it,” head coach Randy Carlyle … Continue reading

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Trade deadline recap.

Just filed the story regarding today’s trades. In all, 55 players changed teams in 31 deals, both NHL records. The Ducks’ five trades seemed meager in comparison to the Phoenix Coyotes’ seven, the most of any team. Here are the … Continue reading

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Ducks acquire Aaron Ward.

Landing the depth defenseman they wanted, the Ducks have traded goaltender Justin Pogge and a future fourth-round draft pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for defenseman Aaron Ward. Ward told reporters in Raleigh this morning that he will not be in … Continue reading

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