Rakell to Juniors; Hiller Improving
Although Rickard Rakell impressed the Ducks enough in their mini training camp to stay for a few regular season games, the party is over. Rakell, 19, was not eligible to be sent to the AHL, so he was sent back to his junior team.
"Once you get a taste of it here, you always want to stay," said Rakell. "I think this could a be a good way for me. We can have...
2012-13 Ontario Hockey League Predictions: Western Conference
Anaheim Ducks prospect Rickard Rakell (Photo credit: Plymouth Whalers)
By Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell)
With preseason over and done with, the 2012-13 Ontario Hockey League season is set to begin Thursday. Thanks to the NHL lockout, there are a lot of unexpected returnees as well as even more uncertainties. Despite that, it’s time for predictions so I’ll do my best to project...
Steve Palumbo: Anaheim Ducks Top Prospects: Rickard Rakell + Bobby Ryan and Labor Strife
Perhaps the Anaheim Ducks prospect that carries the most buzz with him is gifted right winger Emerson Etem and rightfully so. But, the Ducks have another right winger in the system that could someday find himself playing on Anaheim first line.
The Ducks took Rickard Rackell in the first round of the 2011 NHL entry draft (30th overall). He is considered one of the top, if not...
Someone Sens-related playing hockey!
Senators prospects Mikael Wikstrand and Z have started their 2012-13 season already, as they attend the Swedish U20 national team’s summer camp in preparation for the World Juniors.
The 34-man roster includes all the best WJC eligible player with the exception of three of last year’s gold-medal winners Jonas Brodin, Sebastian Collberg and Rickard Rakell. The roster will...
More Signings For Ducks - Rakell, Hendry, Smaby
Free agency just begins on July 1. It is not a one day affair. Clubs are signing contracts with not only free agents, but also prospects of their own. Anaheim is no different. The Ducks added more defensive depth by signing Jordan Hendry and Matt Smaby to one year contracts. Smaby, 27, played in Syracuse last season (the Ducks former AHL affiliate). He is a huge presence...
Concitioning Camp & Scrimmages
Now that the draft is over, all those bright and shiny new draft picks need to know what the NHL is all about. Therefore, it is time for the Ducks annual prospect conditioning camp and scrimmages. The six-day camp, which starts Thursday, June 28, focuses on both the on- and off-ice development of the players. In addition to skating sessions, each player will participate...
Metro + state: Whalers blank the Generals
OHL Andy Bathgate scored twice, and Matt Mahalak made 30 saves as the Plymouth Whalers beat the host Oshawa Generals, 5-0, Friday night. Stefan Noesen, Rickard Rakell and Alex Aleardi also scored for Plymouth (22-8-2-1). Garrett Meurs and Jamie Devane added two assists each. The Whalers had 39 shots on goal. Kevin Bailie made 34 saves for Oshawa (13-17-1-3).
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