DUCKS NOTEBOOK: POITRAS PROVIDES DEPTH.Byline: J.P. Hoornstra Staff Writer ANAHEIM -- Only a hardcore Ducks fan would remember the name Mathieu Poitras. The goaltender was in rookie camp four years ago with Ryan Getzlaf Ryan Getzlaf (born May 10, 1985 in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. , Corey Perry Corey Perry (born May 16, 1985 in Peterborough, Ontario) is a professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. Playing career , Chris Kunitz Chris Kunitz (born September 26, 1979 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a professional ice hockey left wing who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL. Career Minors and Dustin Penner Dustin Penner (born September 28, 1982 in Winkler, Manitoba) is a professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. Penner was never drafted; he was discovered and signed as a free agent by the then Mighty Ducks of Anaheim , among others. After he didn't make the team, Poitras went back to McGill University in Montreal and was close to completing his degree in mechanical engineering when the Ducks rushed him back yesterday to suit up for today's practice. "We feel we need a third goalie for practice as we go forward," head coach Randy Carlyle said, "and all our (minor-league) goaltenders under contract are still playing." Carter makes progress Center Ryan Carter reported progress recovering from a broken wrist, which he tested in practice for the first time on Tuesday. After the team got a day off practice Wednesday, he added contact drills to his repertoire for the first Thursday. Soon to unmask Chris Pronger removed the mouth shield from his helmet for the first time since breaking his jaw in a game Feb. 24. Pronger said he'd wear it for the season finale Sunday. jp.hoornstra@sbsun.com DUCKS SATURDAY vs. Kings, 1 p.m., Staples Center. TV: FSN (Full-Service Network) A communications network that provides shopping, movies on demand and access to databases and a variety of interactive services. West. |
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