The Ducks announced today that they have signed center Ryan Getzlaf to a five-year contract extension. The contract begins next season and runs through 2012-13. Per club policy, no financial terms of the deal were disclosed.

“We are extremely pleased to be able to sign Ryan to a long-term deal,” said Executive Vice President/General Manager Brian Burke. “He’s demonstrated great character and work ethic to complement his talent, a rare combination at such a young age.”

Getzlaf, 22 (5/10/85), has recorded 7-14=21 points in 19 games with the Ducks this season. Currently on a five-game point streak (3-5=8), Getzlaf leads the team in points scored and has earned 4-7=11 points in the last seven games.

Appearing in his second NHL season in 2006-07, Getzlaf notched 25-33=58 points in 82 games. One of eight Ducks to play in every regular season game, he ranked fifth on the Ducks in goals and tied for second in power play goals (11). He established single-season career highs for goals, assists, points and power play goals.

Getzlaf led the 2007 Stanley Cup Champions in postseason scoring with 7-10=17 points, setting a Ducks record for most points in a single playoff season. Among NHL postseason leaders, he finished tied for second in game-winning goals (3) and short-handed goals (1), fifth in scoring, tied for sixth in assists, and tied for fifth in power play points. He also finished tied for second on the team in goal scoring.

Originally selected in the first round (19th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Getzlaf made his NHL debut with the Ducks during the 2005-06 regular season. He has appeared in 158 career NHL games, scoring 46-72=118 points with a +26 rating. Getzlaf has also played in 37 career playoff games, recording 10-14=24 points.  He is the only active NHL player 22-or-younger with at least 20 playoff points.