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PPG617651 asked:

The Anaheim Ducks succeeded their dreams of becoming the 2006-2007 Stanley Cup Champions. This is a little tribute of their hard work in the playoffs. — Edit: I cannot believe I forgot to mention this in the video, but these clips are property of NBC, Versus, TSN.ca, and FSN. But the editing of the clips and the formation of this video was done (obviously) by me. — EDIT: And nasty comments will be deleted. If you don’t like my video, you’re entitled to your opinion. But unnecessary …

TERRANCE

duckswire asked:

Anaheim Ducks forward George Parros is interviewed along with his father. A second segment features George shooting video with a camera that he was given.

CALEB

John asked:


Do you think you know this team? Can you name the players that are on the ice in the games now? What about the coaches, have you seen them or would you recognize them beyond the ice? The Anaheim Mighty Ducks haven’t been doing so hot lately but the season isn’t yet. Here’s a little about whose doing what and where for the Ducks.

This year, the Ducks will be coached by head coach randy Carlyle, assistant coach Dave Farrish, assistant coach Newell Brown, goaltending consultant Francois Allaire with assistant from VIH (very important help) such as video coordinator Joe Trotta, strength and conditioning coach Sean Skahan, head athletic trainer Tim Clark, equipment manager Doug Shearer and assistant equipment manager John Allway.

Forwards Troy Bodie, Ryan Carter, Andrew Ebbett, Ryan Getzlaf, Chris Kunitz, Brad Larsen, Todd Marchant, Drew Miller, Travis Moen, Brendan Morrison, Rob Niedermayer, Samuel Pahlsson, George Parros, Corey Perry, Bobby Ryan and Teemu Selanne. Defensemen Francois Beauchemin, Brett Festerling, Bret Hedican, Kent Huskins, Nathan McIver, Brandan Mikkelson, Seteve Montador, Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger. Goalies Jean-Sebastien Giguere and Jonas Hiller.

Currently, players on injured reserve include Brad Larsen, Teemu Selanne, Francois Beauchemin and Kent Huskins. Skaters for this regular season include Getzlaf, Perry, Ryan, Pronger, Niedermayer, Selanne, Kunitz, Morrison, R. Neidermayer, Pahlsson and goalies Hiller and Giguere.

This year’s draft picks were Jake Gardiner, Nicolas Deschamps, Eric O’Dell, Justin Schultz, Josh Brittain, Marco Cousineau, Brandon McMillan, Ryan Hegarty, Stefan Warg and Nick Pryor. Perhaps there’s some method to the madness since every single pick on this list was born in 1990, average out around six feet tall with a couple of exceptions. There may be where the similarities end since the picks source from amateur teams from Minnetonka High, QMJHL Chicoutimi and BAIE-Comeau, OHL Sudbury and Kingston, WHL Kelowna, BCHL Westside, USDP USA U-18, SWE-JR Vasteras JR and USDP USA U-18.

Now that you’ve got a few names and with the season well underway, the Ducks still have more than a few opportunities to make their mark with the remaining games left to be played. This month there’s just one more home game against the Blackhawks on the 28th. In February, the Ducks will play four games at home against the Sabres, Flames, Thrashers and Kings (chronological). The rest of the February games are away with the Ducks taking on the Wild, Predators, Flames, Red Wings, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Bruins and Stars.

In March, the home games will line up the Stars, Wild, Canucks, Sharks, Predators, Coyotes, Oilers and Avalanche. The away games will take the Ducks on the road to take to the ice as visitors against the Blackhawks, Coyotes, Predators, Avalanche and Oilers.

The Ducks will round out the NHL season with April games at home against the Sharks and Stars. The last road trips for away games will be against the Canucks, Sharks and the Coyotes. It remains to be seen how the Ducks will fair but we wish them luck.

 



MITCHEL

Twofold420 asked:


I just hope it’s not Anaheim winning again. I can’t stand the Ducks or those damn duck calls they use at the games.
No Devils in the playoffs? I know they don’t look like the best team on paper; they never do, but they do win a lot, and with Brodeur in net, there’s always a chance.

Also as we all know, the Rangers ALWAYS have one of the best (if not the best) team on paper, but still somehow always lose, like Spain in the World Cup (soccer).

ALEJANDRO

Mr. Knowledgeable VI asked:


Between the 2007 NHL Western Conference Champions Anaheim Ducks and the 2007 NHL Eastern Conference Champions Ottawa Senators, who do you see winning the 2007 Stantley Cup and why?

REID

hailey random asked:


I bought my boyfriend and I tickets to the January 2nd Detroit Red Wings/ Anaheim Ducks game. This is the game with the retirement ceremony for Steve Yzerman’s Jersey…Would YOU be happy if you received this as a christmas gift? (He’s a huge hockey/ red wings/ yzerman fan!…its a surprise!)

WALLACE

Ducks55 asked:

Shawn Thornton and Travis Moen NHL Fights

MASON

KingHenry the II asked:


Part 2 question…And, Dream Stanley Cup Finals in today’s era?

Mine is being a L.A Kings fan;
L.A Kings vs Anaheim Ducks
Stanley Cup Finals: L.A Kings vs.Montreal(payback from ‘93)

honarable mention
L.A vs San Jose Sharks
honarable mention S.C Finals
L.A vs N.Y Rangers..

CESAR

x P h r o z n asked:


who will win and why? (eg. someone being injured)

NHL:

Carolina Hurricanes @ Boston Bruins 3-3 series
Anaheim Mighty Ducks @ Detroit Red Wings 3-3 series

NBA:

Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic 3-2 series Boston leads
LA Lakers @ Houston Rockets 3-2 series LA leads

Thanks got alot of money on these games just wanted to know if i made the right choice.

DOMINGO

Cindy Ferguson asked:


April 22, 2009 – The finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy were announced this Wednesday. The trophy is given every season to the year’s most outstanding rookie, a long tradition that began with NHL President Frank Calder over 60 years ago.  This year’s finalists are Steve Mason of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Bobby Ryan of the Anaheim Ducks, and Kirk Versteeg of the Chicago Blackhawks. 

Last year’s trophy went to Blackhawks player Patrick Kane, who, with 72 points and an astonishing 51 assists, beat out teammate Jonathan Toews as well as Nicklas Bäckström of the Washington Capitals. 

The three finalists for this year’s trophy have all brought talent to the NHL in their first year as professionals. But of the three, who is the most likely to win? Take a look at the contestants.

Steven Mason          

Let’s face it: the guy has proven a priceless addition to the Blue Jackets. The team’s entry into the postseason for the first time in the franchise’s history can be attributed to Mason. In 2006, he was picked in the third round; by 2008-09, Mason led the League with 10 shut outs, while other contenders battled for second place with a mere 6.

Netminding fell on Mason’s not-so-tender young shoulders when former Columbus goaltender Pasqual Leclaire stunned his teammates an underwhelming 3.83 GAA and a .867 save percentage.  Mason took up the burden nicely. In the 2008-09 season, he was second in the League with a GAA of 2.19 and seventh with a save percentage of .916. He has also been the reason that Columbus has allowed the 9th fewest number of goals this season. 

Now he has the opportunity to do something only four other goaltenders have done in the last quarter-century: gain the Calder Memorial Trophy. 

Bobby Ryan 

Mason may have skill, but Ryan, in addition to skill, has a story. Several stories, in fact. In his childhood home, his father once badly assaulted his mother and, as a result, faced a brief stint in prison. In his career, Ryan suffered through the Ducks’ seemingly capricious decision-making: after the Ducks chose him second overall in the 2005 draft, Ryan was moved back and forth between the Ducks and their AHL affiliates during the next two seasons. 

Somebody give this guy a break.

But perhaps he doesn’t need one; his talent speaks for itself. He has a much-sought-after combination of size and skill that translates into scoring plays.  So when he joined the Ducks this season, he made a big difference. With only 64 games under his belt this season, he leads all rookie scorers with 31 goals and 57 points. On March 22, 2009, he beat out Dustin Penner’s rookie point record for the franchise when he made 2 assists, gaining his 46th point. He, along with the Corey Perry / Ryan Getzlaf line, has helped move the Ducks into the postseason this year. 

Kirk Versteeg

The Blackhawks have a chance to gain the Calder Memorial Trophy twice in a row with finalist Kirk Versteeg. Versteeg was a fifth-round choice for the Bruins, but has shown his skills this season. He is a fast forward with incredible skill, pushing for the net and moving easily through traffic.  He has proven himself dangerous on the ice. 

With 22-31-53, he is fourth on the Blackhawks for scoring and fifth in goals; he tied with Billy Gardener in the franchise’s record for short-handed goals, and tied for third in the NHL with seven short-handed goals. He was named to the NHL’s Young Star Games in January of this year, although, due to an injury, did not play in the event.

Importantly, he beat out all rookies in the League this year with 31 assists, and, with 53 points, is second only to Ryan. 

Although Versteeg presents a formidable opponent, Mason and Ryan have received most of the attention this season. Mason, in particular, has been singled out for the award since the beginning of the season. The award will be given out at the NHL awards ceremony on June 18, in Las Vegas.  



CHANCE