Brief
Rookie Roger McQueen honors Disney during solo lap in NHL debut
McQueen’s debut featured a Disney‑themed lap and a trip to Disneyland after being drafted by the Ducks.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Roger McQueen made his NHL debut for the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames, completing the traditional rookie solo lap to Sheryl Crow’s “Real Gone," a song from the 2006 Disney‑Pixar film *Cars*.
What happened
During the pre‑game ceremony, McQueen entered the ice alone while the crowd heard the track that originally underscored Lightning McQueen’s opening race in the movie. The lap was captured on video and shared on X by Getty Images photographer Derek Lee of The Hockey News.
What the reports add
The New York Post noted that the song was written for the *Cars* soundtrack and highlighted that McQueen also wears the fictional car’s No. 95 jersey. The outlet described how, after being drafted tenth overall, McQueen was whisked away by helicopter to Disneyland, where he visited Cars Land, posed with Lightning McQueen at the Cozy Cone Motel, and took photos in front of the castle.
What was said
The article quoted the post’s description of the lap and the Disney connection but did not include direct remarks from McQueen or team officials.
How it came about
McQueen entered the league after a strong season at Providence University (11 goals, 16 assists, 27 points in 36 games) and a brief AHL stint where he posted three goals and three points in four games. His debut follows the Ducks’ season‑opening win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct. 2 and a recent loss by the Flames to Anaheim on Oct. 10.
Key facts
- Roger McQueen debuted for the Anaheim Ducks against the Calgary Flames. (nypost.com)
- He completed his rookie lap to Sheryl Crow’s "Real Gone," a song from the Cars soundtrack. (nypost.com)
- McQueen wears Lightning McQueen’s No. 95 jersey and visited Disneyland after being drafted. (nypost.com)
- He posted 11 goals, 16 assists and 27 points in 36 games at Providence University. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Anaheim Ducks Roger McQueen embraces Disney connection during rookie solo lap in NHL debut”
