Anaheim Ducks Bolster Defense with Recall of ian Moore
The anaheim Ducks announced today the recall of defenseman Ian Moore from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate,the San Diego Gulls. This move provides the Ducks with added depth on the blue line as they navigate the early stages of the 2025-26 NHL season.
Moore, 23, is poised to build upon his NHL experience after making his debut with Anaheim at the end of the 2024-25 season. The recall signifies the association’s confidence in his development adn potential to contribute at the highest level. He appeared in three games for the Ducks last season, registering his first NHL point - an assist - on April 16, 2025, against Winnipeg.
Prior to the recall, Moore had appeared in one game with the Gulls this season, following a collegiate career at Harvard University where he amassed 9-47=56 points in 122 games from 2021-25. A two-time NCAA tournament participant with the Crimson (2022, 2023), Moore served as Harvard’s captain for two consecutive seasons, culminating in a senior year where he recorded 3-11=14 points and led the team with 60 blocked shots. He was also a nominee for the ECAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
The Ducks originally selected Moore in the third round (67th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft. Before his collegiate career, he excelled in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Chicago Steel, helping them win the Clark cup championship in 2020-21. He registered 10-14=24 points with a +22 rating in 45 regular-season games and added three assists in eight postseason contests. Moore is currently listed at 6-3 and 205 pounds. He is under contract with Anaheim through the 2025-26 season, having signed a two-year entry-level contract on April 12, 2025.
