The San Diego Gulls’ week of practice is summed up in one word – details. Despite some difficult results, the Gulls maintained an upbeat attitude as they prepped for their first true road trip of the season.

The first days of Anaheim Ducks training camp included plenty of drills, a study of new systems and terms, and the same joy experienced during those early days of school.

Benoit-Olivier Groulx has emerged as one of the Anaheim Ducks’ top prospects after only one season in the AHL.

The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defenseman Josh Mahura to a two-year contract.

The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Brogan Rafferty to a one-year, one-way contract; left wing Danny O’Regan to a two-year, two-way contract; and defenseman Greg Pateryn and right wing Buddy Robinson to one-year, two-way contracts.

Plans can and do change quickly in pro hockey. Joël Bouchard received such a reminder to start his summer.

The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed center Sam Carrick to a one-year, one-way contract extension, and defenseman Trevor Carrick and right wing Vinni Lettieri to one-year, two-way contract extensions.

The Anaheim Ducks have named Joël Bouchard head coach of the San Diego Gulls, Anaheim’s primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League.

After spending the last nine years coaching in the AHL, Sylvain Lefebvre is ready to get to work with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Sylvain Lefebvre to a three-year contract to serve as an assistant coach on head coach Brad Larsen’s staff.