Hockey players are the nicest, most down-to-earth athletes in all of professional sports.  There is really no way to argue this.  It's just fact.  From the fourth-line forward trying to stay on with the big club to the Hall of Fame-bound superstar, everyone who laces up a pair of skates and zips down a sheet of ice is approachable, inviting, and a bit humble. 

This fantastic, refreshing attitude was on full display last Friday, as the NHL's Anaheim Ducks joined forces with…

Ah, the holidays.  The perfect time to gather with family, catch up with friends, and to celebrate all that is good in life.  It is also one of the best times of the year to revel in sensory indulgence.  The smell of Christmas pine, the feel of a comfy wool sweater, and the dulcet tones of classic Christmas music all conspire to spread a generous dose of visceral magic onto our lives.

One of the best ways to experience this unique beauty is through the inimitable power of…

As you may have heard by now, South Coast Winery, the Costa Mesa/Santa Ana restaurant run by the Temecula winery that shares the same name closed its doors a few weeks ago.  This, of course, was a sad occurrence – it is never a happy occasion when a dining venue shuts down.  However, this particular fallen venue does come with its own silver lining.  For even though it is gone, its charming, relaxing spirit still lives on as part of the Temecula Valley.  This is a good thing, since this…

Ah, October.  The leaves turn colorful and crunchy, pristine backyards transform into sinister parcels of Halloween doom, and warmer clothing emerges from the backs of closets.  In Orange County, it also means the start of another glorious season of Anaheim Ducks hockey, as the team kicks off yet another campaign this week.  This year, things look promising for the squad -- they are led by the lethal trio of Bobby Ryan, Ryan Getzlaf, and reigning league MVP Corey Perry, team legend Teemu…

Every September, the tell tale signs of another Anaheim Duck hockey season starts to trickle into our consciousness.  Training camp opens at Anaheim Ice.  A few pre-season games occupy the Honda Center the last half of the month.  And, of course, selected Ducks players make their own sushi for the masses.

For the third year in a row, the Anaheim Ducks teamed up with the good people at RA Sushi at the District in Tustin to present the 3rd annual Get Your Ducks on a Roll sushi…