Eriksson lifts Stars past Ducks Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Loui Eriksson scored twice to lead the Dallas
Stars to a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.
Mike Ribeiro posted a goal and an assist for Dallas, which won for just the
second time in its last eight games. Steve Ott collected two helpers and Marty
Turco made 36 saves, including 19 in the second period, to earn the win.
"It was huge," said Ott. "We definitely have to fins a way to get points for
the rest of the way."
Bobby Ryan and newly acquired James Wisniewski found the net for the Ducks,
who have lost three of four.... More...
Joe Dipenta has left the NHL and signed a deal with Frolunda of the Swedish Elite League, according to TSN. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Coach Ulf Dahlen said, "He is a stable player who always does his job with great heart."
Our View:The defenseman contributed one goal and four assists over 23 games with the Ducks last season. He was a member of the Stanley Cup championship club in 2006-07.
The Ducks have signed Logan MacMillan to a three-year deal, according to the AP. He was their first-round pick in 2007 (19th overall). Financial terms were not disclosed.
Our View:MacMillan has spent the last three seasons with Halifax of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, while scoring 44 goals and 114 points over 176 games. He is notably the son of former NHL center Bob MacMillan, an 11-year veteran who won the 1979 Lady Byng Trophy.
