 A league rivalry developed between the Ducks and the Bridgeport Bluefish, with the two teams contesting the "Ferry Cup" from 2009 until the latter team's termination in 2017.The Ferry Cup name referred to its exclusive sponsor, the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company, which was utilized by the teams and their fans for traveling to each ballpark.Former Major League Baseball player and MLB Hall of Fame member Gary Carter managed the Ducks in 2009.