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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Ducks 17th season:My Expectations

Just 2 Days till Ducks Hockey begins....Quest for Stanley Cup will begin on a date marking 18 years ago this week Ducks played their first game against one of our enemeis........Detroit. Expectations i have read spell doom since most of the Pundits on TSN,ESPN,The Hockey News and others assume our Team will falter. It amazes me many Presume too much. But The Ducks should know as many Ducksfans as Myself know that flying under the radar is something they did it before. 7 years ago Ducks upsetted two Teams in 2003 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their First year they record Most wins by a Expanison Team and they achieve their Destiny by winning their First Stanley Cup Championship.

Roadblocks along the way for Ducks 10-11 Season is paved with questions....How will Ducks Defence be without Niedermayer now?,Will Ducks young Guns Step up and contribute more? or How well will Ducks do with a Revamped Blueline?. So Many questions and yet expectations are mixed. Some assume the worst others for the best.....For me i know in my heart where i stand as do others themselves. My Expectations for 10-11 Ducks 17th edition thus far is simple

1.Bouncing back:Strong start and finish each game as if they are not only important but the is needed. Ducks started off this 3 years ago and they can do it again when United as One. 12-0-4 remains Ducks best start after 16 games plus having 16 points in 16 straight games was a historic milestone as well.

2.Never EVER underestimate Opposing team:Be it a Rival,Enemy,Bottom dwelling or a Top NHL Team in East or West Ducks should go in expecting a Fight for their lives. I know first hand seeing Ducks struggle early this year shook my resolve and others....Hopefully they learn well that no team spells a "Easy Win".

3.Total Dominance:If it's their rivals or enemies within NHL West i would love nothing more then Ducks manhandle them and leave them in the dust....Honor Demands they avenge loss to Yotes,LA and other teams it would be worth seeing Ducks go for the kill in games in Pacific Divison or NHL west.

With all said and done i must come clean and admit something to all. Seeing the Ducks lose in March of this year was hard to see, Let alone something to witness in my own eyes......Looking back i though They will just do well with only Nieds but i now feel that missing Prongs was major hit since i though others would step up to gain that edge. The lossess we felt was shock it tested our resolve and imho Ducks missing the Playoffs is a lesson learn in achieving Greatness. Sure 09-10 was disapointing But to those on Ducks Message Board I DO NOT consider it a failure.

More so whever there is a loss....it strengthens Ducks and Ducksfans alike The need to Bounce back and set things right is greater now then before. Players are hungry and they know 10-11 has alot at stake. It's foolish for those who assume Ducks will fail. Cause i would rather have them Battle to the Bitter end then have some Narrowminded Jackass from east coast say "I told you say". If Ducks pull it off Future can be bright and Honor will be restored.

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