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Ducks’ owners issue statement about dismissal of charges against him

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Ducks owner Henry Samueli, whose guilty plea in a stock options backdating investigation was dismissed by a judge Wednesday, issued a statement through the team about the unexpected turn of events:

‘We are relieved and thankful for Judge [Cormac] Carney’s decision. Though the past two years have been difficult, we remained steadfast in our confidence in the justice system. We want to thank all those who have stood behind us through the entire process, specifically our fans, partners, hockey personnel, and our great staff at H&S Ventures, the Anaheim Ducks and Honda Center.

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‘Moving forward, we are excited to continue our organizational efforts to better the Orange County community.’

Samueli was suspended by the NHL in June 2008 but was reinstated last month. His wife, Susan, voluntarily stepped aside from her duties with the club to support her husband.

-- Helene Elliott

Henry and Susan Samueli purchased the club on June 20, 2005. The Ducks became the first California-based club to win the Stanley Cup (2007) and have qualified for the playoffs in four consecutive seasons. The club has won more playoff games since 2005-06 (34) than any other team in the NHL with the exception of Detroit (43 wins).

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