Ducks fans spent plenty during Cup

Ducks fans set an NHL record by spending an average of $24.70 on team merchandise during Anaheim’s Stanley Cup-clinching Game 5 victory.

That was up $7.70 – 45 percent – over the previous record of $17 set during Game 5 of the 2002 finals between Detroit and Carolina. The Ducks took an early lead on the way to a 6-2 win Wednesday night, giving fans plenty of time to shop.

“This is another great example of the strength of our local economy and the impact of winning the Stanley Cup,” said Ducks executive vice president and chief operating officer Tim Ryan.

The Ducks also recently tweaked their look. A year ago, Anaheim dropped the word ‘Mighty’ from its name and changed its logo and colors to a streamlined scheme of orange and black. Merchandise sales at the team store inside Honda Center more than doubled this season, the team said.

“Left winger Travis Moen and right winger George Parros signed two-year contract extensions with Anaheim.

The deals keep both under contract through the 2008-09 season. Terms were not disclosed.

Red Wings re-sign Chelios

The Red Wings re-signed 45-year-old defenseman Chris Chelios to a one-year contract.

Chelios has played a key role for Detroit after Jiri Fischer was sidelined with a heart ailment during the 2005-06 season and Niklas Kronwall was injured last season. He is coming off his 23rd NHL season and his record 22nd postseason appearance.

Maple Leafs re-sign Sundin

Mats Sundin agreed to a $5.5 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The 36-year-old Swede, Toronto’s captain, had 76 points (27 goals, 49 assists) in 75 games with the Leafs last season while earning $7.6 million.

Sabres maintain leadership

Sabres coach Lindy Ruff and general manager Darcy Regier have agreed to new contracts, allowing Buffalo to retain the architects of a team coming off consecutive Eastern Conference finals appearances.

Bruins, Alberts reach terms

The Boston Bruins and defenseman Andrew Alberts have agreed to a multiyear contract extension. Terms were not disclosed.