Tag Archives: Ryan Whitney

Ducks recall Mikkelson, demote MacDonald.

Posted on April 7, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Ducks have recalled defenseman Brendan Mikkelson from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League and reassigned goaltender Joey MacDonald to the Marlies. Jonas Hiller, who has missed five games with back spasms, is making the trip to Dallas … Continue reading →

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Colorado 4, Ducks 3.

Posted on March 3, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Ducks outshot the Avalanche 14-2 in the first period, built a 2-0 lead, then allowed four consecutive goals and began their post-Olympic stretch with a loss. Jason Blake, Teemu Selanne and Scott Niedermayer scored for the Ducks, while Colorado’s … Continue reading →

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Trade deadline recap.

Posted on March 3, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

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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Whitney traded to Edmonton for Visnovsky.

Posted on March 3, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

In their biggest move on a busy day, the Ducks have traded defenseman Ryan Whitney and a sixth-round draft pick in 2010 to the Edmonton Oilers for Lubomir Visnovsky. The 33-year-old Visnovsky scored 10 goals and 32 points in 57 … Continue reading →

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Home, sweet home for Ducks’ Olympians.

Posted on March 1, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Ducks’ migration south from Vancouver is not complete yet. And why would it be, with the myriad of medals to sort through – seven of them, the most of any team in the NHL – not to mention the … Continue reading →

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USA 6, Finland 1.

Posted on February 26, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Saku Koivu and Teemu Selanne won’t be playing for gold. Bobby Ryan and Ryan Whitney will be after a big win Friday over the Finns Team USA sent a message by scoring all six of their goals in the game’s … Continue reading →

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A new opportunity for Ducks’ youth.

Posted on February 25, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

For the Ducks, the benefits of having a wealth of players participating in the Olympics extend beyond organizational pride. Anaheim’s eight Olympians are considered non-roster players by the NHL until after their national team is eliminated in Vancouver. That means … Continue reading →

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USA 2, Switzerland 0.

Posted on February 24, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Jonas Hiller’s Olympic run has come to an end, while Team USA rolls on. Hiller made it perilously close, however, stopping 42 of 43 shots and not allowing a goal until Zach Parise deflected a Brian Rafalski shot at 2:08 … Continue reading →

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Ryan Whitney on Sunday’s victory

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

Ducks defenseman Ryan Whitney talks to NBC (therefore preventing me from embedding video) about Team USA’s 5-3 win over Canada in the Olympics.

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U.S. beats Norway, 6-1; quiet day for locals.

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

Brian Rafalski scored twice, and Chris Drury, Patrick Kane, Phil Kessel and Ryan Malone scored once in a 6-1 win for Team USA over Norway at the Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament. The Ducks’ Ryan Whitney and Bobby Ryan were … Continue reading →

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