Mark Fistric's time with the Anaheim Ducks organization was relatively short. During his two years with the team, he was shipped from coast to coast multiple times, splitting games between the Ducks and AHL affiliate Norfolk Admirals almost equally. His role with both teams was very evident: a depth defenseman who liked to throw the body around to results such as this:
Fistric was never expected to accumulate points for Anaheim. Instead, he was someone who fit in well with the physical aspect of the Ducks' playing style, and his black-and-blue approach to the game was made more valuable due to top blueliners Cam Fowler and Hampus Lindholm relying more on mobility.