Cincy Ducks Box scores and News [Archive]

fez

10-30-2003, 06:14 PM

ROSEMONT, ILL -- Mike Mottau scored a pair of third period goals to lift the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Wolves at Allstate Arena.

Keith Aucoin also scored for the Ducks, who extended their unbeaten streak to three games (2-0-1-0) with their first road win of the season.

Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 27 shots, including all 16 that he faced in the third period, to improve his record to 3-2-0 on the season.

Karl Stewart and Brian Maloney scored for the Wolves, who snapped a five-game winning streak.

Frederic Cassivi finished with 37 shots in the loss.

The Ducks play Grand Rapids at 7:35 p.m. Friday at Cincinnati Gardens.

Cincinnati..............................0-1-2=3
Chicago.................................0-2-0=2

First period: No scoring.

Second period: 1. Chi, Stewart 2 (Maltais, Weaver), 5:27. 2. Chi, Maloney 1 (Blatny, Yarema), 10:03. 3. Cin, Aucoin 3 (Armstrong, Perrault), 12:59 (ppg).

Third period: 4. Cin, Mottau 1, 0:53 (shg). 5. Cin, Mottau 2 (Hankinson, Martensson), 10:12.

Shots on goal: Cincinnati 11-19-10=40; Chicago 6-7-16=29.

Power-play opportunities: Cincinnati 1-for-6; Chicago 0-for-5. Goaltenders: Cincinnati, Bryzgalov (29 shots, 27 saves; record 3-2-0); Chicago, Cassivi (40 shots, 37 saves; record 3-2-0). Referee: Dumas. Linesmen: Cichy, Jacobs. A: 3,114.
Records: Cincinnati 3-3-1-0; Chicago 5-1-0-1.

MARK'S REMARKS

I did not go to this game, as it was in Illinois...However, I do have a few comments...Ilja is looking better than ever at net, and it makes me wonder if anaheim is not going to start thinking about pulling a trade for one of their top goalies, and sending Ilja up. I do not think this would be a good idea....as he is still not quite there yet, as it were....Mike Mottau showed some scoring punch, showing what an offensive defenseman can do.....and Hankinson continues to impress...and yes, Cincy Duck fans, that was Brendan Yarema you heard and saw playing for the Wolves...our loss is chicago's gain...Of course, the Ducks came back against this team, and that speaks well for us, as it is the first road win, and it came against a team that has only lost one game....Go Ducks!!!!

McDonald19

11-05-2003, 05:35 PM

Wed. Nov. 5th
4-1 win vs Grand Rapids

Smirnov scored in his first game back in the AHL.
Holmqvist scored 4th goal in 7 games(7 points in 7 games)
Joel Stepp 2 goal game!!

Shane O'brien made his Cin. debut after sitting out the first 9 games.
Brian Gornick hasn't played yet in the first 10 games.

Cin. Ducks are 4-4-2 through first 10 games.

McDonald19

11-07-2003, 05:45 AM

From the Cin. Mighty Ducks fan site:

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The Cincinnati Mighty Ducks loaned left wing Brian Gornick to the United States National team and center Igor Pohanka to ECHL San Diego on Thursday.

Gornick, a ninth-round pick by Anaheim in 1999, has not appeared in a game with Cincinnati this season. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder had two goals and four assists with 14 penalty minutes in 54 games with Cincinnati last season.

Pohanka, a second-round pick by New Jersey in 2001, had one assist in six games with Cincinnati this season.

The Ducks roster now stands at 22 players, including two goaltenders, eight defensemen and 12 forwards.

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I have been wondering what was going on with Gornick...why U.S. National Team??

Pohanka was scratched 4 of the last 5 games. This may be the first time that I can think of that we will have a legitimate prospect playing at the "AA" level. Hopefully he will get lots of ice time for ECHL San Diego.

This definetly shows the depth of the organization.

Kevin Forbes

11-07-2003, 08:47 AM

the assignment to the US National team probably has something to do with his Air Force Committments

Fan.At

11-07-2003, 09:45 AM

Spankatola Jamnuts

11-08-2003, 10:22 PM

Bobby Ryan Getzlaf

11-08-2003, 11:02 PM

Baby Ducks beat Toronto 4-0 tonight. Smirnov had 1+2=3 and has 6 points in 3 games. Bryzgalov got the shutout.

His stats through 9 games:
6-3-0, 2 SO, 1.78 GAA, .932 SV%

Other scorers: Kunitz, Aucoin, Hankinson. Aucoin's having a great year so far.

Yeah. Great job by BM to go out and sign all these guys, like Aucoin and Hankinson, to make Cincy a great team. One, Hankinson, is Cincy's captain, and the other, Aucoin, will probably be Cincy's leading scorer, unless maybe Smirnov stays down.

Jerky Leclerc

11-09-2003, 08:08 AM

Now lets hope the Ducks are wise enough to leave Smirnov in Cincy for an extended period of time. The kid needs to play and build confidence.

McDonald19

11-09-2003, 03:17 PM

Now lets hope the Ducks are wise enough to leave Smirnov in Cincy for an extended period of time. The kid needs to play and build confidence.

agreed...I'd prefer Holmqvist be the first call up. I'd love to see Smirnov put up a 25 goal season for Cin. Then make the NHL next year.

Bobby Ryan Getzlaf

11-09-2003, 04:14 PM

Chris Armstrong: Was signed as depth d-man in Cincy, is now fourth overall in scoring among defensemen. Another good move by BM.

fez

11-12-2003, 12:18 PM

Cincy Writer Wants Feedback:

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I will first of all say that my access to the Ducks has been restricted due to their new intrusive crowd control policies, but I will see what I can do...what do you all want to hear about? What would you like to see me cover? What do you want to debate? Let me know, because I want to serve you, the gentle readers out there.....I may not get to all requests, but some feedback would be nice.....what would you like to see more of? What would you like me to improve, etc? Give a writer some help here, so we can get some discussion and fun going, and it is not just me prattling on like I am now.....

thanks, and go ducks go!
Mark_G
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I told him bout this place, hopefully he'll sign up soon.

Kevin Forbes

11-12-2003, 01:06 PM

I could definitely use him with Hockey's Future if he is interested in being a writer

Professor John Frink

11-13-2003, 08:56 AM

Baby Ducks beat Philly last night 5-3.

Mike Mottau had 1 goal and 1 assist +2
Cam Severson had 2 goals and 1 assist +3
Stepp and Pecker had 2 assists each.
Fehri saved 34 out of 37
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1st line last night a combined -8

Kevin Forbes

11-13-2003, 10:47 AM

brutal +/-...what's the first line looking like these days Frink
Smirnov, Holmqvist, Aucoin?
nice to see Ferhi gets the win

fez

11-13-2003, 12:56 PM

Sorry Forbesy he hasnt come back to me about coming over yet

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From the home office of the Cincy Ducks:

Severson, Martensson lead Ducks past Phantoms 5-3

PHILADELPHIA, Pa -- Cam Severson had two goals and an assist, and Tony Martensson scored the go-ahead goal to lead the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks to a 5-3 win against the Philadelphia Phantoms Wednesday at the Wachovia Center.

Mike Mottau added a goal and an assist and Cory Pecker and Joel Stepp each chipped in with a pair of assists to help Cincinnati win for the fourth time in five games.

Martensson's goal, his second of the season, came with 1:45 remaining in the second period to give the Ducks a 4-3 lead. Martensson now has points in five of his last six games, recording two goals and five assists in that stretch.

Eddy Ferhi stopped 34 shots, including all 10 that he faced in the third period, to record his first victory of the season.

The win was only the third for the Ducks in 22 games in Philadelphia against the Phantoms (3-16-2-1).

Ian MacNeil, Kirby Law and Patrick Sharp scored for Philadelphia, which lost its second straight game and fell to 3-6-1-1 in its last 11.

Neil Little, who entered the game 13-2-2 in 18 career games against Cincinnati, surrendered four goals on 19 shots before being pulled in favor of Antero Niittymaki in the third period.

The Ducks and Phantoms complete a two-game series Friday at 7:05 p.m. at the Wachovia Spectrum.

Cincinnati..................................2-2-1=5
Philadelphia...............................1-2-0=3

First period: 1. Cin, Mottau 2 (Severson, Smith), 0:24. 2. Cin, Holmqvist 5 (Mottau, Brookbank), 4:43. 3. Phi, MacNeil 1 (Murphy, Stafford), 19:32.

Second period: 4. Cin, Severson 2 (Pecker, Stepp), 3:52. 5. Phi, Law 5 (Sharp, Kane), 6:42. 6. Phi, Sharp 6 (Peluso), 9:08. 7. Cin, Martensson 2 (Pecker, Armstrong), 18:15.

Third period: 8. Cin, Severson 3 (Stepp, Reirden), 18:31 (eng).

Shots on goal: Cincinnati 11-8-5=24; Philadelphia 10-17-10=37.

Power play opportunities: Cincinnati 0-for-2; Philadelphia 0-for-2. Goaltenders:
Cincinnati, Ferhi (37 shots, 34 saves; record 1-1-2); Philadelphia, Little (19 shots, 15 saves; record 3-4-0), Niittymaki (4 shots, 4 saves; 1 eng). A: 10,092. Referee: Pochmara. Linsemen: Doyle, Adams. Records: Cincinnati 7-5-2-0; Philadelphia
5-7-1-1.
MARK'S REMARKS
Wow, the ducks got a rare win in Philly....Great job, men...now keep it up...however, it looks like Ferhi had little help at Defense, with over 35 shots on goal....Come on, guys, you have to help the goalie.....Ferhi is getting steadily better, and he has quick reflexes....What? Severson with two goals? Could a hat trick be the next thing? Pecker and Stepp are showing themselves to be the point men on the team, along with Keith Aucoin. These smaller than average guys are getting the job done...Stepp is a very interesting surprise, and has worked hard to get where he is...He is moving past some other higher touted ducks on the notice of other teams, and on the depth chart....

Neil Little? Shouldn't he be coaching the Phantoms, and not playing for them?

McDonald19

11-15-2003, 05:56 PM

Saturday November 15
2-0 win at Syracuse.

Brookbank(unassisted)
Perrault(Kunitz)

Bryzgalov 19 shots 19 saves.

Cin Record 8-5-3 :handclap:

Randall Graves*

11-16-2003, 12:16 AM

Saturday November 15
2-0 win at Syracuse.

Brookbank(unassisted)
Perrault(Kunitz)

Bryzgalov 19 shots 19 saves.

Cin Record 8-5-3 :handclap:
Bryz is kicking arse this year...what should we do with him?hold onto him or trade him?

Fan.At

11-16-2003, 12:41 AM

Bryz is kicking arse this year...what should we do with him?hold onto him or trade him?

Keep him. He will put more pressure on Giguere one day than Gerber is able to. If Giguere slumps again, call Bryzgalov up and give him some games. Giguere will see that there are other options and the coach and GM will see if Bryzgalov is ready and can react accordingly.

McDonald19

11-16-2003, 08:24 AM

Bryz is kicking arse this year...what should we do with him?hold onto him or trade him?

hold onto him and when the time is right, trade Gerber and bring Bryz up.

tsunami

11-21-2003, 04:11 AM

Keep him. He will put more pressure on Giguere one day than Gerber is able to. If Giguere slumps again, call Bryzgalov up and give him some games. Giguere will see that there are other options and the coach and GM will see if Bryzgalov is ready and can react accordingly.

Seems you guys do not appreciate having one of the best backups in the NHL :dunno:

Fan.At

11-21-2003, 05:41 AM

Seems you guys do not appreciate having one of the best backups in the NHL :dunno:

I do. But Bryzgalov is a special talent - Gerber just won't be able to match him...

Kevin Forbes

11-21-2003, 09:37 AM

we appreciate Gerber so much that we would like him to go somewhere and be a #1. The way I see it is we have our #1 goalie, Giguere being backed up by a goalie who could play as #1 goalie and in the minors we have a player who will soon need to play in the NHL because he's on his way to becoming a #1 goalie.
We are very fortunate, but I don't think we'll be able to carry Gerber and Bryz for much longer.

Spankatola Jamnuts

11-21-2003, 07:26 PM

Baby Ducks lost tonight, two straight losses.

Martensson and Holmqvist had the goals, Bryz took the loss, allowing 3 goals on 35 shots.

His stats:
7-6-1, 3 SO, 1.78 GAA, SV% 93.2

After starting strong with 6 points in 3 games, Smirnov has just one assist in his last 6 games.

Jshibley

11-26-2003, 08:01 PM

Bryzgalov posts fourth shutout in Ducks win

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Ilya Bryzgalov didn't face many tough chances, but stopped the the ones he did.

Bryzgalov made 24 saves for his league-leading fourth shutout of the season to help the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks beat the Utah Grizzlies 6-0 Wednesday night at Cincinnati Gardens.

Tony Martensson had a goal and two assists and Keith Aucoin and Michael Holmqvist each added a goal and an assist for the Ducks, who snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 5-2-2-0 at home this season.

Bryzgalov, a second-round pick by Anaheim in 2000, became the winningest goaltender in franchise history for Cincinnati with his 40th career win. His nine career shutouts are also a franchise best.

Jason Bacashihua surrendered four goals on 12 shots before being replaced by Mike Smith midway through the second period for Utah, which lost for the fourth time in five games.

The Ducks complete a two-game series with the Grizzlies at 7:35 p.m. Friday at Cincinnati Gardens.

Utah...........................0-0-0=0
Cincinnati...................1-3-2=6

First period: 1. Cin, Aucoin 5 (Holmqvist, Martensson), 14:57.

Second period: 2. Cin, Holmqvist 7 (Martensson, Armstrong), 1:09. 3. Cin, Martensson 4 (Aucoin, Mottau), 10:26. 4. Cin, Smith 1 (Pecker, Brookbank), 13:44 (shg).

Third period: 5. Cin, Severson 4 (Hankinson, Popovic), 17:16. 6. Cin, Smirnov 5 (Armstrong), 18:29.

Shots on goal: Utah 7-9-8=24; Cincinnati 8-9-10=27.

Power play opportunities: Utah 0-for-2; Cincinnati 0-for-3. Goaltenders: Utah, Bacashihua (33:44; 12 shots, 8 saves; record 3-8-1), Smith (26:16; 15 shots, 13 saves); Cincinnati, Bryzgalov (24 shots, 24 saves; 8-6-1). A: 4,022. Referee: St. Pierre. Linesmen: Lord, Kneale. Records: Utah 5-11-1-2; Cincinnati 9-8-3-0.

Fan.At

12-07-2003, 01:44 AM

Igor Pohanka played last night for the Cinncinnati Mighty Ducks and scored a goal assisted by Chris Kunitz and Alexei Smirnov. However, Ducks lost 7-1 to Utah with Eddi Ferhi in goal.

Pohanka played strong in his last games in San Diego, had 1g, 5a in 11 games.

Jshibley

12-10-2003, 01:58 PM

SMIRNOV OUT FOUR TO SIX WEEKS
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Cincinnati Mighty Ducks right wing Alexei Smirnov will miss four to six weeks with a right shoulder sprain.

Smirnov was injured December 6 at Utah and was not in the lineup the following night against the Grizzlies.

A first-round pick by Anaheim in 2000, Smirnov has five goals and five assists with 12 penalty minutes in 15 games with Cincinnati this season. The 6-foot-3, 215-pounder has also appeared in eight games with Anaheim this season, recording one assist with two penalty minutes.

The Ducks have been without center Joel Perrault since he suffered a knee injury November 15. Perrault, who has three goals and five assists with two penalty minutes in 14 games, is expected to return to the lineup this weekend.

Cincinnati also recalled defenseman Andy Reierson from ECHL San Diego.

McDonald19

12-11-2003, 02:00 AM

Spankatola Jamnuts

12-11-2003, 01:13 PM

Looks like he hit the wall there anyway.

Spankatola Jamnuts

12-13-2003, 11:44 AM

Ducks beat San Antonio, 4-3.

Kunitz, Rierden, Pecker (2).

Perrault and Hankinson each had two assists. Ilja got the win on 19 saves. His stats:

9-10-1, 4 SO, 1.90 GAA, .928 SV%

Even with the team's recent slump his stats look good. He leads the league in shutouts still.

Spankatola Jamnuts

12-18-2003, 01:39 PM

Ducks tied Hamilton, 4-4. What's impressive is that they were down 3-1 going into the 3rd and scored the tying goal shorthanded (Martensson) with 38 seconds to play.

Chris Armstrong led everybody with 1g 2a. Todd Reirden was -4 :(

Bobby Ryan Getzlaf

12-20-2003, 08:14 PM

Spankatola Jamnuts

12-20-2003, 10:18 PM

I've seen it both ways. Calm down about it.

Ducks lost 2-1 tonight. Perreault had the only goal.

Illia Britzgalove had 37 saves in the loss.

Kevin Forbes

12-21-2003, 07:15 AM

At the beginning of this season, he was quoted as saying it was "Ilya" not "Ilja"

Spankatola Jamnuts

12-21-2003, 10:17 AM

Well I'll take your word for it, forbesy.

Randall Graves*

12-21-2003, 10:51 AM

with Ozolinsh's injury does anyone see Armstrong getting a call up?nobodys been recalled in ozos place yet.

Kevin Forbes

12-21-2003, 10:54 AM

still got Havelid, Sauer, Salei, Carney, Vishnevski and Simpson, with Ward there if trouble...

Spankatola Jamnuts

12-21-2003, 01:09 PM

With Carney beat to hell it would be worthwhile to call up someone, but management doesn't seem too high on any of those guys.

And with their favorable view of Havelid, you can tell their judgment is not what it should be.

Jshibley

01-01-2004, 01:55 PM

KUNITZ NAMED FIFTH THIRD BANK MIGHTY DUCKS
PLAYER OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Cincinnati left wing Chris Kunitz, who tallied eight points (four goals, four assists) in 10 games, has been named the Fifth Third Bank Mighty Ducks Player of the Month for December.

Kunitz tied Casey Hankinson for first on the club in points and Cory Pecker for first in goals in December. He equaled a season-high with a four-game point streak (four goals, three assists) December 12-19, including three consecutive multiple-point games December 14-19.

Signed by Anaheim as a free agent, the 24-year-old Regina, Saskatchewan native leads the Ducks in goals (10), power play goals (three) and is second in points (21) and shots (81). He ranks second among AHL rookies in goals and is fourth in points and shots.

Kunitz finished as the nation's second-leading scorer with 79 points (35 goals, 44 assists) in 42 games at Ferris State University as a senior in 2002-2003 and was named a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, given each season to the top collegiate player in the United States.

In recognition of his achievement, Kunitz will receive a plaque from Fifth Third Bank, presented to him during an on-ice ceremony prior to an upcoming game.

McDonald19

01-01-2004, 05:13 PM

Nice to see Kunitz's game progressing.

Jerky Leclerc

01-01-2004, 06:31 PM

Jshibley

01-01-2004, 06:54 PM

anyone know if smirinov is back??? if so how is he doing?

McDonald19

01-02-2004, 12:26 AM

anyone know if smirinov is back??? if so how is he doing?

Smirnov injury occured December 10th.
right shoulder sprain 4-6 weeks.

four weeks would be January 7th.

Probably will return to the Cincy lineup in Mid-January.

McDonald19

01-02-2004, 12:32 AM

I like the energy Kunitz brings. The Ducks should call him up and give him a chance at the NHL. Players who work hard and play well should get rewarded IMO and it sends a message to the other players.

I agree...The team has taken a long enough look at Holmqvist...Sending Holmqvist down and taking a look at Kunitz would be a good idea.

If not Kunitz then I wouldn't mind seeing Severson's energy in our lineup instead. Corey Pecker has worked hard for a year and a half down there, he might deserve a look as well. Perrault and Paranteau definetly need more time at Cincy. Martensson already had a look at the NHL this year.

Send down Holmqvist recall Kunitz, Severson or Pecker.

Fr@nçois

01-02-2004, 07:28 PM

Does anybody know why Parenteau miss the game today?

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-02-2004, 08:54 PM

Probably to make room for Joffrey Lupul, who had 4 shots and was a -1.

Fr@nçois

01-03-2004, 03:54 PM

What the hell is that?Why Parenteau miss another game tonight? Is it to make room for Lupul again? Why him and not another one? Is he the worst forward of the team?

Kevin Forbes

01-03-2004, 04:03 PM

I know Parenteau was scratched earlier in the season as well.
I would assume that the coach isn't pleased with his effort and wants him to spend some time watching the game.

Kevin Forbes

01-03-2004, 08:31 PM

Lupul with another 4 shots, even plus/minus and an assist

Lil Ducks have a 4-2 lead in the 3rd and squander it as San Antonio win 5-4 in OT.

Martensson had a goal (Lupul assisted on it)
Mottau had a goal
Armstrong had 2 assists
Hankinson with a goal and an assist
Kunitz had an assist

Bryz was in net, 25 shots, 20 saves

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-03-2004, 08:39 PM

Armstrong was minus again. He's like -20 now.

Fr@nçois

01-03-2004, 09:34 PM

Is it possible for Parenteau to return to the LHJMQ if he'll be scratch a lot in the future since lupul is come back?

Kevin Forbes

01-03-2004, 10:03 PM

Because he has already played in the AHL and thus began the first year of his contract, it wouldn't make sense for him to play in Junior. Also players being sent to junior from the minors are rare and I think his old team has their full count of 20 year olds.
Parenteau will be back playing in a few days. I could be wrong on him being a scratch, he could possibly be injured, hard to say.

Jshibley

01-03-2004, 10:27 PM

Is it possible for Parenteau to return to the LHJMQ if he'll be scratch a lot in the future since lupul is come back?

he would be sent to san diego before he would be sent to the Q, but I don't really see either happening.

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-03-2004, 11:31 PM

He could wind up with the Gulls.

Chistov23

01-04-2004, 02:17 PM

Lupul had a natural hat trick in todays 5-2 win. One was an empty netter though. He and kunitz had a combined 9 points, lupul 3-1, kunitz 1-4.

McDonald19

01-04-2004, 02:23 PM

check out the penalties from that game:

San Antonio - Kyle Rossiter - (Tripping), 2 min, 1:40
Cincinnati - Cam Severson - (Roughing), 2 min, 3:39
Cincinnati - Chris Armstrong - (Roughing), 2 min, 3:39
Cincinnati - Eddy Ferhi - (Misconduct Misconduct), 10 min, 3:39
Cincinnati - Eddy Ferhi - (Goalie Leaving Crease), 2 min, 3:39
Cincinnati - Eddy Ferhi - (Instigator), 2 min, 3:39
Cincinnati - Eddy Ferhi - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 3:39
Cincinnati - Nick Smith - (Roughing), 2 min, 3:39
San Antonio - Grant McNeill - (Roughing), 2 min, 3:39
San Antonio - Grant McNeill - (Roughing), 2 min, 3:39
San Antonio - Sean OConnor - (Roughing), 2 min, 3:39
San Antonio - Travis Scott - (Roughing), 2 min, 3:39
San Antonio - Travis Scott - (Goalie Leaving Crease), 2 min, 3:39
San Antonio - Travis Scott - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 3:39
Cincinnati - Chris Armstrong - (Delay of Game), 2 min, 10:04
Cincinnati - Joel Perrault - (Delay of Game), 2 min, 10:04
San Antonio - Sean OConnor - (Delay of Game), 2 min, 10:04
Cincinnati - Joffrey Lupul - (High Sticking), 2 min, 13:44
San Antonio - Denis Shvidki - (Roughing), 2 min, 17:42
Cincinnati - Chris Kunitz - (Hooking), 2 min, 18:37
San Antonio - Kent Huskins - (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 2 min, 18:37

Cincinnati - Chris Kunitz - (Holding), 2 min, 9:24
Cincinnati - Cam Severson - (Fighting Game Misconduct) (56(g)), 10 min, 20:00
Cincinnati - Cam Severson - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 20:00
Cincinnati - Sheldon Brookbank - (Fighting Game Misconduct) (56(g)), 10 min, 20:00
Cincinnati - Sheldon Brookbank - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 20:00
San Antonio - Jeff Paul - (Fighting Game Misconduct) (56(g)), 10 min, 20:00
San Antonio - Jeff Paul - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 20:00
San Antonio - Sean OConnor - (Fighting Game Misconduct) (56(g)), 10 min, 20:00
San Antonio - Sean OConnor - (Roughing), 2 min, 20:00
San Antonio - Sean OConnor - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 20:00
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Goalie Fight!!! :yo:

Jshibley

01-04-2004, 02:40 PM

Ducks send Rampage for a Lupul

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Joffrey Lupul had three goals and an assist and Chris Kunitz tied a franchise record with five points on a goal and four assists to lead the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks to a 5-2 victory over the San Antonio Rampage at Cincinnati Gardens.

After Michel Periard scored for the Rampage to even the score at 2-2 midway through the third period, Lupul scored three times 4:01 apart for his first professional hat trick.

Lupul, a first-round pick by Anaheim in 2002, also assisted on the game-opening goal by Kunitz 9:15 into the first period. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Edmonton, Alberta native has five points in his last two games after going scoreless in his first AHL game January 2 against Houston after being sent down by Anaheim, where he had six goals and eight assists in 34 games.

Kunitz assisted on a goal by Todd Reirden with one second left in the first period to give the Ducks a 2-1 lead and all three of Lupul's goals in the third. The Ferris State product now ranks second among AHL rookies in scoring with 27 points, including a team-leading 11 goals.

Lupul and Kunitz also each posted franchise-best plus-5 ratings for Cincinnati, which snapped its five-game winless streak (0-3-1-1) and moved into a tie with San Antonio for fifth place in the West Division.

Eddy Ferhi, a first-year pro out of Sacred Heart University, stopped 18 shots in the win for the Ducks and was involved in a fight with San Antonio goaltender Travis Scott early in the second period.

Scott, who leads the AHL in wins with 13, surrendered four goals on 38 shots in the loss for the Rampage, who are 2-6-1-0 in their last nine games.

The Ducks, who have scored nine goals in their last two games after netting just 22 in their previous 11 games, begin a three-game road trip Thursday at Milwaukee.

San Antonio.............................1-0-1=2
Cincinnati.................................2-0-3=5

First period: 1. Cin, Kunitz 11 (Lupul), 9:15. 2. San, Nedorost 5 (Rossiter), 19:04.
3. Cin, Reirden 3 (Kunitz, Armstrong), 19:59.

Second period: No scoring.

Third period: 4. San, Periard 4 (Green, Beaudoin), 10:15 (ppg). 5. Cin, Lupul 1 (Martensson, Kunitz), 14:57. 6. Cin, Lupul 2 (Kunitz, Brookbank), 17:55. 7, Cin, Lupul 3 (Kunitz, Mottau), 18:58 (eng).

Shots on goal: San Antonio 9-3-8=20; Cincinnati 12-18-9=39.

Power play opportunities: San Antonio 1-for-3; Cincinnati 0-for-2. Goaltenders: San Antonio, Scott (59:10; 38 shots, 34 saves, 1 eng; record 13-10-4); Cincinnati, Ferhi (20 shots, 18 saves; record 2-4-2). A: 2,717. Referee: Dwyer. Linesmen: Kneale, Lord. Records: San Antonio 14-13-4-0; Cincinnati 13-16-5-1.

BoBo9196

01-04-2004, 06:53 PM

I wish the big ducks could score like that.

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-08-2004, 03:54 PM

Tony Martensson made the AHL PlanetUSA All-Star team.

McDonald19

01-08-2004, 04:32 PM

Tony Martensson made the AHL PlanetUSA All-Star team.

No All Stars for Kunitz, Armstrong, Bryz ???

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-08-2004, 05:22 PM

He's the only Cincy rep.

According to the boxscore at least, Lupul isn't playing in tonight's game against Milwaukee.

McDonald19

01-08-2004, 05:36 PM

Article on Kunitz:
http://www.theahl.com/AHLProfiles04/0108.html

"When (Lupul) came down, it was kinda like a new spark to playing hockey again," Kunitz said. "It's just fun playing with each other."

"That's a lot of skill, a lot of speed and a lot of hockey smarts all on one line," Shaw said of the Mighty Ducks' top line, which includes play-making specialist Tony Martensson.

"They mesh pretty well together and they're the type of line that should be dangerous every night."

McDonald19

01-08-2004, 05:40 PM

He's the only Cincy rep.

According to the boxscore at least, Lupul isn't playing in tonight's game against Milwaukee.

Lupul about to be recalled???

Kunitz a goal and a fight already tonight.
He is going to be an important player in Anaheim in the future.

Jennifer

01-08-2004, 05:41 PM

I heard that Lupul has been called back up

Has anyone read or heard anything to confirm this

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-08-2004, 06:53 PM

Lupul about to be recalled???

Kunitz a goal and a fight already tonight.
He is going to be an important player in Anaheim in the future.
Maybe he's annoyed that his new buddy left town.

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-08-2004, 06:59 PM

Bobby Ryan Getzlaf

01-08-2004, 07:08 PM

Baby Ducks pulled out the win tonight, 3-2.

Kunitz, as has been mentioned, led the way with 2 goals, TEN (!!) shots, and a fight. Armstrong had 2 assists and still couldn't get himself a plus. Martensson had two assists also.

Bryz got the win.

Great job by Kunitz. I'm thinking he should've made the All-star game, but if it came down to him and Martensson, I'd go with Martensson. One assist off the Gordie Howe Hattrick, too.

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-08-2004, 07:16 PM

Since they split the AHL All Star game into Canadian and "everyone else", the Canadian team tends to get a little stacked.

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-10-2004, 08:36 PM

Rookie phenom (:p) Kunitz had two more goals along with a +2 rating and 6 shots in tonight's 5-3 win over Chicago. Keith Aucoin had identical numbers. Armstrong and Pecker each had 2 assists. Armstrong also managed a +3 tonight, way to go!

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-10-2004, 08:42 PM

I see that the two points puts Kunitz on top of all rookies with 31 pts, one point ahead of Kyle Wellwood. The two of them are running away with it a bit. Kunitz is in a 5-way tie for 15th in league scoring.

Also, Armstrong's 2 points have him tied for 2nd in defenseman scoring with that dangerous weapon PASCAL TREPANIER!

McDonald19

01-10-2004, 09:48 PM

Armstrong should have been picked for AHL allstar game. :mad:

Fan.At

01-11-2004, 02:59 AM

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-11-2004, 11:29 AM

He's Canadian, so probably not.

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-13-2004, 09:35 PM

The AHL announced the 45 youngstars to be featured in their annual card set:

Cincy's Bryzgalov and Popovic (http://www.canoe.ca/AHL/News/2004/01/13/311940.html) made the set.

edit: there's a link hidden in here somewhere, see if you can find it!

McDonald19

01-14-2004, 10:55 PM

Cincy recalled an enforcer from San Diego (ECHL): Josh Gratton.

Maybe if he can actually skate ,unlike Burnett, we will eventually see him in Anaheim, although he is definetly not on a contract with the NHL organization.
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"Gratton, 21, had four goals and six assists with a league-leading 239 penalty minutes in 30 games with San Diego this season. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound native
of Scarborough, Ontario spent last season with Windsor of the OHL, recording 26 goals and 30 assists with 192 penalty minutes in 62 games."

http://www.cincinnatimightyducks.com/news/stories/03-04/gratton-recalled-echl-1.13.04.htm

fez

01-15-2004, 11:29 PM

OK heres a bunch of game reviews in reverse order from that guy from MP who lives in Cincy, sorry bout the long post.

Hockey Madness Weekend Review

The following are summaries and my comments from the games I went to this past weekend featuring my hometown Cincinnati Mighty Ducks!

January 2, 2004 game results

Ducks, Aeros settle for tie

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Stephane Veilleux scored a shorthanded goal early in the third period to help the Houston Aeros skate to a 2-2 tie with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks Friday at Cincinnati Gardens.

After goals by Brian Gornick in the first period and Chris Armstrong in the second gave Cincinnati a 2-1 lead, Veilleux netted his fifth goal of the season 5:46 into the third to force overtime.

Jeff Hoggan opened the scoring 3:23 into the first period for Houston, which extended its unbeaten streak to seven games with its fourth consecutive tie (3-0-4-0). The Aeros have lost just once in their last 14 games, going 9-1-4-0 in that stretch.

Kyle Kettles turned away six shots in overtime and recorded 33 total saves for Houston.

Ilya Bryzgalov finished with 31 saves for Cincinnati, which snapped a three-game losing streak but remains winless in its last four. Bryzgalov made his best save with under a minute to play in overtime when he robbed Mika Hannula on a breakaway.

The Ducks play the San Antonio Rampage at 7:35 p.m. Saturday at Cincinnati Gardens.

Houston.......................1-0-1-0=2
Cincinnati.....................1-1-0-0=2

First period: 1. Hou, Hoggan 9 (Wallin, Roche), 3:23. 2. Cin, Gornick 1 (Mottau, Pohanka), 14:14.

Second period: 3. Cin, Armstrong 5 (Stepp), 14:28.

Third period: 4. Hou, Veilleux 5 (Cavosie), 5:46 (shg).

Overtime: No scoring.

Shots on goal: Houston 10-11-9-3=33; Cincinnati 14-12-3-6=35.

Power play opportunities: Houston 0-for-3; Cincinnati 0-for-3. Goaltenders: Houston, Kettles (35 shots, 32 saves; record 2-3-2); Cincinnati, Bryzgalov (33 shots, 31 saves; record 11-12-3). A: 4,004. Referee: Hoberg. Linesmen: Ferguson, Gould. Records:
Houston 14-14-6-2; Cincinnati 12-16-5-0.

Mark's Analysis
This was one of the strongest efforts I have seen by this team. The defense was there for most of the game, and every player seemed to be on the same page. However, the power play did make one mistake which cost Ilja the victory. Ilja came out of the crease to play the puck on a power play, and no one from the unit came back to assist, so he had to fire a dangerous long crossice pass which was intercepted. Ilja barely missed saving the shot, but it went in. This was a great effort. It was also the first game for the recently sent down Joffrey Lupul. I was not impressed. He skated around in circles too much, did little with the puck. In overtime, he had an open net from the left faceoff circle and never shot. All he did was make cute circles and figure 8s. Missed Popovic, who played in Anaheim's loss to Buffalo. Effort was there, Lupul was disappointing, and Ilja was disappointed in a stellar 30+ save effort. However, we need all the points we can get.

January 3, 2004

Rampage rally to tie in third, then dump Ducks in OT

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Vaclav Nedorost scored his second goal of the game in overtime to lift the San Antonio Rampage to a 5-4 win over the CIncinnati Mighty Ducks Saturday at Cincinnati Gardens.

Nedorost, who snapped a 1-1 tie early in the second period, netted his fourth goal of the season 1:59 into the extra session for the Rampage, who snapped a four-game winless streak (0-3-1-0) and won for just the second time in their last nine (2-6-1-0).

Eric Beaudoin had two goals and Denis Shvidki finished with three assists for San Antonio, which improved to 3-1-0-0 against Cincinnati this season.

Simon Lajeunesse turned aside six shots in overtime and 36 overall for his first win of the season.

Todd Reirden, Casey Hankinson and Mike Mottau scored for the Ducks, who squandered a 4-2 third-period lead.

Ilya Bryzgalov gave up all five goals on 25 shots for the loss.

The Ducks and Rampage complete a two-game series at 3:05 p.m. Sunday at Cincinnati Gardens.

San Antonio...................................1-1-2-1=5
Cincinnati.......................................0-4-0-0=4

First period: 1. San, Beaudoin 12 (Shvidki, Dzieduszcki), 13:45.

Second period: 2. Cin, Martensson 6 (Lupul, Armstrong), 0:29 (ppg). 3. San, Nedorost 3 (Olson), 4:21. 4. Cin, Reirden 2 (Hankinson, Armstrong), 9:54 (shg).
5. Cin, Hankinson 6 (Aucoin), 12:56. 6. Cin, Mottau 3 (Kunitz), 17:04.

Third period: 7. San, Olson 9 (Paul, Nedorost), 5:49. 8. San, Beaudoin 13 (Shvidki, Green), 6:44 (ppg).

Overtime: 9. San, Nedorost 4 (Huskins, Shvidki), 1:59.

Shots on goal: San Antonio 13-4-7-1=25; Cincinnati 11-12-11-6=40.

Power play opportunities: San Antonio 1-for-5; Cincinnati 1-for-6. Goaltenders:
San Antonio, Lajeunesse (40 shots, 36 saves; record 1-3-0); Cincinnati, Bryzgalov (25 shots, 20 saves; record 11-13-4). A: 4,523. Referee: Hoberg. Linesmen: Dunne, Mallin. Records: San Antonio 14-12-4-0; Cincinnati 12-16-5-1.

Mark's Analysis
This is the first game where I have been disappointed in the goaltending of Ilja Bryzgalov. I do not know whether he is tired or has the flu, but he looked terrible this game. He even let one puck in under his skate on the corner. Lupul continued to skate pretty and hog the puck-DUDE, DO SOMETHING WITH IT, EITHER PASS OR SHOOT, BUT DON'T HOLD IT. This was a game when the Defense needed to pick up the goalie, but no, it didn't happen, and Ilja was out of gas when it came time to do the miraculous this time. Hey, did someone spike Reirden's water with Viagra? The guy is hitting, and he actually had a goal tonight! Maybe he is having flashbacks to 10 years ago. Either way, it is good to see him rejuvenated, even though I do not think it will last.

Ducks send Rampage for a Lupul

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Joffrey Lupul had three goals and an assist and Chris Kunitz tied a franchise record with five points on a goal and four assists to lead the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks to a 5-2 victory over the San Antonio Rampage at Cincinnati Gardens.

After Michel Periard scored for the Rampage to even the score at 2-2 midway through the third period, Lupul scored three times 4:01 apart for his first professional hat trick.

Lupul, a first-round pick by Anaheim in 2002, also assisted on the game-opening goal by Kunitz 9:15 into the first period. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Edmonton, Alberta native has five points in his last two games after going scoreless in his first AHL game January 2 against Houston after being sent down by Anaheim, where he had six goals and eight assists in 34 games.

Kunitz assisted on a goal by Todd Reirden with one second left in the first period to give the Ducks a 2-1 lead and all three of Lupul's goals in the third. The Ferris State product now ranks second among AHL rookies in scoring with 27 points, including a team-leading 11 goals.

Lupul and Kunitz also each posted franchise-best plus-5 ratings for Cincinnati, which snapped its five-game winless streak (0-3-1-1) and moved into a tie with San Antonio for fifth place in the West Division.

Eddy Ferhi, a first-year pro out of Sacred Heart University, stopped 18 shots in the win for the Ducks and was involved in a fight with San Antonio goaltender Travis Scott early in the second period.

Scott, who leads the AHL in wins with 13, surrendered four goals on 38 shots in the loss for the Rampage, who are 2-6-1-0 in their last nine games.

The Ducks, who have scored nine goals in their last two games after netting just 22 in their previous 11 games, begin a three-game road trip Thursday at Milwaukee.

San Antonio.............................1-0-1=2
Cincinnati.................................2-0-3=5

First period: 1. Cin, Kunitz 11 (Lupul), 9:15. 2. San, Nedorost 5 (Rossiter), 19:04.
3. Cin, Reirden 3 (Kunitz, Armstrong), 19:59.

Second period: No scoring.

Third period: 4. San, Periard 4 (Green, Beaudoin), 10:15 (ppg). 5. Cin, Lupul 1 (Martensson, Kunitz), 14:57. 6. Cin, Lupul 2 (Kunitz, Brookbank), 17:55. 7, Cin, Lupul 3 (Kunitz, Mottau), 18:58 (eng).

Shots on goal: San Antonio 9-3-8=20; Cincinnati 12-18-9=39.

Power play opportunities: San Antonio 1-for-3; Cincinnati 0-for-2. Goaltenders: San Antonio, Scott (59:10; 38 shots, 34 saves, 1 eng; record 13-10-4); Cincinnati, Ferhi (20 shots, 18 saves; record 2-4-2). A: 2,717. Referee: Dwyer. Linesmen: Kneale, Lord. Records: San Antonio 14-13-4-0; Cincinnati 13-16-5-1.

Mark's Analysis
OK, so maybe this Lupul kid can play....I still think he hogs the puck too much, and needs to work on distributing, but the kid seems to be getting into the groove (UNDERSTATEMENT). Reirden scored again....whatever he is taking, he needs to keep it up, bottle it, and sell it to senior citizens for pep.

And, just call him Fightin' Eddy Ferhi. Eddy Ferhi, the backup goaltender, got the start. Early in the second period, there was a scrum in front of the Rampage net, and Goalie Travis Scott cheapshotted one of the Ducks by getting at him from behind. Eddy Ferhi came charging down the ice, and challenged Scott. Scott made a big show of taking forever to get his equipment off, but when he did, they locked up. It was mostly clutching and grabbing, but both goalies got off a few shots, and Eddy held his own. He was greeted postgame by chants of Eddy! Eddy! There was also a massive scrum at the end of the game with Cam Severson, and Sheldon Brookbank getting into some punch throwing with a few Rampage players. A very intense game, and we won!!!! Hopefully, Reirden will either retire or keep playing at this level, and with the return of Mark Popovic today, then our defense is rising in ability. And, this Lupul kid may have game.....Stay tuned.

// posted by Mark @ 4:28 PM Comment (0)

Jshibley

01-16-2004, 11:02 AM

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The Cincinnati Mighty Ducks were assigned right wing Dan Bylsma by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and activated right wing Alexei Smirnov from injured reserve on Thursday.

Bylsma, 33, was scoreless in 11 games with Anaheim this season after returning December 19 from offseason knee surgery. He spent the past three seasons with Anaheim, producing career-high totals with eight goals and 17 points in 2001-2002.

Smirnov, a first-round pick by Anaheim in 2000, missed the last 13 games with a shoulder injury suffered at Utah on December 6. Smirnov has five goals and five assists with 12 penalty minutes in 15 games.

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-16-2004, 11:31 PM

Ducks came back from a 3-2 3rd period deficit to win in overtime. Joel Perrault had 2 goals and Smirnov scored the game winner with one second left in overtime.

Bryz got the win. Bylsma had one shot.

Professor John Frink

01-18-2004, 10:02 AM

Baby Ducks give up a goal in the 3rd to settle for a 3-3 tie with Milwaukee. Bry made 44 saves. Goal scorers were Nick Smith, Casey Hankinson(SH) and Shane O'Brein(PP).

Bylsma was -2 as was Martenson. Severson had 2 assists as well.

I think I covered all the bases

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-21-2004, 10:31 PM

They beat the Rampage tonight 3-2. Hankinson and Aucoin each had 1+1 and combined for 11 shots. Recent ECHL callup Josh Gratton had an assist. Smirnov had 4 shots.

Bryz got the win with 17 saves.

Raisy

01-22-2004, 04:18 PM

Does anyone know how Josh Gratton's fight went last night? Curious to see if he can hang with the heavies in the AHL.

McDonald19

01-22-2004, 04:47 PM

Does anyone know how Josh Gratton's fight went last night? Curious to see if he can hang with the heavies in the AHL.

Well he was leading the ECHL in penalty minutes before his callup to the AHL. I think he's ready to battle all the AHL tough guys, and if he can skate better than Burnett then call him up to the NHL for a look...everyone else from Cincy is going to get a look sooner or later.

Professor John Frink

01-24-2004, 03:42 AM

Cincy ties Hamilton 2-2.

Smirnov from Ward and Brookbank

Parenteau from Hankinson

Bryzgalov made 27 saves.

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-24-2004, 04:12 AM

5-2-1 stretch for Cincy. Hopefully the mojo will be upwardly mobile.

Kevin Forbes

01-26-2004, 05:26 AM

Cincy Ducks lost to Hamilton last night 3-2
Parenteau and Pohanka with the goals
Bryz stopped 40 shots

Cincy Ducks lost to Cleveland tonight 3-2
Hankinson and Parenteau with the goals (and both had an assist as well)
Ferhi stopped 27 shots

Parenteau is the real story here, 3 goals in his last 3 games and a 4 game point streak with 5 points (3 goals and 2 assists). Hopefully he's turning it on.
Meanwhile, Hankinson has a seven game point streak going on.

Also, what's up with the shot totals....Cincy needs some D....but then again, the whole prospect organization needs some D

Randall Graves*

01-26-2004, 05:57 AM

A defensemen should definitely be the #1 priority in this years draft and all we can do is hope Branden Rogers turns into something.

McDonald19

01-26-2004, 09:07 AM

Nice to see Parenteau's starting to score some goals!

Kevin Forbes

01-26-2004, 11:28 AM

A defensemen should definitely be the #1 priority in this years draft and all we can do is hope Branden Rogers turns into something.

Hopefully Rogers will stay at Michigan 'til graduation and then leap directly into the lineup. I would rather that happen then have him in Cincy

McDonald19

01-28-2004, 02:32 AM

Any news on why Martensson and Mottau haven't been in the lineup for at least 4 or 5 games in a row???

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-28-2004, 03:42 AM

They didn't play tonight either, 3-1 win over someone er other.
Parenteau had 1+1 yet again. Armstrong had two assists, Bryz with 25 saves in the win.

Randall Graves*

01-28-2004, 05:05 AM

I think Armstrong warrants a call up...he leads all AHL defensemen in points...lets see what he can do with our PP.

Kevin Forbes

01-28-2004, 12:27 PM

I think Armstrong warrants a call up...he leads all AHL defensemen in points...lets see what he can do with our PP.

he's also a lovely -9

Bobby Ryan Getzlaf

01-28-2004, 06:34 PM

he's also a lovely -9

Gonchar leads all d-men in points in this league, but is -22. Would that prevent you from acquiring him(w/o the injury)? I say call him up, give him the chance. In his only preseason game with the big club, he scored a goal, so maybe he'll bring some life to the point.

Professor John Frink

01-28-2004, 07:10 PM

Gonchar leads all d-men in points in this league, but is -22. Would that prevent you from acquiring him(w/o the injury)? I say call him up, give him the chance. In his only preseason game with the big club, he scored a goal, so maybe he'll bring some life to the point.

Now is not the time to experiment. This is the time when we either make a run towards the playoffs or we start dealing for the future. If it comes to that point where we are out of things then there is time for Armstrong to show what he can do.

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-28-2004, 08:08 PM

Armstrong was much, much worse at one point.

Fr@nçois

01-28-2004, 10:38 PM

Finally, Parenteau begins to play as he's able, that would mean collect a lot of points. I hope he will continue on this way till the end of the season.

Randall Graves*

01-28-2004, 11:30 PM

he's also a lovely -9
The team is also mostly rookies,and considering he gets a good deal of his points on the power play that is misleading...then again +/- usually is.

Fr@nçois

01-29-2004, 02:17 AM

With Bondra, gonchar, lang, kolzig, nylander, halpern, carter, battaglia and cie, I think that this team can play a better hockey than now and the team isn't mostly rookies.

Kevin Forbes

01-29-2004, 02:40 AM

With Bondra, gonchar, lang, kolzig, nylander, halpern, carter, battaglia and cie, I think that this team can play a better hockey than now and the team isn't mostly rookies.

that's all cool and fine, but we were talking about the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks....
and the reference to gonchar was just in comparison to Chris Armstrong, a player on the afore mentioned Cincinnati Mighty Ducks......

btw, the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks are mostly rookies

Steve2

01-29-2004, 08:06 AM

Just curious are you guys that are saying Armstrong will be called up in Cincy? Because I see most Cincy games and yes Armstrong has good offensive #'s , there is no doubt. But, Mark Popovic is by far their best defesmen. When he was gone there was to Spengler and Anaheim there was a huge hole in defense. I am just curious are you guys looking at Armstrong stats and haven't seen him play? If the ducks give up on their season Popovic would be called up before Armstrong, Armstong is 28 and a career minor league guy(not taking anything away from the season he is having, but it is a fact) and Popovic is 21 and the Ducks future.
I don't think at this point it is about replacing Ozo, b/c no one in Cincy can do that, that could only be done via trade. So if the Ducks give up I would think Popovic would be called up so he could get his NHL experience and get his rookie mistakes out. Also, to get him up to speed on the NHL level, so he can make adjustments to his game. I am pretty sure the Ducks have him penciled in as there 5 or 6 D-man for next year and Armstrong is in a one year contract and could easliy be gone next year. I am just curious if these people who are posting that Armstrong will be called up over Popovic have seen them play one game or are you baseing your opinions on stats?
No Popovic's offensive numbers aren't high but defense wise he is pretty strong. I think fans in Anahiem look at Cincy's stats and base opinions on that, which you can do for a forward at times, but most of the small things good defesemen do don't end up on the stats sheet. I don't know maybe some of you guys are in Cincy, but I am assuming the majority aren't.
I see these guys play a lot and Popovic is a far better defeseman and a great puck mover and at 21 has much more of an upside then Armstrong. True Armstrong might see a few NHL games, but I think Popovic would end up with the Ducks for the rest of the season before Armstrong would.

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-29-2004, 10:29 AM

None of us see them play, so stats are all we have. Popovic was heralded as a two-way defenseman and clearly isn't. If he can play, good.

If you see them play, we're delighted to have you post about them. Don't get all high and mighty about it, just enlighten us. We're pretty reasonable.

McDonald19

01-29-2004, 10:31 AM

Just curious are you guys that are saying Armstrong will be called up in Cincy? Because I see most Cincy games and yes Armstrong has good offensive #'s , there is no doubt. But, Mark Popovic is by far their best defesmen.

Stats is about all we have to go on. Based on Popovic's stats a lot of us have assumed he is having a rough second year.

I'm sure all of us on here would appreciate any further insight you want to offer us on Cincy's players. There really isn't much information out there on AHL players, so stats is often all we have to go by.

Steve2

01-29-2004, 07:54 PM

Stats is about all we have to go on. Based on Popovic's stats a lot of us have assumed he is having a rough second year.

I'm sure all of us on here would appreciate any further insight you want to offer us on Cincy's players. There really isn't much information out there on AHL players, so stats is often all we have to go by.

I wasn't being all high and mighty sorry if that came out wrong. That is why I asked if you guys have seen him play. Yes he has been touted as a 2 way performer and I think he will be. The knock on him last year was his offensive #'s were good but his d-lacked a little. So now he has worked real hard on D and improving his defensive game and he is a very solid D man, who has a great future. He is 21 and will only get better. I guess it is frustrating hear people make judgements about guys they never see play. Agian with forwards stats don't lie but with a defeseman it is hard to judge them unless you see them play.
I do think Armstrong will get a call up and get his chance b/c he has earned it. But, Popovic has earned it too. He works his butt off and as a 21 year old has more maturity then most guys on the team, he also is natural leader even at his young age the older guys even follow by his example. Agian I am not bashing Armstrong I think he has had a great year. But, I think in the future the Ducks have a great defenseman in Popovic. Sorry if my post came out wrong but agian it is frustrating to see people judge someone who they have never seen play.

Professor John Frink

01-29-2004, 08:41 PM

I wasn't being all high and mighty sorry if that came out wrong. That is why I asked if you guys have seen him play. Yes he has been touted as a 2 way performer and I think he will be. The knock on him last year was his offensive #'s were good but his d-lacked a little. So now he has worked real hard on D and improving his defensive game and he is a very solid D man, who has a great future. He is 21 and will only get better. I guess it is frustrating hear people make judgements about guys they never see play. Agian with forwards stats don't lie but with a defeseman it is hard to judge them unless you see them play.
I do think Armstrong will get a call up and get his chance b/c he has earned it. But, Popovic has earned it too. He works his butt off and as a 21 year old has more maturity then most guys on the team, he also is natural leader even at his young age the older guys even follow by his example. Agian I am not bashing Armstrong I think he has had a great year. But, I think in the future the Ducks have a great defenseman in Popovic. Sorry if my post came out wrong but agian it is frustrating to see people judge someone who they have never seen play.

I think everyone is cool with what you are saying. It's understood.

If anything we would love to hear evaluations on guys like Pohanka, Parenteau, Stepp, Smirnov, Perreault, O'Brien, etc.

Kevin Forbes

01-29-2004, 08:53 PM

yeah, Steve...please please stick around, post often
I would love your insight,
if you got the time, browse some of the prospect profiles over at HF and see if you agree

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-29-2004, 09:06 PM

I wasn't being all high and mighty sorry if that came out wrong. That is why I asked if you guys have seen him play.

Alrighty then.

I guess it is frustrating hear people make judgements about guys they never see play. Agian with forwards stats don't lie but with a defeseman it is hard to judge them unless you see them play.

We know. We didn't have a choice. Now, we have you. Glad to have you aboard.

Jshibley

01-29-2004, 10:04 PM

I think everyone is cool with what you are saying. It's understood.

If anything we would love to hear evaluations on guys like Pohanka, Parenteau, Stepp, Smirnov, Perreault, O'Brien, etc.

yes I want to hear more about O'Brien too. he was imresive in the rookie tournament.

Kevin Forbes

01-29-2004, 11:23 PM

Armstrong and Ward are on their way up from Cincy, so I've heard.
Forecaster.ca lists the Ward recall, but no mention of Armstrong.

EDIT: TSN.ca has it

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/transactions.asp

Steve2

01-30-2004, 07:50 AM

Randall Graves*

01-30-2004, 08:07 AM

Your not alone in the Smirnov boat...he has a ton of talent but I question the drive. IMO he's atleast a 5 year project he was paired with Fedorov alot in camp and did nothing. If he learns to use the body more,add about 15 pounds he could be an all star caliber player. He's got the talent hopefully someone tells him he needs some heart as well.

Spankatola Jamnuts

01-30-2004, 08:37 AM

I really like Shane O'Brien I think he was a surprise out of camp, I think they intended to send him back to St. Mike's, but he impressed them enough to get a contract. It seems it took him awhile to adjust to the AHL, but he has potential.

I assumed O'Brien's recent jump in production was due to the trade of Rierden giving him more ice time. Or maybe O'Brien's progress made Reirden expendable?

McDonald19

01-30-2004, 12:23 PM

I really like Shane O'Brien I think he was a surprise out of camp, I think they intended to send him back to St. Mike's, but he impressed them enough to get a contract. It seems it took him awhile to adjust to the AHL, but he has potential. He makes his share of mistakes, but he is still young. They pair him w/ Popovic a lot that I have seen. I think they see Popovic as someone he can learn from, they are pretty much the same age, Popovic just seems older. But, hopefully O'Brien can turn out to be something b/c after Popovic there really isn't much in the pipeline for D-men. I heard someone say something about Rogers at Michigan, but I haven't seem him play so I have no idea how good he is.
Parenteau has picked it up of late and is playing well. I think he might need another year in the AHL, but if he has a impressive camp you could see him in Anaheim next year(if there is a season).
Smirnov, I am a little biased about. I think he has a lot of natural talent but I just don't think he tries enough. I feel like he could be playing so much better. He just frustrates me but again that is my bias. I just feel he needs to try more.

Aucoin is also fun to watch, he will never be a top line player, but he is gritty little player. Kind of reminds me of McDonald a little. He will probaly always be a 3rd or 4th line guy if he makes the NHL but he has a lot of heart.

Thanks for the information.
If you like physical D-men like O'Brien, you will like seeing Nathan Saunders next year. 6'4 210 mean defensemen with 208 PIMS in 49 QMJHL league games so far this year. Cincy will have a very physical Defense with him and O'Brien along with Brookbank. In your opinion how good are O'Brien and Brookbank in term of Checking/intimidation/fighting?

Cory Pecker had a 20 goal AHL rookie season last year, and this year he only has 5 goals. Has he simply not been getting a lot of ice time? What do you think of his potential?

Do you know if Martensson or Mottau are injured? Haven't seen them in the lineup for about 5 games.

Kevin Forbes

01-30-2004, 01:25 PM

Mottau has a knee injury
Martensson is letting some sort of injury rest before the AHL All-Star Game

Bobby Ryan Getzlaf

01-31-2004, 06:51 AM

Kuntiz just got added to the AHL all-star team. I guess that means we'll be seeing him leave eventually.

Also, I, and many other Canadians, will have the opportunity to watch the Baby Ducks play. The Score is televising one of their games against the Roadrunners in February.

Chistov23

02-01-2004, 06:47 PM

[QUOTE=Steve2]I really like Shane O'Brien I think he was a surprise out of camp, I think they intended to send him back to St. Mike's, but he impressed them enough to get a contract. It seems it took him awhile to adjust to the AHL, but he has potential. He makes his share of mistakes, but he is still young. They pair him w/ Popovic a lot that I have seen. I think they see Popovic as someone he can learn from, they are pretty much the same age, Popovic just seems older. But, hopefully O'Brien can turn out to be something b/c after Popovic there really isn't much in the pipeline for D-men. I heard someone say something about Rogers at Michigan, but I haven't seem him play so I have no idea how good he is.
Parenteau has picked it up of late and is playing well. I think he might need another year in the AHL, but if he has a impressive camp you could see him in Anaheim next year(if there is a season).
QUOTE]

Popovic was also the captain of the St.Mikes when I think O'Brien was also their. Maybe they have some chemistry so that could also explain them playing together. Next year when Brent goes to Cinnci we will have 3 former St.Mike's and 2 former captains.

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-04-2004, 09:29 PM

Cincy lost 1-0 to Grand Rapids tonight. Cheesy had 3 shots and an interference penalty. Cory Pecker had 8 shots.

Bryz took the loss.

Kevin Forbes

02-05-2004, 04:42 PM

Chris Kunitz, Casey Hankinson and Cam Severson and defenseman Chris Armstrong sent to Cincinnati (AHL).

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-05-2004, 05:20 PM

For the games maybe?

Bobby Ryan Getzlaf

02-05-2004, 05:41 PM

Armstrong? Then all we have is Salei, Sauer, Vish, Carney and Havelid. So unless he's coming back up before Wednesday, a trade may be on the way.

Fighter

02-05-2004, 07:00 PM

Armstrong? Then all we have is Salei, Sauer, Vish, Carney and Havelid. So unless he's coming back up before Wednesday, a trade may be on the way.

It's a possibility but I guess that Ward will play defense for some games.

Bobby Ryan Getzlaf

02-05-2004, 07:12 PM

It's a possibility but I guess that Ward will play defense for some games.

Yeah, I forgot about him. I won't be comfortable with Ward on the blueline untill Ozo returns. Hopefully we'll se Armstrong back, or Popovic or Motteu(after injury).

I'm hoping for a deal to grab a #1-3 defenseman, though.

Fan.At

02-06-2004, 07:49 AM

Yeah, I forgot about him. I won't be comfortable with Ward on the blueline untill Ozo returns. Hopefully we'll se Armstrong back, or Popovic or Motteu(after injury).

I'm hoping for a deal to grab a #1-3 defenseman, though.Cincy has some games over the AllStar-weekend. Could be possible that they sent the guys down to help out and get them back up after the AllStar-break.

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-06-2004, 11:02 PM

Ducks lost 3-2 to Utah. Bylsma had both goals, Chistov and Parenteau with assists.

Bryz took the loss.

Fan.At

02-07-2004, 07:46 AM

Ducks lost 3-2 to Utah. Bylsma had both goals, Chistov and Parenteau with assists.

Bryz took the loss.
theahl.com lists Ferhi as goalie and Chistov and Perreault with the assists.

Kevin Forbes

02-08-2004, 12:45 AM

DUcks beat Grand Rapids 3-1
Aucoin, Pecker and Parenteau with the goals and Bryz with the win (31 saves)

They now have almost a week off, next game being on the 13th

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-08-2004, 02:50 AM

theahl.com lists Ferhi as goalie and Chistov and Perreault with the assists.
My eyes failed me, or they changed the info. We'll never know.

Randall Graves*

02-08-2004, 02:52 AM

Hey Forbsey,whats your opinion of Corey Pecker?he had a breakout year last year and has cooled off this season...what is his NHL future?

Kevin Forbes

02-08-2004, 11:35 AM

I gotta say that Pecker won't make it on the top two lines in the league, that's for sure. If he ever makes the NHL, it will be in a 3rd line pest kinda role, which is how he is being used in Cincy this year (that's why his scoring is down). He's a little on the small side and probably needs to get stronger and more defensively sound if he'll ever make the jump.
Personally, I'm hoping he does see time in the NHL, but there's work to be done before he'll be able to.

Kevin Forbes

02-09-2004, 05:53 PM

Severson was called back up today

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-09-2004, 08:37 PM

And Kunitz is supposed to be called up tomorrow. We have too many forwards.

fez

02-09-2004, 10:52 PM

And Kunitz is supposed to be called up tomorrow. We have too many forwards.

And not enough defencemen

Professor John Frink

02-10-2004, 02:45 AM

And not enough defencemen

Now come on...we have Lance Ward. Can't you see by my avatar how much faith I have in him.

Kevin Forbes

02-10-2004, 08:19 PM

Kunitz called up

Kevin Forbes

02-12-2004, 04:41 PM

Armstrong called up

Chistov23

02-13-2004, 11:52 PM

Cinnci wins 3-2 tonight. Parenteau with a goal and assist. Chistov has an assist but ZERO shots on goal :mad: Popovic had 2 assists, a +2 and 7 shots on goal which is impressive. Good to see him get on the score sheet. Parenteau seems to really adjusted to the pro level now and is putting up numbers I hoped he would.

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-14-2004, 02:05 AM

Popovic must have thought he was Armstrong.

A goal and an assist is Parenteau's thing.

Cincy

02-14-2004, 08:42 PM

[QUOTE=Chock Full Of Booger]Popovic must have thought he was Armstrong

Glad they are finally letting Mark play offensively again. When they added Armstrong and Mottau 2 offensive D-man they really asked him to take a backseat and improve his D, which he has. But, it is nice to see when they ask him to trun on the offense 7 shots on net in one game and 2 points is nice. I was getting nervous that they had stunted his offensive skills a little too much, but hopefully he can put both the offense and D together and become what we all are expecting. But, it was nice to see those stats hopefully he can keep it up.

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-15-2004, 12:02 AM

Good to hear.

Kevin Forbes

02-15-2004, 01:22 AM

Kevin Forbes

02-15-2004, 01:44 PM

Anyone else notice the brutal schedule of the Baby Ducks?
They have a lot of back-to-back-to-back games (3 games in 3 nights)

Cincy

02-15-2004, 08:28 PM

Anyone else notice the brutal schedule of the Baby Ducks?
They have a lot of back-to-back-to-back games (3 games in 3 nights)

Foresby I stop in once in awhile to read the posts. I live in Cincy and get to some games. I will try to post more often.
But, yes the Ducks had a brutal 3 days and today's game was a 3:00pm game os there wasn't much rest for the weary from SAturday's game. I didn't see the game, but it appears by looking at shot total they were outplayed. I am sure they were sluggish. But, Admirals last goal was shorthanded so i am assuming the goalie kept them in the game. I forgot to lokk and see if it was Bryz or Fehri. But, yes they have a very brutal schedule.

Kevin Forbes

02-15-2004, 08:35 PM

Ducks fell 3-1 to Milwakuee Admirals
Ducks hit Brian Finley with 33 shots, but only Chistov's shot went in (assist by Bylsma and Martensson)
Ferhi had 20 shots and 18 saves, the final goal was an empty-netter

McDonald19

02-15-2004, 09:58 PM

Ferhi only plays in the back-to-back-to-back situations where they don't want Bryz in net for 3 in a row?

McDonald19

02-17-2004, 12:42 AM

Brian Gornick has been assigned to San Diego (ECHL) by Cincy.

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-17-2004, 01:18 AM

How's he supposed to work that out with the Air Force?

McDonald19

02-17-2004, 02:06 AM

How's he supposed to work that out with the Air Force?

Yeah I was wondering that too...maybe its only a temporary thing for him to get some playing time since he is healthy scratched a lot by Cincy.

Duckshockey20

02-17-2004, 01:41 PM

McDonald19

02-17-2004, 03:51 PM

From what I understand, he is with the Ducks full-time this season. I'm not sure exactly how they have worked it out, he's still in the Air Force though.

I don't understand why they sent him down! He has shown much improvement. He takes the hits and is hitting harder and he's always been one of those who gives 100% when he's out there on the ice.

Thats good to hear that he is hitting a lot. We could use a fourth line center in the future who hits and being 6'5 helps. Has he showed toughness or any kind of mean streak so far at the AHL level?

Duckshockey20

02-18-2004, 06:58 AM

Thats good to hear that he is hitting a lot. We could use a fourth line center in the future who hits and being 6'5 helps. Has he showed toughness or any kind of mean streak so far at the AHL level?

Toughness yeah, more so than last season. He shows it in his hitting. And he takes the hits, then gets right back into the game like nothing happened. I'm impressed with him this year as he doesn't just hit against the boards.

Brian may not be scoring at the moment, but he sure makes presence on the ice with the good attitude and work ethics he has!

Speaking of how tall he is, it's funny to see him and Keith Aucoin standing next to one another!

PerfectTommy

02-19-2004, 03:32 PM

I didn't see the game, but it appears by looking at shot total they were outplayed. I am sure they were sluggish.

They definitely looked sluggish - 3 games in 3 days will do that to ya, tho. They generated some pretty good chances, but Finley looked good - not great, but solid. Ferhi was OK. Chistov had the only goal on a sweet move - but it was about the only thing he did all afternoon. Popovic was solid - he's going to be a good one. O'Brien made a couple of major errors - he misplayed the puck in the offensive zone and gave Gamache a breakaway for Milw.'s first goal.

homeofthebabyducks

02-19-2004, 04:20 PM

It will be bad this weekend too! They left out for Canada today. They play Fri., Sat. and Sun there. Then back here for a home game on Wed. and Fri. Then away we go again! Hope they rested up this week! :bow:

They definitely looked sluggish - 3 games in 3 days will do that to ya, tho. .

Bobby Ryan Getzlaf

02-19-2004, 04:38 PM

For all Canadians who want to see the Baby Ducks in action, tomorrow's game against the Toronto Roadrunners in being broadcasted on The Score.

McDonald19

02-20-2004, 01:51 AM

Brian Gornick scored twice and added an assist in 5-1 win for San Diego-ECHL vs Las Vegas.

Chistov23

02-20-2004, 03:30 PM

For all Canadians who want to see the Baby Ducks in action, tomorrow's game against the Toronto Roadrunners in being broadcasted on The Score.

I will be staying home tonight to first watch the cinci ducks at 7 and then the big boys at 1030. This will be my first time ever watching a cinci ducks game, it will definitely be interesting to see some players instead of going by their stats.

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-20-2004, 04:50 PM

I hope you'll let us know how they look.

Kevin Forbes

02-20-2004, 07:48 PM

i'm watching, 1st intermission now
I'll give a report when it's over

McDonald19

02-20-2004, 08:57 PM

For those that are watching the Cincy game...any comments on the O'Brien/Gratton/Brookbank fights?

Kevin Forbes

02-20-2004, 09:20 PM

will do when the game is over

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-20-2004, 09:27 PM

yer killing us forbesy.

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-20-2004, 09:51 PM

How'd Smirnov do on D?

Kevin Forbes

02-20-2004, 09:54 PM

Steve Valiquette made 32 saves as the Toronto Roadrunner put away Cincy 2-0.

First off the Lines for Cincy

Bylsma - Martensson - Chistov
Hankinson - Aucoin - Parenteau
Stepp - Smith - Pecker
Smirnov - Pohanka - Gratton

Popovic - O'Brien
Alen - Brookbank
Mottau

Bryzgalov in net (shutout the Roadrunners in the last two meetings)

This was the first time we saw Smirnov on D, as the Ducks used a short bench and only dressed 5 true D-men. The 4th line never really saw action as a full unit. Gratton played a bit on the 3rd and Pohanka filled in for Byslma a bit on the top line. The D pairings were basically mix and match, although Alen-Brookbank were stuck together as a unit.

Before the game they interviewed Bylsma, he said that his knee was still bothering him a bit and he is still trying to rehab it. He also said that Game 7 last year was the biggest highlight and the biggest disappointment of his career.

1st period
I noticed Popovic had an awful giveaway, also noticed Alen really playing the body. Smith took a puck to the face, but seemed ok. Parenteau was really flying out there with speed and skill.
Shane O'Brien fights Dan Baum
O'Brien wins it easily, lots of monster punches
Right off the next faceooff
Josh Gratton fights Rocky Thompson
Plenty of punches thrown, really exciting, I'd call it a draw. To quote the play-by-play guy "Gratton got that one right on the schnozz".

2nd period
Sheldon Brookbank fights Doug Lynch
Brookbank pushes Lynch into the boards during the fight, lots of punches thrown, fight ends when Brookbank's jersey is pulled over his head.
On a penalty kill, the Ducks go on the attack, with Alen jumping up in the play, he turns it over and while the Ducks try to recover, Toronto scores a powerplay goal, no real chance for Bryz, it was a 3 on 2.
Parenteau takes a vicious slash on his hand near the end of the period, but no call.

3rd period
Popovic was blocking a lot of shots
There was a long period with Chistov-Martensson-Byslma, Smirnov-Popovic out there, lots of chances, nothing results
Near the end of the period, Mottau seems to be still favoring his previously injured knee.
Empty Net goal, off the faceoff in Toronto's zone, Martensson and Chistov were playing the point and both were caught flat footed as the Toronto player just zooms up the ice.

The Ducks really dominated the game, lots of shots, played a strong forechecking game. They seemed to have trouble with communication at times, clumping up and not being in position well.
I was really impressed with Parenteau, showed a lot of effort and attitude, flying all over the placed, generating a lot of chances. He also played well defensively, which bodes well for his future.
Alen was alright, I was interested to see how he plays. He tried to jump up in the play a few times, one of them leading to the powerplay goal. He did play a strong physical game though.
I never realised how big Bryzgalov was, he covers a lot of net. But he doesn't play the puck too well...Unfortunately, he does go out to try to play it a lot.
Popovic jumps effortlessly up in the play. He looks good.

Now for the two big stories of the game Chistov and Smirnov
They seemed to play really well together, had a few no look passes and the like.
Smirnov played very well on Defense, he jumped into the play a few times, but also played well defensively. He was excellent at moving the puck out of the zone.
Chistov was easily the most talented player on the ice. Everything he did was just effortless. The announcers mentioned that the reason he was sent down was because of lack of diligence defensively. He did look a little half-focused at times, avoiding contact and not playing in traffic, but he just was so much better then the rest. I think if he would of really stepped it up, he could of single-handedly won the game. The announcers said he was a bit of a puck hog, but he seemed to be moving the puck well, passing and shooting a lot. He stickhandled through the D, many times. Everytime it looked like he was really turning it on Valiquette was amazing. There was one save where Chistov deked out everyone, even Valiquette and the goalie was down and out, but still managed to get the glove on the puck. Chistov was the best player out there after Valiquette.

Chistov23

02-20-2004, 10:01 PM

For those that are watching the Cincy game...any comments on the O'Brien/Gratton/Brookbank fights?

They were all pretty good fights, better than most I have seen burnett and simpson go in. I would say O'Brien was the clear winner in his, I didn't really pay to much attension to them though but some punches were landed in all three. The first two periods were pretty boring, not much scoring chances and only a few good hits. The third was much more entertaining even though we lost 2-0. Chistov started to dominate the 3rd but looked unmotivated much of the game, if he had a better shot he would have had a goal or two. Smirnov looked great on D in his first game. He made some solid outlet passes, jumped in the play 2 or 3 times and used good judgement when doing so. He used his size very effectively rubbing players out and even through the best hit of the game, an open ice hit around the face off dot, he played pretty physical. Most players were real quiet the first two periods like I said they were kinda boring, but in the third parenteau and pecker played pretty well, gratton had a chance wide open infront from a nice pass from brookbank. Popovic was solid, I think he just needs to fine tune his game and then could be ready for the NHL. Like most defencemen he just needs time to develop. This was the first time I had seen Bryz play and he takes up alot of the net. He wasn't tested much but was solid. The only goal he let in he was screened by 3 or 4 players so he couldn't do much.

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-20-2004, 10:13 PM

Thank you both for your reports. Good news about Smirnov and Popovic I guess. It's disappointing that Cheesy hasn't taken the opportunity to work on his effort.

Chistov23

02-20-2004, 10:27 PM

It's disappointing that Cheesy hasn't taken the opportunity to work on his effort.

Yea I was a little disappointed about Chistovs play but at the start it seemed like he would try to make a rush but noone knew what he was doing, like forbsey said his skill was above everyone else. I think he is just hoping for this season to end. He did have some dominating sequences in the third though. One other note, Florida GM rick dudley was their, they interviewed him in the first intermission and asked why he was their and he said something like just checking up on players and coaches or something, it was pretty confusing, but im sure it meant nothing.

Kevin Forbes

02-20-2004, 10:36 PM

I was going to mention Dudley being there too

He was in Toronto...so maybe he wasn't looking at the Roadrunners or the Mini Ducks though...

Bobby Ryan Getzlaf

02-20-2004, 10:44 PM

I missed most of it, but there were a few things I noticed from what I saw-

Popovic really looks like he's grown defensively

Smirnov isn't a bad d-man

Aucoin is awesome down there. He deserves a call-up over Hankinson, and I think he'd do better than Kunitz

Chistov really looks like he's in a slump

Pohanka looks like he's really turned it around since his ECHL demotion. He isn't playing like a superstar, but he's playing well

Pecker looks pretty dangerous during some moments

McDonald19

02-21-2004, 04:54 AM

Thanks for the game reports guys.

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-22-2004, 03:27 AM

Randall Graves*

02-22-2004, 04:02 AM

I'm very encouraged by the reports about Smirnov,it was mentioned before he played defense in Russia by Chuck Fletcher,perhaps he likes it more?

Jerky Leclerc

02-22-2004, 10:59 AM

The problem I noticed with Smirnov is that he isn't a natural goal scorer or at the very least, not a goal scorer at the NHL level. Moving him to the defense is a good move IMO. The kid got a big body but now, can he skate backward? We'll find out.

Kevin Forbes

02-22-2004, 11:55 AM

The little guys beat Hamilton 3-2 in OT. Martensson with 2 goals, Perrault with the game-winner plus an assist. Bylsma had 17 PIMs in a fight with JP Cote.

Bryz got the win with 36 saves - only three Hamilton players did NOT have a shot, one being the goalie. Go Bryz!

Juha Alen was scratched after his defensive miscues in Toronto (my guess)
Andy Rierson was playing instead.
Cincy killed off a plethora of penalties (One of Martensson's goals was shorthanded in fact)
Chistov had just 1 shot after 4 in each of the previous 2 games
Parenteau, O'Brien and Rierson all had assists.

I'm still scratching my head at the Smirnov on the blueline. I thought Rierson was injured and with Armstrong in Anaheim, it was due to necessity. But now it just looks like they're doing it to mess with him or something. Makes very little sense.

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-22-2004, 09:24 PM

Like father like son:

Baby Ducks got spanked 4-1 by Hamilton. Chistov had no shots and was -1. Nick Smith had the goal. Bryz made 28ish saves in the loss.

McDonald19

02-25-2004, 06:52 AM

http://www.cincinnatimightyducks.com/

The Cincinnati Mighty Ducks were assigned defenseman Chris Armstrong by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim on Tuesday.

Armstrong, 28, appeared in four games with Anaheim this season, recording one assist. He has six goals and 24 assists in 46 games with Cincinnati.

A native of Regina, Saskatchewan, Armstrong was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the third round (57th overall) of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot, 198-pounder was signed by Anaheim as a free agent June 26, 2003.

In another roster move made Tuesday, Cincinnati recalled left wing Brian Gornick from ECHL San Diego.

Gornick, 23, had two goals and two assists in five games with San Diego this season. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder has one goal and one assist in 22 games with Cincinnati.
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Shouldn't Popovic or Mottau be recalled?

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-25-2004, 01:53 PM

We didn't use him the whole time he was up. I guess Ward has earned his time on D in Babcock's eyes. It seems like his ice time's been increasing.

Or maybe we're super lucky and Ozo will be back soon.

Kevin Forbes

02-25-2004, 02:16 PM

according to rumor
Armstrong was out with kidney stones most of the time up here

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-25-2004, 04:03 PM

Ouch.

Spankatola Jamnuts

02-25-2004, 11:21 PM

Baby Ducks lost again, 4-1 to Philly this time. Gratton got the goal from Stepp and Pecker. Chistov had 2 shots and was -1. Bryz took the loss with 24 saves.

And the beat goes on.

Kevin Forbes

02-29-2004, 06:00 PM

Another 3 game/3 night weekend for the Baby Ducks

So far
they tied 2-2 with Philadelphia Friday
Aucoin and Stepp had the goals (Aucoin's was on the powerplay)
Assists were O'Brien and Popovic with Aucoin
and Smirnov and Gratton with Stepp
Bryzgalov had 27 saves

Then last night
Cincy's winless streak went to 4 (0-3-1-0) as they lost to Chicago 2-1
Armstrong had the lone goal (Aucoin, Chistov assisted)
Bryzgalov had another 27 saves

Tonight they face off against Cleveland
Ferhi will probably start

McDonald19

02-29-2004, 07:17 PM

Kevin Forbes

02-29-2004, 10:08 PM

Cincy loses 4-1 to Cleveland

Nick Smith has the lone goal (shorthanded with an assist to Armstrong)
Aucoin had a 10 minute misconduct (same time as a Cleveland player had one)
Ferhi had 23 saves while Cincy managed to shoot only 20 times (chistov with 4 shots)

Kevin Forbes

03-03-2004, 11:01 PM

Ferhi has been sent to the San Diego Gulls of the ECHL
http://www.cincinnatimightyducks.com/news/stories/03-04/ferhi-assign-echl-3.3.04.htm

Trevor Koenig, the 29 year old top goalie in San Diego was called up to replace him. Basically, I'd say it's to give Ferhi more playing time as well as possibly give him some confidence. He is afterall the owner of a 2-10-2 record.

Kevin Forbes

03-05-2004, 12:02 AM

Chris Kunitz has been sent down to Cincy
http://www.mightyducks.com/pressbox/pressBody.asp?id=668

Spankatola Jamnuts

03-05-2004, 12:42 AM

Bah.

Holmqvist is good to go I guess.

McDonald19

03-05-2004, 04:19 AM

I think it's a good idea to let Kunitz finish out the year in Cincy. Let him play 20+minutes a game down there.

He never got his first NHL goal, it looked like he wasn't a very confident player up here. He'll be better next year.

Kevin Forbes

03-06-2004, 12:38 AM

Cincy Ducks drop to Chicago wolves 4-1
Kunitz with the lone goal (picking up where he left off)
Aucoin and Popovic have the assists

Smirnov had 5 shots, Chistov had 2, Kunitz had 4

Bryz had 28 shots, 24 saves

Interesting note, only 2 penalties in the whole game, 1 for each team, both in the first period. Actually, the Cincy penalty occured during the powerplay for the Chicago penalty, so there was only about a minute each of "true" powerplay time in the whole game.

Lyons71

03-06-2004, 04:25 AM

Our minor league team sucks.

Fan.At

03-06-2004, 06:05 AM

Our minor league team sucks.
The core of our minor league team has an average age of around 22 years, I guess. You can't expect a group of youngsters to play great a whole season. But with every year they will be better....

McDonald19

03-06-2004, 06:11 AM

They were playing better before Kunitz was called up as well...maybe he will get them going now...

Lyons71

03-06-2004, 11:03 PM

Well, they lose every game 4-1 it seems.

Kevin Forbes

03-06-2004, 11:37 PM

volzok

03-07-2004, 12:10 AM

they broke the 4-1 streak, but definitely not the losing streak

falling 7-2 to Milwaukee tonight
I'd put the blame on a quick hook by coach Brad Shaw. After Ilya Bryzgalov let in 2 goals on 15 shots in the first period, Trevor Koening (who was called up from San Diego when Ferhi went down) started the second and finished the game allowing 5 goals in 22 shots.
Ducks goals by Popovic and Gratton
Helpers go to Smith, Aucoin and Armstrong
Popovic lead the team with 4 shots
Chistov and Smirnov both had 2 shots
Pecker, Aucoin and Mottau ended the night -4

Well, I cant say it was a quick hook. He gave up 3 goals in the 3rd period the night before. I was at the game, and I thought the last 2 in the period were kinda soft. So if he let in 2 soft ones today, that would explain it. But with respect to Brygzgalov, the defensive play in front of him is pathetic.

Sorry that I dont post on this thread more. I go to a lot of Ducks home games. I have to say that last night I really watched Smirnov. To me he was very impressive playing D last night. Didnt really seem to struggle at all. Had very good vision, had two passes that led to breakaways(neither scored). The only thing I noticed that was negative was that he did get caught pinching a few times. But that his to be expected with his offensive ability. But him getting caught never seemed to hurt them, it was usually at the end of a shift. Only other play of note was Armstrong creamed Blatny b/c he had his head down. Reminded me of Stevens on Lindros, but not as violent. Same kinda play on a breakaway. Chistov seems to continue to struggle. He gets pushed off the puck way too easy. It also seemed to me last night that when he made some good stick handling moves, he didnt want to shoot. He was looking for other options. He really needs to gain some confidence and shoot.

McDonald19

03-07-2004, 12:52 AM

Sorry that I dont post on this thread more. I go to a lot of Ducks home games. I have to say that last night I really watched Smirnov. To me he was very impressive playing D last night. Didnt really seem to struggle at all. Had very good vision, had two passes that led to breakaways(neither scored). The only thing I noticed that was negative was that he did get caught pinching a few times. But that his to be expected with his offensive ability. But him getting caught never seemed to hurt them, it was usually at the end of a shift.

I hope Smirnov keeps it up. That would be great if he could be a good offensive-defensemen at the NHL level.

Kevin Forbes

03-07-2004, 07:35 PM

Smirnov didn't keep it up today, he was a healthy scratch along with Cory Pecker, Brian Gornick and Andy Rierson as the Cincinnati beat Cleveland 4-1. Cincinnati scored more then 3 times for the first time since January 16th.
Patzold was pulled after the first period for Cleveland after letting in 3 goals on 12 shots. Schaefer replaced him and was astounding, stopping 13 of the 14 he faced.
I listened to this on cybercast radio.

The lines looked to be:
Bylsma - Smith - Chistov
Kunitz - Martensson - Pohanka/ Gratton
Parenteau - Aucoin - Hankinson
Gratton - Pohanka - Stepp

D Pairings were:
Popovic - Armstrong
Alen - Brookbank
Mottau - O'Brien

A night after being pulled himself, Bryzgalov got the win, stopping 28 shots, sounded like he was extremely sharp and he was named first star of the game
Hankinson had a goal and an assist (5 shots! most on the team) and was named the 2nd star
Pohanka had a goal and an assist Good enough for 3rd star
Also of note was Chistov with a powerplay goal and an assist. Popovic had his 2nd goal in as many games and an assist. Armstrong and Mottau both had 2 assists.

Popovic, Mottau and Alen were all hitting hard, Alen even got in a fight (which he won handily).

The Ducks only dressed 17 players tonight, Smirnov, Pecker, Gornick and Rierson were healthy scratches and Perreault didn't play but no reason was given. They left Milwaukee at midnight last night and did not arrive in Cleveland until 8:30 this morning by bus, so they were supposedly tired.

The lone goal for Cleveland was shorthanded and on the same powerplay, Chistov scored to preserve a 2 goal lead. Cincy killed off 4 penalties, with Pohanka and Bylsma doing most of the penalty killing.

Listening to it, I was most impressed by what I heard about Alen and Pohanka

Kevin Forbes

03-07-2004, 08:52 PM

something that interested me was the announcers way of saying Parenteau and Bryzgalov

I always thought it was "Parent - Toe" and "Breeze-Ga-lov" but he said it like "Per-Rent-Toe" and "Briz-Gal-Ov"

It was weird

Spankatola Jamnuts

03-07-2004, 09:50 PM

Bryz-GAL-ov is right.

McDonald19

03-10-2004, 09:41 PM

Ferhi back in Cincy, Koenig returned to San Diego-ECHL.

Brian Gornick, Andy Reierson to San Diego.

http://www.cincinnatimightyducks.com/news/stories/03-04/roster-moves-3.9.04.htm

McDonald19

03-10-2004, 09:43 PM

Holmqvist assigned to Cincy.

http://www.cincinnatimightyducks.com/news/stories/03-04/holm-assigned-3.9.04.htm

McDonald19

03-10-2004, 09:56 PM

Cincy/Utah

after 1st period down 3-0...looking in boxscore and...

Cincinnati - Stanislav Chistov - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 17:31
Utah - Trevor Daley - (Cross Checking), 2 min, 17:31
Utah - Trevor Daley - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 17:31

I wonder how Stan did?

Spankatola Jamnuts

03-10-2004, 10:11 PM

:eek:

Good for him. Wake the f up, Stan.

Cincy

03-11-2004, 02:14 AM

:eek:

Good for him. Wake the f up, Stan.

That is a fight I would love to see.
I have no idea what is up with bryz 3 goals on 11 shots? And he was pulled again in the first period....

Chistov23

03-11-2004, 10:37 AM

That is a fight I would love to see.
....

Me to!! dam I wish I had saw that, I wonder how he did. He also picked up a roughing call later in the game, giving him 3 shots, even, and 7 pim's.

McDonald19

03-13-2004, 01:02 AM

3/12
4-1 vs Utah
goals by-Mottau,Martensson,Bylsma,Perrault
Chistov 2 assists.

3rd period brawls: I wonder if Popovic can throw em'

Cincinnati - Casey Hankinson - (Fighting (Instigator) Misconduct), 10 min, 17:47
Cincinnati - Casey Hankinson - (Instigator), 2 min, 17:47
Cincinnati - Casey Hankinson - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 17:47
Utah - Mike Siklenka - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 17:47
Utah - Dan Jancevski - (Roughing), 2 min, 19:38
Utah - Dan Jancevski - (Roughing), 2 min, 19:38
Cincinnati - Shane OBrien - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 19:47
Cincinnati - Sheldon Brookbank - (Roughing), 2 min, 19:47
Utah - Brett Draney - (Roughing), 2 min, 19:47
Utah - Warren Peters - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 19:47
Cincinnati - Dan Bylsma - (Fighting (Secondary) Game Misconduct) (56(f)), 10 min, 19:49
Cincinnati - Dan Bylsma - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 19:49
Cincinnati - Juha Alen - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 19:49
Cincinnati - Mark Popovic - (Fighting (Secondary) Game Misconduct) (56(f)), 10 min, 19:49
Cincinnati - Mark Popovic - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 19:49
Cincinnati - Nick Smith - (Fighting (Secondary) Game Misconduct) (56(f)), 10 min, 19:49
Cincinnati - Nick Smith - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 19:49
Utah - Barrett Heisten - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 19:49
Utah - Jeff MacMillan - (Fighting (Secondary) Game Misconduct) (56(f)), 10 min, 19:49
Utah - Jeff MacMillan - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 19:49
Utah - Timo Helbling - (Fighting (Secondary) Game Misconduct) (56(f)), 10 min, 19:49
Utah - Timo Helbling - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 19:49
Utah - Zenon Konopka - (Fighting (Intervenor) Game Misconduct) (56(d)), 10 min, 19:49
Utah - Zenon Konopka - (Fighting (Secondary) Game Misconduct) (56(f)), 10 min, 19:49
Utah - Zenon Konopka - (Fighting Major), 5 min, 19:49

McDonald19

03-13-2004, 01:12 AM

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Cincinnati Mighty Ducks right wing Cory Pecker has been loaned to the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League for the balance of the 2003-2004 season.

Pecker, 22, had six goals and 10 assists with 32 penalty minutes in 54 games this season. He had 33 points in 77 games with Cincinnati last season, including a team-leading 20 goals.

Pecker's rights remain property of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
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Anyone know what the point of loaning him to another AHL team is?

McDonald19

03-13-2004, 01:14 AM

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The Cincinnati Mighty Ducks announced their 22-man Clear Day roster on Friday.

Only those players listed on the Clear Day roster are eligible to compete in the remaining four weeks of the AHL regular season and in the Calder Cup playoffs, unless emergency conditions arise as a result of recall, injury or suspension. The Ducks may also add signed junior players or players on amateur tryout contracts, only after their respective junior or college seasons are complete.

The Ducks' 22-man Clear Day roster consists of two goaltenders, six defensemen and 14 forwards.

Following is Cincinnati's Clear Day roster:

Goaltenders: Ilya Bryzalov, Eddy Ferhi.

Defensemen: Juha Alen, Chris Armstrong, Sheldon Brookbank, Mike Mottau, Shane O'Brien, Mark Popovic.

Forwards: Keith Aucoin, Dan Bylsma, Stanislav Chistov, Josh Gratton, Casey Hankinson, Michael Holmqvist, Chris Kunitz, Tony Martensson, Pierre Parenteau, Joel Perrault, Igor Pohanka, Alexei Smirnov, Nick Smith, Joel Stepp.
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Does this mean we are unlikely to see any more of Chistov, Kunitz, Martensson, Holmqvist or Smirnov in the NHL this year?

Spankatola Jamnuts

03-13-2004, 01:27 AM

No, they just needed to be there for this clear day, whatever that is.

I only know this because the paper has said repeatedly that Holmqvist will be back up this weekend and was only sent down to be eligible for the AHL playoff roster.

Professor John Frink

03-13-2004, 05:12 AM

Cincy

03-13-2004, 06:27 AM