Ducks 4th alternate Sweater and backing USA Junior Hockey team

Well what can i say but surprise at first but not surprise Ducks had the Ducks D as their primary Logo for their 4th 3rd Jeresy in their History. First off let me honestly speak on my thoughs on this new Jeresy. I am happy and pleased with the design it continues with the unique look it has on team's indentity and history. Love the colors and design not to mentionusing old Mighty Ducks Logo as shoulder patch symbolic link to heritage of the Ducks and Ducks Cause. When it comes to style of favorite Jeresys of all sports be it Hockey,Baseball,Football or NBA. Anaheim Ducks Sweaters imho are the best. And with Ducks D Jeresy sweater i give it two thumbs up as the best so far out of the four Ducks alternater sweaters over past 18 years.

However being 0-2 is really something i would not want to have if Ducks are wearing their new threads and losing to enemy that is Detroit and Stanley Cup Champs Chicago blackhawks. I am superstitous and i would love nothing more then a win out of these new uni's then of course i hope it does not hinder the team moving forward. When i am in Anaheim first thing i must do is buy one of Ducks current Alternate 3rd.


Another topic i like to discuss and that is my love of not only Ducks but Hockey itself. If there is one thing i appericate other then Ducks It's seeing their prospects excel and compete in the World Juniors. Be it Bobby Ryan some years back or watching Palmieri,Gardiner and of course future Duck Cam Fowler win Gold at World Junior Championships. I appericate seeing Hockey being enjoy not only by my nation but Americans,Finns and yes even Hong Kong. Let me speak honestly that right now this year's World Juniors I will be cheering for the USA Junior team for the World Junior Championships in a few weeks.

Now you ask why in the world would a typical canadian do this? Well for me Hockey is more then just Canada's Game. When Anaheim Ducks won Stanley Cup they had a mixture of Americans,Canadians and euros contributing to the team's first Stanley Cup. To take away what Marchant,Parros and some have done is foolish and insulting. For me personally not only it's great seeing the Ducks on USA but also knowing they are creating a legacy of success for a Nation that is growing to love a sport i have come to appericate over the years....THAT is what i am proud of to be canadian. Knowing my nation created the Greatest Team sport in all of the world nothing can take that away. I do admit there has been some within Canada who has this obnoxious arrogance that i find distasteful in regards to the sport.....What matters is respect and apperication nothing more nothing less.

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MooseDuck

Ducks Symbolism:4th Alternate Sweater.

Whether it be originals during the "Mighty" Era,3 previous Alternate sweaters in Ducks history our current ones be it rbk upgrades or Anaheim Ducks Sweaters in 06-07 Stanley Cup Championship year. One thing is certain is each of jersey sweaters are rich in symbolism in team's unique place in Orange County and Hockey world. Ducks D with Orange Stripe shows connection to our team's Home, breaking with tradition in regards to hockey uniform style as it's predecessor with downward stripe in "Mighty" Era. Ducks uni's over the years stuck out for many of us Ducks fans in style of Sweater and Ducks Logo. Be it Ducks Mask in middle of the two hockey sticks all the way to Ducks D with orange stripe below.

If there is one thing i point out it's number 3. If one looks at connections of 3point it shows a connection to Past and present. Ducks D with 3points at the end of footprint and 3 green triangles in old Ducks Logo shows that connection. Hockey sticks crossing together gives us nature of what makes our sport great as one of the greatest team sports in the world.....Orange Stripe as we know relates to Orange County where team is from and place that is imho best city witha diversre culture in Sports,Art and perhaps entertiament. Even though Ducks are in a funk i expect and hope their new alternate will be a hit with those in Ducks Nation.

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MooseDuck

I don't beleive in NHL Predictions

To me personally assuming the worst is like assuming one's end. To say our Ducks finish 11th even though season did not even started imho was insulting. Yet the need to be optimistic in times like 10-11 and others before is part of who Ducksfans are in standing out from other NHL Fans. Sure This team began with a funny name and unique Logo and Jeresy sweater.....But it did not stop them from going against all odds. Fighting,battling to bitter end each game,season till achiving greatness in winning Stanley Cup 3 years ago.

10-8-3 23pts at this critical moment of the season has lead to questions often they are not surprising but at times when a team does not perform to standards Ducks Nation*Ducksfans in O.C and elswhere* have it creates doubt. However to say Ducks will not make it is almost like saying All is lost in Football game even though the team has not won a superbowl or NCAA Championship. I know it's part of sports for pundits to make their "Predictions" To me assuming who will win and who will lose is abit arrogant nothing more.

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MooseDuck

Ducks Sucess:Road forward and reflecting

We must never take it for granted nor should we assume we are lucky. Then again there is not one group of Fans who have experince and witness Ducks historic Firsts from First game and Goal along with Win to First Stanley Cup Championship and Playoff win. There can be only one thing that brings up to describe us all it being we are Anaheim Ducks....Why one ask is simple we have experince witness history of our team evolved changed for the better. Be it during early years where Team fought tooth and nail for respect to dark days in lat 90's and early years of 21st century.....The more i see Ducks win more i know they are nearly turning it around this season.

So Far it seems good now Ducks on a 5 game winning streak has slowly close the gap with LA for first place in Pacific Divison. They have created their own luck by pulling off back to back wins against San Jose and Islanders. That is truly something to smile bout. Still there is work to be done in getting our team focusing on 60mins and not costing along by being laidback and having a slow start....Yes it's annoying but it's worth supporting them through the thick and thin. We should not forget many seasons Ducks turn it around and made Stanley Cup Playoffs....think back in 02-03,07-08....this team had slow starts it should be no excuse for many and others to throw in towel and give up.

I do not beleive for sec 10-11 will be long or let alone Ducks faltering every abit since Niedermayer is no longer on Blueline....However History of our team shows reslient nature this team has in past to not only steal some wins but battle back. Whether or not they succeed I beleive all of us in Ducks nation should back them 110%.

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MooseDuck

Ducks path to Victory

Nothing is easy for our Ducks then again it should never surprise any Ducks are having this slow start. This Dieh-hard Ducksfan is not surprise its annoying. It amazes fear can overwhelm Ducks Nation...but like the team they are Resilient. Like the adversity Ducks face in early years, of course the saying all roads lead to Stanley Cup goes through many of our enemies be it Detroit,LA,San Jose,Vancouver,Calgary,Edmonton,Phoniex and Dallas.

It's amazing what a Stanley Cup Championship can change Ducksfans in general,yet many of us should never take for granted path our team must take. Talentwise they have tools to set the tone but they must use it wisely to set things right. First 3 games they slumped,falter and questions were raised...Now 4-5-1 9pts it's good they are still in the fight. No matter how we see this one thing must never EVER cloud our judgement that is Ducks UNITED as they are must come together and overcome whatever that stands in their way..As saying goes Destiny Does not end with ONE Stanley Cup.

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MooseDuck

Every struggle has it's meaning

Losing is never fun which why I hate it and know Ducksfans do. Losing 3-1 to Blue Jackets is NOT a great way to start roadtrip or snap out of losing skid on the road. 2-4-1 is unacceptable but then again it never surprises me they are slow starters. But i am what i am when it comes to optimisim in Ducks be it this season or season's before. I don't view this season as lost nor should we but it test resolve of Ducksfans in regards to loss they see and questions that remain.

Supporting Ducks through these trying times is worth it. If one remebers the dark days they know what it means for team to struggle for respect,Honor and Pride...Dedication has meaning now for our team to strive for success. Losing on the road is never fun but the need to be sucessful is to win not at Home but Road as well. No matter what happens we remain Ducksfans and loyal to the Ducks Cause, right now what happens happens for reason. Yes blame goes around but our team must remain strong from here on end. October is never kind at times to our team....Those who say this is a long season i disagree. Those who say Ducks will have a Tough season i disagree. The way i view it is more of a wait and see Apporach no more no less.

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MooseDuck

Hockey is Everyone's Game

No matter where you are and what nation,Culture or place your from Hockey has spread everywhere in this world. Be it Canada,USA,Finland,Sweden,Russia or Hong Kong China itself....Hockey is one of best team sports in this world. Yes it is Canada's game but it makes me proud as a Ducksfan,Canadian and of Chinese Descent people in other parts of the world enjoy the game. Everytime i go to Orange County it's more then seeing Ducks prevail and Strike back at their rivals.....it means alot to see those enjoy the game i love and Team i followed as a Child. It's moment like these that i appericate has it's meaning so much to those in non-tradtional Market like Anaheim.....Another place that is non-tradtional Market is Hong Kong. A place of My family's orgins and home to my parents. During their retirment they visited a place that is a mall with a indoor skating rink often used as Hockey school set up a Rangers great....It's there they saw Hong Kong Chinese learning Basics and enjoying the game of Hockey. It was something they never though they see then again it was set up by a Canadian Hockey legend.

Even though many of us are seperated by culture,Orgins or whatever one thing we share is our Love of the game and Teams we follow Hockey is a game that is filled with scoring,skills,Hard-hits saves and ACTION. Does not matter if you are Canadian,American,Finn,Chinese,Japanese or Swede Hockey is a Unique to us all.

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MooseDuck