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He played his entire National Hockey League career with one franchise.
15 Interesting Facts About Ryan Getzlaf
A legendary center, he played his entire NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks, winning a Stanley Cup and two Olympic gold medals, and becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#15
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He was a key member of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 2007.
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He represented his country and won Olympic gold medals in both 2010 and 2014.
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He holds the franchise record for most assists in a single season with 66, achieved in 2008-09.
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He was drafted 19th overall in the 2003 National Hockey League Entry Draft.
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He captained his National Hockey League team for many seasons, taking over the role prior to the 2010-11 season.
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He is the all-time leader in games played, assists, and points for his National Hockey League franchise.
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During his junior career with the Calgary Hitmen, he was twice named to a Western Hockey League all-star team.
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He was a member of the 2005 World Junior Championship squad, which is widely considered the greatest in Canadian history.
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He led his National Hockey League team in assists twelve times throughout his career.
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He recorded his 700th career National Hockey League assist on a goal by Jamie Drysdale in March 2021.
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He was named a first-time finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy as the National Hockey League's most valuable player in the 2013-14 season.
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He briefly lost his captaincy during his junior career after earning several misconduct penalties for arguing with officials.
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After announcing his retirement from playing, he joined the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety in 2024.
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He once tied a franchise record by recording five assists in a single game against the Detroit Red Wings in October 2008.
About Ryan Getzlaf
He played his entire NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks, serving as captain and becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer. A 2007 Stanley Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist with Canada, he was known as a premier playmaker and power forward. He retired in 2022 after 17 professional seasons.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2007
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Olympic Gold Medalist
2010
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Olympic Gold Medalist
2014
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Anaheim Ducks All-Time Leading Scorer
2021
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NHL All-Star
2008
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Ryan Getzlaf.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 15
Status: Retired
Age: 41 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
Born: Regina, Saskatchewan
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 282
Assists: 737
Points: 1019
Teams: 3
Drafted: 2003
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks Portland Pirates Anaheim Ducks
Ryan Getzlaf played for 3 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 2003.