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CNN —Veteran NHL forward Corey Perry apologized on Thursday for the “inappropriate behavior” which saw him waived by the Chicago Blackhawks. Corey Perry in a Thursday statement regarding his release from the Blackhawks. He was signed to a one-year deal in July and played in 16 games, scoring four goals and assisting on five others. “In the event Mr. Perry clears waivers, we intend to terminate his contract effective immediately,” the team stated. Perry has played in 1,273 NHL games while scoring 421 career goals.

Persons: Corey Perry, Perry “, Perry, “, ”, ” Corey Perry, Perry’s, Ethan Miller, Luke Richardson, ” – Organizations: CNN — Veteran NHL, Chicago Blackhawks, Blackhawks, “, CNN, Vegas Golden Knights, Columbus Blue Jackets, ‘ Hawks, NHL, Anaheim Ducks Locations: Perry’s Chicago

Vegas also had earned a point in 20 straight regular-season games since last March, the second-longest such streak in the last 40 years. Anaheim trailed 2-0 entering the third, but Henrique got the Ducks on the board with a power-play goal from the slot. The Ducks tied it when Eichel coughed up the puck to Ducks rookie Pavel Mintyukov, who fed Carrick against the run of play for his second goal of the season. Political Cartoons View All 1234 ImagesJohn Gibson made 29 saves for Anaheim, which scored four goals on five shots in the third. Ivan Barbashev and Jack Eichel scored for the Golden Knights, who faded late on the second night of a back-to-back set.

Persons: — Mason McTavish, Sam Carrick, Carrick, Adam Henrique, Vegas, Henrique, Eichel coughed, Pavel Mintyukov, McTavish, Logan Thompson, John Gibson, Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel, Thompson, Alex Killorn, Jakob Silfverberg, Killorn, ___ Organizations: Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, Ducks, Stanley, Golden Knights, Anaheim, Tampa, Los Angeles, Wednesday, Pittsburgh Locations: ANAHEIM, Calif, Carrick, Vegas, Tampa Bay . Anaheim, Los

☆ Last-minute, short-handed goal leads Ducks past Penguins
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/36] Oct 30, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Jakob Silfverberg and Frank Vatrano also scored and Pavel Mintyukov had two assists for the Ducks, who have won four straight. Erik Karlsson and Evgeni Malkin each had goal and an assist while Radim Zohorna also scored for the Penguins, who have lost five of their past six games. At 8:28 of the first, Silfverberg tied it. Anaheim tied it again 1:36 later.

Persons: Leo Carlsson, Charles LeClaire, Mason McTavish's, McTavish, Tristan Jarry, Jakob Silfverberg, Frank Vatrano, Pavel Mintyukov, Greg Cronin, John Gibson, Lukas Dostal, Erik Karlsson, Evgeni Malkin, Radim Zohorna, Jarry, Karlsson, Jake Guentzel, Gibson, Malkin, Silfverberg, Jarry lunged, Vatrano, Ross Johnston, Cronin, Zohorna Organizations: Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, PPG Paints, Ducks, Anaheim, Penguins, The Ducks, Pittsburgh, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Pittsburgh, Anaheim

☆ Adam Johnson: Police investigating death of US ice hockey player who died in ‘freak accident’
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Police are investigating the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson who died on Saturday after a “freak accident” while playing for the Nottingham Panthers in England. During the second period of the Panthers’ game against the Sheffield Steelers, Johnson appeared to suffer a serious injury after a collision with a Steelers player. It’s just an incredible tragedy.”The English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA), the governing body of ice hockey in England and Wales, released a statement on Monday detailing its commitment to improving player safety in the aftermath of Johnson’s death. In the short term, the EIHA said it strongly recommended that players at all levels in English Ice Hockey use a neck guard/protector during all on-ice activities. Johnson was born in Hibbing, Minnesota and started out his professional career in the American Hockey League.

Persons: Adam Johnson, Johnson, ”, “, ” SYP, Joe Otten, Johnson’s fiancée, Ryan Wolfe, I’ll, Gene J, Mike Sullivan Organizations: CNN — Police, Nottingham Panthers, Panthers, Sheffield Steelers, Steelers, South Yorkshire Police, Sheffield City Council, CNN, Sheffield Council Waste, Safety, Pittsburgh Penguins, National Hockey League, Anaheim Ducks, PPG, The Pittsburgh Penguins, Ice Hockey Association, Elite Ice Hockey League, American Hockey League, NHL, Penguins Locations: England, Sheffield, Nottingham, Wales, Hibbing , Minnesota, Sweden, Germany

☆ UK police say inquiry into death of Nottingham Panthers' Johnson will take time
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Charles... Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreLONDON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - British police said on Tuesday their investigation into the death at the weekend of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson would take some time, saying they were seeking the advice of experts about the incident. Johnson, 29, received emergency treatment following what his club called a "freak incident" during a match against Sheffield Steelers in Sheffield, northern England, on Saturday. "We continue to encourage the public to avoid speculation, including on social media, while we continue our enquiries and will provide updates when appropriate." The EIHA did not make the neck guards mandatory with immediate effect due to anticipated supply issues but made a "strong recommendation" that players at all levels across English Ice Hockey start using a neck guard. Reporting by Michael Holden; Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Adam Johnson, Charles, Johnson, Michael Holden, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, PPG, British, Nottingham Panthers, Sheffield Steelers, Panthers, United States, National Hockey League, South Yorkshire Police, Police, Ice Hockey Association, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Europe, Sheffield, England, American, Germany, Sweden, United, Wales

☆ Ducks rally to beat Bruins in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/33] Oct 26, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Morgan Geekie (39) checks Anaheim Ducks right wing Frank Vatrano (77) during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 27 - Mason McTavish scored at 2:08 of overtime as the Anaheim Ducks scored the final three goals to post a come-from-behind, 4-3 win over the host Boston Bruins on Thursday night. David Pastrnak scored a goal and added an assist while Charlie McAvoy dished out three helpers to lead Boston, which was 6-0-0 entering the night. Charlie Coyle and Matt Grzelcyk scored the Bruins' first two goals. The Ducks had a 32-30 shot advantage, including a 14-11 count in the third period and 2-0 in overtime.

Persons: Morgan Geekie, Frank Vatrano, Bob DeChiara, Mason McTavish, Leo Carlsson, Troy Terry, McTavish, Radko Gudas, Ryan Strome, John Gibson, David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, Charlie Coyle, Matt Grzelcyk, Carlsson, Terry, Brad Marchand, Gudas, Hampus Lindholm, carom, Poitras, McAvoy, Pastrnak, Pavel Zacha's Organizations: Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks, Garden, Carlsson, Anaheim, Bruins, Ducks, Boston, Thomson Locations: Boston , Massachusetts, USA, Boston

☆ Frank Vatrano, Ducks break away for OT win vs. Blue Jackets
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/34] Oct 24, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) passes the puck during the first period against the Anaheim Ducks at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 25 - Frank Vatrano scored on a breakaway 2:20 into overtime to fuel the visiting Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Anaheim's Ryan Strome scored in the second period and fourth-liner Brett Leason tallied in the third. Merzlikins made 24 saves for the Blue Jackets, who were thwarted in their bid to record three straight wins for the first time since March 11-16, 2022. Strome cleaned up a rebound following a two-on-one rush from defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to forge a 1-1 tie with 4:11 remaining in the second period.

Persons: Elvis Merzlikins, Joseph Maiorana, Frank Vatrano, Troy Terry, Merzlikins, Anaheim's Ryan Strome, Brett Leason, Lukas Dostal, Adam Fantilli, Emil Bemstrom's, Jack Roslovic, Fantilli, Dostal, Leo Carlsson, Carlsson, Connor Bedard, Ivan Provorov, Columbus, Strome, Pavel Mintyukov, Leason, Ross Johnston, Leason's Organizations: Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks, Nationwide Arena, Ducks, Columbus, Nationwide, . Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Bemstrom, Thomson Locations: Columbus , Ohio, USA, Anaheim, Columbus

☆ NHL reverses Pride Tape ban as it allows players to represent social causes on the ice
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The National Hockey League (NHL) has changed its approach to the use of rainbow-colored stick tape often used to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and inclusion within the game. On Tuesday, the league announced it would now allow players to use products like Pride Tape during practices, warm-ups and games. “After consultation with the NHL Players’ Association and the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition, Players will now have the option to voluntarily represent social causes with their stick tape throughout the season,” an NHL statement read. Dermott displayed a small amount of Pride Tape on the handle of his hockey stick on Saturday, becoming the first player to go against the ban. Thank you Travis!”Following the NHL’s reversal Tuesday, Pride Tape posted: “We are so very grateful to everyone who believes hockey should be a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all.

Persons: ”, Gary Bettman, Travis Dermott, Dermott, Zac BonDurant, ” Dermott, Craig Morgan, “, Kristopher Wells, Travis Organizations: CNN, National Hockey League, “, NHL Players ’ Association, Coalition, Players, NHL, of Governors, Sportsnet, Arizona Coyotes, Anaheim Ducks, PHNX Sports, Pride, ”, National Hockey League Players ’, Coyotes Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Bruins look to stay hot on road as they take on Ducks
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

October 22 - For the Boston Bruins, embarking on a four-game road trip so early in the NHL season has its benefits. Captain Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak each had three-point games, giving each points in every game this season. Additionally, Morgan Geekie netted his first goal with the Bruins, and Derek Forbort dished out two assists. The Ducks have played short-handed 22 times while being awarded only 12 power plays on the season. "Fatigue will set in and then guys are sitting on the bench, the rhythm of the game gets pickled," Cronin said.

Persons: James van Riemsdyk, that's, Van Riemsdyk, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, Marchand, Morgan Geekie, Derek Forbort, Jim Montgomery, Montgomery, We're, Greg Cronin's, Frank Vatrano, Anaheim's, Cronin, Vatrano, we're, Jamie Drysdale Organizations: Boston Bruins, NHL, Los Angeles, Bruins, Anaheim Ducks, Ducks, Greg Cronin's NHL, Carolina, Arizona, Thomson Locations: California, Boston's, Anaheim, Anaheim's, Massachusetts

☆ Coyotes edge Duck to triumph in home opener
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/19] Oct 21, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Sam Carrick (39) and Arizona Coyotes defenseman J.J. Moser (90) battle for position in front of goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) in the first period at Mullett Arena. Frank Vatrano scored and Lukas Dostal made 26 saves for Anaheim, which has lost two in a row. Arizona went on its second power play in the first period after Ducks rookie Leo Carlsson was called for interference against Lawson Crouse. Anaheim's top line of Trevor Zegras, Troy Terry and Carlsson combined to take 18 of its 33 shots on goal. Arizona was down to 10 forwards for the final period after Michael Carcone (upper-body injury) and Zucker (lower-body injury) departed.

Persons: Sam Carrick, J.J, Moser, Karel Vejmelka, Matt Kartozian, Jason Zucker, Clayton Keller, Frank Vatrano, Lukas Dostal, Leo Carlsson, Lawson Crouse, Juuso Valimaki, Matias Maccelli, Valimaki, Zucker, Keller, Vejmelka, Vatrano, Adam Henrique, Jakob Silfverberg, Trevor Zegras, Troy Terry, Carlsson, Michael Carcone Organizations: Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes, Mullett, Arizona, Anaheim, Ducks, Lawson Crouse . Arizona, The Ducks, Thomson Locations: Tempe , Arizona, USA, Tempe, Ariz, Lawson Crouse ., Arizona, Anaheim

☆ Ducks look to end 14-game skid in home opener vs. Hurricanes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

October 15 - The Anaheim Ducks will bring a 14-game regular-season losing streak into their home opener on Sunday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Anaheim dropped a 4-1 decision to the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights in their season opener on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Anaheim finished with a league-worst 58 points last season, 53 fewer than the Western Conference winning Golden Knights. "Our growth is going to be measured over the course of the year and how we take a step as a team. But the Hurricanes still managed to get the extra point on Jordan Martinook's goal in the ninth round of the shootout.

Persons: Greg Cronin, Cronin, They're, We've, Ryan Strome, Strome, Sebastian Aho, Teuvo Teravainen, Pheonix Copley, Anze Kopitar's, Jordan, Rod Brind'Amour wasn't, Brind'Amour, we've Organizations: Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim, Stanley, Vegas Golden Knights, The Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL, Western Conference, Golden Knights, Ducks, Metro Division, Carolina, Los, Honda Center, Kings ., Hurricanes, Kings, Thomson Locations: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Carolina, Kings . Los Angeles, Orange County, Angeles

☆ Optimistic Sharks start season with challenge in facing Knights
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

And surprise a lot of people it would if host San Jose could down the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights to open its 2023-24 campaign. The Sharks finished with a 22-44-16 record and 60 points last season, just two more points than the Anaheim Ducks (23-47-12, 58 points), who had the fewest points in the NHL. The Sharks finished the 2022-23 season with a six-game losing streak, with their second-to-last win of the campaign coming on March 30, a 4-3 overtime victory over the Golden Knights. The Golden Knights opened their season with a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. "The slot machine was freaking cool," Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said.

Persons: Norris, Erik Karlsson, David Quinn, Quinn, San Jose 32nd, We've, Logan Couture, Tommy Hertl, Couture, Jose, Adin Hill, Chandler Stephenson, Jonathan Marchessault, Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, Stone, Bruce Cassidy, William Carrier, Brett Howden, Brandon Tanev Organizations: Pacific Division, Sharks, Stanley, Vegas Golden Knights, The Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, NHL, ESPN, San Jose, Golden Knights, Jose, Vegas, Seattle, Mobile, Thomson Locations: Jose, Las Vegas, Seattle

[1/3] Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Connor Bedard puts on a Chicago Blackhawks jersey after being taken with the first pick in the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsJune 28 (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the first pick of the NHL Draft on Wednesday in hopes the young centre can help bring the storied franchise back into contention for a Stanley Cup. "It's hard to put into words," Bedard said about being drafted by the six-time champions. Bedard's first game as a professional will be Oct. 10 when the Blackhawks face Sidney Crosby and the Penguins in Pittsburgh. The Anaheim Ducks surprised some, including Leo Carlsson, when they used the second pick to draft the big Swedish centre.

Persons: Connor Bedard, Christopher Hanewinckel, " Bedard, Sidney Crosby, Bedard, Patrick Kane, Connor McDavid, Western Hockey League's Regina, Kane, Leo Carlsson, " Carlsson, University of Michigan's Adam Fantilli, Will Smith, David Reinbacher, Rory Carroll, Frank Pingue, Muralikumar Anantharaman, Chris Reese Organizations: Chicago Blackhawks, Bridgestone Arena, The Chicago Blackhawks, NHL, Stanley, Blackhawks, Penguins, Chicago, Western Hockey League's, Western Hockey League's Regina Pats, WHL, Anaheim Ducks, University of Michigan's, Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks, Montreal Canadiens, Thomson Locations: Nashville , Tennessee, USA, Pittsburgh, American, Nashville, Los Angeles, Toronto

☆ NHL roundup: Golden Knights score five in third to rout Ducks
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/5] Feb 12, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights left wing William Carrier (28) controls the puck in front of Anaheim Ducks defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (29) during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Paul Cotter and Brett Howden also scored goals for Vegas, which increased its Pacific Division lead to three points with its third consecutive victory. Adin Hill made 23 saves for the Golden Knights to improve to 5-0-1 all-time against the Ducks. Isac Lundestrom had a goal and an assist and Frank Vatrano also scored for Anaheim. Jordan Eberle had one goal and one assist and Eeli Tolvanen added a goal for the Kraken, who snapped a three-game losing streak.

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov refused to participate in pregame warmups Tuesday, ahead of his team's Pride Night celebration, citing religious objections. While Flyers coach John Tortorella called the hockey team's Pride Night event "a great night," he also defended Provorov's refusal to participate. "With Provy, he's being true to himself and to his religion," Tortorella said, using Provorov's nickname. “The Philadelphia Flyers organization is committed to inclusivity and is proud to support the LGBTQ+ community,” the team said in a statement after the game. “Many of our players are active in their support of local LGBTQ+ organizations, and we were proud to host our annual Pride Night again this year.

☆ NHL roundup: David Pastrnak's hat trick carries Bruins past Ducks
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY SportsJanuary 9 - David Pastrnak registered his 13th career hat trick as part of a four-point performance as the Boston Bruins rolled past the host Anaheim Ducks 7-1 on Sunday night. Trevor Zegras scored the lone goal and John Gibson stopped 35 shots for Anaheim, which had won back-to-back games. Jets 7, Canucks 4Kyle Connor had a hat trick and Winnipeg extended its win streak to five games with a high-scoring victory against visiting Vancouver. Travis Konecny and Nicolas Deslauriers scored one goal each for the Flyers, who had their season-best four-game winning streak snapped. Alex Stalock stopped 44 shots to help Chicago win consecutive games for the first time since October.

☆ NHL roundup: John Klingberg lifts Ducks over Sharks in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Anaheim's Troy Terry, who was named an All-Star this week, carried the puck to the front of the San Jose goal in overtime and sent a pass back to Klingberg, who beat Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen. Trevor Zegras and Ryan Strome added goals for the Ducks, while Anthony Stolarz had 37 saves in his first game since he faced the Sharks on Dec. 9. Timo Meier had two goals for the Sharks, while Erik Karlsson added a first-period assist to extend his franchise-record point streak to 14 games. Matt Nieto and Steven Lorentz added goals for the Sharks, Kevin Lebanc logged two assists and Kahkonen made 24 saves. Yakov Trenin added a goal and an assist and Thomas Novak also scored for Nashville.

☆ NHL roundup: Ducks win in OT to end 7-game slide
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/5] Oct 30, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (11) passes during the 2nd period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Honda Center. Zegras finished a rush with a shot from the left circle for his sixth goal of the season, ending Anaheim's seven-game losing streak. Yegor Chinakhov scored in the second period for the Blue Jackets, who have lost three straight and four of five. Golden Knights 2, Jets 1 (OT)Jack Eichel scored with seven seconds remaining in overtime as Vegas edged Winnipeg in Las Vegas. Lawson Crouse and Nick Bjugstad scored for Arizona, which dropped its second straight at Arizona State University's 5,000-seat Mullett Arena.

☆ Incident bizar în liga nord-americană de hochei. Brady Tkachuk l-a împins în parapet pe Travis Hamonic
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-25 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Jucătorul echipei Ottawa Senators, Brady Tkachuk, a folosit un procedeu caracteristic meciurilor de hochei și l-a împins în parapet pe Travis Hamonic de la Vancouver Canucks. Gazdele s-au impus la final în fața formației Ottawa Senators cu scorul de 4-2 și astfel și-au luat revanșa după înfrângerea suferită câteva zile mai devreme. Într-o altă partidă, Washington Capitals a obținut a doua victorie consecutivă în NHL, reușind să învingă formația New York Islanders, scor 6-3. Echipa din California a obținut a 9 victorie la rând și este lider incontestabil în Conferința de Vest. Gloden Knights a învins-o de această dată pe Anaheim Ducks cu scorul de 5-1.

Persons: Brady Tkachuk, Travis Hamonic Organizations: Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Gloden Locations: americană, Vancouver, Ottawa, Washington, NHL, New York, Vegas Golden, California, de Vest, Anaheim

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