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McQueen Channels Pixar Roots in First NHL Appearance
The Anaheim center wore No. 95 and heard a familiar soundtrack during his debut against the Flames.
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Rookie Lap Sets the Tone
Roger McQueen took the ice for warmups ahead of the home matchup wearing the No. 95 sweater and no helmet. Arena speakers played Real Gone as he completed the traditional rookie lap. The choice fit the moment because the track opens the soundtrack tied to the Pixar film that shares his last name.
Draft Connection to Anaheim
Selected 10th overall in 2025, McQueen received the same number jersey during the draft as a nod to Lightning McQueen. The family then boarded a helicopter from the 55th floor of a downtown hotel and flew to Disneyland, where the new draftee met the character in person.
First Game Action
Elevated from the AHL the night before, McQueen logged 11:26 of ice time in his first NHL game. He recorded one shot on goal and finished without a point. The Ducks fell 4-2 to Calgary in front of a sellout crowd, closing a night that began with heavy Pixar references and ended with another step in the young center's career.
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