Getzlaf to have No. 15 retired by Ducks on Jan. 30

Ryan Getzlaf will have his No. 15 retired by the Anaheim Ducks on Jan. 30 against the Nashville Predators the team announced Tuesday.

The Ducks posted a video on social media of team owners Henry and Susan Samueli calling Getzlaf to reveal the news.

"We've got a lot of jerseys hanging from the rafters and we thought it's time to expand that list of three," Henry Samueli said. "We want this season to retire your jersey and hang it from the rafters. We look at what you've done for this organization. Played your entire career here. Leading scorer. Leading everything, and what you've done in the community with all your charitable work. You're just a pillar of this organization."

Getzlaf retired following the 2021-22 season after playing 17 seasons as a center for the Ducks, including 12 as captain. The 41-year-old is Anaheim's all-time leader in games (1,157), points (1,019), assists (737), is second in power-play points (341), third in game-winning goals (57) and fourth in goals (282). Getzlaf ranks first in Stanley Cup Playoff games (125), goals (37), assists (83) and points (120).

"My family and I are so grateful to the Samuelis and the Ducks organization for this incredible honor," Getzlaf said. "None of this would be possible without all the amazing teammates, coaches and support staff I had in my career. I thank them all and can't wait to celebrate in front of our great fans in January."

Getzlaf will be the fourth player to have his number retired by the Ducks, joining forwards Teemu Selanne (No. 8), Paul Kariya (No. 9) and defenseman Scott Niedermayer (No. 27).

"Ryan Getzlaf's impact on the Ducks will be felt for generations to come," the Samueli's said in a statement. "While no player in club history played more games or scored more points, it's his leadership, championship DNA and community contributions we will remember most. He's a legacy player who rightfully will have his jersey hung alongside Teemu Selanne, Paul Kariya and Scott Niedermayer at Honda Center."

The No. 10 pick by Anaheim in the 2003 NHL Draft, Getzlaf played in the All-Star Game three times (2008, 2009, 2015) and was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 2014, when he had 87 points (31 goals, 56 assists) and finished second in Hart Trophy voting (NHL MVP) behind Sidney Crosby.

Getzlaf won the Stanley Cup in 2007; the team will celebrate the 20th anniversary of that feat at the game before his No. retirement, on Jan. 28 vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.

He also helped Canada win the gold medal at the 2003 U-18 World Championship, 2005 IIHF World Junior Championship, World Cup of Hockey 2016 and the Olympics in 2010 and 2014 and is one of three players in hockey history to win the Stanley Cup and five international gold medals.

Getzlaf was on Hockey Canada's management team for the 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025, the 2025 IIHF World Championship and the 2026 Winter Olympics. He has worked for the NHL Department of Player Safety since 2024.