He slapped the script on Vogel’s desk and said, “Here’s your hockey movie. Michael likes it. Go make it.” Then he walked out. After Mighty Ducks turned into a hit, Eisner had Disney buy a professional hockey team and name it The Mighty Ducks. Vogel hoped he might get invited to the opening game, but he wasn’t, nor was he given season tickets, as were some of the film’s production team. He ended up never seeing the team that his movie had inspired.
