News - 09/29/2003

National Hockey League - The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

Mighty Ducks Launch Third Jersey for 2003-2004 Season

ANAHEIM, CA. - Coming off the excitement of the 2002-2003 Western Conference Championship and the most successful season in franchise history, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have another surprise for their fans. The Mighty Ducks will unveil a new Third Jersey to their season seat holders at the annual Break the Ice event on September 29, 2003 at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, which is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

For the third time in Mighty Ducks history, the team will introduce a Third Jersey that represents pride, excellence, strength, excitement and aggressiveness. The Third Jersey is black with dark plum, silver and white accenting. The front crest of the new Third Jersey bears the name of the team’s home city, Anaheim. The emphasis on Anaheim is to show the dedication and pride for the city and their fans. The Third Jersey gives a classic and distinguished look to the Mighty Ducks and the sweater’s dark colors represent the Mighty Ducks dedication to the game of hockey and to their strength and intensity on the ice.

“We wanted the Third Jersey to reflect our team’s philosophy and that is exactly what has been done," said Bryan Murray, Senior Vice President, General Manager. “It’s about hockey . . . grit, passion and skill." The Mighty Ducks new Third Jersey is a more traditional sweater then those that the Ducks have worn in past seasons.

The National Hockey League Third Jersey program has requirements for teams wearing a third jersey. The jersey may only be worn in as many as fifteen games per season. The Mighty Ducks will wear their new jersey in fifteen pre-selected home and road games. The first game in which the Ducks will wear their Third Jersey will be the Sunday, October 19th home game against the Boston Bruins, which begins at 5:00p.m.

The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim The September 29th, season seat holder event is a celebration for Mighty Ducks fans and it allows them to interact with their favorite players all while enjoying a fun-filled evening of carnival style games, learning on ice activities, and taking tours of the locker room.

The Third Jersey portrays our core ethics," said Head Coach Mike Babcock. “The passion, energy and relentlessness we expect to be proud of every night.?

The first opportunity for Mighty Ducks season seat holders to purchase merchandise featuring the new Third Jersey style will be available at Break the Ice on September 29, 2003. The Mighty Ducks Team Store will be stocked with Third Jersey apparel throughout the season for all Ducks fans to purchase. The Mighty Ducks Team Store is located at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim and daily business hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Mighty Ducks Team Store’s hours vary on game days.

The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim are the reining Western Conference Champions in the National Hockey League. The team is coming off the best season in franchise history and returns a core group of players for the 2003-04 campaign. For more information about the Mighty Ducks, visit the team's web site at www.mightyducks.com.