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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 Jersey History

*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 than their on-ice performances. With a mixed bag of huge successes and big misses, we’ll take a look at the jerseys this franchise has worn. A Bold Beginning The Ducks would start their life as an NHL franchise with a jersey design that can only be described as unique. Jade…

Revisiting Top 2023 NHL Free Agent Signings 1 Season Later

With the regular season coming to an end, it is the perfect time to look back on how the top free agents from the 2023 offseason performed in their first season with their new clubs. In analyzing the 2023 NHL free agency signings, some players have reignited their careers by joining teams poised to redefine their legacies. Unfortunately, some have faced challenges after joining teams that were not a good fit, finding themselves locked into long-term contracts without a way out. Matt Duchene, Dallas Stars: A Matt Duchene signed a one-year deal at $3 million average annual value (AAV) with…

Gauthier, Dostál, and Vatrano Star for Ducks in Season Finale Win

Well, is it fair to say that the Anaheim Ducks had the Vegas Golden Knights’ number this 2023-24 regular season? I sure think so. After their season-opening loss on Oct. 14 to the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Ducks outscored the Golden Knights 13-5 and took the final three games of the season series. The wins were three of the Ducks’ best performances of the season. With the win, the curtain has closed on the 30th season in franchise history. Not quite the season that anyone had in mind, but game 82 gave us plenty of reasons both to be…

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Anaheim Ducks Sign Top Prospect Cutter Gauthier

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

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

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 —…

Projected Lineups for the Kraken vs Ducks – 4/5/24

The Seattle Kraken 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. KRAKEN (31-31-13) at DUCKS (25-47-4) 10 p.m. ET; ROOT-NW+, KCOP-13 Kraken projected lineup Eeli Tolvanen — Matty Beniers — Oliver Bjorkstrand Jaden Schwartz — Shane Wright —…

 

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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.