My Ducks All Ducks Team 20th Anniversary special

with Ducks 14-15 season 69 days away and off season being a slow as it has one has to look at success and the Players the Ducks had in their lineup in past 20 years. It's been months since the last game and at times Ducks fans like myself wonder what planes do Bob Murray aka Barstool Bob have in store in reshaping and Upgrading the roster for the upcoming Hockey Campaign. But as we look forward one must always remember and appreciate the Past. I know some Ducks fans always look forward but looking back is vital to remember the history and how this Team has adapted and overcome adversity time after time. All time Ducks team has been promoted about each Ducks fan on Ducks Message Board,Facebook and other social media has shown a Ducks fan POV on what makes a true All Ducks team. To me the Players I have part in what I believe comprise of a All-Ducks team is as follows from look over stats,Roster and of course certain contributions Players have made. So without further ado here is My All-Time Ducks Roster: Forwards 1.Penner-Getzlaf-Perry 2.Kariya-Rucchin-Selanne 3.Sacco-Macdonald-Sykora 4.Lupul-Pahlsson-Parros Koviu Defence 1.Pronger-Niedermayer 2.Salei-Carney 3.Dollas-Beauchemin Visnovsky Goaltending 1.Giguere 2.Hiller 3.Hebert This is what I feel makes a team exceptional and a reminder that our team has come along way. Agree or disagree Ducks have alot of players who contributed to our Cause and did so much in 20 years from Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya to J-S Giguere and emergence of some of the Young Guns within Ducks Ranks. whatever 14-15 season brings Let it be known Ducks will be Ready to UNLEASH HELL when the Puck Drops. Hopefully I will be there to see it :). DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Ducks Offseason:New Players,New Look and a New Phase

Weeks have pass and we have seen many changes Ducks have been through over the Summer. Arrival of Ryan Kesler, Nate Thompson via Trades and signing of Clayton Stoner and Dany Heatley via FA Signings has signal not only purpose but Desire on the Ducks who seek not only Redemption.......But VENGEANCE against the Stanley Cup Champion la kings.What we see from these trades and signings is Ducks are determine not to let things falter in the Stanley Cup Playoffs all over again Kesler we know before the Trade was offical his name was link to our Ducks for months. Since Trade deadline and rumors that slowly have ground, from article on OCregister to news Ducks were pursuing him at this year's Trade deadline. Aquiring him address the need for a 2nd line center need of a center behind Getzlaf was something needed to be address for 7 years not since the days when Andy Mac was centering the 2nd Line. Trade for Thompson and signing of Heatley seems to me it was a move to strengthening the Depth and add some experince. With Departure of Koviu Ducks need a new Player down the middle with Getzlaf and Kesler as 1 and 2. Spreading out the offense and not losing "The Farm" to get Kesler and Thompson was imho a great move to shore up a Roster full of Youth and having eagerness to set things right. It's clear Ducks lack 2nd line center was something that gave us a disadvantage during the Freeway faceoff battle with the Enemy. Clear from the get go need was necessary to trade for a 2nd Line Center to help releive the focus on Getzlaf and spread the offense. Signings of Stoner address Defence Corps by adding another Big Gritty D-man. Yet we cannot forget He is meant to replace Souray who is retiring and not coming back to our team. This leaves Ducks with Allen 6-5 and Stoner and 6-4. Size is Good and hopeful they can with Re-signing of Sami V can continue to develop Ducks Defence Corps into a Strong and capable Defence in the NHL for years to come. Finally there is Dany Heatley a chance for him to rejuvenate his career and give our Ducks experience in scoring depth. The team is no stranger in giving those 2nd chances think Todd Bertuzzi. Nate Thompson I am interested to see what he brings to the Ducks if he turns out well it maybe another Diamond in rough Trade Ducks have been known to do. With New Players adding to a Young Group comes a New Look..As many have seen at the NHL Draft the Ducks have introduce New Uni's by promoting the Ducks 4th Alt to the Black Home Uni and New Road Uni that I give 2 thumbs up. Ducks D look I read on Ducks Message Board have gotten great reviews. For Me Personally I am very Happy and Pleased by the New Look which is fitting Ducks selected a determine Left Winger from Peterborough Petes who is determine to make the team. Ducks D Unis is symbolic cause it represents Adapting evolution of Ducks Unis from Ducks Logo to Web foot D....I have nothing against the Old Look for 8 years it serve Ducks fans well with Pride and appreciation. As August apporach and Me making plans to see the team and My friends I hope to again embrace the Ducks New Phase. After 20th anniversary Season it's time to begin a New Chapter of Ducks Hockey :). DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Ode to Teemu Selanne:Ducks Legend,National Hero and Great Player!

I remember Ducks making that Trade as if it was yesterday TSN reported and I was at home after School at the time. My reaction was priceless, shock and Happy. To me it was something the then-Mighty Ducks did to make a statement that day.Something that says we want to win and we are ready to do to do this. Trading Chad Kilger and Oleg Tverdosky for Teemu Selanne was symbolic in many ways. It tells all Hockey purists that the Team name after a kids movie want to be taken seriously and was ready to take the next step. Of course it did not come easily for our team back in the early years...constant struggles and having two players one that is Paul carry the lead of Offense for the Ducks during the ime when other NHL Fans mostly trolls mock us,laugh it at us even suggest we were nothing more then a fad Selanne's upbeat personality represent our Ducks positive attitude and relentless pursue to prove Those who stand against us be it Critics,Naysayers,Trolls or Hockey Purists as I call it Hockey did not work in SoCal. But it Did and Teemu was able to provide night in and Night out along with Giguere that Hockey can be successful in a Non-Traditional Market The Chants.....Oh My those Chants hearing that day send chills down my spine "Teemu,Teemu Teemu Teemu". Mark he left on the Anaheim Ducks,Communities of Orange County and SoCal. it made me Pause from time to time thinking Ducks fans worldwide from Orange County to Nova Scotia and Finland were bless he wore the Ducks D and before that Mighty Ducks Logo with honor,strength and Pride. Leading by Example was something that many within our Fanbase know very well.His all time stats says it all...Leader in Goals:457,Assists:531,Points:988,Games Played:966,PP:182,GW:77.GT:9,OT Goals:6 and Shots:2'964. No Player has contribute so much from 1996 to 2001 from 2005 to 2014. His off ice contribution was something special be it his visits to CHOC(Childrens Hospital of Orange County) at Christmas along with other Ducks to raise spirits and morale of Young Fans to his founding of youth Sports foundation for children and their familes who don't have means to participate in structure sports be it Hockey or other sports. No Matter how we look at it Teemu Left a Big Impression on the Ducks which I always call him a Ducks Legend. He is the First and knowing his Number 8 will be retire is something we know once the puck Drop for Ducks 13-14 20th Anniversay Season. We know this that all he has done he earn that right. Even though he did not win a Stanley Cup in his final Season let us not lament on "what IF's" of that 6-2 Loss to our Enemy. We know that Teemu not only made our Ducks Proud but a Nation in Finland smiles knowing their National Hero has made their Country proud knowing Hard Work and Dedication can overcome adversity. I know most of us feel the sting of Teemu Selanne's being rob of his Proper GoodBye but all of us can agree that "Ducks Legend" is something Teemu Selanne has earn from all Ducks Fans worldwide....all shall understand this Meaning!. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Response to LA Winning their 2nd Stanley Cup

I know the feeling...It's demoralizing,Sad and insufferable. Not only we see our Enemy raise the Stanley Cup in SoCal but there are good and bad out of this. The Bad Queens fans some of them bandwagoners will be rubbing it in our face for months. The Good it will motivate our Ducks to not only Do more in the coming months by getting read for Draft and Free Agent Frenzy. But be Prepare to avenge the 6-3 Loss to LA in WC Semifinals. So LA has Two Stanley Cups to our Ducks 1 Yes that is true. LA was the better team of course which I admit they never gave up when facing odds. However seeing that pic of them taking that Stanley Cup Photo does not nor should make us mad....It should make us determine and the Ducks Hungry to set things Right. Mark it down on the calender once the 14-15 season schedule is out,Ducks should be itching NO looking FORWARD to avenge the loss to LA. I know it stings for many But we cannot lament and ask "What If" in regards to the Ducks game 7 loss. We can take comfort our team has BRIGHT future and players who will be ready to pursue the Goal of winning our 2nd Stanley Cup. make no Mistake Ducks Winning the Stanley Cup 7 years ago and LA winning twice has shown Hockey LIVES in California. People from SoCal to NorCal enjoy the sport as much as People in Boston to Republic of Finland. Rivalry is now intense and Freeway faceoff Playoff war is etch in minds of Ducks fans and LA fans alike. No matter what WE in Ducks Nation as I now call Ducks fans from Orange County California to Canada,Finland and elsewhere have witness a Changing of the Guard this year. With Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne Retiring and Saku too the Young Guns know that to the Stanley Cup to Beat the Best you must be the Best and TAKE out our Enemy who are now the Stanley Cup Champs. Ducks will have LA in it's crosshairs...Rest assure when the Puck Drops and 14-15 season begins a New Chapter in our Battle with our Mortal Enemy begins anew. Let us remeber one thing and One thing with clear memory. Ducks won the Stanley Cup First and they were the FIRST California Base team to win it all. You can say we were the pioneers Nothing more nothing less. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

June 6 2007:Ducks Won the Stanley Cup and D-Day

7 years ago and it seems like yesterday still...I remember watching it on tv seeing the players all who I got to autograph my Ducks Uni months prior. The Joy,Happiness and the tears of pride When the final buzzer sound. To me personally and I know Ducks fans in Orange County California. It was 14 years of struggle,perseverance and overcoming obstacles be it mockery of our name to Trolls who bash us each year on Ducks Message Board. This was vindication for many that Hockey in California works and it's for everyone. I am not going to tell you how I felt but make it short I ran from room to room shouting "Anaheim Ducks 4ever" before shedding tears of joy. Everyone who knows me including those who read my blog and some "Passion" Posts I make no apologies for my love of the team and of the Region of California that is SoCal. the goals,Saves and when Scott Niedermayer hoist the Stanley Cup with roar of the crowd....I said to myself "Hoist it to Heaven" Captain. the Stanley Cup pass from player to player from Niedermayer Bros to J-S Giguere and Joe Dipenta all the way to Teemu Selanne. Big Roar he recieve send chills down my spine. Still Thinking bout it now made me appreciate and smile knowing this Men and those wore the Ducks Uni with Honor,Pride and Dedication. I think back to that year making a life changing trip in March. Not knowing what to expect and meeting new Friends,I think back to seeing each player Who I follow all my life. 2007 was the Year of the Ducks having capture Pacific Division Title First time at conclusion of 2007..the Push towards the Stanley Cup started with overwhelming Minnisota and Vancouver to the memorable Battle with Detroit. Finnally arriving at the Stanley Cup Final which they wipe away Ottawa with Dominance and Ruthless aggression. Seven years maybe long but forever we must remeber as it was yesterday. Symbolism of that Victory on June 6th goes hand in hand with a great moment in Human History. D-Day began when United States,Canada and it's allies launch the liberation of Europe and free a People. So I say to you all raise a Glass and Toast to not only the Ducks Stanley Cup Victory...But Raise it higher for those who serve well and Landed the beaches of Normandy 70 years ago to liberate the people from Evil :). DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Hello and Greetings....It's been awhile

You may wonder where was I during the Ducks 20th anniversary season?...Well You guess it busy be it watching them on TSN,CBC or NHL Network. Or Listen to the Radio am830. I like to take this moment to speak openly and honestly. Since the past months from Game 1 to Ducks terrible Loss to our Enemy. I have reflected many times....Too many one would ask.....Yet I have sense appreciation of the Ducks fans I have met over the years be it Ducks Message Board,Facebook and Twitter. Looking at the Photos I have taken. Many including Friends I have made lead me to understand Ducks fans are a Unique Breed be it Orange County California,Finland and Beyond. This 20th Anniversary season has lead me to a deep understand and though of the Ducks,Ducksfans and of course Hockey in California. I have come to a Honest Conclusion over the coming weeks I will be covering some topics close to all of the DucksFans hearts. To me it's better to understand and clearly look at the Past,Present and Future no matter what We are United as One and our love for the Ducks and Hockey as a whole. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Anaheim Ducks 20th Anniversary Season:So it Begins

1 Day from now...1 Day till Ducks Begin a milestone season. A Symbolic moment that defines who we are as Ducks Fans and how far our Team has come. 2 Decades of Ducks Hockey and our Accomplishments that has brought new Ducks Fans and Memory etched in the minds of all Ducks Fans worldwide has given us a new sense of purpose. Reflecting back on the highs and lows,good,Bad and Ugly. These Moments we live through them,witness what makes the Ducks who they are and What I believe is the Best NHL Team of the 1990's Expansion era. It seem like yesterday the Ducks were mocked for their name,jokes where made of O.C and SoCal as not Hockey Hotbeds and of course there is that bias of Media favouring East Coast instead of the West. What makes this 13-14 season very important 3 things. 1. Staduim series to highlight the growth of Hockey in SoCal and the ever growing feud between our Ducks and the enemy that is LA Kings 2. Teemu Selanne's Farewell tour of course and 3.Olympic Year. Rise in Talent both in the Ducks participating in 2014Sochi Games and young Guns within the Ranks of the Ducks have me smiling and hoping best is yet to come this season. Stadium series at Dodger stadium is something I hope to see. it marks a moment for the Ducks and for Hockey fans in SoCal...seeing a Hockey rink outside will be something special and I am eager to see what it looks like outside. Teemu Selanne signing for one Final year was expected he did so much for the Ducks and for this Diehard Ducks Fan who could imagine a Finnish Player traded to the Ducks from Winnipeg 17 years ago can have that much impact and positive inspiration for everyone who follow the Ducks since Day1. This season is different and I can feel since there are so many things to reflect on the Ducks Unique Past and looking forward with Positive Optimism and Hope towards the Future. Looking at the Ducks Roster seeing names of Etem,Fowler,Maroon,Silferberg,Sbisa,DSP and likes of Vets in Selanne,Getz,Penner,Perry and Hiller makes me smile this team will fly higher and continue the persistent of raising the Bar and flying higher to achieve greatness through Winning and Hard Work. As Much as many Fellow Ducks Fans who I know on the Ducks Message Board I will not be making any Predictions as I did before in prior seasons. Yes I am superstitious But I believe whatever the Ducks Do They must not let complancy and our Enemies from taking advantage of any lack of urgency. As we apporach season Opener I ask of all Ducks Fans reading this...BE LOUD,BE PROUD and Show your DucksPRIDE DO NOT let anyone tell you it can't be done. THIS Team through adversity has shown Hockey can do well in SoCal and can inspire people to do great things. DROP THE PUCK....LET'S GO DUCKS! DuckPride 4ever MosoeDuck