The Ducks on Draft Day

Profiles of the players chosen by the Mighty Ducks during Thursday’s NHL expansion draft

*Robin Bawa

Right Wing

Age 27. A spot player who can fight. Statistics heavy on penalty minutes during stints in Ft. Wayne, Baltimore and Milwaukee. Shoots right.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Sharks NHL 42 5 0 5 47

*Bob Corkum

Center/Right Wing

Age 25. Spent four years at the University of Maine. Had modest numbers with AHL’s Rochester Americans. Shoots right.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Sabres NHL 68 6 4 10 38

*Bobby Dollas

Defense

Age 28. A bust. Disappointed Winnipeg, Quebec and Detroit by failing to live up to expectations of a first-round pick (1983 entry draft). Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Adirondack AHL 64 7 36 43 54

*Mark Ferner

Defense

Age 27. An AHL all-star with Baltimore in 1990-91 season. Has failed in four attempts to make an NHL team. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM San Diego IHL 25 0 14 14 24

*Stu Grimson

Left Wing

Age 28. Nicknamed “The Grim Reaper” by CBC’s Don Cherry. Have fists, will travel. Never scored more than nine goals at pro level. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Blackhawks NHL 78 1 1 2 193

*Trevor Halverson

Left Wing

Age 22. Former first-round pick of Capitals in 1991 entry draft has yet to establish himself. He was an all-star in juniors. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Baltimore AHL 67 19 21 40 170

*Glenn Healy

Goaltender

Age 30. Came up big in playoffs against Capitals and Penguins before Islanders fell to Canadiens in Wales finals. Broke into NHL with Kings. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP MIN GA SO GAA W-L-T Islanders NHL 47 2655 146 1 3.30 22-20-2

*Guy Hebert

Goaltender

Age 26. A top goaltender with Peoria (IHL). While in goal, U.S. team almost upset Soviets for gold at 1990 Goodwill Games. An American. Shoots left.

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1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP MIN GA SO GAA W-L-T Blues NHL 24 1210 74 1 3.67 8-8-2

*Sean Hill

Defense

Age 23. Considered a rising star after displaying a perfect balance of skills on offense and defense for Fredricton (AHL) in 1991-92 season. Shoots right.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Canadiens NHL 31 2 6 8 54

*Bill Houlder

Defense

Age 26. Voted IHL’s best defenseman after playing only half a season with San Diego. Also an all-star in AHL and in juniors. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Sabres NHL 15 3 5 8 6

*Alexei Kasatonov

Defense

Age 34. Star with Soviet Central Red Army team is slowing down. Still was solid defensively for New Jersey. Strong penalty killer. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Devils NHL 64 3 14 17 57

*Steven King

Right Wing

Age 27. Coming off strong season in the AHL. Was the Rangers’ top pick in the 1991 supplemental draft. Played collegiately at Brown. Shoots right.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Binghamton AHL 52 35 33 68 100

*Randy Ladouceur

Defense

Age 33. A stay-at-home defenseman. A hard worker who will do his best to follow a game plan. No flash here, but a lot of heart. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Whalers NHL 62 2 4 6 109

*Lonnie Loach

Left Wing

Age 25. Minor league veteran finally managed to stick in NHL. Was a second-team IHL all-star with Ft. Wayne in 1990-91 season. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Kings NHL 53 10 13 23 27

*Troy Loney

Left Wing

Age 29. Described as a marginal player. Considered a good penalty killer, which is needed when teammate is Stu Grimson. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Penguins NHL 82 5 16 21 99

*Joe Sacco

Left Wing

Age 24. Likes to clutch and grab and is described as a player who could be more physical. Can score but must prove himself. Shoots right.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM St. John’s AHL 37 14 16 30 45

*Anatoli Semenov

Left Wing/Center

Age 31. A playmaker who works well in traffic. Canucks traded for him to inspire Pavel Bure. No players similar to Bure on this squad. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Canucks NHL 75 12 37 49 32

*Jarrod Skalde

Center

Age 22. Was a 40-goal scorer in 1989-90 season with the Belleville Bulls (OHL). Hasn’t come close to that level since. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Utica AHL 59 21 39 60 76

*Tim Sweeney

Left Wing

Age 26. A standout at Boston College. Was a member of the 1992 Olympic team and a second-team all-star with Salt Lake (IHL). Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Bruins NHL 14 1 7 8 6

*Jim Thomson

Right Wing

Age 27. Plays like a table-hockey player, up and down. Physical forward who can play role of a tough guy. Shoots right.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Kings NHL 24 0 1 1 99

*Ron Tugnutt

Goaltender

Age 25. Once hospitalized for exhaustion after facing a lot of rubber while with a lousy Nordique squad in 1990-91 season. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP MIN GA SO GAA W-L-T Oilers NHL 26 1338 93 0 4.17 9-12-2

*Dennis Vial

Defense

Age 24. Familiar with penalty box. Once suspended in juniors for spearing. Also suspended in juniors for leaving bench to join fight. Shoots left.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Adirondack AHL 30 2 11 13 177

*David Williams

Defense

Age 25. Considered to have good offensive skills but is a liability in the defensive zone. Prone to being out of position. Shoots right.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Sharks NHL 40 1 11 12 49

*Terry Yake

Center

Age 24. A 50-goal scorer in 1987-88 with the Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL). Starting to show promise in the NHL. Shoots right.

1992-93 STATISTICS

Team League GP G A TP PIM Whalers NHL 66 22 31 53 46