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Ducks to Retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15

The club said the ceremony recognizes his franchise records, leadership, community work with a 20th‑anniversary celebration of the 2007 Stanley Cup team.

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Apr 24, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) is greeted by referee Pierre Lambert (37) following the game against the St. Louis Blues at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Apr 24, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) in action against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • The Anaheim Ducks announced on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 that they will retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15 on Jan. 30, 2027 at Honda Center before a home game against the Nashville Predators.
  • Team owners Henry and Susan Samueli personally informed Getzlaf in a team video and issued a statement praising his leadership, championship DNA, and community contributions.
  • Two nights before the jersey retirement the Ducks will hold a 20th‑anniversary celebration for their 2007 Stanley Cup team during a home game versus the Chicago Blackhawks.
  • Getzlaf spent his entire 17‑year NHL career in Anaheim, captained the team for 12 seasons, and holds franchise records with 1,019 points, 737 assists and 1,157 games played.
  • The retirement will make Getzlaf the fourth Duck to have a number retired, joining Teemu Selanne, Paul Kariya and Scott Niedermayer, and cements his place in the club’s on‑ice and community legacy.