Light the Lamp

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 Die

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.