ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Former captain Ryan Getzlaf is now the player development coordinator for the Anaheim Ducks.
Getzlaf served as Anaheim's captain for 12 seasons (2010-22). He is also the all-time leading scorer in franchise history with 1,019 points, including 737 assists, and played in a team-record 1,157 games.
In his new role, Getzlaf will assist Director of Player Development Jim Johnson in preparing prospects in Anaheim's system for a career in professional hockey
Getzlaf played 17 seasons for the Ducks after being the 19th overall pick in the 2003 NHL draft.
“I am so excited to be back in a role where I feel I can help our young players, who are the focal point of both the future and present of our hockey club,” Getzlaf said in a statement. “This opportunity will give me the chance to help them in the critical years of their development and share the many years of experiences that I have had."
___
AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
