Blogger: Ken Armer
A 21 year old college student and former hockey player living in Waco, Texas, Ken Armer is the NHL Community Leader for the Bleacher Report and a contributor here at SoCal Sports Hub.com. Ken, a fan of all three California hockey teams, and the Dallas Stars, also runs his own blog, The Puck Drop, and contribute often to the Battle of California.
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Pacific Division Summer Report: Ducks, Kings Get New Looks For the Fall
The Pacific Division has seen some good action, during this offseason's proceedings. All teams seem poised to take the rosters they have, as of today, into the opening of the preseason games; taking into account any surprises in training camp. 30Jul2009 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Dodgers Trade Deadline Thoughts: Time to Play It Cool
With the trade deadline fast approaching for Major League Baseball, the NL West-leading Dodgers have some questions to answer. 30Jul2009 | Ken Armer | 4 comments | Continued
NHL Game Sevens: The Most Exciting Spectactle in Sports
There is something to be said when glancing at the NHL.com home page. "Man, that is a sleek and sexy design!" "It looks like Gary Bettman and a five-year-old designed it!" "Dang! Three of the four semifinals series are going to game sevens!" Ok, so I said the last one. But seriously, it is an amazing ... 13May2009 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Anaheim Ducks Weekly Recap: Ducks Show Bend-Not-Break Spirit in Week One
[caption id="attachment_2925" align="alignnone" width="200" caption="Jonas Hiller and the Ducks have a lot of defensive issues to address."][/caption] To say the first week of the season for the Ducks was tough would be an understatement; to say it was a failure might ... 19Oct2008 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Teemu Selanne Finnish-ed in Anaheim?
With Selanne now a month late on letting Brian Burke know of his decision, Ducks fans must begin to wonder if the Finnish Flash is finnish-ed in Southern California. Possibly Teemu has been working out to get back into hockey shape and lost his cell phone, or is enjoying his free time ... 31Jul2008 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Randy Carlyle Signs Contract Extension With Anaheim Ducks
On Wednesday the Anaheim Ducks announced they have signed head coach Randy Carlyle to a two-year extension. Carlyle had one year remaining on his original contract and is now the Ducks bench boss through the 2010-2011 season. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed. “In our view, Randy is one of the top ... 23Jul2008 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Steve Montador Signs With Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks announced on Friday that they have signed former Florida Panthers defenseman Steve Montador to a one year contract thought to be worth $800-900k. The 28 year old, 6-0, 211-pound defenseman had a career year last year in Florida, appearing in 73 games and scoring 8 goals, and 15 assists for ... 11Jul2008 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Anaheim Ducks Announce Brendan Morrison Signing
Today it was announced that the Anaheim Ducks had signed Brendan Morrison to a one year contract, thought to be worth $2.75 million. Brendan Morrison is a solid veteran with excellent foot speed,” said Ducks Executive Vice President/General Manager Brian Burke on the team's website. “He’s an intelligent hockey player and is a ... 8Jul2008 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Gary Bettman Plays Referee To Brian Burke and Kevin Lowe Feud
With the growing animosity between Ducks general manager Brian Burke and Oilers general manager Kevin Lowe, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has decided to referee it seems. Bettman basically told Burke and Lowe to cool it, after a conference phone call between the three men this morning. "The NHL, in response to Kevin Lowe's comments over ... 7Jul2008 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Let’s Celebrate: Ducks Announce ‘08 Preseason Schedule
The Anaheim Ducks today announced the 2008 preseason schedule. The schedule features eight games, all keeping the Ducks close to the Pacific Ocean. Below is the Ducks’ complete 2008 preseason schedule: DATE OPPONENT VENUE TIME (Pacific) Wed., Sept. 24 SAN JOSE Honda Center 7:05 p.m. Fri., Sept. 26 @ San Jose HP Pavilion 7:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27 @ Phoenix Jobing.com Arena 7 ... 7Jul2008 | Ken Armer | 1 comment | Continued
Anaheim Ducks Ink Gopher Defenseman Stu Bickel
The Anaheim Ducks have reportedly signed 21 year old free agent Stu Bickel, a dependable blue liner from the University of Minnesota. The freshman defenseman will be leaving the team after signing the contract which is said to be for three years. At 6'3" 210-pounds Bickel is a big defenseman, said to be ... 1Jul2008 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
An Insider’s View of the Anaheim Ducks: Exclusive Interview with Adam Brady
To My Readers: First, let me get some background information out of the way. Adam Brady is the Director of Publications and New Media for the Anaheim Ducks and Honda Center. Adam has been a huge influence on my writing, and I must admit makes some topics and articles much easier, as he does the hard work ... 1Jul2008 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Corey Perry Signs 5 Year Contract To Remain an Anaheim Duck
Not many teams can begin their offseason saying they already accomplished what they truly wanted to. Some can’t even complete the offseason saying they accomplished it, but not the Anaheim Ducks. For the Ducks it’s Mission Accomplished. Today the Anaheim Ducks announced right wing Corey Perry has been signed a five-year contract, which ... 1Jul2008 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Mathieu Schneider May Be Anaheim Ducks Answer To Cap Room Woes
With the Anaheim Ducks still taking a slight hit in the financial department with Todd Bertuzzi, and still a lack of money to sign people needed the question arises in Orange County of “Who is next?” Although me saying, “it will without a doubt be so-and-so” is plain stupid, especially since I never ... 29Jun2008 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Anaheim Ducks Place Todd Bertuzzi On Waviers
Today it was announced by the Anaheim Ducks they had placed Todd Bertuzzi on unconditional waivers with the intention of buying out his contract. If Bertuzzi is not claimed, he will clear waivers tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. Pacific Time. “Todd Bertuzzi is a quality person who we believe can still play ... 27Jun2008 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Scott Niedermayer to Stay With Ducks For ‘08-’09 Season
The Anaheim Ducks today came one step closer to making their way back to post-season success today with the announcement Scott Niedermayer would not be retiring. Niedermayer was the teams captain, and Conn Smythe trophy winner in 2007 when the Ducks won the Stanley Cup. “It’s no secret what Scotty has meant to this ... 26Jun2008 | Ken Armer | 0 comments | Continued
Excellent analysis of Dodgers roster for 2010: http://yallkiltit.wordpress.com/2010/03/06/dodgerblast-spring-training-roster-analysis/ 
I was with the UCLA Alumni Band; I sat in the 4th row of the box seats, a few rows ...
Joey, your right, but what were you thinking was going to happen? whats your point here? you called every UCLA ...
I was at that game as well. Where'd you sit? 
Murshed Zaheed aka Nestor is a government employee and if you google his name you will find it is many ...