And see what we’ve done here getting our skates on for the start of the NHL season, and recognising that the Anaheim Duck starts here.
Not that we’re showing any favouritism here but when you’ve been given a uniform and taken to the ice (well boards) then it swings it.
As does the tough sell and steely glaze of Wild Wing countered we’re glad to say by the Duckies, our name for the lovely cheerleaders.
This being the 30th anniversary season of the Anaheim Ducks there’s a special for those lucky enough to call this South Californian town their home.
Or are passing through as hundreds of thousands of us do and we hope to be doing again next year.
Money off your bill
Well, there’s a close to 25% saving off current box office pricing in select locations via this special link.
Plus three giveaways slated for the night.
While great seats are available starting at ¢22.
Now eider admit that I’m a sucker for a quacking good duck-related pitch.
And, of course, nobody does ducks better than Disney.
High and Mighty
The Anaheim Ducks, for anyone who doesn’t already know (and if so, why not) are inspired by the movie The Mighty Ducks.
And whisper it, the plot was centred not on Anaheim, but on the twin cities of Minneapolis and St Paul’s.
And the Mighty Ducks’ rivalry with the Chicago Black Hawks.
For those of you who know about powerplays and cross-checking.
You’ll know that the Minnepolis Mild and the Anaheim Ducks are newbies in the NHL.
The original six big North American teams are, of course, our other faves The Boston Bruins.
And the Detroit Red Wings, the New York Rangers, those Chicago Black Hawks.
And the Canadian giants the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens.
Taming the Hurricanes
Now, the spectacle of an NHL game is one I’ve yet to taste, an admission for one who covered the game in England back in the day.
Wild Wing though will tell you I have the moves.
And I came close to getting to watch the Bruins last time up in Boston.
Any visit to the States should come with at least an effort to take in one of the Big Four sports…
And on Sunday against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Honda Center.
And I’ll leave the last word here to renowned wit Rodney Dangerfield who wrote: ‘I went to a fight the other night and an ice hockey match broke out.”
