Anthony Ciardelli
Anthony Ciardelli grew up in Vermont and New Hampshire but now lives in Los Angeles. Though he was raised a Bruins fan, he quickly came to enjoy the hockey culture in Southern California and the rivalry between the Kings and Ducks. He covered USC Athletics while pursuing his journalism masters there. He also enjoys doing play-by-play for USC Trojan Hockey.
Author's Posts
Anaheim Ducks' Goals for 2020
January 10th, 2020 Insufferable social media influencers and the motivational speakers they rip off both agree that the practice of goal setting can help you “achieve your dreams.” While the Anaheim Ducks and their fans have had more to dream about and less to celebrate this season, there are some goals that the Ducks should set that will...
Where Will NCAA Hockey Start in California?
January 1st, 2020 With the Anaheim Ducks hosting the SoCal Clash Saturday and Sunday, NCAA Division I hockey returned to Southern California for the first time since the 1999 Frozen Four was played at Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim (now known as the Honda Center). Though many California schools field ACHA, or “club teams,” an NCAA hockey program in...
Retooling Ducks Lack 'Big Name' Trade Asset
December 23rd, 2019 In spite of fans' best hopes and a rose color outlook at the start of the season, the Anaheim Ducks have returned to the bottom of the NHL standings. As of Saturday, they sit seven points out of the last playoff spot in the Western Conference. They are tied for dead last with the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. The Ducks are...
Updating Ducks' Potential Expansion Draft Exposures
December 15th, 2019 Although it still feels like a long way out, the expansion draft for the NHL's Seattle franchise will take place the season after next. That's close enough that we have a better idea of who the Anaheim Ducks might leave exposed entering the expansion draft, should they still be on the roster. Seattle general manager Ron Francis (AP...
Could Ducks Still Trade for Defenseman?
December 9th, 2019 The Anaheim Ducks have had a glaring lack of depth on defense since before the season started. After failing to sign Kevin Shattenkirk in free agency and failing to complete a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes for Justin Faulk, the problem only worsened. Josh Manson and Hampus Lindholm went down with injuries, exposing an already...
Ducks Need a "Sniper" For the Holidays
November 26th, 2019 As the Anaheim Ducks approach Thanksgiving, the informal end of the NHL regular season, according to many NHL experts, their defensive corps is a glaring weakness. Injuries have emphasized this weakness, but the Ducks have another more difficult issue to solve that is holding them back,...
