Festerling started the 2008–09 season with the Iowa Chops. When Ducks defenceman François Beauchemin was placed on the long-term injured reserve with a knee injury, Festerling was called up by Anaheim.
Festerling began his 2008–09 season with the Iowa Chops. When the Anaheim Ducks' defenseman François Beauchemin sustained a knee injury that required him to be placed on long-term injured reserve, Festerling was called up by the team.