Iowa Chops 2008-09 season thread

All discussion about the porkers goes in here.

Here's a look at what to expect in Iowa:

Forwards:

Returning
Bobby Ryan - Likely in Anaheim
Ryan Carter - Likely in Anaheim
Drew Miller - Currently unsigned, has a shot in Anaheim
Andrew Ebbett - Has a shot in Anaheim

Michal Birner
Bobby Bolt
Ryan Dingle
Petteri Wirtanen

New Faces
Josh Green - Has a shot in Anaheim, NHL experience
Eric Boguniecki - Has a shot in Anaheim, NHL experience
Joakim Lindstrom - Has a shot in Anaheim, NHL experience

Troy Bodie
Ryan Donnally

Jason Bailey
Matt Beleskey

Ajay Baines - AHL contract

Perttu Lindgren - Stars prospect
Francis Wathier - Stars prospect
Link: http://starsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/09/happenings-in-frisco.html

Other possibilities

TJ Trevelyan - Training Camp Invite

Matthew Carauna - Rookie Camp Invite


Defense:

Returning

Brendan Mikkelson - Has a shot in Anaheim
Brian Salcido - Has a shot in Anaheim

Brett Festerling

New Faces

Brennan Evans

Stu Bickel

John deGray

Other possibilities

Adrian Veideman - Rookie Camp Invite

Ross Lupaschuk - Training Camp Invite


Goaltenders

Returning

J-P Levasseur

New Faces

David Leneveu

More information looking forward to the Iowa/Bakersfield season:

Bakersfield will open training camp with about 16 players on hand. Seven players under contract to the Condors will be in American Hockey League training camps, five of those with Anaheim's affiliate, the Iowa Chops. In addition, Raymond said the Ducks plan to send four or five forwards, two defensemen and a goaltender to Bakersfield.

http://www.bakersfield.com/136/story/562232.html

The goaltender is undoubtably David McKee.
Any guesses on the identity of the forwards and defensemen?

More information looking forward to the Iowa/Bakersfield season:



http://www.bakersfield.com/136/story/562232.html

The goaltender is undoubtably David McKee.
Any guesses on the identity of the forwards and defensemen?
Are they really talking about 4 or 5 specific guys, or is that more of an "organizational blueprint?"

Anyways, of the forwards some guys are on the ECHL/AHL bubble already based on their past. Birner, Donally, Hotpain (yes I know it's hot bread, but pain sounds cooler). Bailey seems like a likely candidate too. Maybe they sign Stefanishion?

As for D, de Gray and Regan are guys coming out of junior that might start lower. Bickel too, although he's a little older.

More information looking forward to the Iowa/Bakersfield season:



http://www.bakersfield.com/136/story/562232.html

The goaltender is undoubtably David McKee.
Any guesses on the identity of the forwards and defensemen?

No sign of McKee yet, but he is expected. Most of our guys in other AHL camps have arrived, Roussin and Huculak today. Originally, we expected forwards Bailey, Caruana, Kilpatrick, Kronschnabel and defenseman Hurley, Veideman and Thomas. Obviously things change daily, now they are saying up to 10 guys might be sent down, so we shall see. Interesting note, we have goalie Perricone (Dallas tryout) in camp.

tell me QP is going to play LW with the chops.

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=385289

Lindstrom's back and I imagine he goes straight to Iowa.

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=385289

Lindstrom's back and I imagine he goes straight to Iowa.

He's already been assigned to Iowa. Per the Ducks website.

http://www.iowachops.com/news/index.html?article_id=48

Roster:

#3 Brett Festerling, D
#4 Stu Bickel, D
#6 Bobby Ryan, RW
#9 Brendan Mikkelson, D
#10 Jason Bailey, RW
#12 John de Gray, D
#13 Petteri Wirtanen, C
#14 Francis Wathier, LW
#15 Ryan Dingle, LW
#17 Joakim Lindstrom, LW
#18 Drew Miller, LW
#19 Andrew Ebbett, C
#20 Troy Bodie, RW
#22 Brian Salcido, D
#23 Matthew Caruana, C
#24 T.J. Trevelyan, LW
#25 Adrian Veideman, D
#26 Michal Birner, LW
#27 Matt Beleskey, LW
#28 Ryan Donnally, LW
#29 Eric Regan, D
#30 J.P. Levasseur, G
#32 Ajay Baines, C
#33 Eric Boguniecki, C
#35 David McKee, G
#39 Josh Green, LW
#44 Brennan Evans, D

The Iowa Chops host the Peoria Rivermen for regular season Game #1 of the 2008-09season on Friday, October 10th at 7:05pm at Wells Fargo Arena.

http://www.iowachops.com/news/index.html?article_id=49

The Iowa Chops host the Peoria Rivermen for regular season Game #1 of the 2008-09season on Friday, October 10th at 7:05pm at Wells Fargo Arena.

http://www.iowachops.com/news/index.html?article_id=49

Hopefully Ryan scores 6 goals so Burke can find a way to get his ass up to the big club.

Ryan had 1 + 1 in a 5-3 win for the Stupid Names. They were down 3-0 before coming back, Ryan scoring the tying goal. Salcido, Miller, Ebbet, and Green had the other goals.

http://stats.theahl.com/stats/game-summary.php?game_id=1004778

He's on pace for a 164 points, call him up.

But, really, can anyone who watched the game tell us how he looked (skating, how he used his body etc). Thanks.

I noticed the AHL is offering the games online for a center ice-like fee. Did they do that last season? What a cool idea.

That roster is too good for a team with such a bad name.

I noticed the AHL is offering the games online for a center ice-like fee. Did they do that last season? What a cool idea.

They have offered this service for the past couple of seasons, but they changed "carriers" this year. While the idea is great, the product itself wasn't very good. The feeds were often very choppy and the quality of the video varied from arena to arena.

The chops won again in OT. Ryan scored another goal and Lindstrom got a OT winner.

The chops won again in OT. Ryan scored another goal and Lindstrom got a OT winner.

Can he please come back now Burke?

Lindstrom's looking good, too. Points-wise.

They have offered this service for the past couple of seasons, but they changed "carriers" this year. While the idea is great, the product itself wasn't very good. The feeds were often very choppy and the quality of the video varied from arena to arena.

Do they drop the price midseason like center ice? Because $140's more than I'd pay for minor league games, but I'd do $70.

Do they drop the price midseason like center ice? Because $140's more than I'd pay for minor league games, but I'd do $70.

I don't believe that they did last season, but, since this is a new provider I don't know what they will do.

How do you think the goaltending duties will be split? Will there be a "starter" or will the two goalies platoon?

Levasseur being Anaheim's top goalie prospect I imagine they'll give him significant work. Seems to me like he'd get the majority of the starts, though it might be a small majority.

Levasseur being Anaheim's top goalie prospect I imagine they'll give him significant work. Seems to me like he'd get the majority of the starts, though it might be a small majority.

If this weekend is an indication it looks like LeNeveu may be the "starter" as he got 2 of the 3 games this weekend.

The Chops lost the first battle of the swine (played Rockford) 2-1.

Hard to tell with them playing 3 games in 3 nights. Who knows? If they don't think JP is ready then Lenevue is obviously good enough to start.

If Levassuer is in Iowa then he has to get a lot of starts. He won't be the all-out starter but he has to get in a lot of games or we aren't developing him right. But make no bones about it, Levenue is the better goalie. If the circumstances were different then Levenue would be getting the lion's share of the starts. Good thing about the AHL though is they have mostly back-to-back games and a number of three games in three nights. So as long as our goalie ranks stay healthy I see Lenevue getting about 45 starts and Levassuer about 35.

Hard to tell with them playing 3 games in 3 nights. Who knows? If they don't think JP is ready then Lenevue is obviously good enough to start.

Joe makes a good point about the AHL having so many back to back games and I don't think that the situation in Iowa is one where one goalie will play 50+ games with the other playing less than 30. I suspect Joe is probably correct that LeNeveu will get 45-50 starts and JP getting 30-35.

We'll find out.

Is it possible to swap the whole AHL team for the NHL team? I'm sure they would not look much worse...

Just wondering if anyone can tell me if Beleskey is taking contact yet in practice. I know he had shoulder surgery over the summer and has been skating but wasn't sure about contact.
Thanks

Just wondering if anyone can tell me if Beleskey is taking contact yet in practice. I know he had shoulder surgery over the summer and has been skating but wasn't sure about contact.
Thanks

If he hasn't already it's got to be soon. He was skating with the Ducks at the beginning of camp which was over a month ago. I can't imagine he's far from playing.

Ryan will not be a chop much longer, he will either be a duck or with another NHL team soon..........

Ryan will not be a chop much longer, he will either be a duck or with another NHL team soon..........

Just a hunch? How soon?

Not entirely C•H•O•P•S related, but C•H•O•P•S reject Janne "not even good enough for a contract" Pesonen has 9 points, 1 more than QP in the same number of games.
Ryan will not be a chop much longer, he will either be a duck or with another NHL team soon..........
What do you have that makes you think he'll be moved up/traded soon? QP's 8 points in 6 games is good, but it isn't "force yourself into the NHL" good. Although he is the youngest high scorer in the A.

He probably could stand to score a few more goals too, if he really wants to force himself into our lineup.

Ryan won't be moved any time soon. For one, Brad Larsen as the be healthy and dealt with and that's still almost a month away. Second, there's no pressure right now to call him up or trade him. Just because Burkie mentioned moving him to another team doesn't mean another team will give the right offer. He won't let Bobby Ryan go for scraps or just a pick. It has to be for a prospect that is of similar caliber but maybe a year away, like James van Riemsdyk(I'm sure I didn't spell his name wrong) for instance. If Bobby has to spend the first half of the year in Iowa, he will.

We know his base salary gets prorated the longer he's down there but what happens to bonuses that can't be reached like games played ones? I can't imagine they still count. Does anyone know about those?

Ryan won't be moved any time soon. For one, Brad Larsen as the be healthy and dealt with and that's still almost a month away. Second, there's no pressure right now to call him up or trade him. Just because Burkie mentioned moving him to another team doesn't mean another team will give the right offer. He won't let Bobby Ryan go for scraps or just a pick. It has to be for a prospect that is of similar caliber but maybe a year away, like James van Riemsdyk(I'm sure I didn't spell his name wrong) for instance. If Bobby has to spend the first half of the year in Iowa, he will.

We know his base salary gets prorated the longer he's down there but what happens to bonuses that can't be reached like games played ones? I can't imagine they still count. Does anyone know about those?

The moment the bonuses are not reachably anymore, they are taken off the cap.

We know his base salary gets prorated the longer he's down there but what happens to bonuses that can't be reached like games played ones? I can't imagine they still count. Does anyone know about those?
Those bonuses drop after game 42. The thing is there's not that many of them, and we don't know how many Ryan has or how much they are for.

I seriously doubt we could get JVR for Ryan. I'd think you'd need to add in at least a pick, maybe even a Carter or something. Throw a proposal in the trade board and see how well it's received.

Just a hunch? How soon?
Can't say Burke is working to get the cap space and has asked BR to be patient but BR would like to be traded if something is not done soon

Not entirely C•H•O•P•S related, but C•H•O•P•S reject Janne "not even good enough for a contract" Pesonen has 9 points, 1 more than QP in the same number of games.

What do you have that makes you think he'll be moved up/traded soon? QP's 8 points in 6 games is good, but it isn't "force yourself into the NHL" good. Although he is the youngest high scorer in the A.

He probably could stand to score a few more goals too, if he really wants to force himself into our lineup.

QP Deserves to be in the NHL Burke knows it, we know it, Ryan knows it. It's not cause we don't want him the problem is I dont trust Burke to get good value and he's going to rip it up if he leaves.

All I can say is...we're working on the capspace, if that isn't worked out soon expect Ryan to be traded

There's no pressure to trade QP though. I don't see why this issue needs to be addressed right now.

There's no pressure to trade QP though. I don't see why this issue needs to be addressed right now.
I agree with you I don't know what's going to happen, I was just told he requested a trade if something can't be figured out soon.

Those bonuses drop after game 42. The thing is there's not that many of them, and we don't know how many Ryan has or how much they are for.

I seriously doubt we could get JVR for Ryan. I'd think you'd need to add in at least a pick, maybe even a Carter or something. Throw a proposal in the trade board and see how well it's received.

But that's what it would take which suggests to me that him being traded isn't likely to happen. I think if push came to shove Burkie would finally move a forward or two here and call him up. I don't see that happening soon though. Honestly, I expect not to see Ryan as a Duck until the beginning of December.

Wildcat reports that Burke and Nonis were scouting a player(s) at Portland Pirates game. The rumor involves Ryan going to Buffalo for in a package deal. Burke's daughter is reportedly going to school in Maine which may explain his presence.

I say, if you trade Ryan, get something good. :nod:

If Ryan gets traded, Burke gets a swift kick in the nuts.

If Ryan gets traded, Burke gets a swift kick in the nuts.

Spot on.

I've never been a fan of Ryan, and wouldn't mind trading him for someone I think might actually become useful. That said, I'm not interested in anything Buffalo has. Well, Vanek, but we can't afford him. I liked Kotalik when I thought we could get him for cheap last season (and he had another season left), but now he's an UFA.

I'm also rather unimpressed with any of their prospects (Stafford, Sekera, Myers), and we don't really need prospects anyways unless we're giving up on the season. Actually, Gerbe and Ennis intrigue me a little, but again we don't really need prospects, and they might be too small to play a Ducks style.

But to focus more: who do they have in Portland that I'd be interested in? Pretty much just Gerbe. He's not good enough or NHL-ready enough to get Ryan from me, despite my Ryan hate.


If he really wants to trade Ryan, trade him to Philly (who's supposedly always wanted him) for Sbisa. Or Ryan + 1st for JVR.

I've never been a fan of Ryan, and wouldn't mind trading him for someone I think might actually become useful. That said, I'm not interested in anything Buffalo has. Well, Vanek, but we can't afford him. I liked Kotalik when I thought we could get him for cheap last season (and he had another season left), but now he's an UFA.

I'm also rather unimpressed with any of their prospects (Stafford, Sekera, Myers), and we don't really need prospects anyways unless we're giving up on the season. Actually, Gerbe and Ennis intrigue me a little, but again we don't really need prospects, and they might be too small to play a Ducks style.

But to focus more: who do they have in Portland that I'd be interested in? Pretty much just Gerbe. He's not good enough or NHL-ready enough to get Ryan from me, despite my Ryan hate.


If he really wants to trade Ryan, trade him to Philly (who's supposedly always wanted him) for Sbisa. Or Ryan + 1st for JVR.

I can't wait until Bobby Ryan becomes a great NHL player. He has the hands, vision, skills, hockey sense, and size to be a superstar. Also, I would argue he has the work ethic after his summer training.

I can't wait until Bobby Ryan becomes a great NHL player. He has the hands, vision, skills, hockey sense, and size to be a superstar. Also, I would argue he has the work ethic after his summer training.
I hope he proves me wrong. But I expect him to become a 2nd liner, nothing more.

And even if he did become a superstar, it's not like I've ever guaranteed that he'll fail. He has the hands and vision to become a star, and I'll readily state it. Unlike some, I know and admit my failings.

I just don't see the hockey sense and work ethic.

edit: ha, I see you've learned to add qualifiers. What with changing "I can't wait until he becomes a superstar" to "great player."

I've never been a fan of Ryan, and wouldn't mind trading him for someone I think might actually become useful. That said, I'm not interested in anything Buffalo has. Well, Vanek, but we can't afford him. I liked Kotalik when I thought we could get him for cheap last season (and he had another season left), but now he's an UFA.

I'm also rather unimpressed with any of their prospects (Stafford, Sekera, Myers), and we don't really need prospects anyways unless we're giving up on the season. Actually, Gerbe and Ennis intrigue me a little, but again we don't really need prospects, and they might be too small to play a Ducks style.

But to focus more: who do they have in Portland that I'd be interested in? Pretty much just Gerbe. He's not good enough or NHL-ready enough to get Ryan from me, despite my Ryan hate.


If he really wants to trade Ryan, trade him to Philly (who's supposedly always wanted him) for Sbisa. Or Ryan + 1st for JVR.

Bobby can only be traded for a prospect. That would be the whole point. He's not going to be traded because he's not working out, he'll be traded because our cap situation sucks and he's stuck in minors and will become increasingly mutinous as time goes on. But if we're moving our top-offensive prospect we have to replace him with a top-offensive prospect. Someone who will be ready next year. We can't take anyone's salary and moving a roster player would be stupid because we can just keep Bobby at that point. I'm still not confident it will come to that. I mean if worst comes to worst and he's there for half the season he becomes cap friendly at that point.

I hope he proves me wrong. But I expect him to become a 2nd liner, nothing more.

And even if he did become a superstar, it's not like I've ever guaranteed that he'll fail. He has the hands and vision to become a star, and I'll readily state it. Unlike some, I know and admit my failings.

I just don't see the hockey sense and work ethic.

edit: ha, I see you've learned to add qualifiers. What with changing "I can't wait until he becomes a superstar" to "great player."

Didn't want to use the word superstar twice. Basic writing skills.

"On the strength of that performance -- and a summer workout program that melted 19 pounds off his 6-foot-1 frame and cut his body fat percentage from 17% to 9%. Coach Randy Carlyle, rarely inspired to compliments and critical of Ryan's poor fitness last season, almost smiled in noting that Ryan no longer struggles to keep up with teammates. That means he can maintain the fast-paced cycling and puck-control game Carlyle wants the Ducks to play."
-LA TIMES

It's going to be a big mistake to trade this guy he's finally starting to put it all together and Burke will not get equal value for him either

QP with another goal tonight, plus a penalty for unsportsmanlike - disputing decision. He's Getz Jr.

It's going to be a big mistake to trade this guy he's finally starting to put it all together and Burke will not get equal value for him either

Why all the trade rumors? I mean did he come out and publicly ask for a trade? I don't understand why the Ducks would trade him now, when he's finally starting to come around.

Bobby can only be traded for a prospect. That would be the whole point. He's not going to be traded because he's not working out, he'll be traded because our cap situation sucks and he's stuck in minors and will become increasingly mutinous as time goes on. But if we're moving our top-offensive prospect we have to replace him with a top-offensive prospect. Someone who will be ready next year. We can't take anyone's salary and moving a roster player would be stupid because we can just keep Bobby at that point. I'm still not confident it will come to that. I mean if worst comes to worst and he's there for half the season he becomes cap friendly at that point.
I disagree. He could easily go for a deadline-type trade, or a get-rid of _____ (Schneider) with negative value trade. If Morrison sucks and we still need a 2nd liner, he might very well be the trade bait to get a guy and/or get rid of Morrison/Marchant to clear the space. Burke needs to decide if we want to win now. If so, and if our team is still has holes, Ryan may well be the casualty. It depends on how high the team still is on him. If the team still likes him, they'll trade picks/other prospects instead. If the team isn't so sure, he could be moved to save the other assets.

Also, you can't expect a "ready next year top-tier offensive prospect." If you believe in Ryan, that's exactly what he is. But some teams may have some doubts about him and his inability to crack the NHL by now. So why would they give up their own offensive prospect. Trades are almost never 1 for 1 for things of the same position and age. If he's traded, you're either getting a package or a player/prospect at a different position that fills a hole for the other team. Possibly a much younger (and rawer) prospect to a team who wants a more NHL-ready guy. But then if he's that raw, he's not a top tier guy anymore.

But there's no reason to move him any time soon. It's far too early for any sellers to sell, and there's no pressing need to move him. Unless he demands a trade, he'll be in Iowa for awhile yet.

And really, there's no use in arguing "trade him" "don't trade him." The trade him guys would be guys who don't believe he'll fully pan out. They want to get something while there's value. The "don't trade him" guys see a sunk cost, and believe he will pan out. Fundamentally stuck. And I'm not even a trade him guy, we don't have anyone with near the potential (even if I expect it will go unrealized). I'm just playing along with the hypotheticals.
Didn't want to use the word superstar twice. Basic writing skills.

"On the strength of that performance -- and a summer workout program that melted 19 pounds off his 6-foot-1 frame and cut his body fat percentage from 17% to 9%. Coach Randy Carlyle, rarely inspired to compliments and critical of Ryan's poor fitness last season, almost smiled in noting that Ryan no longer struggles to keep up with teammates. That means he can maintain the fast-paced cycling and puck-control game Carlyle wants the Ducks to play."
-LA TIMES
It's great that for once in his life he decides to get himself to adequate fitness. Possibly after being hinted that this is a make-or-break year by either the team or his agent (I know a lot of outsiders think it's so, so I'm sure he's at least aware of those expectations). Somehow that doesn't scream work ethic to me.
Why all the trade rumors? I mean did he come out and publicly ask for a trade? I don't understand why the Ducks would trade him now, when he's finally starting to come around.
There is no reason. It's just speculation based on how he's still not on the team, and vultures thinking they can get a big name. Burke mentioning he may move him doesn't help. He's still got a year and a half of his contract, so he's stuck with whatever the team feels like.

Not to get political, but look what the C*H*O*P*S did.
http://ducks.freedomblogging.com/files/2008/10/palin1.jpg

Does Tina Fey even like hockey?

Would you guys support packaging Ryan and Kunitz together in a deal for Gaborik knowing he's strictly a rental? Not saying it will happen but the ducks are kicking tires everywhere

Would you guys support packaging Ryan and Kunitz together in a deal for Gaborik knowing he's strictly a rental? Not saying it will happen but the ducks are kicking tires everywhere
1) No cap space
2) We need a LW or C, not a RW

But other than that, I wouldn't mind it. That's one hell of a rental. And truthfully, what's saying he's strictly a rental? We have oodles of cap space next season. Even if someone would probably have to be cleared later to field an entire roster.

1) No cap space
2) We need a LW or C, not a RW

But other than that, I wouldn't mind it. That's one hell of a rental. And truthfully, what's saying he's strictly a rental? We have oodles of cap space next season. Even if someone would probably have to be cleared later to field an entire roster.

We dont have oodles of space for forwards...the defense is probably going to look considerably different next year.

1) No cap space
2) We need a LW or C, not a RW

But other than that, I wouldn't mind it. That's one hell of a rental. And truthfully, what's saying he's strictly a rental? We have oodles of cap space next season. Even if someone would probably have to be cleared later to field an entire roster.
Yeah the RW thing is a problem, I don't think it's going to happen but if Ryan goes a major salary is going with him most likely I'm just really concerned the return will be poor but as I said the ducks are talking to alot of teams and if we can make a move to free room for Ryan it'll get done..

We dont have oodles of space for forwards...the defense is probably going to look considerably different next year.
Depending on the cap...I think we'll be big players for Bouwmeester, especially if we can keep Ryan.

Yeah the RW thing is a problem, I don't think it's going to happen but if Ryan goes a major salary is going with him most likely I'm just really concerned the return will be poor but as I said the ducks are talking to alot of teams and if we can make a move to free room for Ryan it'll get done..

Where did you hear Ryan is getting traded? If anything does occur how soon do you think it will be?

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Nope...no idea, but I know it's not Enroth or Gerbe or Kennedy or Butler. Those are Buffalo's blue chip prospects and future players for the team.

To be honest, I'm not expecting a huge amount to be sent Anaheim's way if this deal takes place. Anaheim's main reasons for moving him will be...

1.) Give him his shot in the NHL because it doesn't look like it will happen with Anaheim.
2.) Relieve the Ducks of any cap issues or potential cap issues by having Ryan on the Ducks roster.
3.) According to rumblings....Ryan's agent asked for a trade.

As I said, any deal would have send more players to Buffalo then Anaheim because if they are taking players out of Portland, they have to replace them because Portland has no extra player's and they don't have an ECHL affiliate.

Not worried either direction.

If they arent getting something worthwhile back then the shouldnt trade Ryan period. Giving favors to backup goalies and old dmen is fine, but not to blue chip prospects taken 2nd overall.

Not entirely C•H•O•P•S related, but C•H•O•P•S reject Janne "not even good enough for a contract" Pesonen has 9 points, 1 more than QP in the same number of games.


Who is QP? Is he one of our prospects?

Who is QP? Is he one of our prospects?

Questionable pick or Bobby Ryan. :laugh:

Everytime I go to check AHL boxscores and see Iowa..it's like you *know* Ryan scored, even if Iowa only has 1 goal on the board...crazy.

True. Pigs down 3-1 in the second. Ryan has his 6th.

Does anybody know what's the deal with Mikkelson as i didn't see him on the roster for the last games?
In addition,I thought we had like 8 defenders in iowa,but then they signed Chris St.Croix.

Does anybody know what's the deal with Mikkelson as i didn't see him on the roster for the last games?
In addition,I thought we had like 8 defenders in iowa,but then they signed Chris St.Croix.

According to this game report on October 19th:

The goal came with Iowa defenseman Brendan Mikkelson prone behind his own net after suffering an apparent dislocated elbow. The officials let play continue, giving the Flames essentially a 5-on-3 as the crowd booed and Chucko scored a close-range goal.

Mikkelson did not return to the game

Dislocating your elbow is one of the most painful injuries you can go through, hopefully he popped it back in sooner rather than later. Whats up with all of our prospects getting hurt? Thats now four guys in the first part of the season.

Not to get political, but look what the C*H*O*P*S did.
http://ducks.freedomblogging.com/files/2008/10/palin1.jpg

Does Tina Fey even like hockey?

Pathetic :shakehead:shakehead:shakehead

Does anybody know who Ryan's linemates are?

Does anybody know who Ryan's linemates are?

I believe it's Ebbett and Linstrom but I just guessing based on reading the scoring plays in the box scores.

If you are a stat man, Ryan has 6 goals, 5 assists in 9 games with the CHOPS. Not bad at all.

The stats seem to indicate that Ryan is playing really solid hockey; to those that watch the Chops, is he competing every night?

Bobby Ryan update. Got the game winner on the PP tonight to beat the Wolves 2-1 and was named the first star. He now has 7 goals and 5 assists in 10 games. Which makes him on pace for 56 goals and 96 points.

Everytime I go to check AHL boxscores and see Iowa..it's like you *know* Ryan scored, even if Iowa only has 1 goal on the board...crazy.

Bobby Ryan update. Got the game winner on the PP tonight to beat the Wolves 2-1 and was named the first star. He now has 7 goals and 5 assists in 10 games. Which makes him on pace for 56 goals and 96 points.

crazy :help:

we have no second line...get him here burke you jerk

Hmm. Ryan's doing better from a goal-scoring standpoint. Maybe it's because I posted that he needs to score more goals to really force himself in the lineup? That's got to be it.

Interesting that Burke says that he's dominating now. "He’s keeping his end of the bargain. We haven’t given him a timeframe. If he continues to dominate..."

Sorry to be repetitive, but every time I check boxscores for Iowa and they have one goal..he's always a factor.

Assist so far tonight, trailing 2-1

How are Festerling and Mikkelson doing. Not the score sheet stats but how is Mikkelsons defensive game, is he improving? He could always skate and was a pretty decent offensive blueliner. Is Festerling showing any offensive touch to compliment his solid defensive play?

Nother 2 assists for kewpie.

Was just checking up on some ex Peoria Rivermen players and was wondering what was up with Birner? I notice they only have him listed with 1 game played?

I would have guessed he was just lower than everybody else on the depth chart, but I think he'd get more action than just one game. He's not playing in Bakersfield, so it could be an injury but I haven't heard anything.

Yet another 2 points for kyoop tonight, with time left in the 3rd.

edit - he ends with 2+1, including the game winner.

Now 9+10=19 pts in 14 games, 3rd in the league.

Yet another 2 points for kyoop tonight, with time left in the 3rd.

edit - he ends with 2+1, including the game winner.

Now 9+10=19 pts in 14 games, 3rd in the league.

I'm not sure whether all your updates excite or depress me :(.

I'm not sure whether all your updates excite or depress me :(.

They sure excite me. He's going to be apart of this team this year I don't have a doubt in my mind. Seeing him put up these numbers is very encouraging.

They sure excite me. He's going to be apart of this team this year I don't have a doubt in my mind. Seeing him put up these numbers is very encouraging.

As I have said all along, Bobby Ryan will become a superstar.

I've been told Bobby Ryan has, or will be called up shortly. Someone may be waived..

That's good news.

I've been told Bobby Ryan has, or will be called up shortly. Someone may be waived..

By whom?

By whom?
What do you mean?

What do you mean?

Who told you is what I was asking but it doesn't matter anymore.

Oh I thought you were asking me who would be waived, i'm not sure Sundin is viable anymore. Murray wants to inject youth, Murray and Carlyle could really butt heads here because Carlyle does not trust our youth.

Oh I thought you were asking me who would be waived, i'm not sure Sundin is viable anymore. Murray wants to inject youth, Murray and Carlyle could really butt heads here because Carlyle does not trust our youth.

I wouldn't say he doesn't trust his youth so much as he trust his vets. The reality is if something like this happens it's the kids have to be called upon. I think Bobby is going to do great. I'm anxious to see how Festerling does.

But to keep this thread about the Chops. I think this is Ryan Dingle's time to shine down there. This leaves a big hole in their roster so I hope they can roll with it and still play as well as they have.

I know Festerling was the last d-man to be sent down before the season started, but does anyone know how he passed up Mickelson, and Salcido on our depth chart?

I know Festerling was the last d-man to be sent down before the season started, but does anyone know how he passed up Mickelson, and Salcido on our depth chart?

I think it has a lot to do with the style of play and the role they will fill in Anaheim, as well as where they are on their respective development tracks.

Arguably, all three could fill a 6th/7th defenseman role for the squad. In Festerling's case, that's probably his peak in terms of his potential and ability. With Mikkelson and Salcido, they may end up being a bit more then a bottom-pairing defender, so instead of giving them 9 minutes a game at this point in the NHL, they're better suited development-wise to play 17-20 minutes a night in the AHL.

Isn't Mikkelson hurt right now?

Isn't Mikkelson hurt right now?

Yeah, still out with the elbow injury I believe. Hasn't played since October 18th.

Yeah, still out with the elbow injury I believe. Hasn't played since October 18th.

Man that sucks. Injuries have slowed his development by at least two years. I hope they haven't discouraged him because he's got loads of talent.

Man that sucks. Injuries have slowed his development by at least two years. I hope they haven't discouraged him because he's got loads of talent.

I don't think him being discouraged is a problem. From my experience with him, Mikkelson has a great attitude.

However, repeated injuries could hurt his overall development. It was really only at the end of his last season of junior before he got comfortable again after missing the majority of a year. Hopefully this elbow injury won't keep him out for too long.

Congrats to David McNab for becoming the new General Manager of the Iowa Chops and senior vice-president of hockey operations with the Ducks. :)

Just wondering if anyone can give some insight on how Beleskey is playing? I know he just came back from shoulder surgery and maybe a little rusty.
Any info would be great.

Sorry to be repetitive, but every time I check boxscores for Anaheim and they have one goal..he's always a factor.



edit :sarcasm:

has miller gotten any stronger? Or at least heavier

has miller gotten any stronger? Or at least heavier
Was he like 165 or 167 when drafted? I think he was 172 last year. He's up to a whopping 175 now.

Was he like 165 or 167 when drafted? I think he was 172 last year. He's up to a whopping 175 now.

perry and him need to go to some buffets together

The Hawgs take after their older brothers. Down 4-1 to Grand Rapids they tie it up (3 straight points by Belesky), lose in OT.

GR was 3-8 on the power play.

Beleskey is starting to beast it atleast...maybe he can replace Rob..please?

Man do I have huge mancrush on Belesky and Tangradi. I really hope, starting next year they develop them just like Perry and Getzlaf, bring them along slowly and together at every step.

According to the AHL transactions, David McKee was recalled from the ECHL to Iowa. Any thoughts as to why?

Edit: Based on the thread about Giguere leaving the team for personal reasons I assume that McKee was added so that either LeNeveu or Lavasseur can be called up.

Belesky is the new QP. Assist tonight in a 4-3 OT win.

It's to bad Beleskey was hurt, I think he would've made a huge impression in training camp and challenged for a spot.

Our bottom 6 is going to look alot different next year, I fully expect Beleskey and Miller on the team.

According to the AHL transactions, David McKee was recalled from the ECHL to Iowa. Any thoughts as to why?

Edit: Based on the thread about Giguere leaving the team for personal reasons I assume that McKee was added so that either LeNeveu or Lavasseur can be called up.


David Leneveu called to Anaheim, Festerling sent to Iowa to clear cap.

Belesky is the new QP. Assist tonight in a 4-3 OT win.

Hi sorry new to the short form. What does QP stand for?

Glad to see this young man doing so well. He was a true force when he was in belleville!

Hi sorry new to the short form. What does QP stand for?

Glad to see this young man doing so well. He was a true force when he was in belleville!

Kevin Lowe referred to Bobby Ryan as a "questionable pick" and thus some posters here decided it would be a good nickname for him. I don't. So he's basically saying that Belesky is Iowa new scoring threat now that Bobby's here.

Yes QP stands for Questionable Pick. We're hoping he breaks out and we can use the name ironically. Homage to Lowe and all.

It's good to see him doing well in the AHL. I'm not sure how we can break him in next season (it would have made more sense if Selanne retired, Ryan got moved to RW, and Beleskey got put on the 1st/2nd line). But I'd like to see him at some point. Maybe the 4th. Miller and Carter can fill in for any departed 3rd liners. Or maybe even the 2nd C in Carter/Ebbett's case.

I think Belesky might challenge for the 4th line at the beginning of next year. I don't think they'll hold him back for a top-6 role like they did with Bobby. I see him taking the career path of Carter and Miller but obviously with more upside.

Well Miller is a 25 year old minor leaguer who is not getting any sort of opportunity because of Carlyles boner for vets.

Was just checking up on some ex Peoria Rivermen players and was wondering what was up with Birner? I notice they only have him listed with 1 game played?

Update:He is now in Finland. (http://www.eurohockey.net/transfers/transfers.html?nationality=&country=&lastname=birner&days=31)

And the McDonald trade keeps paying off dividends. McDonald for Weight, Birner, and a 7th round pick (either Leach or Aubin).

Squealers lose 4-3 in SO. Festerling has an assist on the game tying goal. QP2 didn't play.

Is QP2 hurt?
I hope not he just came back from shoulder surgery and was finding his game.

Is QP2 hurt?
I hope not he just came back from shoulder surgery and was finding his game.
No idea, but he didn't play again Saturday night.

No idea, but he didn't play again Saturday night.

maybe i'm to lazy to look back in the thread, but who is qp2?

maybe i'm to lazy to look back in the thread, but who is qp2?

Questionable pick #2. The nickname for Matt Beleskey. Any ducks prospect who is on an ppg in the AHL will be called a questinable pick.

In memories on Kevin Lowe.

Thought this would be fun to watch...

http://www.hockeyfights.com/fights/51056

I doubt he ever makes the NHL but this is a Sweet KO...

I doubt he ever makes the NHL but this is a Sweet KO...

Maybe if Parros gets injured. Ducks tend to recall players based on specific needs.

Just a heads-up, Anaheim's old ECHL affiliate, the August Lynx has folded. This year, the Lynx were the Lightning's ECHL affiliate.

Hockey's Future had an article about the dire situation they were in prior to folding: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/10738/tampa_affiliate_augusta_lynx_fights_for_survival/

Meanwhile, HF's Holly Gunning kept track of the situation on her blog: http://thrashersprospectsannex.blogspot.com/2008/11/augusta-on-brink-of-folding.html
http://thrashersprospectsannex.blogspot.com/2008/11/marks-on-hockey-side-of-augustas.html
http://thrashersprospectsannex.blogspot.com/2008/11/choosing-highway-by-bryan-esner.html
http://thrashersprospectsannex.blogspot.com/2008/12/augusta-folds-first-echl-team-to-fold.html
http://thrashersprospectsannex.blogspot.com/2008/12/ripple-effects-from-augusta-in-south.html

The players formerly playing with Augusta became Unrestricted Free Agents. Former Anaheim prospect Matt Auffrey was the Lynx leading scorer with 11 points in 18 games when the team folded. He has since been picked up by the Florida Everblades and has two points in his first two games with the club.

C/H/O/P/S played three games this weekend, won em all, QP2 didn't play. Anybody know what gives?

C/H/O/P/S played three games this weekend, won em all, QP2 didn't play. Anybody know what gives?

The rumor is he's in Anaheim on a rehab.
http://forums.anaheimducks.com/index.php?showtopic=367077&st=0

C/H/O/P/S played three games this weekend, won em all,

Drew Miller had 3 goals including 2 game winners. If the kid is finding his scoring touch, I think its time for the Ducks to bring him up and let him play with Teemu. He can't be half as bad as Brendan Morrison.

It sucks having the C*H*O*P*S as an affiliate. They're pretty much a complete non-entity in terms of media coverage. I have no freaking idea what happened to Beleskey. I tried looking at newspapers, the AHL website, the C*H*O*P*S website, looking for AHL/Porkers message boards. Nothing.

We've been spoiled by Portland and wildcat.

It sucks having the C*H*O*P*S as an affiliate. They're pretty much a complete non-entity in terms of media coverage. I have no freaking idea what happened to Beleskey. I tried looking at newspapers, the AHL website, the C*H*O*P*S website, looking for AHL/Porkers message boards. Nothing.

We've been spoiled by Portland and wildcat.
I did the same. The only news is on the team's website - this guy's called up, team came back from a deficit. Nothing you couldn't find out from reading a box score.

Porcine Puckmasters beat someone or other 2-1 tonight, and QP2 played. No points, 2 shots, even rating.

Walthier and Green got the goals.

Side Burns got blasted 4-0. They had 15 shots, which is mediocre, but they had 13 of them in the 2nd period, which is awesome.

Epic Icehog/CHOPS battle and QP2 returns to the scoresheet with 1+1, assisting on the game winner.

Salcido had 1+3.

Epic Icehog/CHOPS battle and QP2 returns to the scoresheet with 1+1, assisting on the game winner.

Salcido had 1+3.

edit - Guess I should add the choppies won, 6-5.

I guess you guys have a New D-man Coming to town.
Its been confirmed by the Tigers

I guess you guys have a New D-man Coming to town.
Its been confirmed by the Tigers
?

Hmm. Well anyway, another Hog/CHOP battle and another win, 6-3. They were up 6-0 at one point. The Rockford radio guys are pretty entertaining.

QP2 had 1+1. Salcido had another huge night, with 1+2.

I think this is what he is referring to: http://mlntherawfeed.squarespace.com/hockey-transactions/2008/12/30/medicine-hat-tigers-defenseman-matt-mccue-signs-with-anaheim.html

Matt McCue
Defenseman
Hockeydb: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=77307
WHL: http://whl.ca/en/stats/player.php?id=24059
At the time of his departure, he was among the league leaders in Penalty Minutes...so I guess that's an indication of what he brings to the table.
I'll see what else I can dig up. He's bounced around with tryouts with San Jose, Minnesota and St. Louis.
Looks to be the standard three-year entry-level NHL contract. Very odd that they sent him immediately to Iowa, especially with the numbers on the blue line down there...

EDIT: according to the Ducks press release, he's going to be used as a left-wing:
http://ducks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=400890

Here's what Cups had to say about him during his draft year (2006):
D Matt McCue
DOB: July 5, 1988 (17)
Height: 6’-5”
Weight: 208 Lbs
WHL Team: Spokane

My Notes: Could be this years Cody Franson whom I was high on last year as well…good overall game…can play the offensive game as well as being physical in his defensive zone…needs to add strength/weight…mobility is good for being a big body…foot speed could improve by half a step…big and has an impressive wingspan…game is best when kept simple…very young and will only get better.

CSS Notes: GAP CAN BE A LITTLE TOO BIG ON THE SPEEDY FORWARDS AT TIMES. - HAS TROUBLE WITH CONTAINMENT IN THE CORNERS FROM TIME TO TIME.

A big, defence first defender who has some offensive updside.

At the same time ISS had this to say:
Matthew McCue, D -- Spokane (WHL)

Height: 6'5 Weight: 208

McCue is a big, strong defenseman who is rugged and capable of playing a physical style of game. He will not hesitate to drop the gloves to settle a score or stick up for a teammate. He has the size and strength to dominate in the corners and along the walls.

He is a decent skater and puck carrier but sometimes he looks a little awkward doing so. There are times where his puck control sometimes goes out the window. He could also work on his balance/strength a little bit.

He is very physical and will try to intimidate opponents. When he was with the tigers, if anyone touched tyler ennis he would skate over and give them a pounding, or push them against the boards and rough him up if the guy wasn't gonna fight.

He was the whl's number 1 enforcer in a weaker fighting year.He won every fight he was in with the tigers. He is pretty tall out on the ice, and once he fills out his frame completely he will become a train. HE looks for opportunities to throw bone crunching hits.

I expect anahiem signed him for his toughness/intimidation factor with the potential to become a player who can skate at the nhl level.


This signing created a big void on the tigers defense. Many tiger fans are ticked off that anaheim took him mid-season. I hope he does well at the next level

His nickname shall be Cue Ball ; someone might want to alert Da J-Man. :)

He is a decent skater and puck carrier but sometimes he looks a little awkward doing so. There are times where his puck control sometimes goes out the window. He could also work on his balance/strength a little bit.

He is very physical and will try to intimidate opponents. When he was with the tigers, if anyone touched tyler ennis he would skate over and give them a pounding, or push them against the boards and rough him up if the guy wasn't gonna fight.

He was the whl's number 1 enforcer in a weaker fighting year.He won every fight he was in with the tigers. He is pretty tall out on the ice, and once he fills out his frame completely he will become a train. HE looks for opportunities to throw bone crunching hits.

I expect anahiem signed him for his toughness/intimidation factor with the potential to become a player who can skate at the nhl level.


This signing created a big void on the tigers defense. Many tiger fans are ticked off that anaheim took him mid-season. I hope he does well at the next level

Thanks for the info, I understand that he expects a bit more growth, wow.

Enough with the QP2 there was nothing questionable about that pick, or anyone even questioning it

His nickname shall be Cue Ball ; someone might want to alert Da J-Man. :)
Already taken by Getzlaf.

At first it sounded odd to move a guy with questionable skating from D to F, but if he's an enforcer type then it makes perfect sense. It's tough to keep the other guys rested if you have a Dman spending a lot of time in the box.

We seem kind of short on enforcer types in the prospect pool, so this might be a good signing.

QP2 had a brutal week along with the rest of the other white meats, but redeemed himself with 3 points in 2 games, including late 3rd-period game-winning power play goals in each.

SO i guess Anaheim decided to send Mcue back to the hat. Kinda wierd IMO. They signed him to a deal, told him to sit out the Tiger game that Night. Then they send him back down after 2 weeks, and he didnt even get to play a game.

There was a rumour that Anaheim is sending him back because they got a couple players back from injury??????

SO i guess Anaheim decided to send Mcue back to the hat. Kinda wierd IMO. They signed him to a deal, told him to sit out the Tiger game that Night. Then they send him back down after 2 weeks, and he didnt even get to play a game.

There was a rumour that Anaheim is sending him back because they got a couple players back from injury??????

In a recent radio interview, Dineen said he was having immigration issues but was expected here soon. He may have been "sent" back (he hasn't made it "here" yet) to Medicine Hat to get some playing time.

The CHOPS could certainly use help on the back line. Last night they suited up a journeyman 31 year old minor league defenseman who had never played a single game in the AHL. The prior game they suited up a player from Reading in the ECHL on a PTO.

Veideman is still out as are Bickell and Stephenson. Bickell is still a month or more away although he will start skating soon. Not sure the extent of Veideman or Stephenson's injury or how long they will be out.

Add to that Mikkelson's call-up and the CHOPS are very thin on defense, to say the least.

In a recent radio interview, Dineen said he was having immigration issues but was expected here soon. He may have been "sent" back (he hasn't made it "here" yet) to Medicine Hat to get some playing time.

The CHOPS could certainly use help on the back line. Last night they suited up a journeyman 31 year old minor league defenseman who had never played a single game in the AHL. The prior game they suited up a player from Reading in the ECHL on a PTO.

Veideman is still out as are Bickell and Stephenson. Bickell is still a month or more away although he will start skating soon. Not sure the extent of Veideman or Stephenson's injury or how long they will be out.

Add to that Mikkelson's call-up and the CHOPS are very thin on defense, to say the least.

thanks for the info. The tigers website is stating that Anaheim reviewed his situation and McCue is staying as a tiger for the rest of the year

http://ducks.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/07/miller-selected-to-ahl-all-star-squad/5198/
Drew Miller’s recent past followed him to Anaheim.

Miller, who was recalled by the Ducks earlier this week when the NHL suspended Corey Perry, was selected to play in the American Hockey League’s All-Star Game.

Provided he’s not still with the Ducks, Miller will represent the PlanetUSA team on Jan. 26 in Worcester, Mass.
Hopefully he can translate some of that scoring skill to the NHL.

Just went to the game sheet for tonights game and noticed QP2 (Beleskey) was not listed. The way he has been playing for the Chops I thought he may have been called up. I checked the game sheet for tonights starting lineup for the Ducks game and he is listed as a scratch for tonights game. I havent seen anything about him being called up on either sight Chops or Ducks. If he has been called up CONGRATULATIONS Matt. You were a pleasure to watch in Belleville and develop a pretty big fan club.
I hope your stay in Anaheim is a long one!!!!

Yeah Beleskey was called up, no idea if he's gonna play though.

He is on the game sheet!:handclap::handclap::handclap:

He had a phantom assist on that Pronger goal, too. Sort of a ****-me decoy.

Beleskey was sent down and Bodie was called up.

Beleskey was sent down and Bodie was called up.

Uhhh what???? Why is Bodie being called up, he's a RW?

Uhhh what???? Why is Bodie being called up, he's a RW?

We might need more muscle on the fourth line. Belevsky is not a fighter.

I read this on the AHL site and was very confused at first. The Chops get one of their scorers back and we add some muscle. Not sure if we really need it, but whatever. Now Beleskey will get some decent ice time at least.

I guess they wanted Beleskey to get regular minutes as opposed to being a healthy scratch all the time.

I guess they wanted Beleskey to get regular minutes as opposed to being a healthy scratch all the time.

More than that Iowa really needs someone who can score back in their lineup. Teemu will be back after the next three games so we only need Bodie for that time period to be a spare. I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't suit up at in these next three games.

How has Logan Stephenson looked since the trade?

How has Logan Stephenson looked since the trade?

He was injured just after he arrived, but has been back in the line up lately. He's looked pretty good, but hasn't dropped the mitts at all. I thought he would be a more physical presence, but he hasn;t been.

From Juniors and San Antonio, he isn't really that physical of a player despite his size, and hasn't been able to translate junior offense to the pro's but I'm happy to see he's still playing solid defensively

Ducks Recall Mikkelson
http://ducks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=409884

So uh, how have the Chops been doing? (I know...I'll check their website)

59 points in 55 games. So pretty meh (better then the Ducks though). 5th out of 8 in the West Division. Gonna miss the playoffs. Yay!

59 points in 55 games. So pretty meh (better then the Ducks though). 5th out of 8 in the West Division. Gonna miss the playoffs. Yay!
They were hit pretty hard by us constantly calling up/trading away their top players.

Looks like the Chops will miss the playoffs this year, they're 3 points out of a playoff spot with 6 games left. Salcido is -21 with 39 points and 102 PIMs in 70 games, on pace to double his last years PIMs.

Yeah well, they lost many of their top players.

Mikkelson
Ryan
Ebbett
Miller

They have a Bobby Ryan bobblehead nite in their last game I believe. You guys might check ebay after that.

Nic Deschamps joined Iowa today on a PTO

http://stats.theahl.com/hm/transactions.php

Nic Deschamps joined Iowa today on a PTO

http://stats.theahl.com/hm/transactions.php

He's not playing in tonight's game, but thanks for the info.

Mitera picked up an assist so far in his first game. All of a sudden he's Nick Lidstrom.

Chops end up giving up 3 shorthanded goals and lose 6-2. Mitera had 2 assists and was +2.

Chops end up giving up 3 shorthanded goals and lose 6-2. Mitera had 2 assists and was +2.

Call him up. :sarcasm: (kind of)

Mikkelson needs a few years.

How has Kontiola looked since the trade? Looks like his points per game dropped since moving to Iowa; I'm guessing he isnt getting as many minutes as he got in Rockford?

He was horrid in the first 7 games. Since then he's been about a ppg. The team is terrible though, it can't feel good to be traded there.

How has Kontiola looked since the trade? Looks like his points per game dropped since moving to Iowa; I'm guessing he isnt getting as many minutes as he got in Rockford?

Seems like he's playing lots of minutes. Plays the point with the first PP unit and centers the top line. He finally seems to be getting his rhythm, but for awhile he really looked out of place.

The Chops are all but mathematically eliminated after their loss today.

I didn't see this posted anywhere, but it seems that Bodie has been recalled.

Link: http://ducks.freedomblogging.com/2009/04/05/ducks-frustrated-after-loss-to-sharks/9845/#more-9845

It's at the bottom.

MVP--Drew Miller
Defenseman of the Year--Brian Salcido
Rookie of the Year--Adrian Veideman
Community Service Award--Ryan Donally
Coaches Inspiration Award--Petteri Wirtanen

http://www.iowachops.com/news/index.html?article_id=255

MVP--Drew Miller
Defenseman of the Year--Brian Salcido
Rookie of the Year--Adrian Veideman
Community Service Award--Ryan Donally
Coaches Inspiration Award--Petteri Wirtanen

http://www.iowachops.com/news/index.html?article_id=255

seriously why is he not with the club instead of Mikelsson?

Ducks called up several players to get in some NHL practices and such.

http://ducks.freedomblogging.com/2009/04/11/ducks-to-summon-black-aces/10361/

The “Black Aces” as they are known, are expected to include goaltender J.P. Levasseur, defensemen Brett Festerling and Brian Salcido, and forwards Josh Green, Petteri Wirtanen, Matt Beleskey and Petri Kontiola.

The Ducks also plan to bring in defenseman Mark Mitera and forwards Nicolas Deschamps and MacGregor Sharp from Iowa. None of those three, signed to contracts that begin next season, would be eligible to play.