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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. 

Anaheim Ducks’ Best Choices for Next Captain
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During separate interviews on Monday, April 22, Anaheim Ducks head coach Greg Cronin and general manager Pat Verbeek addressed questions about the team’s leadership with a unified answer — they need a new captain. The Ducks are one of five teams in the NHL playing without a captain, with the position held vacant since Ryan Getzlaf’s retirement at the end of the 2021-22 season. Related: Ducks Player Milestones Reached in 2023-24 After their early expansion years, the list of Ducks captains reads like the who’s who of team history. The players who have worn the ‘C’ since the 1996-97 season…

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kraken, Ducks, Capitals, Lightning
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews is a maybe for Game 5 versus the Bruins. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken fired Dave Hakstol as their coach. It sounds like this was a player-led decision. In Washington, there is uncertainty about the future of TJ Oshie and whether he’ll return to the NHL. Did Jon Cooper get himself in hot water with comments he made after the Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated? Finally, the Anaheim Ducks are looking to improve their roster and their GM was pretty clear on how he intends to do so. Matthews’ Status Unclear for Game 5…

Ranking the Best Former Ducks in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Nos. 10-6)
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It’s time for the next installment of former Anaheim Ducks vying for a Stanley Cup this postseason. In the previous edition, we covered some honorable mentions, which were players who suited up for the Ducks in their careers but didn’t play many games for the club. We also took a look at the first five on our list, which included Simon Benoit, Sam Steel, Patrick Maroon, Ilya Lyubushkin, and Kevin Shattenkirk. Related: Ranking the Best Former Ducks in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Nos. 15-11) We’ll start to see some impact players in these next five as we start to…

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Ducks Player Milestones Reached in 2023-24
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After a difficult 2023-24 season, the Anaheim Ducks are in offseason mode. Injuries and inconsistencies derailed the rebuilding club, who finished with a 27-50-5 record, the third-worst in the NHL. Their six-straight seasons without a playoff appearance is the fourth-longest active drought in the league. Related: Anaheim Ducks’ 2024 Offseason…

Anaheim Ducks Jersey History
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*This archive was originally written by Austin Stanovich The Anaheim Ducks have worn quite a few jerseys during their relatively short history. Some of them have been among the most beloved in the NHL, while some have failed to flatter anyone. Their jersey history has been a bit more inconsistent…

Anaheim Ducks Sign Top Prospect Cutter Gauthier
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The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Cutter Gauthier to a three-year entry-level contract beginning this season. The 20-year-old was acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Jamie Drysdale, and a 2025 second-round selection on Jan. 8. Gauthier has scored the most goals among NCAA skaters the past two seasons (54),…

Projected Lineups for the Ducks vs Kings – 4/13/24
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The Anaheim Ducks play the Los Angeles Kings tonight at Crypto.com Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. DUCKS (26-49-5) at KINGS (42-26-11) 10:30 p.m. ET; BSSD, BSW, BSSC Ducks projected lineup Alex Killorn — Leo Carlsson — Troy Terry Frank Vatrano — Trevor Zegras…

Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Ducks – 4/12/24
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The Calgary Flames play the Anaheim Ducks tonight at the Honda Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (35-38-5) at DUCKS (26-48-5) 10 p.m. ET; KCOP-13, SN1 Flames projected lineup Yegor Sharangovich — Mikael Backlund — Matt Coronato Martin Pospisil — Nazem Kadri —…

 

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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.