Ducks, Anaheim agree to keep team in city for at least 25 more years

Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf, centre, celebrates his goal with teammates Patrick Eaves (18) and Rickard Rakell during the third period. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

Sportsnet Staff November 21, 2018, 1:13 AM

The City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Ducks have come to an agreement to keep the team within the city for at least 25 more years.

Anaheim City Council voted to approve a multi-faceted agreement that extends partnership between Anaheim Ducks and the City of Anaheim for at least 25 more years. As part of agreement, the team's name will remain the "Anaheim Ducks" through 2048.

— John Shannon (@JShannonhl) November 21, 2018

The Ducks’ current agreement with the city still has five years remaining, meaning the team will remain in Anaheim until at least 2048.

“We are certainly thrilled that our Ducks have a strong and secure future here in Anaheim and are excited to further enhance our partnership with the city and its residents,” Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli said in a statement. “We believe that Anaheim is a truly special place and appreciate the city’s clear commitment to remain a leading sports and entertainment destination.”

The Ducks are celebrating their 25th season in the NHL this season. They were originally founded by the Walt Disney Company in 1993 and were sold to the Samueli family in 2005.

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