Meet the new Power Players

Marcia C. Smith, Columnist
The Orange County Register
August 26, 2009
[Photo Feature]

Nearly a month after 95 women besieged The Rinks Anaheim ICE to try out for the Ducks’ answer to the Laker Girls, the squad has named its final 14-member Power Player roster.

This was the most competitive tryout in Ducks’ history, drawing also triple the turnout of last season. Six veterans return, while eight rookies are welcomed for this part-time, in-game entertainment job that goes on duty every time the Ducks take the Honda Center ice.

It’s hard work, not to mention, cold work, given that the Power Players dress in low cut, form-fitting clothing that leaves their midsections exposed. Which means these women are in great shape – as well as have great hair and plenty of smiles.

For every game, a crew of Power Players skates onto the ice during breaks in the action, shoveling ice shavings out of the corners and away from the goals. Another crew travels through the Honda Center, interacting with fans for contests seen on the arena’s scoreboard big screen.

A typical night is about six hours. They each make about $13 an hour – and get free parking! But they get to be a part of the game they love and be close to their favorite hockey players, though rules prevent them from having any contact with the athletes.

All of this they learned at this week’s orientation.