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Anaheim's Affiliate Map Runs Through San Diego and Tulsa

The Ducks' development system includes the AHL's San Diego Gulls and the ECHL's Tulsa Oilers.

AI + editorSep 18, 2026
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The Anaheim Ducks' development system includes two minor-league affiliates: the San Diego Gulls in the American Hockey League and the Tulsa Oilers in the ECHL.

San Diego is Anaheim's primary development affiliate. The Gulls play in the AHL's Pacific Division and are based fewer than 100 miles from Anaheim, allowing the organization to move players between the NHL and AHL clubs with limited travel.

Tulsa provides the next level of the system. The Oilers play in the ECHL's Mountain Division and give developing players another place to earn professional ice time.

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