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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. 

Ducks: Revisiting Selanne’s Game 5 Winner of 2007 West Final
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The short yet accomplished playoff history of the Anaheim Ducks includes a fair share of pivotal Game 5s. We all know the superlatives surrounding Game 5: it’s the most important game; if you win this one, then you’re probably winning the series, and so on. In fact, the Ducks have won many of them only to disappointingly lose multiple series in seven games. They’ve done so against the Detroit Red Wings in the first round in 2013, against the Los Angeles Kings in the second round in 2014, against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third round in 2015, and against…

5 Goalies Likely Changing Teams During 2023 Offseason
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The 2023 offseason could become the ‘summer of change’. It has the potential to be very busy across the NHL and more specifically the goaltending landscape could become drastically different. A number of contending teams have big decisions to make on who will be their number one netminder next season. Meanwhile rebuilding and re-tooling teams are trying to get rid of some contract obligations and move their resources in another direction. Personally, I see the trade market heating up in a major way as we creep closer to the NHL Entry Draft in June. Here’s five goalies who are likely…

Anaheim Ducks’ Potential Head Coach Fits
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The Anaheim Ducks announced Dallas Eakins would not return as head coach a day after wrapping up the 2022-23 season. He didn’t qualify for the playoffs and compiled a record of 100-147-44 in four years as Anaheim’s bench boss.  Anaheim general manager Pat Verbeek will finally get the chance to put his own stamp on the team by hiring a head coach of his choosing. Verbeek inherited Eakins and a team in the midst of a rebuild following Bob Murray’s resignation in November of 2021. The 59-year-old Verbeek has a busy offseason ahead of him, and it appears as though…

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An Anaheim Ducks Podcast covering the Anaheim Ducks on a game-by-game basis. We are Forever Mighty! We are YOUR post game show! The Forever Mighty Podcast is hosted by three lifelong Anaheim Ducks fans: Patrick Mahoney, Jason Lamb, and Eddy Jones. The Forever Mighty Podcast, as it sounds, covers the Anaheim Ducks on a game-by-game basis. During the regular season it is a post game show that has featured guests from all different facets of the game, including: Max Jones, Josh Cooper, Isac Lundestrom, Steve Kournianos and more. 

Today in Hockey History: May 20
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On this date, Mother Nature made her presence felt during one of the most memorable games in National Hockey League history. Also, there was plenty of overtime drama and some coaches who were in need of updating their resumes. The THW time machine is gassed up and ready to take…

Today in Hockey History: May 10
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The most famous goal in National Hockey League history was scored on this date. In addition, memories were made during dynastic runs in Montreal and New York while numerous teams got one step closer to hockey’s ultimate prize. The THW time machine is fueled up and ready to take back…

 

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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.