DUCKS

Detroit police: Chair swung by Ducks GM hit woman

Detroit police say a woman was accidentally hit by a chair swung by Ducks general manager Bob Murray after Anaheim's loss to the Red Wings in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Ducks face questions on Scott Niedermayer, Selanne

As they stumbled through the regular season, the Anaheim Ducks started making the type of roster moves that could've signaled they were entering a rebuilding phase.

Red Wings beat Ducks in Game 7 to reach West final

The defending Stanley Cup champions were at home, but the Detroit Red Wings were hardly safe late in the third period. Dan Cleary's tiebreaking goal with 3 minutes left lifted the Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night and into the Western Conference finals for the third straight year and eighth time in 14 seasons.

Duck gets early Mother's Day gift in NH

Just in time for Mother's Day, a mother duck has been reunited with two of her babies who fell into a storm drain in Manchester, N.H.

Clement: Ducks-Red Wings something special

When it comes to the NHL conference semifinals, the buzz is about the Alex Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals squaring off against the Sidney Crosby-led Pittsburgh Penguins.

Wisniewski released from hospital

Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski has been cleared by doctors and released from an Orange County hospital earlier than the team initially expected.

Ducks beat Red Wings 2-1, force Game 7

The Anaheim Ducks made sure there would be no road clincher by the Detroit Red Wings.

Ducks D Wisniewski taken to hospital after hit

Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski left the ice on a stretcher and was taken to a hospital after being struck in the head by Detroit forward Tomas Holmstrom's elbow.

Ducks' Brown avoids suspension after bloody hit

Mike Brown will be back for the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal.

Red Wings' Lidstrom scores 2 in win vs. Ducks

Nick Lidstrom was at his best when he was needed most by the Detroit Red Wings.

Ducks' Brown out after bloodying Red Wings' Hudler

Anaheim Ducks forward Mike Brown was ejected from the team's 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night for a hit that bloodied Jiri Hudler.

Ducks' Marchant scores in 3rd OT to beat Red Wings

The third overtime was only about a minute old when Anaheim's Todd Marchant flicked a wrist shot through traffic toward the net.

Marleau keeps Sharks alive in OT win over Ducks

Joe Thornton circled the net in overtime and slid a pass in front. Patrick Marleau and Devin Setoguchi blindly hacked at the puck until Anaheim goalie Jonas Hiller back-heeled it into his own net.

Ducks oust top-seeded Sharks 4-1 in Game 6

Although the San Jose Sharks wouldn't go down without a fight or two, the Anaheim Ducks can take a punch as impressively as they took this playoff series from the NHL's best regular-season team.

Ducks smack top-seeded San Jose again

The Anaheim Ducks collectively kept their celebrations to a murmur, refusing to show any postgame excitement Sunday night except for the first career playoff goals by three of their youngest forwards.

Tikhonov nets winning goal in SO for Coyotes

Viktor Tikhonov scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 on Saturday night.

Ducks beat Stars to earn playoff spot

The Dallas Stars couldn't end the Anaheim Ducks' playoff hopes this time.

Cheechoo's PPG gives Sharks 3-2 win over Ducks

Joe Pavelski and Jonathan Cheechoo scored the tying and go-ahead goals during power plays, and the San Jose Sharks set a franchise record with their 52nd victory, beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Sunday night.

Ducks beat Sharks, stay on pace in playoff race

Ryan Getzlaf set up goals by Bobby Ryan, Corey Perry and Teemu Selanne, and the Anaheim Ducks stayed in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race with a 5-2 victory over the NHL-leading San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.

Perry's shootout goal lifts Ducks

Corey Perry scored the only shootout goal, and the Anaheim Ducks overcame a pair of two-goal deficits to beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-5 on Thursday night.

Niedermayers post 3 goals, 5 points in Ducks win

Scott Niedermayer had a goal and two assists, and the Anaheim Ducks jumped above the postseason cutoff line in the Western Conference with a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

Oil sands company now says 1,606 ducks died

Eleven hundred more ducks died after landing on a toxic waste pond in northern Alberta last year than was originally estimated, a Canadian oil sands official acknowledged Tuesday.

Ryan, Hiller lead Ducks past Avalanche, 4-1

Bobby Ryan scored twice and the Anaheim Ducks beat Colorado 4-1 on Sunday to remain in the thick of the fight for a playoff spot and send the Avalanche to their seventh consecutive defeat.

Penner, Oilers beat Ducks 5-3

Dustin Penner scored twice against his former teammates, Dwayne Roloson made 51 saves, and the Edmonton Oilers beat Anaheim 5-3 on Friday night to vault over the Ducks in the battle for a playoff berth.

Perry scores 2 goals, Ducks beat Avs 7-2

Corey Perry scored two goals, Andrew Ebbett had a goal and two assists and the Anaheim Ducks tightened their hold on a playoff spot with a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night.

Study: Ducks prefer water | WFTS-TV
Source: shar.es

The UK government has been blasted for wasting GBP300,000 of taxpayers money on a study to prove that ducks prefer water.

Ducks like water study 'waste of £300,000 taxpayers' money'
Source: Guardian Unlimited

The assumption has always been that rainy weather is good for ducks. Now a three-year study funded to the tune of £300,000 by the taxpayer has proved it.

Firefighters pluck baby ducks from storm drain
Source: sbs.com.au

Firefighters plucked four baby ducks from a storm drain after the rescuers heard the mother squawking for her hatchlings in a bustling Washington neighbourhood known more for nightlife than wildlife.

Ducks' Wisniewski calls Holmstrom elbow 'gutless' | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Source: The Detroit Free Press

Sincerely too bad he got hurt That said... what a Ducky whinner. These guys can dish it out, but can't take it. I've watched countless cross checks and cheap shots... Yes Pronger, you.

Australian Kelpies Herding Reindeer & Ducks in Europe
Source: Australian News Network

RATHER than mustering sheep and cattle Australian kelpies are rounding up ducks, reindeer and even people in Europe. The Australian icon, which has inspired many a bush ballad, has earned a good reputation overseas as working dog because of its versatility.

Blue Ducks likely to die out in UK after male birds get together
Source: Telegraph

Attempts to breed a rare species of duck to avoid extinction in the UK have backfired after the only two remaining males fell for each other.

A True Duck Story From San Antonio ...

I got this in an email and had to share it. This one's for you, Scottman.

Duck Tale's or Scott's Excellent Adventure

Well it's all over now but the telling of the tale's. Scott (Scoop) Butki has flown the coop with his ducks in tow.

Snowmobilers kill 60 ducks
Source: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Police in Fort Atkinson say they're not sure whether 60 ducks killed by snowmobilers over the weekend were hit accidentally or on purpose. Either way, the offending riders should turn themselves in, Lt. Jeff Davis said.

Snowmobilers Run Over 60 Ducks In South central Wisconsin
Source: Channel3000.com - Local News

FORT ATKINSON, Wis. -- Police in Fort Atkinson say 60 ducks have been run over and killed by snowmobilers.

Snowmobilers Ran Over 57 Mallard Ducks
Source: WISN News

I was really shocked and ashamed when I came across the intial article about how some people on snowmobiles ran down 5 deer. I'm even more ashamed that another rider or group of riders ran down and killed ducks.

BREAKING NEWS: China says "suspected" bird flu patient dies
Source: alertnet.org

A woman suspected of being infected with bird flu has died in Beijing, the local health bureau said on Tuesday of what would be the first bird flu death in the country in almost a year. The woman died on Monday. Her age was not known, Xinhua news agency said.

Video: Iraqi Journalist Throws Shoes At Bush
Source: local6.com

President George W. Bush ducks as an Iraqi journalist throws two shoes at him.

Rupp, Lananna receive national awards
Source: OregonLive.com

NCAA cross country champion Galen Rupp and coach Vin Lananna have been recognized for for their performances in the 2008 season.

USATF - Oregon's Rupp Named Athlete-of-the-Week
Source: usatf.org

2008 Olympian Galen Rupp has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after winning the men's individual national title Monday at the 2008 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute, Ind.

Finally, it's a first for Rupp
Source: OregonLive.com

Galen Rupp said he has learned from his mistakes, and Monday it paid off with his first individual NCAA championship.

Rupp, Ducks win NCAA cross country title
Source: OregonLive.com

Galen Rupp won the individual cross country title, and the Oregon men repeated as team champions in Terre Haute, Indiana, The Oregonian's Doug Binder reports.

Nation's top runners battle it out today at NCAA Championships in Terre Haute
Source: tribstar.com

"I haven't been in this position before, where we come in with a team that I legitimately think has a chance to compete for the national championship. This is what it's all about, it's a lot of fun and looking forward to it." OSU coach Dave Smith

Oregon's Kosinski Leading Duck Charge to NCAA Cross Country Championships
Source: registerguard.com

"I don't think cross country is her thing, and we don't spend a lot of time worrying about it," Lananna said. "We're more interested in track, and we take that approach with Alex. In cross country, there's no stress, no pressure.

Oregon's Rupp Turns in Incredibly Rare sub-28 Minute 10k at NCAA Regional
Source: OregonLive.com

"Galen ran great," Lananna said. "That's really an incredible performance. He was out front from the gun and is just running really well right now." Rupp aims to become Oregon's first individual NCAA cross country champion since Salazar in 1978. 

Waking the Animals at the Salisbury Zoo (photo essay)

While my husband was riding in the Sea Gull Century on Saturday, the rest of the family headed to the Salisbury Zoo. The Salisbury Zoo is located in the city park on about 13 acres. It runs on donations, but has quite an interesting group of residents.

The Scott Butki You Don't Know

I met Scott in person at the DC Vinemeet earlier this year. He lives only about a half-hour away from me, so today, we met at the Blue Moon Cafe in Shepherdstown, WV, for lunch.

The Downtown Spokane Duck Hero!
Source: Roots GPK & Friends

Something really amazing happened in Downtown Spokane this week. Joel is a loan officer at Sterling Bank. He works downtown in a second story office building, overlooking busy Riverside Avenue.