Hockey Players who Played for Ducks and Avalanche
My guess is you’ve searched this page out because you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
If I’m right, that also means that today’s grid is asking for players who have played for both the Anaheim Ducks and the Colorado Avalanche.
And, I’m also guessing that you’re a little stuck on this particular square and you’re looking for a little help to keep your grid immaculate. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, I’m here to help.
I’ve already done the research and have put together a list of well-known stars along with some more “under-the-radar” players that could land you a low rarity score.
Paul Kariya
Paul Kariya was selected by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim with the 4th overall pick in the 1993 NHL Draft.
During his time with the Ducks, he became one of the most skilled forwards in the league, winning the Lady Byng Trophy (awarded for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct) multiple times. He also served as the team’s captain and helped lead the Ducks to the Stanley Cup Finals in the 2002-2003 season.
Kariya later played for the Avalanche, Predators, and Blues, continuing to be a productive and exciting player to watch. Over his 15-season NHL career, he recorded 989 points in 989 games. His combination of speed, skill, and intelligence made him one of the premier players of his era, and he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.
Kariya Key Stats
- Hall of Fame (Ducks, Blues, Predators, Avalanche)
- All-Star (Ducks)
- 100+ Point Season (Ducks)
- 40+ Goal Season (Ducks)
- 50+ Assist Season (Ducks, Predators)
Teemu Selanne
Teemu Selanne was selected 10th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. Selanne’s illustrious NHL career spanned over two decades, during which he played for the Jets, Ducks, Sharks, Avalanche, and Finnish club Jokerit.
Known as “The Finnish Flash,” he was celebrated for his incredible speed, scoring ability, and sportsmanship. Over his NHL career, Selänne scored 684 goals, 773 assists, and 1,457 points. He holds numerous records, including the most goals by a rookie with 76 during the 1992-1993 season.
Selanne won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007. His other individual accolades include the Calder Memorial Trophy for Rookie of the Year (1993) and the Bill Masterton Trophy for dedication to the game (2006). He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.
Selanne Key Stats
- Hall of Fame (Ducks, Jets, Sharks, Avalanche)
- All-Star (Jets, Ducks)
- 1000+ Career Points (Ducks, Jets, Sharks, Avalanche)
- 500+ Career Goals (Ducks, Jets, Sharks, Avalanche)
- 100+ Point Season (Jets, Ducks)
- 40+ Goal Season (Jets, Ducks)
- 50+ Assist Season (Jets, Ducks)
Sandis Ozolins
Sandis Ozolins, born in Latvia, is a retired player and coach. Ozolins was drafted 30th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut in the 1992-93 season. He quickly became known for his scoring ability, leading the league in goals by a defenseman in his sophomore year.
In the 1995-96 season, Ozolins was traded to the Colorado Avalanche, where he won the Stanley Cup. He set career highs with 68 points in the 1996-97 season and finished third in Norris Trophy voting.
Ozolins’s career included stints with the Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and New York Rangers. Ozolins was a seven-time NHL All-Star and the all-time leader for goals, assists, points, and games played by a Latvian in the NHL.
Ozolins Key Stats
- Stanley Cup Champion (Avalanche)
