Ducks Teach Science to Nearly 7,000 Students

Hockey team hosts largest S.C.O.R.E. event of the year at Honda Center

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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On Thursday, students watched Anaheim Ducks players practice on the ice, who then led demonstrations of the properties of electricity and circuitry. The theme of the lesson was 'Light the Lamp', exploring the science and engineering behind the goal light.

Why it matters

The Ducks' S.C.O.R.E. program aims to make learning fun and engaging for local students by bringing science and education directly to them through interactive hockey-themed activities.

The details

The First Flight Field Trip is a popular event hosted by the Ducks' S.C.O.R.E. program, which stands for Scholastic Curriculum of Recreation & Education. S.C.O.R.E. also hosts reading programs, helps build street hockey facilities at schools, and takes lessons to school assemblies. On Thursday, nearly 7,000 elementary students from area schools were brought to Honda Center to watch Ducks players practice on the ice and then lead demonstrations on the science behind the goal light.

  • The event took place on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Anaheim Ducks

A professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California that plays in the National Hockey League.

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The takeaway

The Ducks' S.C.O.R.E. program is an innovative way to make science education fun and engaging for local students, using the popularity of hockey to inspire kids to learn about topics like electricity and engineering.