Anaheim Ducks name Scott Niedermayer special advisor

After assisting in hiring Pat Verbeek as general manager, Scott Niedermayer has been named a special advisor for the Anaheim Ducks’ hockey operations department.

Niedermayer, 48, spent the final five years of his Hall of Fame NHL career in Anaheim where he helped the team win the 2007 Stanley Cup. Named the Conn Smythe winner, he’s been involved in executive roles with hockey clubs dating back to the late ’90’s.

While still playing for the New Jersey Devils, Niedermayer bought the WHL’s Kootenay Ice and held ownership until 2016. Once he retired from playing in 2010, he joined the Ducks as a team consultant and was later an assistant coach, and a development coach.

“I’m really excited that Scott has taken on an enhanced role within our hockey operations staff,” said Anaheim Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek. “His winning culture and great hockey mind will help all of our players and staff moving forward.”

Niedermayer was the first player in hockey history to win a Stanley Cup, Olympic Gold Medal, World Championship, Memorial Cup and World Junior in their career. He is also the only player to have won four Stanley Cups and two Olympic Gold Medals.