Facing a old friend and Montreal Reunion

Demoralizing loss annoy the frak out of me in seeing the team lose to a bottom-Dweller. It seems like a bad trend that needs to be SNAPPED quickly. However last nite's game was a meeting of old friend between the pipes on other side of the ice for the Ducks. Jean-Sebastien Giguere a name known to many of Ducks nation especially die-hard was Goaltender that contributed so much to Ducks Cause, for me personally he was goaltender who started his career in my hometown playing for Halifax Mooseheads. At that time Mooseheads were successful Expansion team in the Q who. His presence for the past 9 seasons and 10 years left a impact on our team that will forever be remember by all Ducksfans.

Who could forget some of the memorable moments from Raising his glove up in the air with Puck in hand showing defiance towards Red Wings in 2003 Stanley Cup Playoffs....To contributing and leading Ducks to Stanley Cup Championship in 2007. I have read alot of positive posts regarding Giggy in past years from his positive apporach to Ducksfans to respect he earn as number1 goalie during his tenure. I can't help but feel the connection between My Ducks and Hometown which has connections to The team love and follow all those those years.....Yet to honor his memory and tenure we must move forward by remebering the glory he brough to the Ducks. Alltime leader for Ducks goalies in wins,GAA,Shutouts and his memorable shutouts. He will be saluted for his effort.

Another topic i must bring up before allstar weekend is Saku Koviu returning to where he began his NHL Career. Before he came to the Ducks his tenure as Captain was respectable one and he gain respect of Habs fans for his battle with Cancer...When i brought this up even though i never paid attention to the NHL East since it never concerns my Ducks cept signings or Trade is the fact i have tolerate some of the teams and hated others. Montreal i use to hate but tolerate but T.O oh how i HATE them for they are. Anyways Koviu did alot for Montreal on and off the ice from what folks in my hometown has told me including those i know who are passionate fans of the team be it 2nd or 4 generation. Tommorow nite i look forward to the game not because of this reunion but Ducks need to bounce back.....AGAIN from a terrible loss.

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MooseDuck

Ducks 2nd half push

If there is one thing that shows many Ducksfans this season it's 2nd half they are strong in their push for post season and Stanley Cup Playoffs. Suffice to say 10-11 season can be describe abit well rollercoaster as it did with 09-10 disapointing season and previous one before. Let's not forget years past Ducks sneaked in and made case to earn a spot in Stanley Cup Playoffs. Doubt seem to always creep whether our team can make it or not into Postseason....at times we should be reminded of Ducks struggles and willingness to overcome adversity,Naysayers and hatred of others. Adversity has always been with this team since the begining, when our team faced namecalling and were called joke of the NHL to self-denying vicious statements of those Hockey trolls who come on Message Board and elsewhere to make smart-ass comments by making a fool out of themselves.

Anyhow what it all comes down is imho the need for our Ducks to win more then 3 games. 3 game winning streak is good but it's not enough to get us over the course of a Tight NHL Western Conference Playoff race that is unpredictable for us all. Truly it's going to be a photo finish that is what make Ducks Hockey exciting and truly interesting to see. Hopefully Ducks will do what is needed and prove Naysayers Wrong.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Happy New Year and thoughs on What Ducks will do next

Alot of things happen over past week and half First off let me aplogize for not updating Blog been busy with christmas and New Year's celebrating with Family and Friends.Ducks winnning 3 straight to kick off end of 2010. Losing to Nashville and questions on what will Ducks do next. Let's start off with 1st half of 10-11 season. even though Ducks have begun their 17th season slow as unfortunaly they do which is never good they have been inconsistent which draws on questions of whether or not RC is able to get players motivated....Positive thing was Cam Fowler assuming his duties on Ducks Blueline. Thing i find interesting bout his style of play was his simliar play as of Ducks former Captain Scott Niedermayer. Although it's been debated by Know it all assholes that seem to disagree i do beleive with right defence pairing he can achieve great things in his carreer. It's amazing how one forgets he is only 19.

It's funny how things do not turn out the way the many i know would want the Ducks to be...But fate seems to show us Adversity is part of the Ducks history in NHL. Unfortunaly it saddens to see this yet i am reminded that as Ducksfans those who see it through are rewarded by how this team be it last year or team 8 years can overcome the odds and battle back. I honestly beleive if this team is to Take the next step they have to make the most out of what is ahead of them. Lost is a lost but a win is needed as Much. You win some you lose some...that seems to be what our Ducks are going through in a up and down NHL Western Conference Race. What weeks held in front of them I am hoping for the best.

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MooseDuck

Personal Thoughs as of now!

Tonite's Lost is frustrating let alone lack of urgency is starting to wear on patience since Ducks are approaching halfway mark of 10-11 season. It's becoming a deep concern of mine that Ducks maybe having a funk at this moment of of what is critical Roadtrip. 1-2 what can i say a Loss is a loss as much as a Win is a win. It's dishonorable at best in seeing this edition of the Ducks having the tools at their disposable not able to Use them is FRUSTRATING at best. No words to describe how i feel....eitherway four final road games of this year is not only Important but a MUST WIN as are rest for this season.

Halfway mark of 10-11 is only five games till New Year. 2 till Christmas Time If there is one wish I ask is some wins till Christmas Day...It's a Priority they snap out of this funk and Get back on the Winning Track.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

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.

DuckPride 4ever
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.

DuckPride 4ever
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