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“It didn’t take very long,” Perry says. “They’re both my good friends off the ice and that translates to play on the ice.”

With the three of them playing very well this season when they have been on a line together, they have been making things happen on the ice for the Ducks.

“They’re both scoring threats all the time,” says Getzlaf of Perry and Ryan. “It’s great for me to know that I can give them the puck at any time around the net and there’s a good chance it will go in.”

Perry agrees. “They both know how to play the game,” he says of Getzlaf and Ryan. “They both have great vision on the ice and they both can score and put up points.”

Ryan has been enjoying the ride this season playing alongside Getzlaf and Perry. “It’s an adventure,” he says of playing with Getzlaf. “You never know what he’s going to do. He’s very good at surprising the other team and his linemates as well.”

As for his favorite part of playing with Perry, he simply says with a laugh “his saucer passes,” as if that’s all that needs to be said.

Ryan getzlaF What is your role is on the line?“Disher.”How do you describe your style of play?“We’re a grind line. We cycle the puck and control it and make sure we handle it all night long.”

CoRey peRRy

What is your role is on the line?

“To go to the front of the net and be in the

goalie’s face.”

How do you describe your style of play?

“Edgy or crash the net. I’m a grinding

forward that likes to play with the puck.”

BoBBy RyanWhat is your role is on the line?“To give them the puck and then get open.”

How do you describe your style of play?“I think I’m an up and down the wing kind of guy that just goes in and tries to wear the other teams defense down by grinding down low and shoot the puck every chance I get.”

For the past few seasons, Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf have been a dynamic duo for the Anaheim Ducks. Add in power forward Bobby Ryan and you have a lethal top line that has played together quite a bit this season.

All three were Ducks first round draft picks. Getzlaf and Perry went 19th and 28th overall respectively in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft and Ryan was drafted second overall, right behind Sidney Crosby of Pittsburgh in the 2005 Draft.

Getzlaf and Perry have been playing together since the 2005-06 season, going from the Ducks former AHL affiliate, Portland Pirates, to the Ducks. Since then, the pair of 24-year-olds have combined for more than 200 goals and 300 assists.

“The last few years have been exciting for both of us, just developing that chemistry and friendship,” Getzlaf says of his bond with Perry. “We’ve been getting better and better as time goes on.”

This season Getzlaf had six goals and 30 assists for 36 points and was ranked fifth in the league as of mid-December. Not to be outdone, Perry had been putting up the points as well. After going on a 19-game point streak recently (best in the NHL this year), the Peterborough, Ontario native had 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points, tying him with Getzlaf for fifth in the league.

After leading all rookies in goals and scoring last season while finishing the year as a Calder Memorial Trophy finalist for outstanding play in his first full NHL season, Ryan continued to put up the offensive numbers once again this season. His 13 goals and 10 assists for 23 points had him ranked third on the team, right behind Getzlaf and Perry.

“Bobby fit well on our line when he got here and it’s been growing ever since,” says Getzlaf. “Our line’s coming together as it goes.”

The three of them have great chemistry when they play together, which seemed to develop right away.

who knows best?... Corey Perry

Turnips I thInk my teammates wIll say:

RYANCabbage

BOBBYVegetables

Roast Beef I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYsteak

RYANsalmon

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BEyOND THE BOARDS cOlOR cOMMENTARy

24 I thInk my teammates wIll say:

RYANseinfeld

BOBBYOne tree hill

Sons of Anarchy I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYDancing with the stars

RYAN24

1 0 0Corey had votes for The Biggest Loser and Dancing with the Stars… is someone a fan of reality tv?

What is your favorite TV show?

What is your least favorite food?

Me I thInk my teammates wIll say:

RYANhimself

BOBBYRyan

Ryan I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYhimself

RYANhimself

2 2 2When it comes to knowing who has the best car, these boys don’t joke around.

Who has the best car?

Bobby I thInk my teammates wIll say:

RYANme

BOBBYme

corey I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYhimself

RYANCorey

2 1 1Corey is in the lead with 5 points. He knows his teammates pretty well so far.

Who is the worst dresser?

lee I thInk my teammates wIll say:

RYANJames

BOBBYRicky Bobby

Shane I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYtom

RYANsteve

1 0 0Ryan cheated on Corey’s middle name by asking him as he walked by the locker room, so no points there.

What is your middle name?

I don't have a favorite I thInk my teammates wIll say:

RYANanything Country

BOBBYeverything

Ray laMontage I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYthe tragically hip

RYANRascal Flatts

.5 0 0Ryan wins for best guesses this round!What is your

favorite band?

Ryan I thInk my teammates wIll say:

RYANhimself

BOBBYRyan

getzy… Wait Myself I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYBoth Ryan & I

RYANhimslef

1 1 1Ryan is the chef of the group.

Who is most likely to cook a meal from scratch?

I call everyone "Kid" I thInk my teammates wIll say:

RYAN"Did you see that out there?"

BOBBY"this is the national league!"

"It wasn't in my wheel house" I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReY"It was right on your tape."

RYAN"this is the national league!"

0 0 0“Did you see that?” and “This is the National League!” seem to be popular phrases in the Ducks locker room.

What is your favorite saying?


RYANme

BOBBYme


cOReYhimself

RYANCorey

2 2 2By a unanimous vote, it’s official that Corey has the weirdest pre-game ritual.

Who has the weirdest pre-game ritual?

None of Us I thInk my teammates wIll say:

RYANBobby

BOBBYRyan & I


cOReYhimself

RYANCorey

.5 0 1Bobby, who is a big music fan, won that round.Who has the worst

taste in music?

peterborough, ON I thInk my teammates wIll say:

RYANRegina, sk

BOBBYnew Jersey

cherry Hill, NJ I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYPeterborough, On

RYANRegina, sk

1.5 1 2Corey gets a half-point for only knowing Bobby’s state.What is your hometown?


RYANhimself

BOBBYhimself


cOReYme

RYANme

1 1 0Ryan was shocked that Corey thought he would say himself. According to him, he’s “horrible at video games.”

If you guys were to play NHL 2010 against each other, who would win?

cOREy fOR THE WIN!

pasta I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYsteak

BOBBYsushi

Seinfeld I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYthe Biggest loser

BOBBYFriends


cOReYme

BOBBYme


cOReYme

BOBBYCorey

James I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYlee

BOBBYJust Bobby Ryan.


cOReYBobby

BOBBYme


cOReYBobby

BOBBYhimself

Regina, SK I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYPeterborough, On

BOBBYPhilly


cOReYhimself

BOBBYCorey

I can't think of one I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReY"try me."

BOBBY"Did you see that?"


cOReYme

BOBBYme

Tim Mcgraw I thInk my teammates wIll say:

cOReYmiley Cyrus

BOBBYkings of leon

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cOREy pERRy RyAN gETzlAf BOBBy RyAN THE ScORE Third AnnuAl GeorGe PArros CuT for The KidsOn Monday December 14th, 50 Ducks fans ranging from age 6 and up joined George Parros to help in the fight against cancer by donating their hair at the Third Annual George Parros Cut for the Kids at The Rinks Huntington Beach Inline to benefit the Childhood Leukemia Foundation (CLF).

Professional hairstylists from SportClips volunteered to create a championship haircut experience with each participant donating at

least 10 inches of hair to support the cause. Since the start of his professional career, Parros has been growing his hair

long so he can donate it to nonprofits that provide children with wigs during their treatments. The 50 fans that participated received a George Parros autographed stick and a George Parros signature mustache for their donation.

Hundreds of Ducks fans were on hand to watch the festivities and to cheer on the event participants. Fans also had the opportunity to meet George Parros and special surprise guest, Scott Niedermayer, who were available for pictures and autographs for a $10 donation to the Anaheim Ducks Foundation, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting CLF. In addition, an opportunity drawing was held to win a variety of great George Parros memorabilia. The event also featured Parros’ clothing line, Stache Gear, which was available for purchase and all proceeds from the line benefit CLF and Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids. The Third Annual George Parros Cut for the Kids raised over $2,200 for CLF.

CLF is a national nonprofit organization that offers a wide range of services at no charge to children living with cancer and their families, as well as provides thousands of custom made, 100% human hair wigs with kid-friendly hats (Hugs-U-Wear) to children around the country.

AnAheim duCKs Toy driveTo help spread cheer in Orange County this holiday season, the Ducks collected toys as part of the annual Anaheim Ducks Toy Drive at four home games in December and at The Rinks locations in Anaheim, Corona, Huntington Beach and Westminster.

Thanks to the generous support of Anaheim Ducks fans, the 2009 Anaheim Ducks Toy Drive benefiting the 15th Annual Spark of Love Toy Drive with the Anaheim Fire Department and ABC 7 was a huge success, collecting more than 2,000 toys. The Anaheim Lady Ducks and firefighters were on hand at home games collecting new, unwrapped, toys, books and games, and each person with a donation to the Toy Drive received an Anaheim Ducks ticket voucher good for an upcoming Ducks home game. In addition, the Ducks participated in Stuff-A-Bus, benefiting the Spark of Love Toy Drive on December 18th, at Honda Center where over 15,000 toys were collected, filling five Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) buses full of toys. Ducks players Jonas Hiller and Dan Sexton, as well as Ducks mascot Wild Wing and the Power Players, helped in the collection. The Anaheim Stuff-A-Bus was ABC7's largest collection point for the entire Southern California region this holiday season.

Ducks Learn-to-Skate ProgramWant to learn how to skate for free? The Ducks Learn-to-Skate Program offers first time hockey players the chance to get on the ice in full hockey equipment and learn basic skating skills. Equipment sizes recommended for players under nine years of age. Sessions are four weeks long and run on Sundays.Winter Session Schedule:

KHS Ice Arena:Session starts Sunday, January 17(runs 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 and 2/7)Times – 11:50-12:50 pm Contact: Cherrie Sweeney1.714.422.1236 ext. [email protected]

Keep checking Beyond the Boards and www.anaheimducks.com for more information.

The Rinks-Westminster ICE:Session starts Sunday, January 17 (runs 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 and 2/7)Times – 2:10-3:10 pm Contact : Rick [email protected]

2009-10 Anaheim Ducks Player Rink Tour & Speaking Series

As part of the Anaheim Ducks Future Ducks Rink Program, the Ducks will be visiting several rinks in the

Southern California area this season. Players will visit seven of the program’s rinks, where they will interact

with a youth hockey team by visiting their locker room or actually lacing up their skates with the team during

their practice.

New to the Player Rink Tour this year will be a speaking series with Ducks players at some locations.

Be sure to come on out to ask your favorite Ducks a few questions and hear what they have to say.

Make sure to continue checking AnaheimDucks.com/youthhockey and Beyond the

Boards for more updates.

This season’s remaining rink visits include*:

Wednesday, January 6 @ 6:30 p.m.

Speaking Series #4

Playing in the Olympics

EastWest Ice Palace

Monday, January 18 @ 6:30 p.m.

Riverside Ice Town

Thursday, February 25 @ 6:30 p.m.

Ontario Ice Skating Center

*Times subject to change.

Anaheim Ducks High Five Skil ls Competit ion Next Month! Last Chance to Sign-up!

The inaugural Anaheim Ducks High Five Skills Competition will make its’ debut Saturday, February 6! The competition tests skill level in five different categories: Skating, Shooting Accuracy, Hardest Shot, Breakaway Shootout and Goaltending and is open to boys and girls ages 9-12.

This year the competition will be divided into two segments, Travel and In-House, in order to create the most balanced competitive environment. Winners will be named in both divisions.

The first segment of the competition will be for Travel players at Anaheim ICE from 7:20 – 10:20 am. The second segment of the competition will allow In-House players to go head to head at Aliso Viejo Ice Palace from 4:45 – 7:45 pm. Ducks players will

be on hand to help out and give instruction to participants at both locations. Winners will receive a special Anaheim Ducks commemorative gift and two tickets to an upcoming Ducks game.

Registration is $25 with all proceeds going to the Anaheim Ducks Foundation which helps facilitate and support programs that produce positive change for children and families throughout Southern California. The foundation seeks to do this by providing educational opportunities, broadening access to the sport of hockey and addressing the health and wellness needs of the community.

Registration for this year’s event is available at www.highfiveskills.com and www.anaheimducks.com.

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