Ducks Prospect McQueen Heads to AHL After College Season

Anaheim sends 2025 10th overall pick to San Diego Gulls for pro experience

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:33pm

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The Anaheim Ducks have signed 19-year-old prospect Roger McQueen to an Amateur Tryout Agreement and assigned him to their AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, after the conclusion of his freshman season at Providence College. McQueen, a 2025 10th overall draft pick, recorded 27 points in 36 games for Providence this year before the team's NCAA Tournament run ended.

Why it matters

The move to the AHL will provide McQueen, a highly touted forward prospect, with valuable professional experience as he continues his development. The Ducks are currently atop the Pacific Division and hope McQueen can contribute to their future success.

The details

In his first college season, McQueen scored 11 goals and added 16 assists for Providence, winning over 55% of his faceoffs. The Ducks are eager for him to gain additional playing time with the Gulls after his NCAA campaign came to a close with a loss in the tournament.

  • McQueen's Providence season ended on March 25, 2026 with a 5-1 loss to Quinnipiac in the NCAA Tournament.
  • McQueen signed an Amateur Tryout Agreement and reported to the San Diego Gulls on April 1, 2026.

The players

Roger McQueen

A 19-year-old forward prospect drafted 10th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2025, who just completed his freshman season at Providence College.

Pat Verbeek

The General Manager of the Anaheim Ducks.

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What they’re saying

“It is exciting to welcome Roger to our organization to play professional hockey after a strong freshman season at Providence. Roger will gain valuable experience playing additional games in San Diego, which will be an important step in his development.”

— Pat Verbeek, General Manager, Anaheim Ducks

What’s next

The Ducks will monitor McQueen's progress with the Gulls as he transitions to the professional level, with the hope that he can contribute to the team's playoff push and future success.

The takeaway

The Ducks are taking a proactive approach in developing their 2025 first-round pick, Roger McQueen, by providing him the opportunity to gain AHL experience after a solid freshman season in college. This move demonstrates the organization's commitment to nurturing its top prospects and building a sustainable contender.