10-3-2013 Erik Cole reaches career high !
Erik Cole marked a new career high in points with 62 after scoring in tonights game against Minnesota Wild on a feed by Ryan Getzlaf. Yes, it does feel great, he said after the game.
A native of USA, Erik Cole was originally drafted to the NHL by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 3rd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 770 NHL games during his career, notching 251 goals and adding 262 assists along with 641 penalty minutes. The 34 year old right wing has played 68 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 32+30=62 with 36 PIM.
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9-3-2013 Matt Smaby frustrated
Anaheim Mighty Ducks defenseman Matt Smaby feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Matt Smaby was originally drafted to the NHL by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2nd round of the 2003 entry draft. He has appeared in 122 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 6 assists along with 106 penalty minutes. The 28 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season. He has played 67 games with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 0+5=5 with 40 PIM.
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9-3-2013 Team captain meets with Darroll Powe
Team captain Teemu Selänne called a short meeting with Darroll Powe after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I guess they needed someone to take the blame..., said Darroll Powe as he left the ice, ...but I'll take it like a man
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7-3-2013 Corey Elkins frustrated
Anaheim Mighty Ducks left wing Corey Elkins feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Corey Elkins, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 9 NHL games during his career, notching 1 goals and adding 0 assists along with 0 penalty minutes. The 28 year old left wing has played 6 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 0 PIM. He has also played 52 games with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 7+5=12 with 6 PIM.
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7-3-2013 Craig Hartsburg praises Alex Forsberg
Anaheim Mighty Ducks head coach Craig Hartsburg has praised young center Alex Forsberg in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.
Alex Forsberg has played 67 games with Prince George Cougars this season, collecting 49+29=78 with 49 PIM.
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6-3-2013 Mathieu Carle frustrated
Anaheim Mighty Ducks defenseman Mathieu Carle feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Mathieu Carle was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2nd round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 3 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 0 assists along with 4 penalty minutes. The 25 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season. He has played 66 games with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 0+12=12 with 40 PIM.
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6-3-2013 Craig Hartsburg praises Ville Husso
Anaheim Mighty Ducks head coach Craig Hartsburg has praised young goaltender Ville Husso in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.
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5-3-2013 Matt Beleskey frustrated
Anaheim Mighty Ducks left wing Matt Beleskey feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Matt Beleskey was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 4th round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 228 NHL games during his career, notching 26 goals and adding 32 assists along with 211 penalty minutes. The 24 year old left wing has played 61 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 8+7=15 with 68 PIM.
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5-3-2013 Team captain meets with Nick Bonino
Following the team's recent 3-5 loss against Buffalo Sabres on 4-3-2013, Anaheim Mighty Ducks captain Teemu Selänne and Nick Bonino were seen outside the dressing room going over some things. He has had some trouble chipping in, so I thought it was time for a little chat, said Teemu Selänne
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5-3-2013 Joey Crabb frustrated
Anaheim Mighty Ducks left wing Joey Crabb feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Joey Crabb was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 1st round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 171 NHL games during his career, notching 25 goals and adding 37 assists along with 113 penalty minutes. The 29 year old left wing has played 27 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 7+5=12 with 28 PIM. He has also played 41 games with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 9+6=15 with 16 PIM.
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4-3-2013 Mathieu Carle frustrated
Anaheim Mighty Ducks defenseman Mathieu Carle feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Canada, Mathieu Carle was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2nd round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 3 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 0 assists along with 4 penalty minutes. The 25 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season. He has played 66 games with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 0+12=12 with 40 PIM.
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3-3-2013 Weekly team report
Who's hot
Cam Fowler is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Taylor Hall is looking steady with 3 points in 4 games last week. Alexei Emelin is looking steady with 4 points in 4 games last week. Joey Crabb is looking good with a 4 game point scoring streak with 2 game goalstreak. Marcus Johansson is looking good with 6 points in 4 games last week.
Who's cold
Dan Sexton has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Nick Bonino is down on his game pulling a 14 game streak without registering a single point. Peter Holland has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Ryan Lasch has lost his sights and is now 39 games without a goal.
Trainer's room
No injuries at the moment.
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2-3-2013 Matt Beleskey speaks up.
Matt Beleskey is disappointed in the team tactics after averaging 2 minutes in the last five games. He wants more icetime.
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2-3-2013 Corey Elkins frustrated
Anaheim Mighty Ducks left wing Corey Elkins feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Corey Elkins, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 7 NHL games during his career, notching 1 goals and adding 0 assists along with 0 penalty minutes. The 28 year old left wing has played 4 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 0 PIM. He has also played 52 games with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 7+5=12 with 6 PIM.
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1-3-2013 Jonas Hiller frustrated
Anaheim Mighty Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of Switzerland, Jonas Hiller, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 308 NHL games during his career, booking 18 career shutouts and allowing 790 goals. The 31 year old goaltender has played 58 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, allowing 201 goals on 1573 while booking 3 shutouts.
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1-3-2013 Nate Guenin frustrated
Anaheim Mighty Ducks defenseman Nate Guenin feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Nate Guenin was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Rangers in the 4th round of the 2002 entry draft. He has appeared in 32 NHL games during his career, notching 2 goals and adding 2 assists along with 14 penalty minutes. The 30 year old defenseman has not yet played for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season. He has played 54 games with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 0+5=5 with 26 PIM.
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1-3-2013 Jeff Petry frustrated
Anaheim Mighty Ducks defenseman Jeff Petry feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Jeff Petry was originally drafted to the NHL by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2nd round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 176 NHL games during his career, notching 6 goals and adding 63 assists along with 60 penalty minutes. The 25 year old defenseman has played 68 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 3+36=39 with 24 PIM.
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28-2-2013 Corey Elkins frustrated
Anaheim Mighty Ducks left wing Corey Elkins feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Corey Elkins, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 6 NHL games during his career, notching 1 goals and adding 0 assists along with 0 penalty minutes. The 28 year old left wing has played 3 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 0 PIM. He has also played 52 games with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 7+5=12 with 6 PIM.
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28-2-2013 Erik Cole reaches career high !
Erik Cole marked a new career high in goals with 31 tallies after scoring in tonights game against Vancouver Canucks on a feed by Taylor Hall. With line mates like I have, it makes it pretty easy to score goals, were his words after the game.
A native of USA, Erik Cole was originally drafted to the NHL by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 3rd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 766 NHL games during his career, notching 250 goals and adding 261 assists along with 639 penalty minutes. The 34 year old right wing has played 64 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 31+29=60 with 34 PIM.
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26-2-2013 Dan Sexton frustrated
Anaheim Mighty Ducks right wing Dan Sexton feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.
A native of USA, Dan Sexton, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has appeared in 108 NHL games during his career, notching 14 goals and adding 20 assists along with 36 penalty minutes. The 25 year old right wing has played 20 games with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks this season, totalling 1+1=2 with 16 PIM.