The Anaheim Ducks have sent center Tim Washe back to their AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. The 24-year-old forward had appeared in 13 NHL games this season, recording two points. Washe returns to San Diego after a strong performance in the minor leagues earlier in the year.
The Anaheim Ducks announced the reassignment of center Tim Washe to the San Diego Gulls, their primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League. This move comes after Washe, born August 25, 2001, notched 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 points in 13 games with the Ducks during the 2025-26 season. His highlights included his first NHL goal and point on January 16 at Los Angeles, as well as his first career assist on February 3 against Seattle.
Washe made his NHL debut on April 15, 2025, at Minnesota, following the signing of a one-year entry-level contract after completing his collegiate career. In the 2024-25 season, he appeared in two games with Anaheim. Prior to his recall on January 7, 2026, Washe had excelled with San Diego, leading the team with 13 goals and co-leading in points with 25 (13-12) over 30 AHL games. He ranked fourth on the Gulls in assists and plus/minus rating at +7.
On August 4, 2025, Anaheim signed Washe to a two-year contract extension. As an AHL rookie, he tied for second in goals and third in points league-wide. His performance earned him a spot in the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic, scheduled for February 10-11 in Rockford, Illinois.
A native of Clarkston, Michigan, the 6-foot-3, 212-pound forward captained Western Michigan University of the NCHC to its first national championship in the 2024-25 season, contributing two assists in the title game. Over five NCAA seasons from 2020-25, Washe amassed 74 points (28 goals, 46 assists) with a +19 rating and 125 penalty minutes in a program-record 171 games.
