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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’ Surprises and Areas for Improvement at 30-Game Mark
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Ahead of tonight’s contest against the ever-dangerous Colorado Avalanche, let’s continue our 30-game check-in on the Anaheim Ducks. In this edition, we’ll begin with the season’s biggest surprises and conclude with some players and areas in need of improvement.  The Ducks currently sit seventh in the Pacific Division at 12-14-4 with four games in hand on the Seattle Kraken, who sit sixth at 15-17-2.  Surprise Win: 3-2 Thriller Over Winnipeg Jets (Dec. 18) Call it recency bias, but the Ducks’ latest win over the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets is their biggest surprise win of the campaign so far. I’m sure I…

Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Ducks – 12/20/24
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The Colorado Avalanche 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. AVALANCHE (19-15-0) at DUCKS (12-14-4) 10 p.m. ET; Victory+, ALT, KTVD, KCOP-13 Avalanche projected lineup Artturi Lehkonen — Nathan MacKinnon — Mikko RantanenRoss Colton — Casey Mittelstadt — Valeri NichushkinJoel Kiviranta — Parker Kelly — Logan O’ConnorGivani Smith — Ivan Ivan — Chris Wagner Devon Toews — Cale MakarSamuel Girard — Sam MalinskiKeaton Middleton — Calvin de Haan Scott WedgewoodMackenzie Blackwood Scratched: John Ludvig Injured: Josh Manson (upper body), Jonathan Drouin (upper body), Oliver Kylington (undisclosed), Gabriel Landeskog (knee),…

Anaheim Ducks’ Best Players at 30-Game Mark
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Just when it looked like the Anaheim Ducks would falter on Wednesday (Dec. 18) despite playing one of their best games, they rallied with two goals in the final five minutes of the game to seal an improbable victory over the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets. It was precisely the kind of game that the Ducks have figured out how to lose in recent seasons: they play well but just can’t finish, and their opponent does.  Pleasantly, that was not the case on Wednesday and the Ducks have now hit the 30-game mark of the 2024-25 season with a two-game winning streak, their…

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Blues Acquire Cam Fowler From Ducks
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NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman has confirmed that the St. Louis Blues have acquired defenseman Cam Fowler and a fourth round draft pick in 2027 in exchange for a second-round pick in 2027 and minor-league prospect Jeremie Biakabutuka. The Ducks will retain 38.5% of Fowler’s contract. After 991 games played in…

 

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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?

Greg Cronin is currently the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks.