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are a professional
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team based in Los Angeles. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the
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(NHL). The club was founded in 1967 as one of the League's
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. The Kings have won numerous team and individual awards and honors. They won the
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as the League champions in
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and again in
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.


League awards


Team trophies

The Kings have won the
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(previously the Campbell) Conference three times, in 1992–93, 2011–12 and 2013–14. They won two
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championships in 2011–12 and in 2013–14.


Individual trophies


All-Stars


NHL first and second team All-Stars

The NHL first and second team All-Stars are the top players at each position as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.


NHL All-Rookie Team

The NHL All-Rookie Team consists of the top rookies at each position as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.


All-Star Game selections

The
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is a mid-season
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held annually between many of the top players of each season. Forty-four All-Star Games have been held since the Kings entered the League in 1967, with at least one player chosen to represent the Kings in each year. The All-Star Game has not been held in various years: 1979 and 1987 due to the 1979 Challenge Cup and
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series between the NHL and the Soviet national team, respectively; 1995, 2005 and 2013 as a result of labor stoppages; 2006, 2010 and 2014 due to the
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; 2021 as a result of the
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; and 2025 when it was replaced by the
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. Los Angeles has hosted three All-Star Games. The 33rd Game took place at The Forum while the 52nd Game and 62nd Game took place at
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. * Selected by fan vote * Selected by
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* All-Star Game Most Valuable Player


All-Star Game replacement events


Career achievements


Hockey Hall of Fame

The following is a list of Los Angeles Kings who have been enshrined in the
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.


Foster Hewitt Memorial Award

Two members of the Kings organization have been honored with the
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. The award is presented by the
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to members of the radio and television industry who make outstanding contributions to their profession and the game of
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during their broadcasting career.


Lester Patrick Trophy

The
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has been presented by the
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and
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since 1966 to honor a recipient's contribution to ice hockey in the United States. This list includes all personnel who have ever been employed by the Los Angeles Kings in any capacity and have also received the Lester Patrick Trophy.


United States Hockey Hall of Fame


Retired numbers

The Los Angeles Kings have
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six numbers, including Wayne Gretzky's number which was also retired league-wide. The first jersey retired was #30 in honor of
Rogie Vachon Rogatien Rosaire "Rogie the Goalie" Vachon (born September 8, 1945) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins in the National Hockey Leagu ...
, who goaltended for the club from 1972 to 1978. In 1985 #16 belonging to
Marcel Dionne Marcel Elphège Dionne (born August 3, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre (ice hockey), centre. He played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers be ...
was retired. Five years later in 1995 the Kings retired former teammate of Dionne, Dave Taylor's #18 after seventeen years with the team. Wayne Gretzky's #99 was retired by the league in 2000 and later by the Kings in 2002. The most recent number retired was #23, for Dustin Brown in 2023.


Kings Hall of Fame


Team awards


Ace Bailey Memorial Award

The Ace Bailey Memorial Award is given annually to the Kings most inspirational player as determined by Kings players. It is named for former Kings Director of Pro Scouting Garnet "Ace" Bailey who died when
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crashed into the
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in New York City during the
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.Los Angeles Kings 2014–15 Media Guide, p. 202 Dave Taylor and Matt Greene both won the award six times during their Kings career.


Bill Libby Memorial Award

The Bill Libby Memorial Award is given annually to the Kings player who was the team's most valuable player as determined by the local media. It is named for
Bill Libby William Melvin "Bill" Libby (November 14, 1927 – June 17, 1984) was an American writer and biographer best known for books on sports including 65 on sports figures. Early years Libby graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, also a ...
, a former Los Angeles sportswriter who died on June 16, 1984.Los Angeles Kings 2014–15 Media Guide, p. 201
Marcel Dionne Marcel Elphège Dionne (born August 3, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre (ice hockey), centre. He played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers be ...
won the award eight times during his Kings career.


Jim Fox Community Service

The Community Service award is determined by the Kings Care Foundation and given annually to the Kings player who "best exemplifies strong community outreach by actively working with local youth organizations and community groups to increase awareness and raise funds to support the Kings community signature initiatives – education, health-related causes and recreation."Los Angeles Kings 2014–15 Media Guide, p. 203


Daryl Evans Youth Hockey Service

The
Daryl Evans Daryl Thomas Evans (born January 12, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1982 and 1987. The rest of hi ...
Youth Hockey Service award is determined by the Kings Hockey Development Department and given annually to the Kings player "determined to continue the club's efforts in growing the game of hockey in our area."


Defensive Player

The Defensive Player award is given annually to the Kings player, regardless of position, who most excels on the defensive end of the ice as determined by the local media. Mattias Norstrom won the award five times during his Kings career.


Leading Scorer

The Leading Scorer award is given annually to the Kings team leader in points scored. Anze Kopitar has led the team in scoring fifteen times.


Mark Bavis Memorial Award

The Mark Bavis Memorial Award is given annually to the member of the Kings organization that makes the greatest impact as a newcomer. It is named for former Kings Scout
Mark Bavis Mark Lawrence Bavis (March 13, 1970 – September 11, 2001) was an American Hockey League left winger. He died aboard United Airlines Flight 175 when it was hijacked and deliberately crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center on ...
who died when
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crashed into the
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in New York City during the
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.


Most Popular Player

The Most Popular Player award is given annually by the Kings Booster Club to the most popular Kings player.Los Angeles Kings 2014–15 Media Guide, p. 201–02


Outstanding Defenseman

The Outstanding Defenseman award is given annually to the Kings most outstanding defenseman as determined by the local media.
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has the most wins with 13.


Unsung Hero

The Unsung Hero award is given annually to the Kings player who contributed the most to the team without receiving proper recognition for his contributions as determined by Kings players. Trevor Lewis has won the awards 7 times.


Other awards


See also

*
List of National Hockey League awards The National Hockey League presents numerous annual awards and trophies to recognize its teams and players. The oldest, and most recognizable, is the Stanley Cup. First awarded in 1893, the Stanley Cup is awarded to the NHL's playoff champion. ...


Notes

Shared with
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of the
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.


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Los Angeles Kings Award Winners Award winners by National Hockey League team