THW Anaheim Ducks Substack - Sept. 20, 2023
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In today’s edition, we preview training camp battles on offense, take a look back at the evolution of Emerson Etem’s career with the franchise, and count down top moments in Ducks history from ten to five.
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Ducks' Camp Battles to Watch: Forwards
September 20, 2023 by Jordan Reinhardt
The Anaheim Ducks commence their 30th NHL season in just a few short weeks. They enter training camp with new faces on the roster, in the front office, and in competition for full-time roster spots. This team has holes to fill and a healthy mix of veterans and hungry prospects to not only fill those spots, but also determine places and roles within the lineup.
All three phases of the game – offense, defense, and goaltending – will have interesting competitions to follow when training camp begins. Today, let’s look at some of the hottest battles up front as the Ducks’ 31st-ranked offense from last season comes into focus.
Former Duck Emerson Etem’s Career Comes Full Circle
September 19, 2023 by Evan Sabourin
For most youngsters, growing up in Long Beach, California during the 1990s consisted of surfing, skateboarding, and long days on the sand. The coastal city – considered part of Los Angeles County – is better known as the hometown of Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani than it is for being a hockey hotbed. In-line hockey was striving, and it did play host to some big summer tournaments near the water, but let’s just say professional scouts weren’t exactly flocking there looking for talent. Emerson Etem didn’t want to hear that. The former first-round pick of the Anaheim Ducks changed that narrative, and it all started at the local YMCA in his hometown. That’s where he first fell in love with the game.
Anaheim Ducks: Counting Down the 30 Greatest Moments (10-6)
September 19, 2023 by Charlie Hiller
With the Anaheim Ducks celebrating their 30th anniversary this season, now is the perfect time to look back. In the last 30 years, the Ducks have made history — from the Disney days to winning the first Stanley Cup in California and the decade of contention that followed – and there is no shortage of moments that have amazed fans and propelled the franchise to new heights.
This is the fifth installment of the countdown. Previous entries can be found here: