Young Ducks fan skates out with team in season opener

10-year-old with heart condition named 21st Duck

By Anna Kulesa

@akulesa_ NHL.com Staff Writer

October 13, 2022

Ethan Baroldi had the skate of a lifetime on Wednesday.

The 10-year-old Anaheim Ducks fan skated out with the team during introductions before their season opener against the Seattle Kraken at Honda Center.

Here’s the emotional moment when 21st Duck Ethan Baroldi was introduced with the team on the ice during Opening Night. #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/rkmhDelxiq
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) October 13, 2022

Baroldi, who has had four heart surgeries, the most recent in 2020, was named the 21st Duck for this season.
Every season, Anaheim adds a spot on their opening night roster for an inspiring fan and honors them before their home opener.
Troy Terry, Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish surprised Baroldi with the honor in a video posted by the Ducks on Twitter. The young hockey player also got to lace up his skates and practice with the team in the video.

We are beyond thrilled to introduce our 21st Duck for this season – Ethan Baroldi! Watch the emotional moments when he was surprised by our players and got to practice with his favorite team. pic.twitter.com/pvFwbsvrKt
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) October 10, 2022

Before Wednesday's game, Baroldi stole the show on the orange carpet and posed for pictures with Zegras and Terry.

Our new 21st Duck, Ethan Baroldi, reunites with Trevor Zegras just before hitting the Orange Carpet. #FlyTogether | @Opendoor pic.twitter.com/QgraUhbe4W
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) October 12, 2022

Our 21st Duck, Ethan Baroldi, hams it up with Troy Terry for the 360-degree cam on the Orange Carpet. #FlyTogether | @Opendoor pic.twitter.com/BSqc5LUtp0
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) October 13, 2022

Baroldi sure brought the heart to the Ducks' opening night.

Young Ducks fan skates out with team in season opener

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