One of the most exciting events in offseason is none other then NHL entry Draft. Besides Stanley Cup Finals and enjoying the game. Watching a Player's name out and seeing him putting on the Jeresy sweater of his team is truly something to see. Reason begin that one of the players including Ducks who will draft their prospect maybe a NHLer be it legendary status or someone who will have a impact on the team they follow.
Ducksfans as many know see players who wore Ducks D and Duckmask years before develope from Prospect to Ducks regular on the roster. From Mike Leclerc and Vishneski to Getzlaf and Perry. Draft being held in LA aka Enemey Territory gives us a chance to show DuckPride and wear our Colors representing Anaheim Ducks and Duck Cause.
2010 NHL Draft in LA is golden Oppourtity for Ducks Fans in Orange County and elswhere to show up and represent our team. Ducks will have Draft Parties and of course they will be watching the Event from good O.C as i know they will one thing is certain i hope to see a large contigent of Ducksfans invading staples centre on June 25.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Anaheim Ducks,LA Angels and BJJ
Since Ducks season is over many Ducksfan have tried to focus on something to kill time before Ducks 17th season begins. It's odd our team is no longer in Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it may be a good in the long term giving Ducks something to fight for in knowing it is unacceptable to have a slow start, let alone not having much urgency can lead to a Team's sluggish start. Summer may seem long for us first time in 4 years but many find something to do in keeping track on Ducks and news involve them. be it Ducks Offical Website from Ducks.nhl.com,Ocregister,Facebook or even twitter no matter where we are Ducks are on our mind. Since others have focus on baseball like Anaheim Angels Orange County's other Pro sports team. I have grown to follow and keep track of Angels baseball through few games thus far. I admit i only see few innings from time to time never full game since i am more into Hockey then any sport, but i watch just to pass time. Baseball is not part of my nation's country but i have deep respect for Anaheim Angels and it's fans. My stay in Anaheim this year i was able to take Pics of Angel staduim
BJJ aka Gracie Jiu-jitsu,Jiujitsu or Carlson Grace Jiu-jitsu is another aspect that has grown on me since there are many Jiu-jitsu schools in Orange County area Gracie Barra,Tinguinha Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy,Carlson Gracie OC Academy,Ralph Gracie OC are four schools that stand out. Seeing it as a sport is something i disagree with in general since it's evolved from a Marital Art and it's nothing more then Ground Judo. Judo another Grappling art that interests me is something i hope to try if i have time. Needless to say it has intrigue me for awhile, no i have not watch UFC but i have watch few matches from time to time. However If i was to dabble abit in Martial Arts like BJJ or Judo....the four i would take rounds out to 1. Wing Chun Kung Fu 2.Judo/Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 3.Muay Thai 4.Boxing. They stick out to me for their practical and common sense apporach to understanding one's culture and history.
I know deeply Anaheim Ducks,Anaheim Angels and Jiu-Jitsu in and around Orange County has it's impact on Orange County be it Anaheim,Orange,Irvine,Mission Vejio,Newport Beach and other communites no matter what I have and always appericate Orange County and Ducks.
BJJ aka Gracie Jiu-jitsu,Jiujitsu or Carlson Grace Jiu-jitsu is another aspect that has grown on me since there are many Jiu-jitsu schools in Orange County area Gracie Barra,Tinguinha Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy,Carlson Gracie OC Academy,Ralph Gracie OC are four schools that stand out. Seeing it as a sport is something i disagree with in general since it's evolved from a Marital Art and it's nothing more then Ground Judo. Judo another Grappling art that interests me is something i hope to try if i have time. Needless to say it has intrigue me for awhile, no i have not watch UFC but i have watch few matches from time to time. However If i was to dabble abit in Martial Arts like BJJ or Judo....the four i would take rounds out to 1. Wing Chun Kung Fu 2.Judo/Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 3.Muay Thai 4.Boxing. They stick out to me for their practical and common sense apporach to understanding one's culture and history.
I know deeply Anaheim Ducks,Anaheim Angels and Jiu-Jitsu in and around Orange County has it's impact on Orange County be it Anaheim,Orange,Irvine,Mission Vejio,Newport Beach and other communites no matter what I have and always appericate Orange County and Ducks.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Watching Stanley Cup Playoffs and my view of Sidney Crosby.
Watching as observer well mostly a person who enjoys seeing one's team rivals fall is something i always love to see those i dispise and hold hate for lose in the most typical of ways. Be it San Jose's tradtion of choking to Detroit finding themselves down on losing end of a upstart team. Of course both have been battling teams i know those in Orange County hate most. Be it Colorado,Phoniex all four have been Ducks rivals and enemies throughout Ducks History.
It seems odd Ducks are not in Playoffs let alone it seems yesterday Ducks were elimanted and not make it to a fifth straight trip to Stanley Cup Playoffs. One thing that is exciting bout watching Post-season is Who will be this year's Stanley Cup Champions.
For the NHL West it is simple i would nothing like and many Ducksfans and those in Orange County agree in seeing San Jose,LA and Detroit lose in First round. Yet Colorado,Phoniex and Vancouver are another three that i hope lose in 2nd round IF they can pull it off. NHL East it's simple New Jeresy and for me personally Pittsburgh.
Reason Pittsburgh is the notion Sidney Crosby is supposely the NHL's "Saviour". It's not his yapping and whine that annoys me it's arrogance let alone issues involve due to local disdain and jealousely of this man. I mean for crying out loud He got a BillBoard before he won the Cup.....Right around time Joe Dipenta months ago brough Stanley Cup Home to Cole Harbour Nova Scotia. If there is anything i see wrong it's promoting one Player and ignoring another's hardwork. Of course it shows at times people tend to go with one who is popular.
I am not a fan of Sidney Crosby nor am i swept by his suppose Hype bout him over the years before he enter NHL. People can say how he handles himself but i for one view him as One of Many players that gives NHL it's glory.
It seems odd Ducks are not in Playoffs let alone it seems yesterday Ducks were elimanted and not make it to a fifth straight trip to Stanley Cup Playoffs. One thing that is exciting bout watching Post-season is Who will be this year's Stanley Cup Champions.
For the NHL West it is simple i would nothing like and many Ducksfans and those in Orange County agree in seeing San Jose,LA and Detroit lose in First round. Yet Colorado,Phoniex and Vancouver are another three that i hope lose in 2nd round IF they can pull it off. NHL East it's simple New Jeresy and for me personally Pittsburgh.
Reason Pittsburgh is the notion Sidney Crosby is supposely the NHL's "Saviour". It's not his yapping and whine that annoys me it's arrogance let alone issues involve due to local disdain and jealousely of this man. I mean for crying out loud He got a BillBoard before he won the Cup.....Right around time Joe Dipenta months ago brough Stanley Cup Home to Cole Harbour Nova Scotia. If there is anything i see wrong it's promoting one Player and ignoring another's hardwork. Of course it shows at times people tend to go with one who is popular.
I am not a fan of Sidney Crosby nor am i swept by his suppose Hype bout him over the years before he enter NHL. People can say how he handles himself but i for one view him as One of Many players that gives NHL it's glory.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Youth and Experince:key aspects of the Ducks.
It's Important for any team including Ducks to have these two aspects in their roster. When you have youth you get determination and willingness to prove one self especially for Ducks. Success brings about honor and it brings with it Experience.....it gives those of our Veterans among the team to lead and pass down traits to those who are ready to step in and take one's place. The Ducks success comes from those two aspects for rookies it's showing they are ready to step in any time one Duck is Injured or traded. For Veterans it's knowing experience in seasons past and present that gives a team driving force to excel and achieve their Destiny.
Appreciating that our Ducks young guns in the system has proven themselves well gives hope for future and knowing this team is in good hands during this 2nd stage of transition. It leaves us with questions on status of several of the vets, Selanne,Niedermayer and Koviu have been important part of the team especially Selanne and Niedermayer to over look their accomplishments especially for the Ducks is a mistake. Koviu shows he can play well into the system and fits right in on Ducks 2nd line with Bobby Ryan or Nick Bonino.
The choice Ducks have is clear but it's not their decision in regards who they want to be back. Puck is in Teemu and Scott's endzone....Koviu on the other hand i hope they sign him after they re-sign Bobby Ryan. Key thing this off season of change is putting together this team into a more balance apporach with Defence First and a Spreadout offense. Certainly i would like Ducks to add abit of youth into next edition of this team come 10-11 ,Belesky,Sexton and Bodie earn their stripes. Mikkelson and Festerling would not mind if they are called up abit we will wait and see. As soon as Puck drop in October Ducks know full well Urgency of not repeating what happen in 09-10...NEVER AGAIN! cause it will spark the Fire that lay dormat within their Soul.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Appreciating that our Ducks young guns in the system has proven themselves well gives hope for future and knowing this team is in good hands during this 2nd stage of transition. It leaves us with questions on status of several of the vets, Selanne,Niedermayer and Koviu have been important part of the team especially Selanne and Niedermayer to over look their accomplishments especially for the Ducks is a mistake. Koviu shows he can play well into the system and fits right in on Ducks 2nd line with Bobby Ryan or Nick Bonino.
The choice Ducks have is clear but it's not their decision in regards who they want to be back. Puck is in Teemu and Scott's endzone....Koviu on the other hand i hope they sign him after they re-sign Bobby Ryan. Key thing this off season of change is putting together this team into a more balance apporach with Defence First and a Spreadout offense. Certainly i would like Ducks to add abit of youth into next edition of this team come 10-11 ,Belesky,Sexton and Bodie earn their stripes. Mikkelson and Festerling would not mind if they are called up abit we will wait and see. As soon as Puck drop in October Ducks know full well Urgency of not repeating what happen in 09-10...NEVER AGAIN! cause it will spark the Fire that lay dormat within their Soul.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Monday, April 12, 2010
Ducks Season:2009-2010 Season in Review.
So it ends for our Ducks 39-32-11 89pts 11th place in the NHL West. It's disappointing yet frustrating it ends in such a way that, definitely not what Ducks and we all envision this season to be. Up and down season, questions of where Ducks go from here is full of questions in this long offseason in f5 years. Status of two of our team's veteran leaders,improving Defence Corps,what to do with Draft Picks,Re-signing of important players remains to be answer when NHL draft and Free agent frenzy rolls around. If there is one sliver lining to take out of this season it's knowing our Ducks got too complacent at times during the season. Lack of urgency was a cause for concern for many including myself on why Ducks were not able at times to finish off their rivals and enemies during 82 games.
Yet with all that has happen things happen for reason in regards to Ducks strengths and their Collective will to succeed. It's true they fell short and failed, but to say this is a worst season is disagreeable at best. 09-10 by far is tough in resolve of support for the Ducks.......It was tough to see Ducks in my eyes lose two games before i left back home to Halifax. It's tough knowing Ducks lost to Pacific Division Rivals they dominated over years past. By far it came down to strategy and Gameplan that needed to be adapt to a everchanging NHL Environment.
Ducks have it all Players,Tools and need to succeed. So far it did not come to fruition. RC's Absurd goalie rotation in the first 15 games really did not do well for Ducks Goaltending tandem. Also morale among those in Ducks Nation was low that many wanted to tank this season.....I refuse to beleive it was best Ducks should GIVE UP then Fight on. Yes I am optimist and what really angers me is the notion this team went from "Champs to Chumps" is foolish and absurd at best.
Juggling of the lines and rise of many within Ducks system gave way to what seems like a learning experince. It gives those who are our team's next generation a chance to shine and soon inherit what is mantle of Ducks system of Hockey. First thing's first repairing Ducks system must start with Defence and work it's way towards Forwards position. Goaltending is fine as for Coaching we may have to wait and see. Now Ducks know it's truly Unacceptable to play as they did for two seasons!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Yet with all that has happen things happen for reason in regards to Ducks strengths and their Collective will to succeed. It's true they fell short and failed, but to say this is a worst season is disagreeable at best. 09-10 by far is tough in resolve of support for the Ducks.......It was tough to see Ducks in my eyes lose two games before i left back home to Halifax. It's tough knowing Ducks lost to Pacific Division Rivals they dominated over years past. By far it came down to strategy and Gameplan that needed to be adapt to a everchanging NHL Environment.
Ducks have it all Players,Tools and need to succeed. So far it did not come to fruition. RC's Absurd goalie rotation in the first 15 games really did not do well for Ducks Goaltending tandem. Also morale among those in Ducks Nation was low that many wanted to tank this season.....I refuse to beleive it was best Ducks should GIVE UP then Fight on. Yes I am optimist and what really angers me is the notion this team went from "Champs to Chumps" is foolish and absurd at best.
Juggling of the lines and rise of many within Ducks system gave way to what seems like a learning experince. It gives those who are our team's next generation a chance to shine and soon inherit what is mantle of Ducks system of Hockey. First thing's first repairing Ducks system must start with Defence and work it's way towards Forwards position. Goaltending is fine as for Coaching we may have to wait and see. Now Ducks know it's truly Unacceptable to play as they did for two seasons!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Anaheim Ducks Nation:growing Fanbase
What sets Ducksfans apart is Anaheim Ducks has been a sucessful Non-tradtional Hockey Market. Since Samueli's became owners of our Ducks We have seen sucess......4 straight Stanley Cup Playof Appearances,Two NHL Western Conference Finals appearance,Pacific Divison Championship,Western Conference Championship and a Stanley Cup Championship. As whole true strength remains as one like a nation Ducksfans all agree to disagree on what is best course of action for our team. There differences and Ducksfan come from everywhere.
Be it Orange County Communities Anaheim,Orange,Irvine,Mission Vejio,Lake Forest,Laguna Beach and others. To Halifax Nova Scotia,Toronto and Vancouver. We can never forget what made this team what it is today and lessons learn now. Ducksfans are everywhere from Ducks Message Board,to Blogs,Facebook,twitter and other forums of New Media. Important thing is that no matter where you are we are part of Ducks Nation...Unique,different and supporting our team through good or bad.
Ducks and Ducksfans can and will prevail by staying strong to the desire they have in seeing a Stanley Cup Championship raised to the Rafters. We are slowing growing and soon Destiny will show our team will achieve greatness no matter what.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Be it Orange County Communities Anaheim,Orange,Irvine,Mission Vejio,Lake Forest,Laguna Beach and others. To Halifax Nova Scotia,Toronto and Vancouver. We can never forget what made this team what it is today and lessons learn now. Ducksfans are everywhere from Ducks Message Board,to Blogs,Facebook,twitter and other forums of New Media. Important thing is that no matter where you are we are part of Ducks Nation...Unique,different and supporting our team through good or bad.
Ducks and Ducksfans can and will prevail by staying strong to the desire they have in seeing a Stanley Cup Championship raised to the Rafters. We are slowing growing and soon Destiny will show our team will achieve greatness no matter what.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Legend of Teemu Selanne
10 years with Anaheim Ducks*1996-2001,2005-present* Stanley Cup Championship,Western Conference Championship,Pacific Divison Championship,600 goals,alltime Ducks Leader in points goals,Assist,points and Games. Contributing so much on and off the ice for Duck Causse he has made his mark not only for the Ducks but Orange County as a whole. Ambassdor for the sport and well liked among those in Ducks Nation, Truly he is a legend that will be remeber as one as we live.
Coming to Anaheim 14 years ago was something i remeber that shook me to the core at 15 years of age. First major trade of Ducks as i look at it that day, truly it never cross my mind that day He would become a legend of not only Ducks but in Orange County 11 years later i would visit Anaheim getting to meet and see the legend not to mention experincing those who met him saying nothing but great things was something i will remeber for the rest of my life.
It is said that Greatness never fades cause memory never dies. For Ducksfans his legacy will live on along with Anaheim Ducks.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Coming to Anaheim 14 years ago was something i remeber that shook me to the core at 15 years of age. First major trade of Ducks as i look at it that day, truly it never cross my mind that day He would become a legend of not only Ducks but in Orange County 11 years later i would visit Anaheim getting to meet and see the legend not to mention experincing those who met him saying nothing but great things was something i will remeber for the rest of my life.
It is said that Greatness never fades cause memory never dies. For Ducksfans his legacy will live on along with Anaheim Ducks.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
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