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Zach Stava

A lifelong Orange County resident, I've been going to Ducks games since I was a kid. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in Screenwriting and have been using it to write professionally ever since. Get me a slice of pesto pepperoni pizza and a hockey game and I'll be a very happy camper! Twitter: @zachstava

Rakell’s Scoring Woes: Slump or Something Bigger?

Zach Stava | November 30, 2018

Rickard Rakell was always projected to be good, but not necessarily great. Before being selected 30th overall, the young Swedish forward was seen as dependable, with strong hands. He was frequently overshadowed…

Ducks’ Blue Line: Tracking the Fresh Faces

Zach Stava | November 20, 2018

This past Sunday, defenseman Josh Mahura made his NHL debut for the Anaheim Ducks against the Colorado Avalanche. Mahura, a prized prospect who scored 69 points in 60 games during…

Bob Murray’s Weakness: A Reluctant Trigger Finger

Zach Stava | November 6, 2018

Being the general manager of a professional hockey team means you need to make the tough decisions. Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray has made several in recent years, including trading…

Out-Shot & Out-Skated: Ducks Struggling to Get Going

Zach Stava | October 25, 2018

Now ten games into the season, the Anaheim Ducks have a shot differential of -140. To put that into perspective, the Ottawa Senators, generally expected to be a bottom-dweller for…

Ducks’ Rookies: Some Soaring, Others Learning to Fly

Zach Stava | October 12, 2018

This past Monday, Oct. 8, the Anaheim Ducks celebrated their 25th anniversary playing against the Detroit Red Wings, against whom they played their opening game on that date 25 years…

Ducks Have Future Core With Maple Leafs Help

Zach Stava | September 26, 2018

Good relationships can be hard to find in the NHL, but the Anaheim Ducks have struck gold with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite the fact that they couldn’t be any…

Ducks’ GM Murray Has Had His Hands Tied

Zach Stava | September 19, 2018

Contrary to what fans on Facebook, Instagram, or Reddit might think, being the general manager of a hockey team is a very tall order. You have the task of making…

Lundeström’s Poise Could Make Him NHL-Ready

Zach Stava | September 13, 2018

Pressure turns coal into diamonds, which is why it’s essential for any professional athlete to learn how to succeed under pressure. This alone can make or break a player’s career.…

Ducks’ Draft Success Goes Beyond the 3rd Round

Zach Stava | September 11, 2018

There were 217 picks made over seven rounds in the 2018 NHL Draft, and the reality is that only a few of them will be winners. Most draft selections are risks…

Nick Ritchie: Time for the Ducks to Move On?

Zach Stava | September 7, 2018

With 186 NHL games under his belt, it’s safe to say that Nick Ritchie has not yet panned out for the Anaheim Ducks. The 6’2, 226-pound forward has put up…

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