: Seeking to fix their slumping game, the Ducks head to the home of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks. While they miss out on meeting the head coach, they receive an inspirational boost from an "assistant to the assistant" named Gabe, who shows them a wall of legends like Russ Tyler and Charlie Conway. Captaincy Battles :
: Jace is unanimously chosen as captain by the Ducks after facing his "worst hockey moment" at the arena and reigniting his love for the sport. Les Petits Champions : Game Changers S02E07 FRE...
: Alex brings back the Knuckle Puck as a strategy, encouraging each player to find their own "unexpected moment" on the ice. : Seeking to fix their slumping game, the
: The reintroduction of the Knuckle Puck was seen as a fun nod, but some viewers found the "participation trophy" coaching style of Coach Alex to be a regression compared to the more grounded training seen in the original films. : Alex brings back the Knuckle Puck as
: Critics noted that Jace's sudden appointment as captain felt unearned given his lack of effort earlier in the season, while Evan's journey to captaining the rival team provided a more compelling narrative.
In Season 2, Episode 7 of Les Petits Champions : Game Changers (titled ), the series attempts to recapture the franchise's underdog magic with mixed results. The episode centers on an unsanctioned field trip to the Anaheim Ducks' arena and the critical selection of team captains. Plot Summary and Key Highlights
Reviewers from platforms like Laughing Place and What’s on Disney+ highlight a few polarizing aspects of the episode: