Light the Lamp

It's the first post-Trade Deadline show! Alexis Downie is joined by Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman to talk all about the deadline. Friedge gives details about this year's biggest moves and what it looked like from his perspective. Additionally, Friedge shares his thoughts on the Anaheim Ducks this season and their move of Brian Dumoulin.

The Anaheim Ducks have began their 15-game March schedule and there are meaningful games ahead. Alexis Downie sits down solo in the Paul Kariya studio this week to talk about where the team is at. Downie chats through the pros and cons recently out of their play and how the young players have each individually progressed. Lastly, Downie touches on the trade deadline and the San Diego Gulls.

It's the annual Anaheim Ducks Day at Disney California Adventure! Alexis Downie was at the Fan Headquarters all day to chat with Ducks players Leo Carlsson (1:14), Lukáš Dostál (2:41), Olen Zellweger (4:45), Jansen Harkins (6:13) and Cutter Gauthier (8:04).

Alexis Downie is joined by the head coach of the San Diego Gulls, Matt McIlvane, this week to catch up on their season! McIlvane shares updates on the team, how the rookies have adjusted, the all-star Sam Colangelo and much more.

The World Junior Championship just wrapped up and two Anaheim Ducks prospects are gold medalists! Carey Terrance (1:19) and Austin Burnevik (14:20) joined Alexis Downie this week to recap the tournament, the emotional gold medal game for Team USA, seeing familiar faces and how their seasons are going with their respective teams.

We welcomed TNT and Chicago Blackhawks analyst Darren Pang back to Light the Lamp this week! Panger joined Alexis Downie to recap the Winter Classic game at Wrigley Field. Panger also talked about his transition to Chicago and the new Chicago Sports Network.

ESPN Rules Analyst and former NHL referee Dave Jackson joined Alexis Downie this week to talk through his career. Jackson shared his perspective of how officiating has adapted with the changing game of hockey, the community amongst referees and also shared some of his favorite stories. Additionally, Jackson gave a behind-the-scenes look of his day-to-day working with ESPN.

Alexis Downie is joined by newly acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba following the Ducks trade with the New York Rangers today. Trouba talks about his excitement on joining the Ducks organization, looking forward to being a leader on a hungry young team, his close friendship with Ryan Strome and Frank Vatrano and the awesome reason behind his new number!

Ahead of Women in Sports Weekend, Alexis Downie was joined by Hockey Hall of Famer, Olympian and co-founder of Sports Innovation Lab, Angela Ruggiero. The two chat about the upcoming weekend, Ruggiero's time growing up in California playing hockey and her journey with the sport. Ruggiero also shares the roots of her entrepreneurial spirit and how she's worked to grow women's sports.

In this Light the Lamp, we are joined by newly retired sportswriter of 46 years, Eric Duhatschek, in the Kariya studio! Duhatschek details moments throughout his accomplished career including covering the Miracle on Ice, memories of traveling with the Calgary Flames, his 15 years on the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee and much more.

PGA tour golfer and Orange County native, Jake Knapp, joined Alexis Downie in the Paul Kariya studio for a special edition of Light the Lamp! Knapp shares the story behind his partnership with the Anaheim Ducks, repping the team at tour events and how his fandom for his hometown team began.

The Anaheim Ducks are nearing the end of their long east coast road trip. Ducks TV color analyst Brian Hayward joins Alexis Downie to chat about the trip. Hayward discusses what he's seen out of Lukáš Dostál early in the season, the growth of some of the younger players and how newcomers Brian Dumoulin and Robby Fabbri have assimilated to the team.

Alexis Downie flies solo this week to discuss the busy beginning for the Anaheim Ducks 2024-25 season. Downie gives an overview of what's new on Ducks Stream, a look into the Ducks new TV partners and the brand new in-arena experience. Later on, Downie breaks down the first six games from Anaheim, individual player performances and includes goal calls from the broadcast with Steve Carroll and Emer...

Prior to puck drop on the new NHL season, the Anaheim Ducks hosted the annual Golf Classic at Oak Creek Golf Club in support of the Anaheim Ducks Foundation on Monday. Alexis Downie joined players out on the course to chat about the day. Downie talked first with the captain Radko Gudas (2:55), followed by Alex Killorn (5:02), Cutter Gauthier (7:01), Leo Carlsson (8:54), Troy Terry (10:15) and Bria...

The final training camp interviews are here as we approach the Anaheim Ducks season! Alexis Downie is joined by Mason McTavish (2:30), Lukáš Dostál (7:33) and Isac Lundestrom (15:23) to talk about their summers, preparing for the season and the new uniforms.

The countdown is on until the season begins and this week we continue to roll through media day interviews! Frank Vatrano (3:04) talks settling into OC, Jackson LaCombe (5:25) speaks about his summer in Minnesota and new dad Ross Johnston (9:04) talks the upcoming year.

As we inch closer to the 2024-25 NHL season, we continue to hear from the Anaheim Ducks players in their media day interviews! Alexis Downie sat down with Alex Killorn (3:48), Cutter Gauthier (14:06) and Jansen Harkins (19:58) in this episode to catch up on their summers and hear about their anticipation for the season.

The NHL Preseason is underway and the Anaheim Ducks will take the ice this week for three games. As the season approaches, Alexis Downie chatted with Leo Carlsson (2:40) about prepping for year two, Ryan Strome (8:20) on his growing family and Brock McGinn (18:24) about rehabbing post-surgery over the summer.

The Anaheim Ducks have officially named Radko Gudas the ninth captain in organization history! Alexis Downie sat down with Gudas in the locker room after the first day of training camp to talk about the honor, his previous leadership experience and how he hopes to guide the team. Later on, Head Coach Greg Cronin spoke with the media about the news and what Gudas means to the organization.

The 2024-25 season is approaching and the Anaheim Ducks players are back! Alexis Downie is joined by Troy Terry (2:25), Radko Gudas (14:40) and Tristan Luneau (20:31) to chat about their favorite summer stories and what they're anticipating about the upcoming year.

We are under a month until the 2024-25 NHL season! The Anaheim Ducks players are back in town and Alexis Downie had the chance to sit down with them to chat about their summers. In this episode, Trevor Zegras (2:15), Olen Zellweger (11:56) and Robby Fabbri (19:25) joined Downie to dive into their offseason's and details of their training. Zegras shared the inspiration behind his new hair cut, Zell...

Kent French hosts Anaheim Ducks President Aaron Teats in the Kariya Studio for a special episode of Light the Lamp! Earlier this week, the club announced new media partnerships with Victory+ and KCOP Channel 13 to televise all regional games, entirely free to all fans in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. French and Teats discuss the impact of the change, the Ducks commitment to the current fanba...

The Ducks are exactly 4 weeks away from the start of training camp and All-Star forward Frank Vatrano has returned to Orange Country! He joined Alexis Downie in the Kariya Studio to talk about his East Coast Summer filled with weddings, visiting friends and family, improving his golf game and telling us who has the best "off-season house". Later, Vatrano shares insight on his training, upcoming th...

Shannon "The Hockey Guy" Skanes is back in the Kariya Studio with Alexis Downie for another offseason adventure in Orange Country. THG and AD discuss a rather quiet offseason in the NHL, the new content on his YouTube channel and his recent visit to Disneyland. THG then shares his thoughts of the Ducks newly released home uniform after seeing in person. Later, AD and THG breakdown the Pacific Divi...

As the summer winds down, Alexis Downie checks in with Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson this week. The two talk about Carlsson's summer training and being back home in Sweden. Plus, Carlsson shares his excitement for the upcoming NHL season.