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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’ Ryan Getzlaf: Hall of Fame Worthy?
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As one of the younger franchises in the NHL, the Anaheim Ducks aren’t blessed with a lot of representation in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Currently, only seven players who have ever worn a Ducks uniform have gone on to be enshrined. Of those seven, only Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne are primarily remembered for their tenure in Anaheim. This could change in the coming years, however. With Ryan Getzlaf announcing his retirement at the end of this season, another Anaheim legend may join them in due time. Getzlaf’s case for the Hockey Hall of Fame will be rife with…

Former Ducks with Best Chance to Secure a Stanley Cup
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We’re down to the final eight teams left in the 2023-24 NHL season. The first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs separated the contenders from the pretenders, and the second round has officially begun. Related: Ranking the Best Former Ducks in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Nos. 5-1) Recently, we ranked former members of the Anaheim Ducks that were playing for teams that qualified for the postseason. Many remain in contention for hockey’s ultimate prize. Now that we have a smaller pool, let’s rank some of these former players’ chances to take home a championship. 5. Frederik Andersen –…

Ducks Awarded 3rd Pick in 2024 NHL Draft Lottery
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Pat Verbeek will have a top-three selection for the second time in his three years as general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. After Tuesday night’s draft lottery, Anaheim will have the third-overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. The Ducks, who had an 11.5% chance of winning the lottery’s first draw, have never selected first overall in the franchise’s 31-year history. The lottery was won by the San Jose Sharks, who have the first opportunity to select the presumptive top choice Macklin Celebrini. This is only the ninth time in the organization’s history that the Ducks have a top-five pick….

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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…

 

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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.