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**Anaheim Ducks to Host Utah Mammoth in Preseason Home Opener, Showcase New Lineup**

**Anaheim, CA –** The Anaheim Ducks will face the Utah Mammoth tonight in their preseason home opener, marking the first encounter between the two teams since Utah rebranded from the Utah Hockey Club this summer. Coincidentally, the Ducks’ home opener last season was against the same team, under its previous name.

Head Coach Joel Quenneville is using the game as an opportunity to evaluate a drastically different roster compared to Sunday’s contest against the Los Angeles Kings in Ontario. Only winger Beckett Sennecke and defenseman Noah Warren will be suiting up for the Ducks after playing in Sunday’s game.

Sennecke, in particular, is drawing attention after a strong performance. “There was a lot of positive in his game last night,” said Quenneville after Monday’s morning skate. “I thought he had more possession of the puck. I think his game’s growing. There’s some days where he looks like, ‘Wow.'”

The rookie will get an even greater opportunity to impress as he finds himself on a line with veterans Chris Kreider and Leo Carlsson. Previously Sennecke has been paired with Gauthier and Carlsson during Saturday’s training camp scrimmage.

Kreider praised the young player’s skill set. “(He’s got a) ton of skill,” Kreider said. “Real slippery, a lot of deception too. Able to create lanes and time and space for himself and teammates with his deception. It should be fun.”

Warren, also looking to build on a solid performance, is aiming to continue his strong play. “Yesterday, I felt like I played well,” Warren said. “I was physical, I played fast, played the puck well and played smart so I’m just gonna try to build off of that for tonight.” Quenneville echoed those sentiments, saying, “I thought he showed himself very well last night. He’s got some offense, defense and a good presence.”

The Ducks’ expected lineup for tonight’s game is:

* Chris Kreider – Leo Carlsson – Beckett Sennecke
* Frank Vatrano – Ryan Strome – Troy Terry
* Alex Killorn – Mikael Granlund – Matthew Phillips
* Ross Johnston – Jan Myšák – Judd Caulfield

* Jackson LaCombe – Drew Helleson
* Olen Zellweger – Radko Gudas
* Tyson Hinds – Noah Warren

* Karel Vejmelka – Jaxson Stauber

The game presents a crucial opportunity for players like Sennecke to showcase their abilities as the Ducks evaluate their roster before making final decisions regarding their futures.

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