The Anaheim Ducks will retire the number 15 in honor of Ryan Getzlaf, the franchise's longtime captain who spent his entire 17-year NHL career with the organization before hanging up his skates in April 2022.
Per ESPN's reporting, the retirement ceremony is scheduled for Jan. 30. The honor marks a rare feat in modern hockey: Getzlaf played his complete career with one team, a commitment that defined his tenure in Anaheim.
Getzlaf's 17 seasons with the Ducks made him one of the franchise's most consequential players. The decision to retire his number underscores the weight he carried within the organization during his time as captain and before.
The Jan. 30 ceremony will serve as an official recognition of Getzlaf's place in Ducks history, joining a select group of players whose jerseys hang from the rafters.
This article synthesizes reporting from ESPN. Top story: "Anaheim Ducks to retire former captain Ryan Getzlaf's No. 15" (ESPN).