Bret Hedican

Red & Black Hockey Previous entry: Baby Canes lose, but G Mike Murphy continues to make a name. by David Lee on 09/16/09 at 11:02 PM ET Comments (0) Veteran defenseman Bret Hedican announced his overdue retirement today.  The line in every article about this is that he has no regrets.  In Raleigh, however, there’s a slightly different line in the story.  In the 17-year veteran’s prepared statement, he said: “I’m proud to have played this game for as long as I have and I’m leaving with...Read Full Story

ANAHEIM - The final breakdown in a too-lengthy series of mistakes cost the Ducks a point Friday night at Honda Center. With a nifty assist from center Jason Arnott, light-scoring defenseman Dan Hamhuis capitalized on a Ducks giveaway in their own zone to score his first goal of the season and give the Nashville Predators a second 4-3, overtime victory in as many games. Unchecked in prime scoring territory in the slot, Hamhuis one-timed an Arnott feed from near the left-wing boards after...Read Full Story

ANAHEIM — Armed with some new knowledge that he did not care to divulge Monday, veteran Ducks defenseman Bret Hedican continues to hold out hope that he will be available for duty at some point during the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Ducks, who take a 3-2 series lead over the San Jose Sharks into Game 6 of an opening-round series Monday night at Honda Center, would probably have to advance very deep into post-season play to give Hedican a chance. Hedican, 39, has not played since Feb. 26 because...Read Full Story

DENVER — A “roundhouse elbow” from Colorado Avalanche rookie winger Chris Stewart 14:03 into the second period of Saturday’s 4-3 Ducks victory at Pepsi Center resulted in a broken nose for Ducks defenseman Bret Hedican. Hedican, in his 16th NHL season, estimated it was the fifth or sixth time he had suffered that fate. “That’s what happens when you play this game as long as I have, I guess,” Hedican said. “Your nose gets in the way once in a while.” Hedican, whose turnover at center ice had...Read Full Story

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ducks defenseman Bret Hedican, who has missed the past two games because of back spasms, was back on the ice Monday for the first time in five days. Hedican took part in a practice session at HSBC Arena as the Ducks prepared for Tuesday night’s road game against the Buffalo Sabres. “I just tried to get back out there, get moving and see if it would help at all,” Hedican said. “I didn’t feel great out there, but I haven’t been able to do much the last few days, so for me to get...Read Full Story

Veteran defenseman Bret Hedican, who played for the Ducks last season, announced his retirement Wednesday. Hedican won a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006. Post from: Ducks blog Source Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Sports Related posts No related posts.Read Full Story

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Defenseman James Wisniewski has signed a one-year deal to stay with the Ducks. Source Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Sports Related posts No related posts.Read Full Story

The Ducks brought in another veteran defenseman with the signing of former Atlanta Thrasher Steve McCarthy to a one-year contract. Source Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Sports Related posts No related posts.Read Full Story

Neither Coach Randy Carlyle nor Bret Hedican has unrealistic expectations for Monday night, when the newly obtained veteran defenseman is set to make his Ducks debut against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Hedican, 38, signed a free-agent contract with the Ducks on Thursday, but has not been in an NHL game since he completed last season with the Carolina Hurricanes. He hasn’t even had the benefit of a full practice session, taking part only in morning skates and pre-game warm...Read Full Story