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NHL draft pick Roger McQueen chose the greatest jersey number

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 10:29 AM ET

NHL draft pick Roger McQueen quickly became a sensation due to his name, and he is leaning into it with his choice of jersey number.

McQueen revealed that he chose to wear No. 95 after being drafted by the Anaheim Ducks during Friday’s NHL Draft. That is the same number used by Lightning McQueen from the movie “Cars.”

Roger McQueen really chose 95 for his jersey number.

Truly watching the birth of a legend ️ (via @AnaheimDucks) pic.twitter.com/md1AV1kfpA
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 29, 2025

McQueen is obviously in on the joke. The Ducks’ colors are similar to those used by the movie character, which just makes the reference even better.

A native of Saskatoon, Sk., McQueen has been up for anything since the Ducks drafted him. After selecting him, the Ducks took him to Disneyland, where he actually got to meet the character that was jokingly referred to as his “cousin.”

Ducks first round draft pick Roger McQueen had a DAY.

-Drafted 10th overall by Anaheim
-Takes pic with OG Ducks Charlie Conway and Connie Moreau
-Gets on a helicopter to Disneyland
-Meets Donald Duck
-Family reunion with cousin Lightning pic.twitter.com/WDorplbVW4
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 28, 2025

While it’s hard to envision any dramatic three-wide finishes in McQueen’s future, the Ducks’ marketing department has to be thrilled with him being the team’s top draft pick. If he becomes successful in the NHL, the possibilities are endless.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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