Ducks Hockey

Macie asked:


The Minnesota Wild is a well-known professional ice hockey team from Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their symbol, which is a bear, is also a popular symbol of theirs. The Minnesota Wild is a member of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference. The team first began playing in 2000.

The National Hockey League awarded Minnesota an expansion franchise [1997]. This meant that they would play in the 2000-2001 season. The 6 finalist team names for this season included: Minnesota Northern Lights, Minnesota Voyageurs, Minnesota Blue Ox, Minnesota Freeze, Minnesota White Bears and Minnesota Wild.

In 2000-01, the Minnesota Wild did not have much success. However, it showed that it could go on and improve with every season. One game during this season that was worth taking note of included the first visit of the Dallas Stars. The crowd turnout for this match was a record one with over 18,000. In the following season, the Wild got off to a flying start and claimed 1 point out of their first 7 games. Yet, they finished in the last place. The point to note was that the team showed strong signs of improvement compared to the previous season. As a second-year speedster, Gaborik had a good season with 30 goals, while Andrew Brunette scored 69 points.

In the 2003-04, the Wild were short-handed. The team struggled in the first month, but they managed to get their two important left-wingers signed. However, the problem they faced was getting into game shape, and their struggles carried on through November. Though the team finished with strong wins, it could not climb out of its weak position. The Wild were the last to finish in the competitive Northwest Division. As the season progressed, it was clear that the Wild were preparing to trade some of their older players. This would include players like Brad Bombardir and Jim Dowd.

In the 2004-05 season, there was no play because there was a lockout. Former Wild player Sergei Zholtok died of a heart condition during a match. It is known that Zholtok died in the arms of Darby Hendrickson [Minnesotan and former Wild player].

In the 2005-06 season, the Wild again finished last in the Northwest Division. They were 8 points behind Vancouver.

For the 2006-07 season, the Wild signed veteran Free Agents, Mark Parrish, Kim Johnsson, and Keith Carney. The Wild made it to the playoffs in 2007. This was the 2nd time they did so. However, they were knocked out by the Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks in the first round.

Minnesota Sports & Entertainment owns the Minnesota Wild. This is a limited partnership established by Bob Naegele Jr. who is a majority owner. The Minnesota Swarm in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) also belongs to this partnership. With owning both these teams, the partnership also operates the Saint Paul RiverCentre, the Xcel Energy Center, and Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Additionally, the partnership owns and operates 317 on Rice Park. This was previously known as the historic Minnesota Club.

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ISSAC

ROB K asked:


Jim Rome this is for you if your out there, the karma failed last night ie: The Anaheim Ducks win game 4 after you had a player form the Redwings on your show that day. No Karma for them………..Reaction!!!!!!!!!!

RUSTY

hatryx8 asked:


Nick Pryor was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in this years draft. I am looking for a draft photo or any photo of Nick in action with Team USA or any hockey photo of Nick at all.

RODGER

ram32589 asked:


My favorite game was between the Dallas Stars and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the 2003 Stanley Cup Playoffs that went into five overtimes before the Mighty Ducks won it. Great game.

RANDELL

M’s/Ducks/Clippers asked:


Pittsburgh GM Ray Shero nabbed Anaheim’s Chris Kunitz and prospect Eric Tangradi in exchange for puck-moving defenseman Ryan Whitney.

I have’nt seen Whitney play much, was it a good trade? Who got the better deal

LANE

NHLVideo asked:

The Anaheim Ducks will not match the offer sheet to Dustin Penner. Penner is now property of the Edmonton Oilers. For complete off-season coverage visit NHL.com

QUINTON

NHLVideo asked:

Anaheim Ducks @ San Jose Sharks Game 1 4/16/09

SHAUN

Ric asked:


Geez, your team is one game away from the Cup, and all you can do is complain about the refs, or Neil, or Alfy, or the NHL front office for trying to “rig” the games for Ottawa. YOUR TEAM IS ABOUT TO BE THE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS. Think about that. It’s OK to support your team, but take winning with some grace, please. Root for your team, don’t vilify others. Enjoy your celebrations, the Ducks (for the most part) have won with a sense of class. I hope the fans can learn from that someday. That being said, congrats to the Ducks and to the Sens for both having great years.

I’m neutral to the Finals (Wings fan here), and I’m just sick of seeing people that try to bring up conspiracies and whine.
I’m not trying to solve the problem, I’m just saying people need to think a bit more positively about this situation. If my team was winning the Stanley Cup Finals, I would have nothing to complain about.

JESS

Duxfanforlife92 asked:


i think the ducks will win bcuz they r gettin marchant back probably a top 10 penalty killer that anahiem has and they have been hot as of late and giguere will not give up more then 2 goals this series and in game 1 or game 3 hasek will be chased from the net after allowing 4 goals and i think they will be able to win the cup vs either team in the eastern conference and i really doubt that they can survive vs both western conference teams bcuz they r just way to good and come on who wouldn’t love to have the west win the cup again i would love it if anahiem would but bottom line is the winner of this series wins the cup

Go Ducks Go

JIM

go sharks :]?67 days? asked:


predictions??

GO SHARKS!! :]

sharks havent played since last saturday & the ducks played st. louis in anaheim!! hopefully we arent too rusty. GO SHARKS!!!!! :]

PAUL