Round 1 goodness!

We're in the thick of round 1 and so far this has been one crazy post season. At one time, all but 1 series were at 1 - 1! And there have been a good number of overtime play for example, the SJ/COL series has gone to OT in 3 consecutive games! So far some teams are going to try to close this 1st round, Philly and Pittsburgh hope to do this. I know that I was supposed to do RD 1 EC picks so I will go through and quickly get it out of the way:

#4 Pens V #5 Sens:
Pens.

#7 Flyers V #2 Devils:
Devils.

#1 Caps V #8 Habs:
Caps.

#3 Sabres V #6 Bruins:
Sabres.

OK! There you go, my picks with no explanation whatsoever!
And eve though they're out playing golf...

Go Ducks!

PS: Its not in this weeks Ducks Vlogstrosity but Ducks forwards, Corey Perry and Ryan Carter have been pick to represent their respected nations for this years World Championships in Germany! Perry for Canada and Carter for USA. Well done and please don't get hurt-ed.

This weeks Ducks Vlogstrosity features a little statement to a few select Kings fans who know how to represent their entire fan-base:

PLAYOFFS! sans the Anaheim Ducks... *sigh*

Today marks the beginning of the NHL Post Season aka Second Season aka Playoffs and although the Ducks will not be taking part in this years second half of the season, I still will be paying attention. I am however not just a die hard Ducks fan but I am also a die hard fan of hockey.

So I have done my picks for the WC and EC in this first part of the playoffs and they are as follows:

WC:
[#1 San Jose Sharks V #8 Colorado Avalanche] SERIES START TONIGHT!
Everyone's saying that SJ will take this series, that the Avs are still young and that the Sharks are just too strong of a team. Be that as it may, I feel in my loins that the Avs will come out on top of this series and it will be an upset. Towards the end, SJ have been rather inconsistent and started up their usual playoff choking right before the season ended. So that could be the down fall of the Sharks. The Avs' downfall could be that they are just too inexperienced. We will see.

[#2 Chicago Blackhawks V #7 Nashville Predators] SERIES BEGINS ON FRIDAY
CHICAGO in 4. Yes, the Hawks' goal tending is very questionable and their defense took a turn for the worse when Ovi *accidentally* took out Brian Campbell with a broken clavicle, the Preds won't be able to compete with the grit and amazing offensive still packed in Chicago's barrels. Blackhawks in 4, maybe 5.

[#3 Vancouver Canucks V #6 Los Angeles Kings] SERIES BEGINS TOMORROW
Although they were my top prediction for "team that will surprise all in 2009/2010" they won't be going pass the 1st round. The Canucks just have too much fire power in offense, defense, and goal. LA are still very young and despite having a couple of players with experience, they won't be able to top Vancouver. Canucks in 4.

[#4 Phoenix Coyotes V #5 Detroit Red Wings] SERIES BEGINS TONIGHT
Detroit came out of the Olympic break like gang busters! They were the hottest team in the NHL and dominated however, Phoenix have been consistently amazing all season long. A perfect Cinderella story in Glendale. Bryz has been a wall and is my pick for the Vezina. He has experience in tight, high pressure situations. Then you have Doan, who has a lot to prove. This team are too hungry for the Wings where as Detroit has had an not so great season til the Olympic break due to injuries and Osgood not doing so well. But they are healthy now and Howard has been spectacular. This will be the best and most evenly matched series in the WC possibly the entire 1st round. Coyotes in 7.

There you have it, those are my picks for the WC. I will have my picks for the EC tomorrow. Until then, I bring you this weeks Ducks Vlogstrosity! Watch and enjoy!!




And as always:

Go Ducks!

it's "OFFICIAL" no 2nd season...

What an amazing week I had! Going back home made me realize how much I missed SoCal! So much to do. I haven't been outside that much since ere moving to Olympia, WA. I will have a special announcement next week on my vlog which I am calling "Ducks Vlogstrosity" Anywho, here is this weeks episode where I talk about my trip and the fact that Anaheim will not be in the playoffs for the first time in 4 seasons (sorry but it's a tad long):



I mention that I have a couple of photos from my trip and here they are:















"Oh my precious Pond, how I've missed you..."

















Warm-ups before the Ducks/Stars match













Ducks V Stars: 03:29:2010













Ducks V Canucks: 04:02:2010

















My friend of 4 years, Jackie and I!





Got Selanne to sign my sweater!





Also met Scotty for the first time, had him sign my Official SCF Game Puck! Selannes on the other side!

Like I said, it was amazing being back home, seeing family, old friends and meeting new ones! Had a blast and I can't wait to return!

Go Ducks!

SELANNE NETS HIS 600th!!

Figured I'd do another Vlog.

Hope you all like it!



Go Ducks!

V-LOG GOODNESS!!

So in my lame attempt that keeping up with OOTP, I decided it was time to get video all up on earth's ass! This is my first attempt. Don't judge...

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY

and always,

Go Ducks!

Goodbye and THANK YOU

Dear Jiggy,

For years you've been the backbone in the Ducks organization setting records and being a wall. In 2003, you won the Conn Smythe and you damn well deserved it. In 2007, you played a huge part into winning the Stanley Cup. Watching you make amazing saves and standing up for your fellow teammates was very enjoyable. These past two season weren't your best, to say the least and as of late, you have been positive about the somewhat crummy situation with who would be no. 1 for Anaheim.

And now you are gone and off to play for another team. It's good that you will be given a fresh new start. You'll be closer to your family in Montreal. You'll be reunited with a phenomenal goal tending coach and will have the opportunity to be a mentor to another up and coming keeper. Best of all, you will be a no. 1 yet again.

And even though I have been on a case for the past two seasons, (the reason being that I knew the sheer talent you possessed and knew you could do better) it will be weird to not see you warming up on the ice and not being in net wearing a Ducks sweater.

For all of the Ducks faithful, it was like we were apart of your family after the birth of your son. You let us into your life and we were all on edge to see how he would turn out. Watching you skate out on that ice, holding your son when you won the Cup was such a touching thing to witness.

And now your moving on.

I just wish you and your family the best of luck in Toronto.

And from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU...

You will be missed.

-Go Ducks

Happy Christmas!!!

I know it's been ages since I've posted anything. Shame on me.

But don't worry! I will post something very soon. Just with the whole Holiday bit and with work, I have been rather busy. But fear not, I have been watching the games and have been please (except with loses to the Sharks and from last nights match with the Coyotes) with the results thus far.

For now, I wish all my fellow Duck fans a Happy Christmas! And to all my close friends and family back home in SoCal: I dearly miss you all.

Go Ducks!