Roger McQueen took the ice for his first NHL game with the Anaheim Ducks, and it was clear he was carrying a piece of movie magic with him. Wearing jersey number 95, a direct nod to Lightning McQueen from Pixar’s ‘Cars’, McQueen made his debut against the Calgary Flames. When the Ducks drafted him 10th overall in 2025, they handed him that iconic number, and the McQueen family jetted to Disneyland to meet the character face-to-face. McQueen earned his call-up from the AHL, and coach Joel Quenneville shared how he saw growth in camp, calling him a player with real upside. On game night, he stuck to rookie tradition by skating without a helmet while the arena blasted ‘Real Gone’ from the ‘Cars’ soundtrack. He logged over 11 minutes of ice time but ended with no points as the Ducks fell 4-2. His father, Scott, opened up about the pressure, saying Roger wants to stand out for his skills, not just the Disney ties.
