The Phoenix Coyotes on Monday acquired defenseman Sean Zimmerman. From the New Jersey Devils for left wing Kevin Cormier.

Originally selected by New Jersey in the sixth round of the 2005 draft, Zimmerman, 21, spent last season with Lowell of the American Hockey League, recording six assists and 47 penalty minutes in 66 games. He also skated in eight games with Trenton of the ECHL.

Cormier, 22, played for Arizona of the Central Hockey League last season, registering three goals and two assists in 23 contests. He was taken by the Coyotes in the sixth round of the 2004 draft.

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Ducks QB out 2 to 4 weeks with knee injury.

Oregon quarterback Justin Roper will be out two to four weeks because of a partially torn ligament in his left knee.

Ducks , coach Mike Bellotti said Roper injured his knee late in a 32-26 overtime victory at Purdue on Saturday and that preliminary reports indicate a partial tear of Ropers medial collateral ligament. More tests were expected on Monday.

Roper was picked to start for Oregon (3-0) in the week before the teams opener against Washington when projected starter Nate Costa injured his left knee in practice. Costa had surgery and is expected to miss the season.

The No. 17 Ducks host Boise State on Saturday. The team is expected to use backup Jeremiah Masoli and true freshman Chris Harper at quarterback.

Both Masoli and Harper have played in all three of Oregons games this season. Masoli, a junior college transfer, has completed 16 of 28 passes for 193 yards and two TDs. Harper has run for 102 yards and two touchdowns, while completing 4 of 6 for 40 yards and a TD.

Bellotti did not immediately pick a starter for the game against the Broncos, but said both would likely play.

Both have strong attributes and bring different strengths to the table, Bellotti said. We can capitalize on their assets.

Oregon had planned on redshirting true freshman quarterback Darron Thomas, but he will be taking more snaps in practice, Bellotti said.

Posted on September 16th, 2008 by admin
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