Jun 6th 2007:5 years Later

5 Years.....it's amazing that five years ago many Ducks Fans witness the Ducks achieve a historic Moment. A Victory that is so symbolic we remeber till this day. That night everything changed....The day all Ducks and Ducks Fans changed. Call it coming of age or evolve. Winning The Stanley Cup was special for many Diehards and passionate Ducks Fans no words describe the feeling of seeing the Cup Raised and experining the roar of the crowd at the Ponda. I cannot tell you the feeling I felt watching it on TV in Nova Scotia. Seeing Ducks Fans and talking to those who were there. It was special,important and deeply emotional. Why you ask? it's due to the fact that many since Day1 including myself have endure the haters,naysayers,mocking of the name,insults and of course trolls on the Ducks Message Board. Years of adjusting to predications,Opiniate views and bickering over how the Ducks must improve make one such as myself look at the past.....and yet hope for the future. I remeber that day as it happen, most of you that were there knew it as if time itself was in constant motion. From Teemu Selanne,George Parros and Beauchemin to stalwarts like Giguere,AndyMac,Todd Marchant and Scott Niedermayer. This team had a mix of youth,experince and leadership. Who could not forget the Ducks strong Defence of Pronger,Niedermayer,Beauchemin,O'Donnell,Huskins and Jackman....Oh the New Blood that in Getzlaf,Perry,Penner and likes of Ryan Carter and Drew Miller.Or the Goaltending Tandem that is Giguere-Bryzgalov....It's amazing how far many Ducks Fans I know have come along. When I was at the Ponda I look at the Renovations happening at the Moment when the sky was clear. It was different to see. I felt a sense of Pride looking at it and knowing the People inside be it Fellow Ducks Fans who may or may not agree with my views Or wonder how I was able to be so positive in the face of adversity team endure. The ups and downs and those who try to dissect why the Ducks fall short be it first round exit or failing to earn a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs....It matters not what we think It's how we see things through. Tendency to make a conclusion can differ from each Ducks Fan. Ducks Historic Stanley Cup Victory was the pinnacle of 14 years of battles,struggles and overcoming odds that were in the way of making a impossible dream become not only a reality but all too real. When the clock hit zero and the roar of the crowd fill the air on TV. I screamed "Anaheim Ducks 4ever" ran from room to room and around my house seeing Niedermayer raise the Stanley Cup over his head then pass to his brother Rob,then Chris Pronger,Then Todd Marchant and Teemu Selanne all the way to Giguere,Thorton,Getz,Perry,Penner,Shannon and Joe Dipenta. Sense of Honor,Pride and Glory bestow on the team 5 years ago was special in such a way it's Enteral. We all remeber where we were when "Day of Great Victory" occured ...I was honor and humble to have all the players including the coach to sign my Ducks Home Uni 2months before Ducks won their First Stanley Cup and Made history It meant so much to me since I never gave up on them and People of O.C. The Night changed us all right down to the Mind and Soul.....Expectations are the norm,predications are stated often from time to time. Funny Thing and I admit all those I know have grown and their knowledge has increased since that historic win... Ducks Fans I hear and talk to are optimistic,hopeful,determine and very classy.I started to realize their awareness of this great sport I love,their passionate support, cheering for the Ducks since I arrive in 2007 was exceptional and apprecative. Things change for a reason and Ducks looking forward makes sense for sky's the limit. To Honor our Past our Ducks need to look towards Next Generation those who are Leaders of the team and in the system take up Ducks Cause and move forward. I Beleive Deep in my Heart that Our team will win the 2nd Stanley Cup it's not a matter of HOW but When. Even though that our Enemies are near the point if acheiving their first Let us remeber that Anaheim Ducks were the FIRST California team to make history. Tommorow Let's wear our Colors with Pride,Honor and Deep respect not only for the Ducks but the Players who contributed!. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck