Anaheim Ducks

Orange County NHL

The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League, based in Anaheim, California.

Founded in 1993 as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim—named after the Disney film—the team won the Stanley Cup in 2007.

The Ducks are playing tonight.

hockey

puck

Hockey's rubber projectile

  • rinkEnclosed skating surface
  • slapshotForceful hockey strike
  • faceoffDirect competitive confrontation

power play · penalty kill · goaltender · defenseman · forward · checking · icing · offside · overtime · shootout

championship

Stanley Cup

Pro hockey's top prize

elimination · finals · trophy · series · victory · upset · banner · parade · dynasty · contender

franchise

Orange County

Citrus-named jurisdiction

California · relocation · ownership · arena · attendance · fan base · merchandise · rebrand · logo · founding

mascot

costume

Clothing for portrayal

quack · anthropomorphic · entertainment · intermission · crowd · arena · spectacle · game day · performer · skating

identity

orange

Citrus with segments

  • blackDarkest possible hue
  • goldElement seventy-nine
  • logoCompany identifying symbol

jersey · sweater · alternate · throwback · eggplant · jade · rebrand · merchandise · apparel

roster

captain

One who commands

prospect · lineup · coaching staff · general manager

Opposites
NHL rivalry

Anaheim DucksLos Angeles Kings

Southern California NHL franchise

San Jose Sharks · Detroit Red Wings · Calgary Flames · Edmonton Oilers · New Jersey Devils

franchise success/prestige

Anaheim DucksMontreal Canadiens

Historic Quebec hockey franchise

Toronto Maple Leafs · Detroit Red Wings · Boston Bruins · Chicago Blackhawks · New York Rangers

Family

Anaheim, duck, ducked, ducking, ducklings, duckling

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G