ANAHEIM DUCKS 2011-2012 SEASON PREVIEW:
The 2010-11 season was looking bleak for the Ducks, but when Corey Perry decided to kick it into overdrive, it propelled a ninth-seed to a fourth seed. Perry, who won the Hart Trophy for his efforts, scored an amazing 19 goals in a month that boosted an almost-ran into a playoff contender with home ice in the first round.
Flash-forward four months and Anaheim is looking toward the new season with the same cast of characters, with the major change being a swap in the defensive line. Andy Sutton is now with Edmonton, and in return the Ducks will put Kurtis Foster on the ice. Foster’s a faster-paced defenseman who will be able to move the puck up the ice and better suited for the power play.
However, it will be the cast Anaheim put on the ice last season that it hopes will play like they did leading up to the playoffs. Along with Perry, Ryan Getzlaf and Bobby Ryan are a lethal trio who score at will and had 58 power-play goals between them. Defensively, the line will depend on Lubomir Visnovsky to advance their pro-scoring agenda (68 points in 81 games) and last year’s amazing rookie story, Cam Fowler. Jonas Hiller will be in front of the net, hoping to continue his stellar play if he continues to stay healthy. If not, look for Dan Ellis to come in as his more than capable back-up.
ANAHEIM DUCKS EXPERIENCE:
Founded: 1993
Location: Anaheim, California
Stadium: Honda Center
Conference: Western Conference
Division: Pacific Division
Anaheim Ducks Stanley Cup Titles: 1, last Stanley Cup Title 2007
Anaheim Ducks Conference Championships: 1
Notable Players: Paul Kariya, Teemu Selanne
The Anaheim Ducks were founded by the Disney Corporation as “the Mighty Ducks” in 1993. The team signed Paul Kariya who, along with Steve Rucchin and Teemu Selanne, made up one of the highest scoring front lines in the league. Who could forget the Anaheim Ducks first Stanley up appearance where after being knocked out, Kariya returned to help win game 6, only to lose game 7 against New Jersey? In 2004, the Anaheim Ducks were sold and with new ownership and new management managed to bring the Stanley Cup to Anaheim in 2007.
The Anaheim Ducks play their home games at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The arena holds just over 17,000 spectators for hockey games. A Anaheim Ducks game in Anaheim is a fantastic family experience with easy access to Disneyland, Angel Stadium, and transportation stations. Buy Anaheim Ducks tickets and watch the defending champions go for one more!
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