June 26th 2017 marks another Milestone for our Anaheim Ducks, Hockey Hall of Fame electing not just Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne BUT Ducks Great Paul Kariya to be Included is very Symbolic and Importance to Anaheim Ducks and Ducks Fans worldwide. As Mention it before. Having both Ducks Legends elected is symbolic importance of the Ducks being a Successful non-traditional Hockey Market and growth of Hockey and Ducks Sphere of Influence in not only SoCal but Hockey World itself . I might add having 2 Players who not only contributed to the Ducks Cause but pave the way for the Future who is making their mark for the Ducks as of today brings credibility and positive impact on Ducks Crest from Duck Mask of "Disney Era" to Ducks D of today. Moments they have created be it together or separate. Between the 2 they made a Big Impact with the Ducks during their Tenures even though One Left due to reasons I will not get into....the Other return who later won the Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007.
Before there was Giguere,Niedermayer Bros,Prongs,Getzlaf and Perry there was Ducks Dynamic Duo of Kariya and Selanne....Paul was the Face of the Franchise 1994 till 2003. He dazzle the Ponda Faithful along with Teemu Selanne who arrived 2 years later in 1996. 2 Became Friends and stay in touch over the years. From 1996 till 2001 Both of them No8 and No9 Having those 2 during early years of Mighty Ducks/Anaheim Ducks History they put the team on the map and Brought more eyes and curious Hockey Fans the Ducks Flock. Kariya's Speed and his play-making made him stand out.Won Gold Medal in 2002 Winter Olympics,Winning Lady Byng Trophy Twice being the First Duck to score 50 Goals in 1995-1996. Kariya Contributed to the Ducks First ever Stanley Cup Final and aiding then-Mighty Ducks Winning their first Western Conference Championship. Teemu Selanne arrived in Feb 6th 1996. Trade was the BEST Ducks made in getting a Proven scorer and Winner. Doing so give the Ducks for 5 years Finnish Flash became 2nd Ducks Player to hit 50 Goals and during his 1st Tenure 96-97.....Winning Rocket Richard Trophy before traded to San Jose during the Ducks Dark times of struggle. It was his 2nd tenure Selanne cemented his Legacy. Contributions on and off the ice left lasting impact on Ducks and Ducks Fans locally....I can go on till midnight but you all know what he has meant to the Ducks Cause in general. Winning Masterton Trophy but also scored Winning Goal in Game 5 of 2007 WCF......his Major Contribution of course was guiding our Ducks in winning their First Stanley Cup....Joy of seeing him raise the Stanley Cup above his head was a sight to see.
As we await for the Puck to drop for the Ducks 25th season important all Ducks Fans mark it down of the Calendar Nov10th to 13th 2017 we will see 2 of the Best Ducks be enshrine in Hockey Immortality both represent our Ducks well and it will be a GLORIOUS Great for all Ducks Fans and Ducks Nation in General...as we look back at their careers Let's forward to Ducks who in 54 DAYS will be UNLEASHED once more on the NHL.
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