Player Profiles

Shawn Antoski

#11

Age: 27

Left wing

Shoots: L

The reason the Ducks aren’t too distressed about losing tough guy Ken Baumgartner. At 6 feet 4 235 pounds, can fill that role, not to mention the penalty box. Had 204 penalty minutes in 1995-96. Was injured two games after being acquired from Pittsburgh.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 15 0 0 0 51 +1

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Matt Cullen

#45

Age: 20

Center

Shoots: L

Has played only four games professionally, but he was impressive in camp. Has speed and strength. Second-round draft pick in 1996. Had two goals and five points with Baltimore last season. Had 12 goals and 36 points at St. Cloud State.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Baltimore 4 2 3 5 5 -2

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J.J. Daigneault

#36

Age: 31

Defenseman

Shoots: L

Acquired from Pittsburgh late in season and had nine points in his first seven games. Puck-handling abilities improved the power play. Has played in 704 games and won a Stanley Cup championship with Montreal in 1993.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 13 2 9 11 22 +5

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Bobby Dollas

#2

Age: 32

Defenseman

Shoots: L

Not the fastest skater or the fiercest player. Yet he’s still around. One of three original Ducks, so must be doing something right. Very dependable all-around player. Had Duck record 159 consecutive-game streak stopped because of chicken pox.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 79 4 14 18 55 +17

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Ted Drury

#13

Age: 26

Center

Shoots: L

His crushing check, which injured Phoenix’s Jeremy Roenick, was a turning point in first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Scored two goals in key victory over Rangers on March 7. Also had goal against Detroit in Game 3 of Western Conference semifinal.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 73 9 9 18 54 -9

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Guy Hebert

#31

Age: 30

Goalie

Shoots: L

What more do you want from a goalie? Was 7-0-1 during the run for the playoffs and played until he dropped--from fatigue. Finished among the NHL leaders in save percentage and goals against average last season, which got him a fat raise.

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1997 Record GP MIN W-L-T GA SO GAA Ducks 67 3863 29-25-12 172 4 2.67

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Mark Janssens

#18

Age: 29

Center

Shoots: L

Late-season acquisition from Hartford. Solid third- or fourth-line center. Strong on defense and good on faceoffs. Didn’t make any friends in Phoenix with physical play--got the better of it in a fight with Keith Tkackuk--but it helped the Ducks prevail.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 12 0 2 2 47 -3

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Paul Kariya

#9

Age: 23

Left wing

Shoots: L

Worth every penny, maybe more. Scored 99 points despite missing first 11 games with abdominal injury. Ducks were 1-8-2 in those games. Biggest moment was goal to give the Ducks a 3-2 overtime victory over Phoenix that forced Game 7 in playoff series.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 69 44 55 99 6 +36

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David Karpa

#33

Age: 26

Defenseman

Shoots: R

Had two goals and six points in last 12 regular-season games. But he’s not paid to score. Was second on team in penalty minutes, reaching 200 for the second consecutive season. A guy to watch out for in the corners. Tends to dislodge nets a lot.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 69 2 11 13 210 +11

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Espen Knutsen

#47

Age: 25

Center

Shoots: L

Wowed Duck officials with his speed and stick handling. Could be a flashy second-line center. Played three seasons in Sweden and five in Norway. Needs to be a little tougher on defense.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Djurgarden 39 16 33 49 20 +1

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Jason Marshall

#28

Age: 26

Defenseman

Shoots: R

Played well in his first full season in NHL. A physical player who was called on to get rough in the playoffs. Only goal gave Ducks 1-0 lead against New York Islanders on Feb. 4. Other career goal came in 1991-92 while with St. Louis.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 73 1 9 10 149 +6

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Dmitri Mironov

#15

Age: 32

Defenseman

Shoots: R

The team’s leading scorer after the Selanne-Kariya-Rucchin line. Acquired from Pittsburgh and improved the Ducks’ power play dramatically. Sixth-leading scorer among defenseman with career-high 52 points (13 goals) with Ducks and Penguins.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 62 12 34 46 77 +20

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Sean Pronger

#54

Age: 24

Center

Shoots: L

Played well after being called up from Baltimore. Had 26 goals and 43 points in 41 games with Bandits. Scored two goals, including game-winner, in 6-3 victory over Hartford on Jan. 31. Gives Ducks depth at center. Brother, Chris, is a defenseman for St. Louis.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 39 7 7 14 20 +6

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Steve Rucchin

#20

Age: 26

Center

Shoots: L

Talent sometimes gets overlooked playing between Selanne and Kariya. Would have led seven teams in scoring. Played last five games of playoffs with separated shoulder. Scored second goal in 3-0 victory in Game 7 against Phoenix.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 79 19 48 67 24 +26

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Warren Rychel

#16

Age: 30

Left wing

Shoots: L

Matched his career high in goals. Value is measured in other areas. Led the team in penalty minutes, topping 200 for the first time. Physical style, especially in Game 7, was a key factor in the Ducks’ victory over Phoenix in first round of playoffs.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 70 10 7 17 218 +6

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Joe Sacco

#14

Age: 28

Right wing

Shoots: L

Scored two goals in the playoffs, including one in Game 7 vs. Phoenix. One of unnoticed players who played a key role in the Ducks making the playoffs. His streak of 338 games without being in playoffs--longest among active players--finally ended.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 77 12 17 29 35 +1

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Ruslan Salei

#24

Age: 22

Defenseman

Shoots: L

Might have been rushed into service last season after only one year as a professional. Was the Ducks’ first-round pick but had a rough first year in NHL. Spent much of the season with Baltimore and Las Vegas. Appears to have better handle on things now.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 30 0 1 1 37 -8

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Tomas Sandstrom

#17

Age: 33

Right wing

Shoots: L

Could be a key pickup as a scorer. Has 370 goals in NHL. Dangerous, and sometimes nasty, around the net. Tons of playoff experience with Rangers, Kings, Penguins and Red Wings. Has played on lines centered by Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Pitts./Detroit 74 18 24 42 69 +6

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Teemu Selanne

#8

Age: 27

Right wing

Shoots: R

One of the premier players in the league. Finished second in points and goals. Best season since 132-point rookie year in 1992-93. Teamed with Paul Kariya for best one-two scoring punch in league. Will play for Finland in the Olympics.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 78 51 58 109 34 +28

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Brent Severyn

#23

Age: 31

Defenseman

Shoots: L

He’s no shrinking violet. Has 33 points in five-year NHL career. But scoring isn’t his job. Averaged five penalty minutes per game with Seattle of Western Hockey League in 1985-89. All that nastiness tends to make opponents a bit skittish around the net.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Colorado 66 1 4 5 193 -6

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Mikhail Shtalenkov

#35

Age: 32

Goalie

Shoots: L

Stepped in when Hebert was injured during the Western Conference semifinal against Detroit. Barely survived it himself, after being injured late in Game 4. Made 49 saves in Game 3 and 69 in Game 4. Couldn’t do it alone and Ducks lost both games.

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1997 Record GP MIN W-L-T GA SO GAA Ducks 24 1079 7-8-1 52 2 2.89

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Dan Trebil

#34

Age: 23

Defenseman

Shoots: R

Played well after being called up from Baltimore and will only get better. Has played one professional season after four years at Minnesota. Had four goals and 24 points with Baltimore. Ranks second in career assists among University of Minnesota defensemen.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 29 3 3 6 23 +5

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Darren Van Impe

#29

Age: 24

Defenseman

Shoots: L

Solid defenseman who can help on offense. Continued to show promise. First goal last season came in 3-1 victory over Detroit--the first victory over the Red Wings in franchise history. Had points in 10 of his last 30 regular-season games.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Ducks 74 4 19 23 90 +3

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Scott Young

#48

Age: 29

Right wing

Shoots: R

Cost the Ducks little (third-round pick) and could pay off a lot as a second-line scorer. Best season was 1992-93 with 30 goals and 30 assists. Won Stanley Cups in 1991 (Pittsburgh) and 1996 (Colorado). Played on U.S. Olympic teams in 1988 and 1992.

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1997 Record GP G A TP PIM +/- Colorado 72 18 19 37 14 -5

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