Anaheim Ducks to retire Ryan Getzlaf's No.15
Ryan Getzlaf will be remembered forever as an all-time great Anaheim Duck, and now his number will be draped from the rafters.
The Ducks announced on Tuesday the team will be retiring Getzlaf's No.15 on January 30, 2027 at Honda Center ahead of Anaheim's matchup against the Nashville Predators. And it's been announced that just two nights earlier in Anaheim, the Ducks will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2007 Stanley Cup Championship team.
Getzlaf is strongly considered the best Duck of all time, as the former captain led the Ducks for 12 seasons, won a Cup in '07, and stands as the franchise leading in points (1,019), assists (737), and games played (1,157).
Getzlaf joins Teemu Selanne, Paul Kariya, and Scott Niedermayer as the only players to have their jersey numbers retired in Ducks' franchise history. “Ryan Getzlaf’s impact on the Ducks will be felt for generations to come,” the Ducks' owners said. “While no player in club history played more games or scored more points, it’s his leadership, championship DNA and community contributions we will remember most. He’s a legacy player who rightfully will have his jersey hung alongside Teemu Selanne, Paul Kariya and Scott Niedermayer at Honda Center.”
It's obvious this moment means a lot to Getzlaf and his family. “My family and I are so grateful to the Samuelis and the Ducks organization for this incredible honor,” said Getzlaf. “None of this would be possible without all the amazing teammates, coaches and support staff I had in my career. I thank them all and can’t wait to celebrate in front of our great fans in January.”
A call that Getz will remember for the rest of his life 🧡 pic.twitter.com/VwOCXTmQQv
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