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Quenneville Returns as Ducks Face Injury-Riddled Panthers

10/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Anaheim Ducks will face the Florida Panthers on October 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Florida, during Frozen Frenzy.
Joel Quenneville, Ducks head coach, returns to his former team, the Florida Panthers.
Quenneville resigned amid a 2021 scandal and is excited about coaching a young Ducks squad.
The Panthers face injuries to key players Brad Marchand and Aleksander Barkov and seek home success after a 3-0 win.

History

Historical Context

In 2021, Joel Quenneville resigned as head coach of the Florida Panthers following an investigation into the Chicago Blackhawks' mishandling of sexual assault allegations against former video coach Brad Aldrich. The investigation revealed that Quenneville and other executives delayed action during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs, leading to a $2 million settlement with former player Kyle Beach and raising critical discussions about accountability in sports.

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Story summary

The Anaheim Ducks will face the Florida Panthers on October 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Florida, during Frozen Frenzy.
Joel Quenneville, Ducks head coach, returns to his former team, the Florida Panthers.
Quenneville resigned amid a 2021 scandal and is excited about coaching a young Ducks squad.
The Panthers face injuries to key players Brad Marchand and Aleksander Barkov and seek home success after a 3-0 win.

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