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Wyoming’s Pat Verbeek has signed a multi-year contract extension to remain the Anaheim Ducks general manager.
Published Apr 13, 2026 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute read
Pat Verbeek in a 2006 file photo. (Getty Images)Article contentDucks’ Verbeek signs extension
Wyoming’s Pat Verbeek signed a multi-year contract extension to remain the Anaheim Ducks general manager.
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Sarnia’s Mike Stapleton was also promoted to senior vice-president and associate general manager after being an assistant GM since joining the Ducks in May 2024.
“Maintaining stability within our hockey operations department for the years to come will be important for the development of our team,” Ducks president Aaron Teats said in a statement. “Our hockey staff has worked tirelessly to build a talented group our community can be proud of.”
Verbeek is in his fourth full season with the Ducks (42-32-6), who were third in the Pacific Division and in position Monday to make the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2018. His tenure began in February 2022.
“Pat has done exactly as we hoped, having turned the Ducks into what we believe are perennial contenders for the next decade,” owners Henry and Susan Samueli said in a statement. “We are beyond exited to see the team continue developing into what is already an exciting, winning team ready to take the next step.”
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Jr. Lady Sting win OWHA bronze
The Sarnia U11 C Jr. Lady Sting won bronze medals at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association championships on the weekend in the Toronto area.
They won their pool with a 2-0-1 record, then lost to the Gananoque Royals 4-1 in a semifinal and beat the Saugeen Shores Storm 3-1 for bronze.
The Jr. Lady Sting had two other teams make the playoffs. The U11 B team lost to the Ottawa Valley Thunder 2-1 in a quarter-final after winning their pool with a 3-0-0 record. The U18 A team lost to the St. Catharines Brock Jr. Badgers 3-1 in a quarter-final after winning their pool with a 2-0-1 record.
Four more Jr. Lady Sting teams also played: U13 BB was 1-1-1, U13 C was 2-1-0, U15 AA was 0-3-0 and U18 C was 0-1-2.
Attack win OWHA silver
The Lambton U15 C Attack won silver medals at the OWHA championships on the weekend.
They won their pool with a 2-0-1 record, then beat the Chatham Kent Crush 1-0 in a semifinal and lost to the South Bruce Blades 1-0 in the gold-medal game.
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Five more Attack teams also played: U11 A was 1-0-2, U13 B and U15 BB were 1-2-0, U18 B was 2-1-0 and U18 C was 0-3-0.
The Mooretown U15 A Lady Flags were 0-3-0. The Lambton Sr. C Lightning were 2-1-0.
Jackson’s six points fuel Wings’ win
Sarnia’s Kyle Jackson had two goals and four assists Saturday in the Philadelphia Wings’ 11-5 win over the Las Vegas Desert Dogs in the National Lacrosse League.
It was the final home game for the Wings, who will cease operations after this season. They have one road game left.
The Wings (5-12) will miss the playoffs.
Jackson has eight goals and 21 assists in 10 games this season with the Wings and the Oshawa FireWolves.
Lions postpone awards banquet
The Lambton Lions postponed their annual awards banquet scheduled for Tuesday after the fatal shooting at the college’s campus pub early Friday morning.
The Lions said more information will be sent to attendees by e-mail.
Fogarty, Bulldogs swept in playoffs
Sarnia’s JJ Fogarty and the Mt. Brydges Bulldogs were swept 4-0 by the Lakeshore Canadiens in the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s West Conference final.
Fogarty scored once in the series and leads the PJHL with 16 playoff goals.
He also led the Bulldogs in the playoffs with 25 points in 22 games.
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