Not many people believed that a Walt Disney film would inspire a professional sports franchise. Still, the NHL was introduced to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in time for the 1993-94 season following the success of the eponymous movie starring Emilio Estevez. The franchise enjoyed periods of brief success that culminated in a Cinderella-style run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2003, though they ultimately fell short.

Under Henry Samueli's ownership, following the acquisition from Disney in 2005, the team dropped “Mighty” from its name and changed its color scheme and logo. In the first season with the new name and look, they'd lift the Stanley Cup for the first time following a five-game series victory over the Ottawa Senators. Years later, the franchise has returned to a modernized version

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