Story Summary
The Anaheim Ducks will retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15 in a ceremony scheduled for 30 January, before the club’s game against the Nashville Predators. Getzlaf, a Canadian forward who spent his entire 17-year NHL career with Anaheim, was told the news in person by team owners Henry and Susan Samueli.
Key Facts
- Anaheim Ducks will retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15 on 30 January before the game against the Nashville Predators.
- Getzlaf was informed of the honour personally by owners Henry and Susan Samueli.
- He spent his entire 17-year playing career with Anaheim.
- Getzlaf was a member of the Ducks team that won the Stanley Cup in the 2006/2007 season.
- He leads Anaheim in games played (1,157), assists (737) and points (1,019).
- With 282 goals he ranks fourth in franchise history behind Teemu Selänne, Corey Perry and Paul Kariya.
- In 125 playoff games he recorded 120 points.
- The Ducks have previously retired the numbers of Teemu Selänne (8), Paul Kariya (9) and Scott Niedermayer (27).
- Getzlaf said he and his family were “incredibly grateful to the Samueli family for this honour.”
IHM Discussion
Anaheim’s decision to retire No. 15 formally recognises a player who spent his entire NHL career at one club and sits at the top of several franchise career lists. The combination of longevity – 1,157 games – and production (1,019 points, 737 assists) neatly encapsulates Getzlaf’s sustained impact on the Ducks. The club’s choice to stage the ceremony before a home game against Nashville gives fans a clear opportunity to mark his place in team history.
Statistically, Getzlaf’s totals underline why he belongs in the arena rafters. He is the franchise leader in games, assists and points, and his 282 goals place him among the four most prolific scorers in Anaheim history. His playoff numbers – 120 points in 125 games – also reflect contribution in the post-season over many years, including as a member of the 2006/2007 Stanley Cup-winning side.
Why It Matters
Jersey retirements are among the highest honours a club can bestow and serve as a public marker of a player’s significance to an organisation. For the Ducks, adding Getzlaf to a short list that already includes Selänne, Kariya and Niedermayer ties the present roster to key figures from the franchise’s most successful eras. For supporters, the ceremony will be a moment to celebrate both individual achievement and shared history.
Mini Q&A
When will Ryan Getzlaf’s number be retired?
The Ducks have scheduled the jersey retirement for 30 January before the game against the Nashville Predators.
Who informed Getzlaf about the honour?
Team owners Henry and Susan Samueli informed Getzlaf of the ceremony in person.
How long did Getzlaf play for Anaheim?
He spent his entire 17-year NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks.
What are Getzlaf’s main franchise records?
Getzlaf leads Anaheim in games played (1,157), assists (737) and points (1,019).
Was Getzlaf part of a Stanley Cup-winning team?
Yes. He was a member of the Ducks team that won the Stanley Cup in the 2006/2007 season.
Coach Mark Comment
Getzlaf’s longevity, franchise-record totals and playoff production make this a fitting recognition of his place in Ducks history.
What Comes Next
The scheduled public checkpoint is the jersey retirement ceremony on 30 January, which will take place before Anaheim’s home game versus the Nashville Predators.