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DUCKS STAFF

Champ Baginski James Bakken Randy Bernabe Patrick Boykin Adam Brady Fan Development Manager of Ticket Media Sales Junior Designer Director of Publications Manager Operations Coordinator & New Media

Chris Brown Jesse Bryson Gina Bulgheroni Jonas Calicdan Jana Cannavo Wyllie Entertainment Manager Community Relations Assistant Manager, Assistant Ticketing Premium Services Manager Premium Ticketing Manager Manager

Jesse Chatfield Janet Conley Rich Cooley Jennifer D’Anna Tim Diener Marketing Manager Executive Asst. to the Editor/Producer Group Sales Account Research Analyst SVP/CMO Executive

Linda Dubois Rob Dumlao Mark Eggering Lynsie Estes Alex Evezich Accounting Clerk Accounting Assistant Premium Account Senior Manager of Fan Director of Corporate Executive Development, Youth Relations & Research Hockey Programs

Jamie Friedrich Kent French Tiffany Frish Nate Gardner Bret Gerber Inside Sales Host/Producer Broadcasting IT Associate Corporate Sales Representative Coordinator Manager

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Alex Gilchrist Cheryl Gorman Wendy Grover Casey Haakinson Kyle Haygood Director of Media & Executive Asst. to the Director of Corporate Season Sales Account Season Sales Account Communications EVP/COO Partnerships Executive Executive

Brett Hirsch Steve Hoem Zach Hollins Joseph Hwang Cindy Iwami Inside Sales Media & Inside Sales Manager Senior Manager of Fan Marketing Coordinator Representative Communications Development, School & Manager Education Programs

Brittany James Lisa Johnson Tracie Jones Rachel Kaizoji Bryan Kim Season & Group Sales Director of Ticket Sales Director of Marketing Naming and Title Inside Sales Coordinator & Service Rights Manager Representative

Kameron Kwok Ryan Lichtenfels Kris Loomis Colleen MacKinnon Melody Martin Group Ticketing Manager of Hockey Senior Manager Marketing Coordinator Controller Representative Operations of Signature Programs & Events

Davin Maske Geoff Matthews Adam Mendelsohn Jamie Minkler Tanya Mitchell Vision Premium Account Senior Media & Signature Programs Director of Editor/Producer Executive Marketing Manager & Events Manager Corporate Sales

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Nick Moller Lisa Monson Sarah Montecinos Christina Morrow Mike Morrow Season Sales Human Resources Production Coordinator Administrative Asst., Senior Manager of Account Executive Coordinator Hockey Ops Season & Group Sales

Wendy Mulhall Rod Murray Troy Naragon Josef Nemec Maureen Nyeholt Human Resources Director of IT Associate Inside Sales Senior Manager of Manager Entertainment/ Representative Hockey Operations Multi-Media

Erin Ogawa Eric Ogawa Lauren O’Gorman Bonner Paddock Jim Panetta Manager of Corporate Season Ticketing Media & Senior Corporate Director of Premium Relations & Research Representative Communications Sales Manager Sales & Service Manager

Lori Patterson Matt Payne Shannon Ritter Jillian Samueli Matt Savant Premium Office Group Sales Account Marketing Manager Coordinator of Director of Fan Coordinator Executive Minor League Development Hockey Operations

Tim Savant Justin Sheppard Graham Siderius Bob Sipowich Rosanna Sitzman Season Sales Senior Account Group Sales Account Associate Producer Financial Analyst Account Executive Executive, Season Executive Sales

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Robert Slaby Jamal Spears Ryan Spillers Mariana Stoopen Gabriel Suarez Premium Ticketing Senior Corporate Sales Marketing Manager Senior Designer Associate Producer Representative Manager

Aaron Teats Regina Terrana Timothy Thompson Guy Tomcheck Peter Uvalle Director of Payroll Supervisor Premium Account Corporate Sales Producer Broadcasting Executive Manager

Donna Vass Matt Vevoda Jennifer Walker John Watson Human Resources Publications & New Community Relations Premium Ticketing Manager Media Coordinator Manager Representative

Matt Wiech Mike Wing Wendy Yamagishi Ariana Zamora Corporate Sales IT Manager Director of Community Premium Services Manager Relations & Public Coordinator Affairs

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Jo-Ann Armstrong Shelly Baker Russell Beecher Charles Boswell Jennifer Breen Director of Booking Operations Office Security/Public Safety Conversion & Janitorial Financial Analyst Manager Manager Supervisor

Nate Chivers Chris DeLloyd Lee Ewert Omar Felix Sound Technician Senior Event Manager Event Crew Supervisor Assistant Parking Technical Services Manager

Annabel Findley Joel Francisco Marissa Geller Jeff Grant Jon Hampe Receptionist Ice Technician & Day Event Services Parking Manager Assistant Security Crew Supervisor Manager Manager

Joel Hobson Patrick Huntoon Quinn Mackin Linda Martinez Brent Mater Director of Marketing Assistant Event Director of Events Mail Services Director of Operations Services Manager Supervisor

Mark Neumann James Pearson Loree Peevey Tracy Richmond Director of Ticket Controller Accountant Media & Operations Communications Coordinator

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Ana Robles Matthew Trout Merit Tully Lauren Voors Payroll Accountant Event Manager Director of Media & Marketing Coordinator Communications

ANAHEIM AND WESTMINSTER ICE

Cindy Frazier Jill Herzog Rick John Saitta Art Trottier Phil Zamora Operations Operations Hutchinson Skating Manager General Manager Supervisor/Lead Representative Coordinator Hockey Manager

HUNTINGTON BEACH AND CORONA INLINE

Ben Barrett Mishka Drury Tara Hamilton Ken Murchison Jeff Prime Mike Urbano Asssistant Hockey Assistant Manager, Operations General Manager Assistant Hockey Assistant Manager, Manager Officials & Scorekeepers Coordinator Manager Officials & Scorekeepers

HONDA CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY 35 TELEVISION INFORMATION

PRIME TICKET is the destination for the most local, comprehensive coverage of the Anaheim Ducks. In its 17th season as a telecast partner, PRIME TICKET features in the booth for his 16th sea- son as the Ducks analyst while is back for a eighth season as play-by-play announcer. For the first season ever on PRIME TICKET, all Ducks game telecasts will be available in High Definition (HD). Anaheim Ducks telecasts on PRIME TICKET are extended by “Ducks Live”. Hosted by PRIME TICKET reporter Bill Macdonald, “Ducks Live” postgame coverage provides unmatched access to the Anaheim Ducks. Expert analysis, informative interviews and signature segments further connect viewers to the team. “Ducks Live” is brought to Ducks fan live from the Honda Center. In addition to the Anaheim Ducks, PRIME TICKET is home of the Dodgers, , Chivas USA, , USC Trojans, UCLA Bruins, local high school sports and Big West and Pac-10 conference competition. Original programs “Before the Bigs”, “In My Own Words”, and more air on PRIME TICKET. PRIME TICKET and its sister network, FOX Sports West, have been providing local sports coverage to Southern , Nevada and for over 20 years. Together, PRIME TICKET and FOX Sports WEST present more live, local sports programming than any other network or broadcast system in the market. FOX Sports West provides 24-hour sports programming to more than 6.7 million subscribers; PRIME TICKET reaches 6.0 million subscribers. The partner networks combine to produce over 700 live sporting events and telecast 5,000 hours of original programming every year. For complete national and regional sports news, provocative opinions, telecast schedules and updated statistics, visit www.foxsports.com.

KDOC Los Angeles begins its fifth year as broadcast home of the Anaheim Ducks. KDOC Los Angeles will be broadcasting 16 live games during the 2009-10 campaign. KDOC Los Angeles, based in the heart of Orange County, broadcasts to the entire Los Angeles televi- sion market of 5.6 million homes, drawing nearly one million viewers per week. KDOC Los Angeles is dedicated to providing viewers with a variety of great entertainment, from hit televi- sion shows to movies, sports, specials and more. KDOC Los Angeles is proud to partner with the Ducks for another exciting season of Ducks hockey.

36 2009-10 ANAHEIM DUCKS MEDIA GUIDE TELEVISION INFORMATION JOHN AHLERS Television Play-by-Play John Ahlers enters his eighth year as the Ducks play-by-play voice on FSN PRIME TICKET and KDOC. He has called 400 Ducks games since joining the club prior to the 2002-03 season. Each season, Ahlers is a significant contributor to the team’s award-winning Ducks S.C.O.R.E. program, an educational initiative that impacts over 25,000 elementary school students. He teaches the students the value of teamwork in sports, in school and in life. Using team building exercises that relate to hockey, this interactive presentation demonstrates the importance to work effectively with others to achieve success in all endeavors. Ahlers can also be seen and heard at many of the Ducks community relations’ events, where he works as host and emcee. Prior to joining the Ducks, Ahlers was with the organization. While in Tampa Bay, Ahlers served as radio play-by-play voice from 1999-02. A 19-year broadcast vet- eran with over 1,500 games behind the microphone, he also worked as host of the Lightning’s television pre-game show and Lightning Weekly, a magazine format program aired on Florida’s Sunshine Television Network. Prior to his stint with Tampa Bay, Ahlers spent five seasons as the television and radio voice of the International Hockey League’s (IHL) . During that time, he also worked as broadcaster of the IHL Game of Week and Finals for Fox Sports Net. While with the Vipers he received numerous awards, including the IHL Broadcaster of the Year in 1995 and Emmys for Best Sports Broadcasts in 1995, 1998 and most recently in 2003 for Best Live Sports Broadcast during Game 4 against Detroit in the first round of the Playoffs. A graduate of Michigan State University, he’s also served as the voice of the Salt Lake Golden Eagles (IHL) and the Louisville IceHawks (East Coast Hockey League) as well as Michigan State and Colorado College hockey. John and his wife Cindi were married in the summer of 2008. The couple resides in Aliso Viejo. BRIAN HAYWARD Television Color Analyst The original television analyst for the Anaheim Ducks, Brian Hayward returns for his 17th season with the club. He has called 888 regular season Ducks games since joining the club. Over the past 16 years, he has earned a reputation as one of hockey’s most articulate and informative analysts. He’s also been an active member of the Orange County community since joining the Ducks, participating in numerous charitable events on behalf of the club. Hayward has also called national games for NBC, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and CBC. He appeared as an analyst for the “NHL on NBC,” which included work at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. He served as color commentator for the 2004 World Cup of Hockey on ESPN’s telecasts of the event. In 1998, he was a roving reporter during the Stanley Cup Final for ESPN, where he had the distinction of interviewing President Bill Clinton during a game in . After earning All-America honors as a at Cornell in 1982, Hayward went on to play in the NHL with the , Canadiens, North Stars and . In 1984- 85, Hayward established a franchise record by winning 33 games with the Jets. In Montreal, he teamed with to win the William M. Jennings Trophy three consecutive years (1987-89) as the team allowing the fewest goals over the course of the regular season. Hayward also appeared in the Stanley Cup Final in 1986 with Montreal and 1991 with Minnesota. A member of the inaugural San Jose Sharks in 1991-92, Hayward gained experience as an analyst on select Sharks games while sidelined with injuries. When a back injury forced a premature end to his playing career, he became a full-time broadcaster with the Ducks. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Hayward holds a degree in business management from Cornell. He resides in with his wife Angela and daughter Courtney.

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AM 830 KLAA is proud once again to be the home of 2009-10 Anaheim Ducks. AM 830 is a locally- owned 50,000-watt radio station which provides an all-locally-produced live sports and sports talk format serving Southern California. AM 830 serves as the station for the Ducks and the of Anaheim. The station also broadcasts live Notre Dame games. Other programming includes sports talk shows such as the morning show “The Sports Lodge” with Roger Lodge, the afternoon show “The Drive” and the “The Bigs/” with Jeff Biggs as well as a late-morning news interview show, “Insight” with Brian Oxman and Kathryn Milofsky. Weekends feature live shows covering sports psychology, fishing, horse racing, boating and other areas of interest to sports fans.

Skyview Networks serves as the official radio network provider of the Anaheim Ducks. The club announced a multi-year extension with Skyview on September 15, 2005. Skyview Networks currently provides the radio network distribution and inventory management solu- tions for over 30 professional franchises, as well as three major universities. It also serves the state news network of California and Arizona. Founded in 1995, Skyview Satellite Networks is based in Scottsdale, Arizona and focuses on providing radio network and inventory management solutions to professional and collegiate sports programs. For more information, visit www.skyviewsatellite.com.

38 2009-10 ANAHEIM DUCKS MEDIA GUIDE RADIO INFORMATION STEVE CARROLL Radio Play-by-Play Steve Carroll returns for his 11th season as the Ducks’ radio play-by-play voice in 2009-10, having called 734 regular season games since joining the club. A veteran of 34 years as a play-by-play announcer, he joined the team prior to the 1999-00 season. After landing his first play-by-play job as voice of the Mineral Area Junior College Men’s Team (Flatriver, Missouri) in 1976, Carroll has gone on to broadcast in several sports at both the college and professional levels. The long list of teams includes the (Triple-A), Huntsville Stars (Double-A) and Cubs (Triple-A), covering 17 years. He has been employed in nine states and has called action in every state with the exception of and Idaho. At one point in the mid-, Carroll was in Nashville broadcasting for five teams in three sports while freelancing for a newspaper. His work included covering the Nashville Knights of the ECHL and Vanderbilt University basketball and football (radio and television). Carroll joined the Ducks after spending the previous two seasons handling the radio play-by-play duties for the New Orleans Brass of the ECHL, including serving in the communications, media relations and corporate sales departments. He also called games for the New Orleans Zephyrs, a Triple-A affiliate of the , from 1996-98. In addition, he handled play-by-play for the New Orleans Storm professional soccer team. The 54-year-old Carroll has previous NHL broadcasting experience with the Flyers, serv- ing as radio play-by-play announcer for the 1995-96 season. He also called action for the New Haven Nighthawks of the AHL during the 1985-86 season and the Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) from 1981-85. A native of St. Louis, MO, Carroll is also a contributor to AnaheimDucks.com, the club’s official team website. On behalf of the team, he’s served as an emcee at several charity events during the season and in the summer months. Carroll also co-hosted “This Week in Angels Baseball” for two years on Adelphia Cable in Southern California. Steve and his wife Rhonda reside in Ladera Ranch. DAN WOOD RADIO COLOR ANALYST Dan Wood enters his first season as radio color analyst for the Anaheim Ducks. Wood, who was named to his current position on Aug. 24, 2009, will join Steve Carroll in the Ducks radio broadcast booth for all pre-, regular and postseason games, led by flagship station AM 830 KLAA. In addition to his duties as radio color analyst, Wood will also contribute to AnaheimDucks.com. A 17-year veteran writer of NHL hockey, Wood covered the Ducks for the from 2000-09, including the club’s to the 2007 Stanley Cup championship. Prior to joining the Register, Wood covered the San Jose Sharks for the Contra Costa Times from the team’s inception in 1991 until 2000. A professional sportswriter since June 1980, Wood has previously covered foot- ball, men’s and women’s basketball, Bay Area college baseball and St. Mary’s College basketball, as well as high school and local sports. Born in Ely, NV, Wood was raised in Livermore, CA, in the East Bay portion of the Bay Area. He graduated from Livermore High School in 1976 and San Jose State University in 1980 (journalism major, sociology minor). He currently resides in Anaheim Hills with wife Kim and son Kenny. His daughter, Jennifer, resides in Jacksonville, FL.

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Nestled in the heart of Orange County, Honda Center stands as one of the premier entertainment and sports venues in the country. Opened in 1993, the venue is owned by the City of Anaheim and managed by Anaheim Arena Management, LLC. Home to the 2007 Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks and annual John R. Wooden Classic, the arena annually hosts favorites such as the Harlem Globetrotters, Stars on Ice and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Performances by world renowned musical artists and family shows are also plentiful year after year for the fans of Orange County and Southern California. Since 1993, more than 27 million fans have been enter- tained at Honda Center, enjoying more than 2,700 events. The venue has been nominated for “Venue of the Year” in the by Pollstar Magazine on seven different occassions. In the first half of 2009 Honda Center ranked second in the state of California and second in the entire Pacific Time Zone among venues its size. Featured artists for the first of the year included Elton John and Billy Joel as well as , Fleetwood Mac and Beyonce. The second half of 2009 features performances from , AC/DC, , Metallica and the North American Premiere of : In Concert. Honda Center offers fans a facility that is both beautiful to behold and a delight in which to view any event, reflecting state-of-the-art design in both form and function. The arena, which recently went through a nearly $13 million renovation, affords visitors incredibly comfortable seating and some of the best sight lines and proximity to the action found anywhere. The creation of The Theatre at Honda Center in 2001 as a separate venue allows for intimate performances in front of a crowd of approximately 7,000 people. The complete arena encompasses 650,000 square feet of space and is lined inside and out with marble and granite from around the world. The building’s roof spans 444 feet by 329 feet, more than 100 feet above the arena floor. The arena has three levels of seating. Closest to the arena floor is the Plaza Level with 5,200 seats and 39 luxury suites. Just 21 rows above ice, the exclusive San Manuel Premium Level is accessible only to Premium Seat holders. It contains 1,750 seats, 44 luxury suites and the Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Club. The third level, the Terrace Level, has a total of 9,200 easily accessible seats. The arena is located in Orange County, east of the 57 (Orange) freeway on Katella Avenue. Five major freeways (57, 22, 5, 91, 55) are conveniently located within a five-mile radius of the building.

Location Site: 2695 East Katella Second Round (2008), NCAA Stewart, David Bowie, Andrea Avenue (at Douglass, east of 57 Men’s Basketball Tournament Bocelli, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, freeway) Western Regionals (1998, Phil Collins, Toby Keith, Alan Seating Capacity (including 2001, 2003), 1999 NCAA Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Van Suites): 17,174 for hockey and other Four, 2003 World Gymnastics Halen, Gloria Estefan, Jimmy rink events; 17,608 for basketball; Championships, 2004 U.S. Team Buffett, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, the 18,900 for center stage events; Trials - Gymnastics, 2005 World John R. Wooden Classic, Bruce 18,325 for end stage events and Badminton Championships, , Springsteen, and Elton John. 7,000 for Theatre events. Seating Bette Midler, Paul McCartney, Attendance: Since 1993, more is customized per event. Eagles, Barbra , Gwen than 27 million fans have been Arena Highlights: NCAA Men’s Stefani, Luis Miguel, Miley entertained at Honda Center, Basketball Tournament First and Cyrus, Sarah Brightman, Rod enjoying more than 2,700 events.

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Anaheim Ducks individual tickets are sold at the Honda Center Box Office, located at 2695 E. Katella Ave., one block east of the 57 freeway in Anaheim. The box office is located on the east side of the arena, adjacent to the Anaheim Ducks Team Store and is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays three hours prior to event time. Special group pricing is offered for groups, organizations and clubs of 20 or more. For complete group ticket information, please call 877-WILD-WING.

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the cooolest place on earth is the Official Training Facility of the Anaheim Ducks. This world class skating center features both NHL and Olympic size rinks. The facility also has a snack bar, pro shop, locker rooms, second floor meeting space and spectator seating for 850 people.

Anaheim ICE is Southern California’s premier skating facility. As Anaheim’s “home rink”, Anaheim ICE is a true amenity, dedicated to a sense of community, fun and entertainment for all. Built upon a philosophy of training, education and development, Anaheim ICE is committed to setting the standard for youth, adult and women’s hockey, ice skating and recreation programs.

With a menu that includes a variety of ice sport programming, Anaheim ICE offers new opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels. Developed in partnership with the City of Anaheim, the facility is the home rink for Disney GOALS (Growth Opportunities through Athletics, Learning and Service), a non- profit program designed to offer organized athletics, supplementary education 2009 2010 IT JUST DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER!

and community service to local underserved youth. In addition, Anaheim ICE provides ice time and services annually to more than 6,000 students of the Anaheim City and Union High School Districts. The Anaheim Junior Ducks youth hockey program begins its fifteenth season, JSerra High School starts year two and 2009 marks the Santa Margarita High School hockey teams’ first season at Anaheim ICE.

Anaheim ICE was designed by renowned architect . The facility features a 3,000 square foot pro shop that offers the finest hockey and skating gear available in Southern California along with special player services and a highly-trained staff. Club 32˚, located on the second floor, is available for gatherings ranging from birthday parties to business community meetings featuring a glassed-in viewing area which allows guests to view activities on both rinks. In addition, the skate rental counter houses 1,000 pairs of skates for general and public use.

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Anaheim ICE is conveniently located in the City of Anaheim, just 2 miles north of Disneyland and 5 miles East of the Honda Center.

300 West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92805 THE NAME, LOGO & COLORS

How It All Began On October 2, 1992, released the hit movie “” and created a new wave of excitement among the nation’s youth and . Starring and a band of kids who learn to play and win as a team, “The Mighty Ducks” grossed $51 million at the box office and served as the inspiration for the name of ’s NHL club. The original official team colors and logo were unveiled on June 7, 1993, and Mighty Ducks merchandise was immediately propelled into one of the top sellers in all of professional sports. Purple, jade, silver and white were chosen as the team’s colors while an attractive crest The official team colors and logo were featuring a duck head-shaped hockey mask was unveiled on June 7, 1993. chosen to give the club its own unique identity. As a testament to the logos popularity, the Ducks original jersey was named the “most fashionable” uniform in all of sports at the inaugural ESPY awards in 1997.

Third Jerseys As times changed, so did some of the Ducks looks throughout the team’s first 12 seasons. The club has appeared in three different alternate jerseys over the years (each pictured). Anaheim’s first alternate sweater was a cartoon Duck breaking through a sheet of ice. The club moved to a more classic approach with its next two sweaters, using black with dark plum, silver and white accenting as its color palate for the last alternate jersey worn during the 2003-04 and 2005-06 seasons.

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A New Look Unveiled In the spring of 2005, Henry and Susan Samueli entered into an agreement with the Walt Disney Company to purchase the Ducks franchise. In the Samueli’s first year of ownership, the Ducks set then-franchise records for overall wins (43) and stand- ings points (98). Entering the 2006 Playoffs as the Western Conference’s sixth seed, the Ducks upset the third-seeded in a thrilling seven-game series and went on to sweep the before losing to the Oilers in the Western Conference Finals. On June 22, 2006, a new era began for the franchise as the team became officially known as the Anaheim Ducks. In addition, a new logo and color scheme was unveiled. The new look and identity of the Ducks were a collaborative effort, mixing opinions of fans as well as Ducks players, owner- ship and management. All parties involved unanimously decided to go beyond simply altering the original concept of an aggres- sive duck character. In shaping the new design, the focus was sharpened to create an overall image that expressed excite- ment, speed and a competitive edge. In addition, a classic color palette of black and metallic was developed, with an accent of orange as a metaphorical link to the team’s Orange County home. The result is a strong, typographic mark anchored by a stylized “D” that echoes the image of a duck’s foot or footprint. The custom typography has a powerful forward momentum and is made up of metallic gold letters with orange drop-shadows and a black holding shape. The new uniforms are an evolution of the earlier sweater design but with gold, white and orange sweeping stripes influenced by the curves of the “D” in the Ducks logo. Set with a new look for the 2006-07 season, the Ducks made history and won the Stanley Cup. The club also won its first-ever Pacific Division title, spending the final 72 games and 163 calendar days atop the division. Anaheim once again broke club records in wins (48) and standings points (110). The Ducks defeated Minnesota (4-1), (4-1), Detroit (4-2) and Ottawa (4-1), becoming the first West Coast team to win the Stanley Cup since the 1925 and the first U.S. team on the West Coast to win it since the 1917 Metropolitans. A Twist on the New For the 2007-08 season, the and teamed to create the Rbk EDGE Uniform System to meet the performance demands of today’s NHL player. The result of more than two years of research and testing, the system features technologically advanced materials and fabrics that are more breathable, more water-resistant, more comfortable and more compatible with equipment. The Rbk EDGE Uniform System is worn by all 30 NHL teams in their respective colors and designs. The introduction of this system marked the first time in the history of North American professional sports that a uniform innovation had been implemented League-wide.

HONDA CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY 45 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Anaheim Ducks Commitment to Community The Anaheim Ducks take pride in serving the Southern California community through a variety of charitable fundraisers, educational programs and outreach activities, as well as Anaheim Ducks Foundation, the team’s foundation. Together, the Anaheim Ducks and Honda Center strive to be actively involved in the local community. This commitment ranges from in-kind donations, charity tickets, recreational & educational programs and the dedicated involvement of players, coaches, broadcasters, staff and mascot.

Anaheim Ducks Foundation Golf Classic raises funds to benefit the Anaheim The mission of the Anaheim Ducks Foundation Ducks Foundation. is to facilitate and support programs that produce The entertaining day of golf included a variety positive change for children and families through- of on-course competitions such as a longest drive, out Southern California by providing educational accurate drive and closest to the pin for a variety opportunities, broadening access to the sport of of great prizes. The exciting day out on the course hockey and addressing the health and wellness culminated with a cocktail reception, dinner, a live needs of our community. and silent auction and awards presentation to rec- As the team’s main beneficiary, the Anaheim ognize the tournament winners. This year’s Golf Ducks Foundation raises funds through various Classic introduced a new tradition, which awards activities throughout the season such as the Golf the first place winners of the tournament with the Classic, Meet the Team, Dux in Tux, as well as prestigious Anaheim Ducks Orange Blazer embla- a variety of in-game fundraisers. Through the zoned with the Anaheim Ducks Golf Classic crest. Foundation, the Anaheim Ducks look to support exemplary Southern California nonprofit organi- Meet the Team zations and to help make a positive impact in the An annual favorite of wine enthusiasts and Ducks local community with programs such as Ducks fans is Meet the Team presented by OCRegister. S.C.O.R.E. (Scholastic Curriculum of Recreation com. This season’s Meet the Team event was held & Education), which offers free educational stan- at Seven Degrees in Laguna Beach and gave Ducks dards-based curriculum to students through in- fans the chance to toast to a successful Ducks sea- class and physical education. son alongside the entire team. The event included an exclusive wine tasting in which guests enjoyed an Anaheim Ducks evening socializing with the Ducks players, coaches Annual Golf Classic and management staff while tasting a variety of The Anaheim Ducks begin each hockey season wines which were specially paired with an assort- by hosting the Anaheim Ducks Golf Classic pre- ment of delicious hors d’oeuvres. sented by Honda. This annual tournament was Meet the Team also features a silent auction held on September 9th at Oak Creek Golf Club and filled with Ducks collectables and Honda Center featured Anaheim Ducks players, coaches, broad- ticket packages, as well as a wonderful opportuni- casters and management as the “fifth” player par- ty drawing with great prizes. All proceeds from the ticipating in foursomes for a round of golf alongside annual Meet the Team benefited Register Charities Ducks fans and supporters. The Anaheim Ducks and the Anaheim Ducks Foundation.

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Dux in Tux Thanksgiving meal and celebrate the holiday by Every year, the Anaheim Ducks players leave enjoying music provided by various local bands and their skates and sticks behind to take on a new role singers who entertain throughout the day. as “celebrity waiters” for the annual Dux in Tux Ducks players, coaches and front office staff presented by Honda. At Dux in Tux, the entire Ducks attend each year with their families to serve meals, roster is on hand, looking their very best in tuxedos spend time with those in attendance and give to treat the guests in attendance to a night of quality thanks on this special Thanksgiving holiday. service and fine dining in support of the Anaheim Ducks Foundation. Anaheim Ducks Casino Night This season’s 10th annual Dux in Tux will help Each season, Honda Center is transformed from raise funds for the Anaheim Ducks Foundation the Ducks home ice to an exciting locale such as a and help bring awareness to the Ducks S.C.O.R.E. 1920s prohibition-era Speakeasy, Havana-inspired (Scholastic Curriculum of Recreation & Education) Cuba, Las Vegas or the Old West for the Anaheim program, which offers free educational standards- Ducks Annual Casino Night benefiting Orangewood based curriculum to students through in-class and Children’s Foundation. Casino Night gives Ducks physical education. fans and Orangewood Children’s Foundation sup- porters the chance to play exciting casino-style La Casa Garcia’s games such as roulette, blackjack and craps along- We Give Thanks side Ducks players and coaches. Guests also have Honda Center and the Anaheim Ducks will the opportunity to place bids on an assortment of celebrate their fifth Thanksgiving holiday with local silent auction items throughout the night as well nonprofit partner We Give Thanks, Inc. and La Casa as enter to win a variety of exciting prizes in the Garcia restaurant for the traditional We Give Thanks evening’s opportunity drawings. Thanksgiving dinner. The We Give Thanks event Proceeds from the Anaheim Ducks Casino Night is a complimentary Thanksgiving dinner for local 44 Women for Children, an auxiliary of residents that might go without a meal during the Orangewood Children’s Foundation, in its scholar- holiday. For 21 years, We Give Thanks has been ship efforts for Orangewood’s youth. The mission serving meals to those in need, with more than of the Orangewood Children’s Foundation is to end 200,000 free meals being donated to the community. the cycle of child abuse by providing innovative More than 15,000 local residents fill the programs focused on prevention, care, emancipa- parking lot of Honda Center to enjoy a traditional tion and public awareness.

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Lady Ducks to enjoy. The Fashion Luncheon includes a VIP Fashion Luncheon reception as well as a great silent and live auc- During the Spring, the Anaheim Lady Ducks tion with fantastic items such as Ducks and other wives and significant others group hosts the sports memorabilia, fantastic vacation packages Anaheim Ducks Fashion Luncheon benefit- and beautiful jewelry. ing Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC Children’s). The annual Fashion Luncheon has Visits and Appearances raised money over the past two years to fund the Each season, the Anaheim Ducks appear on new Anaheim Ducks wing on the oncology floor at numerous occasions at a variety of organizations the children’s hospital. and community events. The Ducks make regular The event gives attendees the chance to have visits to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, lunch alongside Ducks players as well as enjoy visit local schools as part of the team’s S.C.O.R.E. a fashion show featuring members of the team, program, attend youth hockey clinics and rinks Lady Ducks and CHOC Children’s ambassadors through our Fan Development outreach efforts, walking the runway as they model the latest and appear at local youth organizations, special spring fashions for the 250 guests in attendance events, charitable fundraisers and much more.

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Donations Game Night Activities The Anaheim Ducks are committed to assist- Anaheim Ducks games are a great opportunity ing charitable organizations throughout Southern to feature nonprofit organizations and help raise California to raise funds by providing auction awareness of the needs in our community. Each items for local events. season, the Ducks have a variety of activities at Organizations interested in requesting a our home games, including toy drives, HondaVision donation must be a 501(c)(3) agency located in messages, Ducks memorabilia auctions, fundrais- Southern California. Requests must be sent in ers for local nonprofit organizations, holiday activi- writing on organizational letterhead at least six ties and much more! to eight weeks prior to the date of the event. Anaheim Ducks Charity Requests should include the following: Ticket Program • Brief summary of the organization, Through the generous donations of Anaheim including population served Ducks corporate partners, players, management and fans, the Ducks are able to provide tickets throughout • Event details, including date and the season to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in of attendees expected Orange County and surrounding areas. By providing these organizations with the opportunity to attend a • Contact information, including name game as part of the charity ticket program, it is our and mailing address hope that they will become true Ducks fans. • Federal Tax ID Community Spotlight Each season, the Anaheim Ducks honor Please send all requests Southern California’s local community members to the following address: with the Community Hero Award. The Community Anaheim Ducks Hero Award was initiated as our way of saying Community Relations thank you to the men, women and children of Southern California who have contributed sig- 2695 East Katella Avenue nificantly in assisting the local community through Anaheim, CA 92806 extreme acts of generosity and support.

HONDA CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY 49 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM

The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and is California’s 10th most city. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 349,000 residents and more than 3,200 City employees. The municipal corporation’s annual budget is $1.3 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., L-3 Communications, Pacific Sunwear, and . Successful sports franchises call Anaheim home, including Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks, the 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winning U.S. Men’s National Team, and the 2008 Olympic Silver Medal winning U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, Honda Center, The Grove of Anaheim, The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk, and of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes millions of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.

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