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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. 

Upcoming Anaheim Ducks Milestones For the 2025-26 Season
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As we get closer to the start of the 2025-26 NHL season, Anaheim Ducks fans are getting excited to see how their team performs. Will they finally have a winning record? Who will make themselves the team MVP? Regardless of the regular-season outcome, a handful of Ducks will be reaching notable milestones in the upcoming season. Games-Played Milestones Many players will be reaching games-played milestones, should they stay healthy and continue to find themselves in the lineup. Young players Cutter Gauthier, Drew Helleson, and Olen Zellweger are likely to reach the century mark in games played. Other young, but more…

McDavid Ripple Effects, McTavish Big Money, & More NHL Rumors
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid spoke about his contract, his frame of mind, and his plans for the season. What does it all mean? Meanwhile, are the Anaheim Ducks in a situation where they might be giving more money to Mason McTavish than the Maple Leafs gave to Matthew Knies? League Watching Since No One Knows What McDavid Is Thinking Saying he thinks three to five years on an extension, Elliotte Friedman admitted that it’s a loser’s game to try to predict what Connor McDavid is going to do about his contract extension. McDavid spoke with the media…

NHL’s Pacific Division May Not Look Much Different in 2025-26
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The Pacific Division has produced the Western Conference champion in each of the last two seasons. While it is one of the weaker divisions in the NHL, they have a couple of perennial Stanley Cup contenders at the top. How will the Pacific play out after a summer of offseason moves? Let’s take a look. San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks finished with a league-worst 52 points last season, so it’s not too surprising there was significant turnover with their roster this summer. Their most notable additions came on defense, with Nick Leddy, Dmitry Orlov and John Klingberg all…

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3 Former Anaheim Ducks Mean Business
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It’s an age-old question: “What do I do after I retire?” For three former Anaheim Ducks, business was the way to go. Teemu Selanne, Kent Huskins, and Emerson Etem all joined the business world and stayed in Southern California after leaving professional hockey. Teemu Selanne Teemu Selanne, “The Finnish Flash”,…

 

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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?

Joel Quenneville is currently the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks.