DUCKS GET BACK TO ROOTS ON “POND OF DREAMS” ColumbusDucks.com Staff Writer – January 19, 2009 Some of the Columbus Ducks got back to the roots of hockey over the weekend taking advantage of the arctic Columbus weather by playing a few games of Shinny on a frozen pond. Ducks John McConnell, Bill Ross, Tim Miller, Brandon Wilkins, and Brad Wright along with a few other special invitees laced up their skates and had a little fun on a frozen pond in an un-disclosed location twice over the frozen weekend. “It reminds me of when I was a kid. I am just out here trying to have some fun.” Bill Ross said. “I kind of want it to stay cold now.” “This is what it is about, friends and hockey just for fun.” McConnell was quoted as saying during the secret event. In a truly picturesque environment it was just for love of the game and their friendships these Ducks took to the ice.