Practice Report: Despres Returns After Lengthy Absence Due to Concussion

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Following a bruising and well-deserved 4-3 shootout victory last night against the St. Louis Blues, the Ducks returned to practice at Honda Center with a familiar face in attendance.

Simon Despres, out since Oct. 16 from a concussion following an illegal hit from Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie, joined the Ducks for practice today and afterward was all smiles as he met with members of the media.

“Today, being on the ice and back with my teammates was a feeling I hadn’t had in a long time,” said Despres. “I definitely felt like a little child again doing the thing I love to do, which is playing hockey. I was definitely more comfortable being on the ice than off the…