Before opening Honda Center to fans on Friday for the first time in 13 months, the Ducks played to an appreciative audience of one woman who is infinitely stronger than the toughest of NHL enforcers.
Angelique Fong of Mission Viejo can skate, but she has limits. “Stopping is not a strong suit for me,” she said with a laugh. Her hockey skills don’t matter. They’re not why she was chosen to be the 21st Duck, a role awarded to someone distinguished by their character, courage or contributions to their community.
Fong is defined by her resilience during two bouts with breast cancer and her selflessness in turning her misfortune into blessings for friends and strangers.