It's been nearly month since Draft in LA.....Historic in that it was in Ducks own backyard not to mention in Enemy Territory. One can look this draft is something more then passing the torch,changing of the guard when Ducks announce their picks. One that was almost a dream come true, Other truly symbolic For Hockey in California. Cam Fowler and Emerson Etem both players mark 3rd time Ducks pick a duo in the NHL Draft. Fowler ranked no5 in NHL Central Scouting Etem ranked no17th was something that made our Ducks winners. picking the best player possible rings in true to these two for Etem a Long Beach kid from SoCal is something special since Hockey is growing and with Ducks winning Stanley Cup is one of important events for Hockey in nontradtional Market in Southern California.
Yet Roar of approval by Ducksfans attending the event was music to my ears seeing apperication Ducksfans have in the team picking a California Kid......it shows class Ducksfans have in their players. Something i know first hand for the 9 games i attended over 3 years. Fowler being pick was something honestly never would expected Ducks picked when it came their turn to announce their pick. But i believe as the words of the Newest Duck "Everything happens for a reason" sounds true for Ducks Cause to retool,restructure and bounce back after a disappointing 09-10 season.
If Ducks History shows our team develop good Defencemen,Vitaly Vishneski,Ruslan Salei and Oleg Tervesdosky. Fowler along with Mitera and perhaps Gardiner are on their way to taking the reigns of Ducks greatest strength being their Defence Corps. His contributions to Spitfires winning two MemCups is one aspect that stands out for me in the defencemen taking 12th overall. One thing the Draft shows is Hockey is growing in not only SoCal but Orange County.
Countdown for Ducks Hockey begins and i along with those Ducks fans in Ducks Nation await how this edition of the Ducks will look like. One more thing i want to point out drafting of Beau Bennett and Tyler Aronson shows Orange County is becoming a Hotbed slowly for Hockey.
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