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Anaheim Ducks 25th Anniversary: Best player to wear #s 66-98

By Ed Stein

10 Oct 1993: An Anaheim Mighty Ducks banner at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. Mandatory Credit: J.D. Cuban /Allsport
10 Oct 1993: An Anaheim Mighty Ducks banner at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. Mandatory Credit: J.D. Cuban /Allsport /
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DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 26: Emerson Etem #65 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars in the first period at American Airlines Center on November 26, 2013, in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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65 – Emerson Etem (2013-2014)

The local hope from Long Beach that never was. Etem was a first round pick (29th overall) by the Anaheim Ducks in 2010. Unfortunately, he never lived up to the expectations set after his fabulous Junior career. Etem sported number 65 in his first two seasons with Anaheim. During that time, he put up 21 points in 67 games.

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TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 28: Rickard Rakell #67 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Amalie Arena. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images) /

67 – Rickard Rakell (2013-Present)

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The Anaheim Ducks did much better with their number one pick the following year. Rickard Rakell may have been the last pick (30th) in that round, but he is becoming a bonafide star in the NHL. Two seasons ago, Rakell broke the 30 goal barrier for the first time with 33 and added 18 assists. His total of 51 points was good for fourth place in team scoring.

Last year the Ducks lost forwards Ryan Getzlaf and Ryan Kesler for long stretches of the season. Ricky Rak stepped up his game. He led the team in both goals (34) and points (69). It wasn’t just about the number of goals he scored, Rakell was clutch all season. A good example of his timeliness was the final goal of his hat trick against Edmonton in late February. Rakell scored with 28 seconds left to tie the game, which guaranteed the Ducks a valuable point in their quest to make the playoffs.

He has been valuable on the ice, but he is proving to be just as important off it for Anaheim. Rakell is becoming the new face of the franchise. He is popular among fans and a good citizen in the community.

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