Anaheim Ducks News & Opinion

Top-10 Hockey Teeth

The Hockey Writers | July 14, 2010

It’s no secret that hockey players lose a lot of teeth. Some guys sacrifice their bodies in front of the net, others catch a random high-stick, and sometimes guys are just made the better of when the gloves drop. Here’s a list of some of the most memorable mugs of the NHL.

NHL Off Ice Crew, notes from a veteran Ducks official

Bruce Hollingdrake | April 4, 2010

We are grateful to Lloyd Freeberg for sharing this story with us. Lloyd is on our Newsletter list and replied to one of our emails shortly after reading Rick Gethin’s…

Tyler Wright – CBJ Development Coach

Rick Gethin | March 15, 2010

After 613 games and playing for four teams in the NHL, Tyler Wright found himself back in Columbus, Ohio in July 2007 as the new Development Coach of the…

Leafs’ GM Loses Son In Car Accident

The Hockey Writers | February 5, 2010

Brendan Burke, the 21-year old son of Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke, was killed in a car accident earlier today (Friday, February 5th).

Giguere Traded to Maple Leafs

The Hockey Writers | February 2, 2010

Three seasons ago it would have been hard to imagine that G.S. Giguere would ever leave the city of Anaheim. His Conn Smythe performance during the 2003 playoffs established him…

Southern California Hockey Fans

Chelsea Alexander | January 5, 2010

When you hear California you don’t think hockey, you visualize beaches, nice weather, movie stars, etc. It’s understandable since hockey continues to fight for ratings and respect among other sports not only in California but the entire United States.

The Kids Can Play! Observations From Finland Versus Team Canada

Christopher Ralph | December 24, 2009

Fortunate enough to land lower bowl seats in the Saddledome for December 23rd’s tilt between the Finland and Team Canada in a pre-WJC tournament game, I thought I’d reflect back…

NHL Stars From….New Jersey? Part 1 – Bobby Ryan

Michael DiFranco | November 20, 2009

Not too long ago, you would have been hard pressed to find star players in the NHL from the United States. Players like Joey Mullen, Jeremy Roenick, Mike Modano, John…

Top 20 Fastest NHL Skaters

Rafal Ladysz | November 3, 2009

One step, maybe. Two steps, highly unlikely. Three steps, forget about it. Catching up to an NHL speedster when they’ve gotten the jump on you is difficult, frustrating and usually…

The Best Line in Hockey is…

Lee Ferris | October 1, 2009

Hockey lore has long held that the crucial component for any championship team is a heavyweight scoring line, a lamp lighting juggernaut that consistently threatens the oppostion at even strength…

Top 20 Enigmas in the NHL

Rafal Ladysz | September 21, 2009

Flipping a coin is gambling in the simplest and purest sense. While the odds are always the same, what’s at stake usually varies. How does this affect a hockey player?…

Top 10 NHL 2009 Entry Draft Scouting Performances

Christopher Ralph | July 7, 2009

Christopher Ralph is a hockey writer with a focus on prospects and the entry draft, as well as the Leafs’ correspondent here at THW. Well over a week has…