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The Anaheim Ducks were founded as an expansion franchise in 1993 by The Walt Disney Company and originally named the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim with the name taking inspiration from the 1992 Walt Disney movie The Mighty Ducks. The team was sold in 2005 and a year later was rebranded as the Anaheim Ducks. Following the name and ownership change, the team found quick success with a trip to the Western Conference Final in 2006 and a Stanley Cup championship in 2007, which remains the franchise’s only championship. 

Ducks News & Rumors: Zegras, Gudas, Suchanek & More

The Anaheim Ducks began a five-game road trip with a 4-0 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday (March 26). The Ducks were shut out for the fifth time in seven contests. Still, getting Trevor Zegras back from a 31-game absence in the defeat was a bright spot. The Ducks have not returned to full health yet, but the club’s core forward group is finally back together. That will be something to monitor down the final stretch of games.  The latest edition of News and Rumors provides a slew of injury updates and some prospect news. Zegras’ Return Could Provide…

Ducks Hit New Low in Shutout Loss to Kraken

The Anaheim Ducks and Seattle Kraken began their back-to-back matchups last night at Climate Pledge Arena. Problem is, only one team showed up, and it was the Kraken, who dominated every facet of the game and cruised to a 4-0 victory. Related: Previewing Ducks’ Back-to-Back Set with Faltering Kraken It was just about the worst possible start to a five-game, nine-day road trip. The only thing that’s consistent about the Ducks’ game this season is that it’s wildly inconsistent. While this won’t be an enjoyable exercise, let’s look at what we learned and all the unflattering numbers from last night’s…

Previewing Ducks’ Back-to-Back Set with Faltering Kraken

The Anaheim Ducks seek their third straight game with a point when they take on the slumping Seattle Kraken tonight at Climate Pledge Arena. It will be the first of two straight games for the Ducks in Seattle, with both teams looking to shake a month-long slump and right the ship as they head into the final stanza of the 2023-24 season. The Kraken are coming off an embarrassing 5-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, while the Ducks are coming off a close, heartbreaking loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning (March 24) in one of the better games they have played…

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Ducks FAQ

What year were the Anaheim Ducks founded?

The Anaheim Ducks were founded as an expansion franchise in 1993 by The Walt Disney Company.

When did the Anaheim Ducks play their first game?

The Anaheim Ducks (then known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim) played their first game on Oct. 10, 1993, against the Detroit Red Wings. They lost the game 7-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Anaheim Ducks?

The Anaheim Ducks are currently without a head coach. Dallas Eakins coached the team during the 2022-23 season; however, he was fired at season’s end.