Head Equipment Manager
Chris Aldrich is in his seventh season as the Anaheim Ducks’ Head Equipment Manager in 2024-25. Currently in his 18th season with the organization, he previously served nine seasons as an Assistant Equipment Manager with the Ducks from 2009-18.
Aldrich has more than 30 years of experience in professional hockey, working his 2,500th game Apr. 9, 2023 when the Ducks hosted Colorado. He also previously served as the Equipment Manager of previous Anaheim AHL affiliates in Iowa (2008-09) and Portland (2007-08).
Prior to joining the Ducks organization in 2007, he spent 10 seasons as Assistant Equipment Manager of the Boston Bruins. Aldrich also had AHL stints with Providence and Maine from 1990-96. In addition to his time with the Ducks and Bruins, Aldrich served as an equipment manager for Team USA at the 2010 IIHF World Championship in Germany.
A native of Windham, Maine, Aldrich majored in history at Rhode Island College. When away from the rink, he enjoys playing tennis and following NASCAR. Aldrich is also an avid runner, having completed the Boston Marathon on three separate occasions. Aldrich and his wife, Susan, reside in Yorba Linda with their son, Andrew (17).