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On Saturday, April 12, the Anaheim Ducks signed Fenn alumnus Ian Moore '17 to a two-year entry-level contract beginning in the 2024-25 NHL season through the 2025-26 season. Just one day later, Moore would take his rookie lap before making his NHL Debut on April 13 against the Colorado Avalanche. The 2020 third-round selection recently completed a four-year collegiate career at Harvard University before appearing in nine games with the Ducks' AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls.
"The Ducks have been really supportive of myself and my family as well over the past couple years," Moore said of his decision with Anaheim. "For the amount of time and effort they have invested in me and my development, I can't be more thankful for that. I'm excited for the opportunity they've given me now."
Moore became the first Fenn alumnus to play in the National Hockey League.
Ian completed his four-year collegiate career at Harvard University this spring, finsihing with 9 goals and 47 assists, accounting for 56 points in 122 games from the Crimson. Moore served as the club’s captain for the second straight season, and helped Harvard reach back-to-back appearances in the NCAA tournament in 2022 and 2023. Moore was also nominated for the ECAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Moore was the first high school player selected in his draft year. Moore led all New England Prep Hockey defensemen in 2019-20 with 12 goals and 34 assists, totaling 46 points in 28 games for St. Marks School in Southborough, MA. He was named to the USHS First Team All-New England after ranking second in points-per game (1.62) and tied for third in scoring among all USHS defensemen in the nation. The Concord, Mass. native represented Team USA at the 2022 World Junior Championship.
On Senior Night at Harvard, the Fenn Varsity Hockey Team traveled to Cambridge, MA to cheer on Ian. Coaches Jeff LaPlante and Ryan Miklusak were able to meet with Ian following the game and introduce him to the Fenn boys in attendance. We couldn't be more proud of Ian's accomplishments, and look forward to following his professional career.