Anaheim Ducks: The Top 5 Enforcers in Franchise History

CALGARY, CANADA - APRIL 7: Akim Aliu #29 of the Calgary Flames is dumped into the bench by Sheldon Brookbank #21 and Jason Blake #33 of the Anaheim Ducks during second period NHL action on April 7, 2012 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images) /

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DALLAS: Shawn Thornton #45 of the Anaheim Ducks fights against Krys Barch #50 of the Dallas Stars on February 10, 2007. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Pucks of Feather continues our list series celebrating 25 years of Anaheim Ducks history. Today the top five all-time Ducks enforcers.

We continue our celebration of the Anaheim Ducks upcoming 25th Anniversary season. Today we turn to the big men who protect their team. The Ducks have had some heavyweights during their short time in the league. This is our top five enforcers of all-time.

Honorable Mention: Shawn Thornton (2006-2007)

Thornton only spent one season in Anaheim but filled in as a piece of the team’s muscle. After Todd Fedoruk suffered a gruesome facial injury fighting feared enforcer, Derek Boogaard a little extra toughness was needed. Thornton was brought in during the 2006 offseason and would play only 48 games in a Ducks sweater.

In his time with the Ducks, Thornton would only amass 9 points, alongside 88 penalty minutes. 2006-07 would also be Thornton’s first of two Stanley Cup Championship seasons in his career.

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