The Association des Sports de Glisse d'Angers is a French professional ice hockey team based in Angers playing in the Ligue Magnus. The team currently use the name of "Les Ducs d'Angers". The team's mascot is an eagle-owl, or grand duc (literally great duke) in French, but its name is primarily intended as a reference to the prestigious Dukes of Anjou lineage.

Ducs d'Angers
CityAngers, France
LeagueLigue Magnus
1992–present
Founded1982
Home arenaAngers IceParc
ColoursBlue, red, white
     
Owner(s)Michael Juret
General managerSimon Lacroix
Head coachJonathan Parades
CaptainRobin Gaborit
Websitewww.lesducsdangers.fr

The team was founded in 1982 and plays home games at the Angers IceParc.

The Team has never been French champion, but won the French cup in 2007 and 2014.

History

edit

2009/2010

edit

Saturday, April 3, 2010 - Angers defeated the Briançon Red Devils on the road, 3 games out of 2, in the Best of 5 game semifinal series. Angers reached the Magnus League Championship for the first time in team history.

Angers and Rouen set to face each other in the Finals. Angers had a chance at redemption after losing at Rouen 7–0 in the Quarterfinals of the French Cup, on Tuesday, January 5, 2010.

Monday, April 6, 2010 - (Game 1 @ Rouen) Angers, on the road, won at Rouen 2–1.

Tuesday, April 7, 2010 - (Game 2 @ Rouen) Angers took a 2–0 lead in the 2nd Period of the game. Rouen started the 3rd Period with a quick goal to bring them within one. Angers quickly responded and scored again, putting themselves up 3–1. And desperation set in for Rouen as they too responded quickly scoring, making it 3-2 Angers. Angers responded several minutes later making it 4–2. Angers never looked back from there. 4–2 final score.

Friday, April 9, 2010 - (Game 3 @ Angers) Les Ducs looked tired and were down 3–0. They battled back and made it 3-2 but would eventually fall 4–2.

Saturday, April 10, 2010 - (Game 4 @ Angers) Angers did not show up to this match and lost their second and final chance to win the cup at home by a 6–1 margin.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - (Game 5 @ Rouen) It was 1–1 after two periods of play. Rouen went on to score 3 more in the third period and Angers added one more. The Ducs ended their bid to be champions of France, failing to win it all with their three opportunities to bring the Cup home.

2010 Magnus League Quarterfinals (Best of 5 games)

  • Game 1: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ Angers Ducs (Angers wins 6-2)
  • Game 2: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ Angers Ducs (Angers wins 5-0)
  • Game 3: Friday, March 19, 2010 @ HC Morzine-Avoriaz Penguins (Angers wins 4-0)

2010 Magnus League Semifinals (Best of 5 games)

  • Game 1: Friday, March 26, 2010 @ Briançon Red Devils (Briançon wins 2-1)
  • Game 2: Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ Briançon Red Devils (Angers wins 4-2)
  • Game 3: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ Angers Ducs (Briançon wins 3-2)
  • Game 4: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ Angers Ducs (Angers wins 3-2)
  • Game 5: Saturday, April 3, 2010 @ Briançon Red Devils (Angers wins 4-2)

2010 Magnus League Finals (Best of 5 games)

  • Game 1: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ Rouen Dragons (Angers wins 2-1)
  • Game 2: Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ Rouen Dragons (Angers wins 4-2)
  • Game 3: Friday, April 9, 2010 @ Angers Ducs (Rouen wins 4-2)
  • Game 4: Saturday, April 10, 2010 @ Angers Ducs (Rouen wins 6-1)
  • Game 5: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ Rouen Dragons (Rouen wins 4-2)

2010/2011

edit

The Ducs earned their second consecutive trip to the French Cup Final v. formidable foe Rouen; who ousted the Ducs in the 09-10 Magnus League Championship in three consecutive games. On January 30, 2011, the Ducs would travel to Bercy to face the Dragons. Rouen took an early lead going up 2–0 after 1 period of play. In the 2nd period, Rouen would add two more and Angers adding one. After 2 the score was 4–1. The Ducs mounted a comeback, scoring 3 unanswered goals in the 3rd period; however Angers once again fell victim to the Dragons in overtime, losing 5–4.

Roster

edit

Updated 5 November 2024.

No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
78   Ethan Cap D L 24 2024 North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
22   Jonathan Charbonneau RW R 30 2024 Saint-Colomban, Quebec, Canada
70   Parker Colley C L 27 2024 Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
16   Cédric Di Dio Balsamo LW L 30 2019 Briançon, France
94   Kylian Fauvel D L 22 2022 Angers, France
11   Robin Gaborit (C) RW R 33 2012 Cholet, France
13   Virgile Gauffriau C R 19 2024 Nantes, France
71   Philippe Halley C L 32 2020 Quebec City, Quebec
37   Elliot Lévêque G L 20 2024 Cholet, France
17   Vincent Llorca (A) D R 32 2019 Clermont-Ferrand, France
8   Neil Manning D L 33 2019 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
29   Matt O'Connor G L 32 2024 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
5   Lucien Onno D R 25 2024 Paris, France
55   Maxime Orlov F L 21 2023 Belfort, France
7   Matt Prapavessis D R 33 2022 Oakville, Ontario, Canada
10   Nicolas Ritz (A) C L 32 2020 Dijon, France
50   Jere Rouhiainen D L 28 2024 Tampere, Finland
72   Téo Sarliève W R 25 2020 Clermont-Ferrand, France
14   Marius Serer F L 31 2018 Amiens, France
4   Brady Shaw RW L 32 2023 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
74   Thomas Suire   RW L 26 2024 Evian-les-Bains, France
25   Sami Tavernier RW R 27 2024 Annemasse, France
12   Peter Valier RW R 32 2023 Pontoise, France
91   Matt Wilkins LW L 33 2024 Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada

Notable former players

edit

References

edit
edit