Ducks Celebrate Fourth Annual Women in Sports Weekend

In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month, the Ducks hosted their fourth annual Women in Sports Weekend, bringing together athletes, leaders and future trailblazers from across the Southern California sports community.

The two-day celebration was highlighted by the Ducks’ first-ever Women’s Beginner Hockey Camp at Honda Center. Participants were coached by Kacey Bellamy, a three-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist, and Courtney Kennedy, a two-time Olympian and current head coach of the U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team. Camp attendees received Women in Sports commemorative jerseys, toured the Ducks locker room and played a game on the Honda Center ice.

The Ducks also hosted a Women’s Try Hockey for Free skate, giving participants the opportunity to learn the basics of hockey in a fun, welcoming environment. All gear, skates and coaching were provided by the Ducks.

The weekend culminated with Women in Sports Night presented by Columbia Bank during the Ducks’ March 8 game, celebrating inspirational women across sports and empowering the next generation.

Upon arrival, Ducks captain Radko Gudas wore the jersey of Czech Olympic women’s team captain Aneta Tejralová alongside his daughter Tynka, while Mikael Granlund honored Finland captain Jenni Hiirikoski.

The evening featured networking opportunities, youth programming, athlete autograph sessions, in-game recognition of trailblazers in women’s sports and a ceremonial puck drop with Bellamy, Kennedy, NHL senior executive Kim Davis and Marguerite Moreau, best known for her role in The Mighty Ducks films.