Anaheim Ducks season snapshot memorable moments

Gibson's incredible Bryant mask; Grant gets to name friend's firstborn after hat trick

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By Dan O'Leary
@DanOLeary25 NHL.com Staff Writer

With the NHL pausing the 2019-20 regular season on March 12 due to the concerns surrounding the coronavirus, NHL.com is taking stock of each of the League's 31 teams.

Today, a look at three memorable moments for the Anaheim Ducks at the pause:

Remembering Kobe

The tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter accident Jan. 26 rocked the sports world.

Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson commissioned a special mask to wear for their first game back at Honda Center following Bryant's death. By Shell Shock Designs, it was a work of art and fitting tribute, featuring the names of all the victims of the crash as well as Bryant's two jersey numbers, five championship seasons and his famous 81-point game.

TBL@ANA: Gibson honors Kobe Bryant with mask

Video: TBL@ANA: Gibson honors Kobe Bryant with mask

The Ducks always pull out all the stops for Military Appreciation Night, and this season was no different.

Four California Air National Guard members rappelled from the ceiling before the ceremonial puck drop on Veterans Day weekend.

EDM@ANA: National Guard rappels in for puck drop

Video: TBL@ANA: Gibson honors Kobe Bryant with mask

Derek Grant's first NHL hat trick didn't just get him First Star and the Ducks a big win; as a result, he will get to name his friend's firstborn child.

ANA@STL: Grant records first career hat trick in win

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