2006–07 Anaheim Ducks season

The 2006–07 Anaheim Ducks season was the 14th season of operation (13th season of play) for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise. It was the team's 1st season as the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks clinched their first Pacific Division title in team history with 110 points, and defeated the Ottawa Senators in the Stanley Cup Finals four games to one. It was the first Stanley Cup in franchise history, as well as the first time a team in the state of California won the Stanley Cup.

2006–07 Anaheim Ducks
Stanley Cup champions
Western Conference champions
Pacific Division champions
Division1st Pacific
Conference2nd Western
2006–07 record48–20–14
Home record26–6–9
Road record22–14–5
Goals for258
Goals against208
Team information
General managerBrian Burke
CoachRandy Carlyle
CaptainScott Niedermayer
Alternate captainsRob Niedermayer
Chris Pronger
ArenaHonda Center
Average attendance16,339 (95.1%)
Total: 699,903
Team leaders
GoalsTeemu Selanne (48)
AssistsScott Niedermayer (54)
PointsTeemu Selanne (94)
Penalty minutesGeorge Parros (102)
Plus/minusChris Pronger (+27)
WinsJean-Sebastien Giguere (36)
Goals against averageJean-Sebastien Giguere (2.26)

Off-season

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Under new ownership, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim changed their team and arena's name, logo and player uniforms.[1] The change involving their name was dropping the "Mighty" from their name, and completely changing their jerseys to black, gold, orange and white colours rather than the eggplant, jade, silver and white from years past.

In a major acquisition, the club acquired defenseman Chris Pronger in a trade from the Edmonton Oilers. Pronger had recently appeared in the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals and on the basis of the deal, the media felt that the Ducks would be one of the favorites for the Cup. In the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, the Ducks chose Mark Mitera with their first-round pick, 19th overall.

Not only did the Ducks change their name and logos, but their home arena of 13 years saw some changes as well. On October 3, 2006, the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim was officially renamed Honda Center. The partnership was reportedly for 15 years with an option to extend the naming agreement 10 years.[2] Other changes to the arena included new displays in the rafters behind the goals and four large "Honda Center" signs on each corner of the building. During the pre-season, however, the arena was officially still the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim.

Regular season

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The team came out of the gate to set an NHL record by earning at least one point in each of their first 16 games, a streak which ended exactly five weeks after their first game. They went 12–0–4 (28 points) before they lost their first regulation game of the year, a 3–0 shutout to the Calgary Flames, on November 10, 2006. The streak was broken seven years later by the 2012–13 Chicago Blackhawks, who went 24 games with a point. Behind goaltending by Jean-Sebastien Giguere and Ilya Bryzgalov, an offense headed by Teemu Selanne and a defense anchored by Scott Niedermayer and off-season acquisition Chris Pronger, the Ducks had worked their way to one of the NHL's best records.

On January 9, the NHL announced that Scott Niedermayer had been voted by the fans to start at defense in the 2007 All-Star Game in Dallas, Texas. He later declined to appear, deciding to rest a stress fracture in his foot. Ed Jovanovski of the Phoenix Coyotes was added to replace him. The Ducks' Andy McDonald was later added to replace Henrik Zetterberg of the Detroit Red Wings.

Playoffs

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The Anaheim Ducks ended the 2006–07 regular season tied in points with the West-leading Nashville Predators, with 110 points. The Predators, however, had three more wins, but the Ducks nonetheless earned the second seed as they won the Pacific Division.

The Ducks defeated the Minnesota Wild in the first round, four games to one. In the second round, the Ducks defeated the Vancouver Canucks by the same four games to one result. In the Conference Final, the Ducks defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals for the second time in franchise history. In the Final, the Ducks defeated the Ottawa Senators four games to one to claim the franchise's first Stanley Cup championship.

Schedule and results

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Pre-season

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2006 Preseason Game Log
September: 3–2–3 (Home: 3–1–0; Road: 0–1–3)
#DateOpponentScoreOTWinLossAttendanceRecordArenaBox
1September 18Kings4–5Garon (1–0–0)Leighton (0–1–0)0–1–0Arrowhead Pond of AnaheimL1
2September 20Sharks6–31–1–0Arrowhead Pond of AnaheimW1
3September 16Canucks5–1Giguere (1–0–0)Luongo (0–2–0)2–1–0Arrowhead Pond of AnaheimW2
4September 23@ Sharks3–4Toskala (1–0–0)2–2–0Save Mart CenterL1
5September 24@ Canucks3–4SOLuongo (1–2–0)Bryzgalov (0–0–1)2–2–1General Motors PlaceO1
6September 25@ Kings4–5SOGiguere (1–0–1)2–2–2Staples CenterO2
7September 27Coyotes3–2Bryzgalov (1–0–1)Joseph (0–1–0)3–2–2Arrowhead Pond of AnaheimW1
8September 30@ Coyotes1–2OTJoseph (1–1–0)Giguere (1–0–2)3–2–3Glendale ArenaO1
Legend
Ducks WinDucks LossOT Loss

Regular season

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2006–07 Regular Season Game Log: 48–20–14 (Home: 26–6–9; Road: 22–14–5)
October: 9–0–3 (Home: 5–0–2; Road: 4–0–1)
#DateOpponentScoreOTWinLossAttendanceRecordArenaBoxPoints
1October 6Kings4–3Giguere (1–0–0)Cloutier (0–1–0)17,1741–0–0Honda CenterW12
2October 7@ Coyotes2–1Bryzgalov (1–0–0)Joseph (1–1–0)15,8972–0–0Glendale ArenaW24
3October 9Blues2–0Giguere (2–0–0)Sanford (0–1–0)13,3893–0–0Honda CenterW36
4October 11Islanders4–5SODunham (1–1–0)Giguere (2–0–1)12,3943–0–1Honda CenterO17
5October 15Stars3–4SOTurco (5–0–0)Giguere (2–0–2)15,2693–0–2Honda CenterO28
6October 18Red Wings4–1Giguere (3–0–2)Hasek (2–2–1)14,7674–0–2Honda CenterW110
7October 20Wild2–1Giguere (4–0–2)Fernandez (5–1–0)13,4305–0–2Honda CenterW212
8October 22@ Kings3–2SOGiguere (5–0–2)Garon (2–1–1)18,1186–0–2Staples CenterW314
9October 25Oilers6–2Giguere (6–0–2)Roloson (5–3–0)13,5377–0–2Honda CenterW416
10October 27@ Wild2–3SOFernandez (8–1–0)Giguere (6–0–3)18,5687–0–3Xcel Energy CenterO117
11October 28@ Blackhawks3–0Bryzgalov (2–0–0)Boucher (0–4–0)13,5808–0–3United CenterW119
12October 30@ Blues6–5SOGiguere (7–0–3)Sanford (1–1–2)8,6299–0–3Scottrade CenterW221
November: 10–2–3 (Home: 7–1–2; Road: 3–1–1)
#DateOpponentScoreOTWinLossAttendanceRecordArenaBoxPoints
13November 1Rangers3–4OT 3:09Weekes (1–1–0)Giguere (7–0–4)13,3509–0–4Honda CenterO122
14November 3Coyotes6–2Bryzgalov (3–0–0)Joseph (2–6–0)14,83310–0–4Honda CenterW124
15November 6Penguins3–2OT :44Giguere (8–0–4)Thibault (0–0–1)16,59911–0–4Honda CenterW226
16November 9@ Canucks6–0Giguere (9–0–4)Luongo (8–7–1)18,63012–0–4General Motors PlaceW328
17November 10@ Flames0–3Kiprusoff (6–7–1)Bryzgalov (3–1–0)19,28912–1–4Pengrowth SaddledomeL128
18November 12Wild3–2Giguere (10–0–4)Backstrom (2–1–0)16,30613–1–4Honda CenterW130
19November 15Flyers4–7Esche (2–3–0)Giguere (10–1–4)15,37913–2–4Honda CenterL130
20November 17Blackhawks3–4SOKhabibulin (5–2–0)Bryzgalov (3–1–1)16,52613–2–5Honda CenterO131
21November 19Coyotes6–4Giguere (11–1–4)Joseph (4–10–0)16,39414–2–5Honda CenterW133
22November 21Sharks5–0Giguere (12–1–4)Nabokov (5–5–0)15,01315–2–5Honda CenterW235
23November 22@ Avalanche2–3SOTheodore (6–6–1)Giguere (12–1–5)17,10415–2–6Pepsi CenterO136
24November 24Devils4–2Giguere (13–1–5)Brodeur (12–8–0)16,59916–2–6Honda CenterW138
25November 26Flames5–3Wall (1–0–0)McLennan (0–1–1)17,17417–2–6Honda CenterW240
26November 28@ Oilers3–2OT 2:19Giguere (14–1–5)Roloson (5–3–0)16,83918–2–6Rexall PlaceW342
27November 30@ Canucks2–1Giguere (15–1–5)Luongo (12–11–1)18,63019–2–6General Motors PlaceW444
December: 9–5–0 (Home: 3–1–0; Road: 6–4–0)
#DateOpponentScoreOTWinLossAttendanceRecordArenaBoxPoints
28December 2@ Kings4–3Giguere (16–1–5)Cloutier (4–9–2)16,14120–2–6Staples CenterW546
29December 3Kings2–3Cloutier (5–9–2)Giguere (16–2–5)17,17420–3–6Honda CenterL146
30December 6Predators4–0Giguere (17–2–5)Mason (6–3–2)15,36221–3–6Honda CenterW148
31December 8@ Capitals6–1Giguere (18–2–5)Kolzig (10–7–3)12,26922–3–6Verizon CenterW250
32December 9@ Lightning4–3Giguere (19–2–5)Denis (6–9–2)18,71923–3–6St. Pete Times ForumW352
33December 12@ Panthers5–4Giguere (20–2–5)Auld (6–10–4)13,14024–3–6BankAtlantic CenterW454
34December 13@ Thrashers2–1Giguere (21–2–5)Lehtonen (13–7–4)16,02825–3–6Philips ArenaW556
35December 16@ Sharks3–4Nabokov (10–6–0)Giguere (21–3–5)17,49625–4–6HP Pavilion at San JoseL156
36December 18Flames4–1Giguere (22–3–5)Kiprusoff (16–11–2)17,17426–4–6Honda CenterW158
37December 20Stars4–1Giguere (23–3–5)Turco (16–10–0)17,17427–4–6Honda CenterW260
38December 23@ Coyotes0–2Tellqvist (4–3–1)Giguere (23–4–5)14,84327–5–6Jobing.com ArenaL160
39December 26@ Sharks4–3Wall (2–0–0)Nabokov (11–7–0)17,49628–5–6HP Pavilion at San JoseW162
40December 29@ Hurricanes2–4Ward (18–9–3)Wall (2–1–0)18,79028–6–6RBC CenterL162
41December 31@ Wild3–4Fernandez (16–13–0)Wall (2–2–0)18,56828–7–6Xcel Energy CenterL262
January: 4–5–2 (Home: 3–2–1; Road: 1–3–1)
#DateOpponentScoreOTWinLossAttendanceRecordArenaBoxPoints
42January 2@ Red Wings1–2Hasek (21–5–3)Bryzgalov (3–2–1)20,06628–8–6Joe Louis ArenaL362
43January 5Blue Jackets3–4Norrena (10–9–1)Bryzgalov (3–3–1)17,40528–9–6Honda CenterL462
44January 7Red Wings4–2Bryzgalov (4–3–1)Hasek (21–7–3)17,41829–9–6Honda CenterW164
45January 9@ Predators4–5OT 3:12Vokoun (12–4–1)Bryzgalov (4–3–2)11,82129–9–7Gaylord Entertainment CenterO165
46January 11@ Stars5–1Bryzgalov (5–3–2)Turco (21–15–1)18,53230–9–7American Airlines CenterW167
47January 13Avalanche2–3SOBudaj (13–9–2)Bryzgalov (5–3–3)17,17430–9–8Honda CenterO168
48January 16Blues2–6Sanford (3–5–2)Bryzgalov (5–4–3)17,17430–10–8Honda CenterL168
49January 18@ Oilers1–4Roloson (20–17–4)Bryzgalov (5–5–3)16,83930–11–8Rexall PlaceL268
50January 19@ Flames2–3Kiprusoff (23–16–3)Bryzgalov (5–6–3)19,28930–12–8Pengrowth SaddledomeL368
Jan. 24: All-Star Game (West wins—box)12–9Turco (DAL)Huet (MON)18,68018,532American Airlines CenterDallas, TX
51January 28Stars4–1Giguere (24–4–5)Turco (24–16–2)17,33131–12–8Honda CenterW170
52January 31Coyotes2–1Giguere (25–4–5)Joseph (12–17–0)17,17432–12–8Honda CenterW272
February: 5–5–2 (Home: 1–1–2; Road: 4–4–0)
#DateOpponentScoreOTWinLossAttendanceRecordArenaBoxPoints
53February 3@ Predators0–3Vokoun (16–6–1)Giguere (25–5–5)17,11332–13–8Gaylord Entertainment CenterL172
54February 6@ Sharks7–4Giguere (26–5–5)Toskala (22–8–1)17,49633–13–8HP Pavilion at San JoseW174
55February 7Sharks2–3Toskala (23–8–1)Bryzgalov (5–7–3)17,46633–14–8Honda CenterL174
56February 10@ Stars0–1Smith (7–3–0)Giguere (26–6–5)17,79333–15–8American Airlines CenterL274
57February 13@ Avalanche0–2Budaj (17–13–3)Giguere (26–7–5)17,51233–16–8Pepsi CenterL374
58February 15@ Coyotes5–4OT 1:53Giguere (27–7–5)Joseph (14–20–1)15,03834–16–8Jobing.com ArenaW176
59February 17@ Kings3–2SOGiguere (28–7–5)Garon (8–7–5)18,11835–16–8Staples CenterW278
60February 18Kings3–4SOBurke (4–3–2)Giguere (28–7–6)17,36335–16–9Honda CenterO179
61February 20Canucks2–3OT 2:19Sabourin (1–3–1)Giguere (28–7–7)17,46735–16–10Honda CenterO280
62February 23@ Stars1–4Smith (9–4–0)Giguere (28–8–7)17,63435–17–10American Airlines CenterL180
63February 25Avalanche5–3Giguere (29–8–7)Theodore (11–14–1)17,17436–17–10Honda CenterW182
64February 26@ Sharks3–2Bryzgalov (6–7–3)Nabokov (14–14–0)17,49637–17–10HP Pavilion at San JoseW284
March: 10–3–2 (Home: 7–1–1; Road: 3–2–1)
#DateOpponentScoreOTWinLossAttendanceRecordArenaBoxPoints
65March 1@ Kings3–4OT 3:17Burke (6–3–2)Bryzgalov (6–7–4)17,62037–17–11Staples CenterO185
66March 2Sharks3–1Giguere (30–8–7)Nabokov (14–15–1)17,17438–17–11Honda CenterW187
67March 4Predators3–2SOGiguere (31–8–7)Vokoun (21–8–3)17,17439–17–11Honda CenterW289
68March 7Coyotes2–1Giguere (32–8–7)Tellqvist (10–10–2)17,17440–17–11Honda CenterW391
69March 9Oilers5–1Bryzgalov (7–7–4)Roloson (25–28–5)17,17441–17–11Honda CenterW493
70March 11Canucks4–2Giguere (33–8–7)Luongo (39–20–4)17,17442–17–11Honda CenterW595
71March 14Blue Jackets5–4SOGiguere (34–8–7)Norrena (19–17–3)17,17442–17–12Honda CenterO196
72March 16Blackhawks5–2Bryzgalov (8–7–4)Khabibulin (23–21–5)17,17443–17–12Honda CenterW198
73March 18Kings3–5Garon (11–8–6)Giguere (34–8–8)17,17443–18–12Honda CenterL198
74March 22@ Coyotes2–1Joseph (16–27–1)Bryzgalov (8–8–4)15,59343–19–12Jobing.com ArenaL298
75March 23Stars3–2OT 2:28Giguere (35–8–8)Turco (32–19–5)17,17444–19–12Honda CenterW1100
76March 26@ Red Wings0–1Hasek (36–11–7)Giguere (35–9–8)20,06644–20–12Joe Louis ArenaL1100
77March 28@ Blackhawks3–1Bryzgalov (9–8–4)Khabibulin (23–25–5)11,29545–20–12United CenterW1102
78March 29@ Blue Jackets5–2Giguere (36–9–8)Norrena (23–20–3)15,34046–20–12Nationwide ArenaW2104
79March 31@ Blues3–2OT :25Giguere (37–9–8)Bacashihua (2–5–3)18,60947–20–12Scottrade CenterW3106
April: 1–0–2 (Home: 0–0–1; Road: 1–0–1)
#DateOpponentScoreOTWinLossAttendanceRecordArenaBoxPoints
80April 4Sharks2–3SONabokov (24–15–3)Bryzgalov (9–8–5)17,17447–20–13Honda CenterO1107
81April 6@ Stars1–2SOTurco (36–20–5)Bryzgalov (9–8–6)18,58447–20–14American Airlines CenterO2108
82April 7@ Blue Jackets4–3Bryzgalov (10–8–6)Norrena (24–23–3)17,39148–20–14Nationwide ArenaW1110
Legend
Ducks Win (2 pts.)Ducks Loss (0 pts.)OT Loss (1 pt.)All-Star GameClinched PlayoffsClinched Division
"Points" Legend
1st (Pacific Division)Not in Playoff PositionIn Playoff Position

Playoffs

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2007 Postseason Game Log: 16–5 (Home: 10–2; Road: 6–3)
Western Conference Quarter-Finals vs. (W7) Minnesota Wild – Anaheim Ducks win series 4–1
#DateOpponentScoreOTWinLossAttendanceSeriesArenaBox
1April 11Wild2–1Bryzgalov (1–0)Backstrom (0–1)17,1801–0Honda CenterW1
2April 13Wild3–2Bryzgalov (2–0)Backstrom (0–2)17,3242–0Honda CenterW2
3April 15@ Wild2–1Bryzgalov (3–0)Backstrom (0–3)19,2243–0Xcel Energy CenterW3
4April 17@ Wild1–4Backstrom (1–3)Bryzgalov (3–1)19,1743–1Xcel Energy CenterL1
5April 19Wild4–1Giguere (1–0)Backstrom (1–4)17,3184–1Honda CenterW1
Western Conference Semi-Finals vs. (W3) Vancouver Canucks – Anaheim Ducks win series 4–1
#DateOpponentScoreOTWinLossAttendanceSeriesArenaBox
1April 25Canucks5–1Giguere (2–0)Luongo (4–4)17,2501–0Honda CenterW1
2April 27Canucks1–22OT 27:49Luongo (5–4)Giguere (2–1)17,3921–1Honda CenterL1
3April 29@ Canucks3–2Giguere (3–1)Luongo (5–5)18,6302–1General Motors PlaceW1
4May 1@ Canucks3–21OT 2:07Giguere (4–1)Luongo (5–6)18,6303–1General Motors PlaceW2
5May 3Canucks2–12OT 24:30Giguere (5–1)Luongo (5–7)17,4074–1Honda CenterW3
Western Conference Finals vs. (W1) Detroit Red Wings – Anaheim Ducks win series 4–2
#DateOpponentScoreOTWinLossAttendanceSeriesArenaBox
1May 11@ Red Wings1–2Hasek (9–4)Giguere (5–2)19,9390–1Joe Louis ArenaL1
2May 13@ Red Wings4–31OT 14:17Giguere (6–2)Hasek (9–5)19,6201–1Joe Louis ArenaW1
3May 15Red Wings0–5Hasek (10–5)Giguere (6–3)17,3581–2Honda CenterL1
4May 17Red Wings5–3Giguere (7–3)Hasek (10–6)17,3752–2Honda CenterW1
5May 20@ Red Wings2–11OT 11:57Giguere (8–3)Hasek (10–7)20,0033–2Joe Louis ArenaW2
6May 22Red Wings4–3Giguere (9–3)Hasek (10–8)17,3804–2Honda CenterW3
Stanley Cup Finals vs. (E4) Ottawa Senators – Anaheim Ducks win series 4–1
#DateOpponentScoreOTWinLossAttendanceSeriesArenaBox
1May 28Senators3–2Giguere (10–3)Emery (12–4)17,2741–0Honda CenterW1
2May 30Senators1–0Giguere (11–3)Emery (12–5)17,2582–0Honda CenterW2
3June 2@ Senators3–5Emery (13–5)Giguere (11–4)20,5002–1Scotiabank PlaceL1
4June 4@ Senators3–2Giguere (12–4)Emery (13–6)20,5003–1Scotiabank PlaceW1
5June 6Senators6–2Giguere (13–4)Emery (13–7)17,3724–1Honda CenterW2
Legend
Ducks WinDucks Loss

Standings

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Divisional Standings

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Pacific Division
No.CRGPWLOTLGFGAPts
12Anaheim Ducks82482014258208110
25San Jose Sharks8251265258199107
36Dallas Stars8250257226197107
414Los Angeles Kings8227411422728368
515Phoenix Coyotes823146521628467

Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime/shootout loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; PIM = Penalties in minutes; Pts = Points
         Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.

Player statistics

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Regular season
Scoring
PlayerPosGPGAPtsPIM+/-PPGSHGGWG
Teemu SelanneRW82484694822625010
Andy McDonaldC822751784616803
Scott NiedermayerD79155469866903
Chris KunitzLW8125356081231105
Chris ProngerD661346596927802
Ryan GetzlafC8225335866171116
Dustin PennerLW8229164558-2905
Corey PerryRW821727445512403
François BeaucheminD7172128497200
Samuel PahlssonC828182642-4001
Todd MarchantC5681523447032
Travis MoenLW82111021101-4000
Sean O'DonnellD7921517929001
Rob NiedermayerC825111677-8000
Shane O'BrienD62212141405102
Ryan ShannonC53291110-2000
Ric JackmanD2411011103100
Shawn ThorntonRW48279883000
Joe DiPentaD76268481001
Todd FedorukLW10033362000
Kent HuskinsD3303314-3000
Travis GreenC711263000
Jean-Sebastien GiguereG5602200000
Tim BrentC151016-5000
Curtis GlencrossC21012-1000
Bjorn MelinRW31010-1000
George ParrosRW32101102-2000
Brad MayLW1401113-1000
Michael WallG401100000
Ilya BryzgalovG2700000000
Sebastien CaronG100000000
Stanislav ChistovLW100000000
Mark HartiganC60004-1000
Ian MoranD10000-1000
Aaron RomeD10000-1000
Goaltending
PlayerMINGPWLT/OTGAGAASOSASVSV%
Jean-Sebastien Giguere324556361081222.26414901368.918
Ilya Bryzgalov1509271086622.471668606.907
Michael Wall2024220102.9708171.877
Sebastien Caron28100012.14065.833
Team:4984824820141952.35522452050.913
Playoffs
Scoring
PlayerPosGPGAPtsPIM+/-PPGSHGGWG
Ryan GetzlafC2171017321313
Corey PerryRW216915375101
Teemu SelanneRW2151015101002
Chris ProngerD19312152610100
Andy McDonaldC2110414106500
Travis MoenLW217512225003
Samuel PahlssonC2139122010002
Scott NiedermayerD213811262102
Rob NiedermayerC215510399011
François BeaucheminD20448162400
Dustin PennerLW2135824002
Chris KunitzLW13156191000
Todd MarchantC1103312-1000
Ric JackmanD711222100
Sean O'DonnellD21022108000
Kent HuskinsD21011114000
Brad MayLW1801128-1000
Ilya BryzgalovG500000000
Ryan CarterC40000-1000
Joe DiPentaD1600040000
Jean-Sebastien GiguereG1800000000
Mark HartiganC100000000
Drew MillerLW300021000
Joe MotzkoRW300020000
George ParrosRW5000100000
Aaron RomeD10000-2000
Ryan ShannonC1100060000
Shawn ThorntonRW1500019-3000
Goaltending
PlayerMINGPWLGAGAASOSASVSV%
Jean-Sebastien Giguere106718134351.971451416.922
Ilya Bryzgalov267531102.250128118.922
Team:133421165452.021579534.922

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Note:
Pos = Position; GPI = Games played in; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; +/- = Plus/minus; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
Min, TOI = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T,T/OT = Ties; OTL = Overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;

Awards and records

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Records

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On November 9, 2006, the Anaheim Ducks set an NHL open era record by remaining undefeated in regulation for the first 16 games of the season, with 12 wins and four overtime losses. The previous mark was set by the 1984–85 Edmonton Oilers, who had 12 wins and three overtime losses.

Milestones

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  • Teemu Selanne scored his 500th goal on November 22, becoming only the second Finnish player to reach the mark.
Regular season
PlayerMilestoneReached
Teemu Selanne500th goalNovember 22, 2006

2007 National Hockey League All-Star Game

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The 2007 National Hockey League All-Star Game took place on January 24, 2007, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, home of the Dallas Stars. The Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 12-9. The following are Anaheim Ducks representatives who participated in the all-star game.

Forwards

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20Andy McDonaldWestern Conference000
8Teemu SelanneWestern Conference101

Defensemen

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27Scott NiedermayerWestern ConferenceDid not play

Coaches

PlayerPositionConference
Randy CarlyleHead coachWestern Conference

Transactions

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The Ducks were involved in the following transactions during the 2006–07 season:[4]

Trades

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July 3, 2006To Anaheim Ducks
Chris Pronger
To Edmonton Oilers
Joffrey Lupul
Ladislav Smid
August 17, 2006To Anaheim Ducks
Karl Stewart
To Atlanta Thrashers
Vitaly Vishnevski
November 13, 2006To Anaheim Ducks
3rd-round pick in 2008
To Boston Bruins
Stanislav Chistov
November 13, 2006To Anaheim Ducks
4th-round pick in 2007
To Philadelphia Flyers
Todd Fedoruk
November 13, 2006To Anaheim Ducks
George Parros
third round draft pick in 2007
To Colorado Avalanche
2nd-round pick in 2007
4th-round pick in 2007
December 28, 2006To Anaheim Ducks
Sebastien Caron
Matt Keith
Chris Durno
To Chicago Blackhawks
Bruno St. Jacques
P. A. Parenteau
January 3, 2007To Anaheim Ducks
Ric Jackman
To Florida Panthers
Conditional pick
January 24, 2007To Anaheim Ducks
Colby Genoway
To Vancouver Canucks
Joe Rullier
January 26, 2007To Anaheim Ducks
Joe Motzko
Mark Hartigan
4th-round pick in 2007
To Columbus Blue Jackets
Zenon Konopka
Curtis Glencross
7th-round pick in 2007 or 2008
January 26, 2007To Anaheim Ducks
Shane Endicott
To Nashville Predators
Chris Durno
February 23, 2007To Anaheim Ducks
Future considerations
To Dallas Stars
Shane Endicott
February 24, 2007To Anaheim Ducks
Gerald Coleman
1st-round pick in 2007
To Tampa Bay Lightning
Shane O'Brien
3rd-round pick in 2007
February 27, 2007To Anaheim Ducks
Brad May
To Colorado Avalanche
Michael Wall
February 27, 2007To Anaheim Ducks
Doug O'Brien
To Tampa Bay Lightning
Joe Rullier

Free agents acquired

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PlayerFormer team
G Michael LeightonBuffalo Sabres
W Shawn ThorntonChicago Blackhawks
C Travis GreenBoston Bruins
D Ian MoranBoston Bruins
C Andrew EbbettOttawa Senators
G Jonas Hillernone

Free agents lost

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PlayerNew team
D Ruslan SaleiFlorida Panthers
W Jeff FriesenCalgary Flames

Claimed off waivers

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PlayerTeam
C Karl StewartPittsburgh Penguins
G Michael LeightonNashville Predators
C Travis GreenToronto Maple Leafs

Lost on waivers

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PlayerNew team
G Michael LeightonNashville Predators

Player signings

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PlayerDateContract terms
Zenon KonopkaOctober 7, 2006released
Samuel PahlssonOctober 8, 20062-year contract
Brendan MikkelsonNovember 30, 20063-year contract
Jean-Philippe LevasseurDecember 19, 20063-year contract
Ian MoranJanuary 25, 2007released
Mike HoffmanFebruary 23, 20072-year contract/free agent
Chris KunitzMarch 8, 20072-year contract extension
Bobby BoltMarch 16, 20073-year contract
Ryan DingleMarch 28, 20072-year contract/free agent
Andrew EbbettMay 16, 20071-year contract

Draft picks

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Anaheim's picks at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, British Columbia.[5]

Round#PlayerNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team (league)
119Mark Mitera (D)  CanadaAnaheim DucksUniversity of Michigan (CCHA)
238Bryce Swan (RW)  CanadaAnaheim Ducks (from New York Islanders via Vancouver)Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
383John de Gray (D)  CanadaAnaheim Ducks (from San Jose via New York Rangers)Brampton Battalion (OHL)
4112Matt Beleskey (LW)  CanadaAnaheim DucksBelleville Bulls (OHL)
6172Petteri Wirtanen (C)  FinlandAnaheim DucksHPK (Finland)

Farm teams

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Portland Pirates

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The Portland Pirates were Anaheim's affiliate in the AHL for the 2006–07 season.

Augusta Lynx

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The Augusta Lynx were Anaheim's ECHL affiliate for the 2006–07 season.

Broadcasters

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Local TV

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ChannelPlay-by-playColor commentatorRinkside reporterStudio hostStudio analyst
KDOC-TV 56John AhlersBrian Hayward

Local cable TV

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Cable TVPlay-by-playColor commentatorRinkside reporterStudio hostStudio analyst
Fox Sports Prime TicketJohn AhlersBrian Hayward

Local radio

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Flagship stationPlay-by-playColor commentatorStudio host
KLAA–AM 830Steve CarrollDan Wood

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mighty Ducks of Anaheim to Change Name to Anaheim Ducks in 2006-2007". Anaheim Mighty Ducks. January 27, 2006. Archived from the original on February 12, 2006. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  2. ^ "Arrowhead Pond Renamed, Now Called Honda Center". Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  3. ^ "2006-07 Anaheim Ducks Statistics - Hockey-Reference.com". hockey-reference.com. Retrieved June 25, 2009.
  4. ^ "Hockey Transactions Search Results". ProSportsTransactions. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  5. ^ 2006 NHL Entry Draft results[permanent dead link]