Ducks Continue Late Season Struggle ColumbusDucks.com Staff Writer The Ducks are trying to make the playoffs and the road is getting tougher. A late season stretch had the ducks facing some of its fiercest opponents, Battelle, Champps, and Mr. Mulch. So far the Ducks have split the home stretch and have one more game remaining. A win against Battelle and a loss against Champps has the Ducks facing a game with their playoff lives on the line. A goal off the stick of Bill Ross with 1:26 to play against Battelle pushed the Ducks over the edge. Jason Waters chased the puck into the corner and pushed a pass out to the point to Tim Miller that was re-directed to the net and Bill Ross cleaned up the mess scoring the Ducks 3rd goal of the night. The Ducks faced a similair situation the following week against Champps but found themselves on the other side of the last minute heroics watching a defelection flutter over the shoulder of the Ducks substitute goalie. All of the Ducks efforts that game was not for not. The team continues to improve their team play and are always moving forward. "I shouldn't have been in the position to let that pass get through, but I was there and I missed it. We keep taking steps forward then little disappointing plays like that are heart breakers." Alternate Captain Bill Ross said. The Ducks also continue their goalie tryouts having some stiff competition play between the pipes for them week after week. The early front runner for the Ducks Netminder position seems to be Stephanie Guzman, as she has been the only goalie invited back for a second game. "We'll keep looking, but Steph can really play." Bill Ross said, "She can skate better than half our team, and has good hockey experience. Playing for a D-Team may be a step down but she seems willing to come out and help us win. I like that." Look for the Ducks to close out there season next week out at Easton at 8:40. Make sure to come out to Ducks Fan Appreciation Night where you can meet some of your favorite Duckaboos and some of your favorite Ducks.