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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 Showing No Signs of Life During Latest Losing Streak

The Anaheim Ducks are inching closer to the end of a rather disappointing 30th NHL campaign. The end couldn’t come soon enough with the way things are going. During their current five-game losing streak, they’ve been outscored a dismal 27-5. Related: Ducks 2024 Trade Deadline Grades The Mar. 8 trading deadline coincided with and perhaps even precipitated a stretch of play exhibiting minimal sign of life. Outplayed and outcompeted at every turn, the Ducks face a difficult 17-game finish with a schedule full of playoff-bound or playoff-contending teams. Let’s look at the primary reasons for their recent struggles. Reason 1:…

Ducks News & Rumors: Gibson, Vatrano, Zegras, Fowler & More

The Anaheim Ducks started a four-game road trip with a 7-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday (March 12). The Ducks have dropped three-straight contests while being outscored by a 19-5 margin during that span. The latest edition of News and Rumors discusses mixed messages following an on-ice skirmish, revisits some trade deadline fallout, and highlights a couple of milestones. Gibson’s Ejection was Misinterpreted Ducks head coach Greg Cronin was incorrectly informed that netminder John Gibson had been ejected from Tuesday’s game for skating down to the other end of the ice to engage in a scuffle during the…

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Bruins, Capitals, Canucks, Ducks, Kings

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Tomas Hertl was the big trade of the day on Friday, which came a surprise to many. That said, some behind-the-scenes details are emerging detailing how that massive trade came about. In other news, Boston Bruins’ goaltender Linus Ullmark reportedly squashed a trade, while Max Pacioretty said no to a few of options. The Anaheim Ducks were not shopping Trevor Zegras at the deadline, and the Vancouver Canucks ultimately chose not to sign Phil Kessel. Tomas Hertl Took Time to Think About His Future in San Jose Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon put the…

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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.