2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season
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The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks
season
was the 13th
season for the National Hockey League
franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.
as the club's Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations on July 14 and Randy Carlyle
as the Head Coach on August 1.
In the Entry Draft, the Mighty Ducks chose Bobby Ryan
as their first-round pick, second over-all. As the previous season had been cancelled, the draft order was set by lottery. The Ducks, given two balls in the lottery process were likely to go in the middle of the pack, but instead received the second pick, the first going to the Pittsburgh Penguins
who chose Sidney Crosby
.
The Mighty Ducks signed free agent Scott Niedermayer
, a former Norris Trophy winner. One reason Niedermayer signed, was to play with his brother Rob Niedermayer
.
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Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
was the 13th
Anaheim Ducks seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Anaheim Ducks. This list documents the records and playoff results for all season the Ducks have completed since their inception in 1993....
season for the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.
2005 Offseason
On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager. Other key hirings included Bob MurrayRobert Frederick Murray
Robert Frederick "Bob" Murray is the current general manager of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. Murray replaced Brian Burke midseason on November 12, 2008. A former NHL defenceman, Murray played in the NHL from 1975 to 1990 with the Chicago Blackhawks, known as the "Black Hawks"...
as the club's Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations on July 14 and Randy Carlyle
Randy Carlyle
Randolph Robert Carlyle is a former ice hockey defenceman and formely the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks. He was raised in Azilda, just northwest of Sudbury, Ontario.-Career:...
as the Head Coach on August 1.
In the Entry Draft, the Mighty Ducks chose Bobby Ryan
Bobby Ryan
Bobby Ryan is a winger currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks. Ryan grew up in Collingswood, New Jersey.-Playing career:...
as their first-round pick, second over-all. As the previous season had been cancelled, the draft order was set by lottery. The Ducks, given two balls in the lottery process were likely to go in the middle of the pack, but instead received the second pick, the first going to the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
who chose Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby
Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
.
The Mighty Ducks signed free agent Scott Niedermayer
Scott Niedermayer
Scott Niedermayer is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for two teams: the New Jersey Devils and the Anaheim Ducks. Niedermayer was known for his skating stride, and ability for leading or joining the offensive rush...
, a former Norris Trophy winner. One reason Niedermayer signed, was to play with his brother Rob Niedermayer
Rob Niedermayer
Robert W. Niedermayer, Jr. is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for HC Lugano of the National League A in Switzerland. He also played for the Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres...
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Preseason
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Regular season
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! bgcolor="bbcaff" width="119px" | Winter Olympics
Ice hockey at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's tournament
The men's tournament in ice hockey at the 2006 Winter Olympics was held in Turin, Italy, from 15 to 26 February. Twelve teams competed, with Sweden winning the gold medal, Finland winning silver, and the Czech Republic winning bronze. It was the third Olympic tournament to feature National Hockey...
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Pacific Division (NHL)
The National Hockey League's Pacific Division is one of three divisions that make up the Western Conference. It was formed in 1993 as part of a league realignment...
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Postseason
The Ducks won a seven-game Conference Quarter-Finals (4-3) against the Calgary FlamesCalgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
. The Ducks next took on and defeated the Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...
in the Conference Semi-Final. The Ducks then advanced to the Conference Final for the second time in franchise history. The Ducks lost the series four games to one to the Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
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