Date received: July 4, 2012
Total players responses: 516
Total 2012 responses: 119
A nice autograph from Ryan Getzlaf. I picked up in a box that I picked up at a hockey card event. This was from an Upper Deck Ultimates collection. I find that the box itself was alright, nothing spectacular, perhaps also since I've gotten Ryan Getlaf's autograph previously. Thanks Ryan!
Date sent: June 29, 2012
Date received: October 1, 2012
Total time: 94 days
Total players responses: 499
Total 2012 responses: 102
A great autograph from Scott Niedermayer, except that this card wasn't the card that I sent to Scott. I had actually sent a nice jersey card, superlative of all cards, to be signed by Scott. Unfortunately, he either kept or switched the cards and sent me this one. I can't really complain since I know never to send anything that is really meaningful to me!
Date sent: June 22, 2011
Date received: April 21, 2012
Total time: 304 days
Total players responses: 482
Total 2012 responses: 85
Jonas Hiller, the All-Star, currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks. He was an undrafted prospect when he first hit the NHL scene in 2007 by then GM Brian Burke. Since then, he's been a pretty solid goaltender, having gone to the Stanley Cup Finals and participating in the NHL All-Star game, among other NHL accolades.
Received IP: February 26th, 2012
Total players responses: 426
Total 2012 responses: 29
A nice auto, but slightly smudged, autograph from Lubomir Visnovsky. Lubomir is one of the top D men for the Anaheim Ducks, and remains one amidst the trade rumors this past year. Although lubo is now on the tail end of his career, he still can be an effective player and continues to put up decent numbers. This year, on a non-playoff team Anaheim, he was a +7. Not bad!
Received IP: February 26th, 2012
Total players responses: 425
Total 2012 responses: 28
My first autograph from George Parros. He's the resident tough guy and all around nice guy from Anaheim. With his trade mark mustache and massive size, he's one guy you don't want to mess with. He was a giant when I got his autograph! Thanks very much George!
Received IP: February 26th, 2012
Total players responses: 421
Total 2012 responses: 24
Another auto, this time from Bobby Ryan. I've managed to snag Bobby's autograph while I was in other cities, so its no surprise that he would sign. I'm actually grateful that someone, of his talent is still willing to sign so much stuff. Thanks a bunch Bobby! You can see my other returns here and here!
Received IP: February 26th, 2012
Total players responses: 418
Total 2012 responses: 21
Autograph by Ryan Getzlaf! Ryan, like many of the Ducks, were nice enough to sign for me. He signed this 11/12 Artifacts card. I've gotten Ryan's autograph before, but I find that it looks really sharp on this card. Thanks a bunch Ryan!
Received IP: February 26th, 2012
Total players responses: 417
Total 2012 responses: 20
Auto by Matt Beleskey. He's a 23 year old winger who was drafted 112th overall in 2006. I acquired this autograph in person while on my hounding trip. Last year, he split playing duties between Syracuse and Anaheim, notching up 34 points. I've gotten Matt's autograph before, but I can't seem to find his blog post anywhere!
Received IP: February 26th, 2012
Total players responses: 416
Total 2012 responses: 19
Another sweet autograph, this time from Corey Perry. This is my first autograph from Corey as I've tried my best to try and get him through other cities. He's a tough one, but I managed to get him! I'm not sure, but I was able to get 2 cards signed, and each looked different. Nonetheless, still a good one!
Date sent: January 16th, 2011
Date received: March 18th, 2011
Total time: 92 days
Total players responses: 235
Total 2011 responses: 230
Bobby Ryan is an american born NHL player playing in his 4th year in the pros. He's becoming better and better each year, and will eventually be a high scoring star in the league (as if he already isn't now). This past year, he signed a 5 year deal with the Ducks, which will see him in an Anaheim uniform until the 2015 season. Keep up the great work Bobby!
Received IP: March 30th, 2011
Total players responses: 179
Total 2011 responses: 174
Ryan, you eluded me the last time you were here. You eluded me earlier in the day, but I finally got his autograph! Ryan signed this Fleer Ultra photo-worn jersey card, with a blue sharpie. Ryan played with Team Canada recently at the Olympics and tallied 7 points in the 7 games played. This year, with the retirement of Scott Niedermayer, he was voted the captain of the team, which really shows that his teammates believe in Ryan as a leader. Keep up the great work Ryan!
Received IP: March 30th, 2011
Total players responses: 176
Total 2011 responses: 171
Bobby Ryan is a great, young player, generally on a line with Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. He recently represented Team USA, winning a silver medal, at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Currently ranked fourth on team scoring, he was recorded as the first Ducks rookie in franchise history to score a hat trick, and the fastest of any player in Ducks' history. I'm happy to get his autograph because he's awesome!
Received IP: March 30th, 2011
Total players responses: 175
Total 2011 responses: 170
Mr. Koivu nicely signed my card for me, which is a real treat because I really liked him when he was with the Montreal Canadiens. Standing at about 5'10, he's on the smaller side, averaging about 50 points a season. Being from Finland, he has regularly represented Team Finland, most recently at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics where they captured a Bronze medal. Thank you Saku!
Received IP: March 30th, 2011
Total players responses: 172
Total 2011 responses: 167
Teemu Selanne is having such a fantastic season this year! At the young age of 40, he's second on team scoring with 75 points, notching a hat trick in his last game versus the Colorado Avalanche. Known as The Finnish Flash, he bursted on to the NHL scene with the Winnipeg Jets, scoring 76 goals! An amazing feat, considering the previous record was set at 53 goals.
Received IP: March 15th, 2011
Total players responses: 147
Total 2011 responses: 142
Andrew Ebbett, an undrafted NHL player born in Vernon, BC, is currently with the Phoenix Coyotes, his fourth team since going pro. His best season came with the Ducks, scoring 32 points in 48 games. This year, he has played 22 games, notching only 3 points. Hopefully he'll be able to ramp up his scoring the last few games of the season and go into the playoffs hot.
Received IP: February 11th, 2011
Total players responses: 48
Total 2011 responses: 43
The ducks are in town! I only got Francois' autograph because the ducks all had to quickly run off somewhere. Ryan Getzlaf had signed only a few people, but the rest of the team walked straight to the bus. I'm hoping I'll be able to get more of the Ducks sometime in the future! Thanks for stopping and signing Francois!
