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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. 

Projected Lineups for the Ducks vs Golden Knights – 12/23/24
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The Anaheim Ducks take on the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DUCKS (13-15-4) at GOLDEN KNIGHTS (22-8-3) 10 p.m. ET; Victory+, SCRIPPS, KCOP-13 Ducks projected lineup Frank Vatrano — Ryan Strome — Troy TerryBrock McGinn — Leo Carlsson — Alex KillornCutter Gauthier — Mason McTavish — Robby FabbriRoss Johnston — Isac Lundestrom — Jansen Harkins Jackson LaCombe — Radko GudasJacob Trouba — Olen ZellwegerPavel Mintyukov — Brian Dumoulin John GibsonLukas Dostal Scratched: Brett Leason, Drew Helleson Injured: Trevor Zegras (knee) Status report The Ducks did not hold a morning…

3 Takeaways From Utah’s 5-4 Shootout Loss to Ducks
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The California curse continues for Utah. The team was embarrassed by a three-goal comeback from the Anaheim Ducks as they dropped the game 5-4 in the shootout. While Utah managed to get a point out of the game, certain things didn’t go well for the team. Here are some takeaways from Sunday afternoon’s loss. Barrett Hayton Returns to the Scoresheet It’s not easy playing in the NHL. It’s even harder playing when you were a top draft pick. To have sky-high expectations placed upon you is something that is challenging to deal with every night. Barrett Hayton was drafted fifth…

Ducks Emerge Victorious Over Utah HC in Saturday Afternoon Shootout Thriller
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It took 65 minutes and a shootout, but the Anaheim Ducks ultimately defeated the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday afternoon in Utah. Mason McTavish scored the shootout winner in the first matchup between the two clubs in Salt Lake City. The Ducks now hold a 2-0-0 season series advantage over Utah after previously defeating the club in their home opener back on Oct. 16.  Utah Let a Dominant First Half of the Game Slip Away The game featured two different 30-minute stretches that were fairly one-sided. The first half of the game was dominated by the Utah Hockey Club, who…

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Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Ducks – 12/20/24
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The Colorado Avalanche take on the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. AVALANCHE (19-15-0) at DUCKS (12-14-4) 10 p.m. ET; Victory+, ALT, KTVD, KCOP-13 Avalanche projected lineup Artturi Lehkonen — Nathan MacKinnon — Mikko RantanenRoss Colton — Casey Mittelstadt…

Blues Acquire Cam Fowler From Ducks
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NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman has confirmed that the St. Louis Blues have acquired defenseman Cam Fowler and a fourth round draft pick in 2027 in exchange for a second-round pick in 2027 and minor-league prospect Jeremie Biakabutuka. The Ducks will retain 38.5% of Fowler’s contract. After 991 games played in…

 

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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?

Greg Cronin is currently the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks.