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Curtis Zupke grew up in Los Angeles and got hooked on hockey (along with thousands of other Southern Californians) upon Wayne Gretzky’s arrival to the Kings in 1988.

He covered the Anaheim Ducks for the Orange County (Calif.) Register from 2006 to 2011.

His work has also appeared in The Hockey News, Associated Press and QMI Agency (a Quebec-based wire service that serves 250 daily and weekly newspapers in Canada).

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A Quick study in preparation Print
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Written by Curtis Zupke   
Monday, March 21, 2011 22:12

Jonathan Quick entered Monday night with the third-best goals-against average in the NHL. He and the Kings have reason to believe he won't repeat his late meltdown of last season.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Few goalies carried as big a burden down the stretch last season as Jonathan Quick.
 
Saddled with a big workload, Quick was ridden hard and it ...

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Last Updated on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 05:11
 
Ellis getting comfortable in Anaheim Print
Monday, March 14, 2011 23:20

Dan Ellis has transitioned nicely from a backup in Tampa Bay to starter in Anaheim, making it look easy. The Ducks will need him if they intend on making the playoffs.

ANAHEIM – The transition from seldom-used backup to starter is not easy to make for a goalie.

It’s a different mindset, different routine and a brighter spotlight. Throw in the p ...

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Last Updated on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 09:22
 
Sans their big Star, Dallas is getting it done Print
Pacific
Written by J.P. Hoornstra   
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 06:12

The Stars stopped falling from the playoff race around the time of the trade deadline when – perhaps not coincidentally – management decided to keep Brad Richards. Plenty of players are pitching in.

Jon Paul HoornstraBrad Richa ...

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Last Updated on Tuesday, March 08, 2011 10:47
 
What do Penner, Gretzky have in common? Print
Pacific
Written by J.P. Hoornstra   
Tuesday, March 01, 2011 09:31

The frank answer is, not much. But there are some interesting comparisons to be drawn between Monday's Oilers-Kings trade and the one that took place Aug. 9, 1988.

Jon Paul Hoornstra A brief comparison can be drawn between the trade that s ...

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Last Updated on Tuesday, March 01, 2011 09:51
 
Without fanfare, Yandle states his Norris case Print
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Written by J.P. Hoornstra   
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 07:41

The Phoenix Coyotes' Keith Yandle is leading all NHL defensemen in scoring. But if he wants to collect the hardware, he may need a big week out East.

Jon Paul Hoornstra

If the bar for the Phoenix Coyotes was set with last season’s 1 ...

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Last Updated on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 08:02
 
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