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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. 

LA Kings Game Notes: Kings Defeat Anaheim 4-1 for Second Consecutive Win
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The first installment of the Freeway Faceoff this season has concluded with the Los Angeles Kings picking up their second win in a row, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1. This Southern Californian rivalry has been largely one-sided for the past decade with the Kings having a 25-15-7 record over the Ducks since Oct. 21, 2014. It was much of the same last night as LA came out with their most complete game so far this season continuing where they left off in Montreal. Offensively and defensively the Kings played how they wanted to play. There wasn’t any panicking or frustration…

Projected Lineups for the Kings vs. Ducks – 10/20/24
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The Los Angeles Kings face the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KINGS (2-1-2) at DUCKS (2-1-1) 8 p.m. ET; Victory+, BSW, NHLN, KCOP-13 Kings projected lineup Quinton Byfield — Anze Kopitar — Adrian KempeKevin Fiala — Phillip Danault — Trevor MooreWarren Foegele — Alex Turcotte — Alex LaferriereAndre Lee — Trevor Lewis — Tanner Jeannot Mikey Anderson — Vladislav GavrikovAndreas Englund — Jordan SpenceJoel Edmundson — Brandt Clarke David RittichPheonix Copley Scratched: Akil Thomas, Kyle Burroughs, Caleb Jones Injured: Drew Doughty (ankle), Arthur Kaliyev (clavicle), Darcy Kuemper (lower body) Status…

Ducks & Kings Ready for First Freeway Faceoff of 2024-25 Season
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A fresh hockey season means the renewal of rivalries and all that they bring – excitement, intensity, sometimes chaos, and most of all, fun and entertainment. And while the rivalry between the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings has been rather one-sided in recent years, a good old ‘Freeway Faceoff’, especially the first of the season, is always cause for excitement.  Related: 5 Must-Watch Ducks Games for 2024-25 Fresh off a game they had no business being in – a 4-3 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche – the Ducks look ahead to their first of four matchups with the…

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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.