A Preview of Season Two of ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Ask anyone what they think about The Mighty Ducks film franchise, and you’ll get back a bevy of positive answers. The kind that speaks to the fun of those films and how they always managed to lift up the viewer in question with their positive messages and wonderful comedy. Plus, you’ll also hear about how that film resonated with a person on a deep level because of how they inspired people to never give up and always chase what matters and it makes sense as to why those positive answers will come forth. For this is indeed a franchise that remains quite special in nature and inspired a generation to play like a Mighty Duck in every facet of life. 

Which is why the arrival of The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers on Disney+ was such a big deal. Since it introduced a new generation of fans to this already incredible story and took it new heights. By giving the Ducks new challenges to face on both the ice and life, and of course it featured dynamic characters and an incredible story arc revolving around the legacy of the name, and it ended in such an epic manner… that we’ve all been eager to see where this story was going to go next and thankfully… our wait for a new chapter in this saga is about to end. For Wednesday will see the return of this series to the digital airwaves and well, in anticipation of its arrival… we here at NTG thought it would be worthwhile to preview what you can expect from season two of this series, since you’ve all been so eager to learn more about it. 

In a spoiler-free manner of course since this is a new season of storytelling that has so much offer. Such as a bold new adventure for the Ducks to embark upon. For this is a season that sees the Ducks hit the road for the summer to enjoy an invitational summer camp for youth hockey teams from across the nation and well, the EPIC program, led by the enigmatic and intense Coach Cole, isn’t quite what they expected it to be. For Cole views hockey in a supremely unique light, one that will test the Ducks in ways they’ve never been tested before and well, that plot alone is pretty darn brilliant. Simply because you want your characters to grow, and you want them to be challenged, and what better way to do that than by putting them in a program that is vastly different than what they are used to as players?

Which in turn leads to the storytelling that we’ve come to know and love from this franchise. The kind that puts our heroes to the test and forces them to ponder upon life and hockey and everything in between… allowing for delightful new messages to come forth in this story. The kind that absolutely give the audience pause and give us reason to cheer for the Ducks as they embark upon one intense summer for certain. Which in turn, leads to some epic episodes, some awesome hockey and of course… some quality acting. Since the cast really sells challenges in way that feels familiar and relatable and they aren’t the only ones that turn in some endearing performances that truly compel you to continue the journey. 

For Lauren Graham remains the heart of the story as Alex Morrow, and once again turns in an amazing performance as a mother that wants her son and his friends to enjoy their journey on the ice and she is counterbalanced nicely by Josh Duhamel, who plays Coach Cole. Since he brings a believable intensity to his role and what his character stands for and of course, some humanity thanks to a lovely twist. One that you all get to discover in just a couple of days, since Wednesday, September 28, 2022, will see the show return on Disney+, and we here at NTG hope you tune in and join us back here for recap coverage and our bonus pre-release coverage as well, such as our interviews with the cast, as we celebrate the return of one of the finest sports franchises out there.  

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