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D3: The Mighty Ducks is a 1996 American sports comedy-drama film that is the third installment in the Mighty Ducks trilogy. It is directed by Robert Lieberman, produced by Walt Disney Pictures, and stars Emilio Estevez, Jeffrey Nordling, and David Selby. The movie follows the story of the Mighty Ducks, a ragtag youth ice hockey team from Minnesota who, in the previous films, had won the State Championship and then the National Championship against all odds. In D3, the team is invited to attend Eden Hall Academy, a prestigious prep school for the wealthy, where they are given full scholarships to play for the varsity team.

The Ducks quickly find themselves out of their element at Eden Hall Academy, where they are surrounded by wealthy, privileged students who don't take their hockey seriously. The school's hockey coach, Ted Orion (Jeffrey Nordling), is determined to mold the Ducks into a disciplined, competitive team that can win championships.

However, this proves to be a difficult task. The Ducks struggle to adjust to the rigorous academic standards of the school, as well as the higher level of competition that they face on the ice. Orion's methods are also at odds with the carefree, fun-loving approach that the Ducks are used to. He pushes them hard, even calling out their weaknesses in front of the entire team.

The main character, Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez), who had been coaching the Ducks in the previous films, makes a brief appearance at the beginning of the movie but then disappears from the story. His absence is felt by both the Ducks and the audience. However, his legacy lives on through the team, which still wears his famous jersey number, #66.

As the story progresses, the team faces various challenges on and off the ice. Two of the Ducks, Dean (Vincent Larusso) and Fulton (Elden Henson), struggle with injuries that threaten to end their hockey careers. Charlie (Joshua Jackson), the team's captain, feels the weight of responsibility on his shoulders and has to juggle his commitments to the Ducks with his schoolwork and his newfound crush on a girl named Linda (Garette Ratliff Henson).

The Ducks also face adversity from the other teams in their league. The Varsity team from their school, which is much more experienced and skilled, looks down on them and treats them as inferior. The Hawks, their arch-rivals from the previous movies, have a new coach who is even more ruthless and tough than their previous one. He orders his players to take out the Ducks' key players, leaving them injured and vulnerable.

However, the Ducks refuse to give up. They begin to bond with each other and develop a sense of unity and purpose. They learn to work hard, to focus on their individual strengths, and to support each other when things get tough. They also discover that they can have fun and still be competitive, without sacrificing their love for the game.

As the movie builds towards its exciting finale, the Ducks face their toughest challenge yet - a final match against their arch-rivals, the Hawks. The game is intense, with both teams playing their hearts out. However, the Ducks display a level of teamwork and skill that surprises everyone, including themselves. They stick to their game plan, and even when the Hawks try to cheat, they don't give up. In the end, the Ducks emerge victorious, having won the respect of their opponents and the admiration of their fans.

Overall, D3: The Mighty Ducks is a heartwarming, entertaining movie that combines sports, comedy, and drama in a way that will appeal to audiences of all ages. It is a great conclusion to the Mighty Ducks trilogy and a fitting tribute to the power of teamwork, determination, and the love of the game.

D3: The Mighty Ducks is a 1996 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.5.