History

June, 1993

The Beginning

Franchise granted to Disney; team named Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

Oct, 1993

First Season

First NHL season begins at Arrowhead Pond.,

April, 1997

First Playoff Run

Anaheim reaches the playoffs for the first time, defeating the Coyotes.

May, 1997

Tough Exit

Eliminated by the Detroit Red Wings in Round 2.

March, 2001

End of an Era

Star forward Teemu Selänne traded to San Jose Sharks.

June, 2003

First Cup Final

Ducks reach the Stanley Cup Final, lose in Game 7 to New Jersey.
Goalie Jean-Sébastien Giguère wins Conn Smythe Trophy.

August, 2005

New Ownership

Disney sells the team to Henry & Susan Samueli.

June, 2006

Rebrand to Anaheim Ducks

Team drops “Mighty”; unveils new logo and black–orange color scheme.

June, 2007

Stanley Cup Champions 🏆

Ducks defeat the Ottawa Senators 4–1 and win their first Stanley Cup.

June, 2009

Playoff Upset

Anaheim shocks San Jose in Round 1 but falls to Detroit later.

November, 2011

New Leadership

Bruce Boudreau replaces Randy Carlyle as head coach.

April, 2015

Conference Final Run

Ducks win the Pacific Division; lose to Chicago in seven games.

June, 2017

Another Deep Run

Anaheim reaches the Conference Final but loses to Nashville.

June, 2019

Rebuild Begins

Veteran Corey Perry is bought out; new era starts.

April, 2022

Captain’s Farewell

Longtime leader Ryan Getzlaf retires after 17 seasons.

July, 2023

Fresh Start

Greg Cronin becomes head coach; rebuild continues

October, 2023

New Generation

Rookie Leo Carlsson debuts; Zegras and McTavish lead the youth core.

November, 2025

Looking Ahead

A young, talented team aims to return to the playoffs soon.