Defenseman Radko Gudas was named the ninth captain in Ducks franchise history on Thursday, becoming the first player to sport the “C” on his jersey since Ryan Getzlaf’s retirement in 2022.

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Radko Gudas has evolved from the rambunctious young defenseman whose vicious hits led to a cool hockey nickname and a less cool reputation as one of the NHL's dirtier players.