Overtime Victory vs Vancouver (2014)
Anaheim Ducks all-time leading scorer and alternate captain of the 2007 Stanley Cup champions.
Ryan Getzlaf (born May 10, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Getzlaf played his entire NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks and is the franchise's all-time leading scorer. A first-round selection, 19th overall, at the 2003 NHL entry draft, he played in three NHL All-Star Games and was a member of the Ducks' 2007 Stanley Cup championship team. A playmaker and power forward, Getzlaf is the Ducks' all-time leader in games played, assists, and points and the all-time playoff leader in assists and points. He led the Ducks in assists twelve times, including a franchise record of 66 in 2008–09, and in points eight times. Getzlaf joined the NHL's Department of Player Safety in 2024.
Quick Facts
- Series status
- Series tied 1-1 in First Round
- Game winning goal scorer
- Nick Bonino
Lore & Background
As a junior, Getzlaf played four seasons with the Calgary Hitmen and was twice named to a Western Hockey League (WHL) all-star team. Internationally, he has represented Canada on numerous occasions. Getzlaf was a member of the 2005 World Junior Championship squad considered the greatest in Canadian history, and won a gold medal at the 2008 IIHF World Championship. A two-time Olympian, Getzlaf played with Canadian teams that won gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Games.
Reader's Guide
Getzlaf made his NHL debut on October 5, 2005, against the Chicago Blackhawks. He scored his first NHL goal on October 21, 2005, against goaltender Manny Legace of the Detroit Red Wings. He played in the YoungStars Game at the 2007 NHL All-Star Game. Getzlaf led the Ducks in post-season scoring with 17 points during the 2007 playoff run to the Stanley Cup championship. He signed a five-year, $26.625 million extension in 2007–08. He tied a Ducks franchise record with five assists in a 5–4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on October 29, 2008. Getzlaf was named team captain prior to the 2010–11 season. He signed an eight-year contract extension on March 8, 2013, worth $66 million.
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