Two members of the Kings organization have been honored with the
Foster Hewitt Memorial Award. The award is presented by the
Hockey Hall of Fame to members of the radio and television industry who make outstanding contributions to their profession and the game of
ice hockey during their broadcasting career.[54]
Members of the Los Angeles Kings honored with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award
The
Lester Patrick Trophy has been presented by the
National Hockey League and
USA Hockey since 1966 to honor a recipient's contribution to ice hockey in the United States.[56] 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.
Members of the Los Angeles Kings honored with the Lester Patrick Trophy
The Los Angeles Kings have
retired six numbers, including Wayne Gretzky's number which was also retired league-wide. The first jersey retired was #30 in honor of
Rogie Vachon, who goaltended for the club from 1972 to 1978. In 1985 #16 belonging to
Marcel Dionne 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.[63] The most recent number retired was #23, for
Dustin Brown in 2023.
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, a former Los Angeles sportswriter who died on June 16, 1984.[75]Marcel Dionne won the award eight times during his Kings career.
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."[76]
The
Daryl Evans 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."[77]
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.[75]Mattias Norstrom won the award five times during his Kings career.
The Outstanding Defenseman award is given annually to the Kings most outstanding defenseman as determined by the local media.[75]Drew Doughty has the most wins with 13.
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.[76]
Two members of the Kings organization have been honored with the
Foster Hewitt Memorial Award. The award is presented by the
Hockey Hall of Fame to members of the radio and television industry who make outstanding contributions to their profession and the game of
ice hockey during their broadcasting career.[54]
Members of the Los Angeles Kings honored with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award
The
Lester Patrick Trophy has been presented by the
National Hockey League and
USA Hockey since 1966 to honor a recipient's contribution to ice hockey in the United States.[56] 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.
Members of the Los Angeles Kings honored with the Lester Patrick Trophy
The Los Angeles Kings have
retired six numbers, including Wayne Gretzky's number which was also retired league-wide. The first jersey retired was #30 in honor of
Rogie Vachon, who goaltended for the club from 1972 to 1978. In 1985 #16 belonging to
Marcel Dionne 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.[63] The most recent number retired was #23, for
Dustin Brown in 2023.
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, a former Los Angeles sportswriter who died on June 16, 1984.[75]Marcel Dionne won the award eight times during his Kings career.
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."[76]
The
Daryl Evans 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."[77]
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.[75]Mattias Norstrom won the award five times during his Kings career.
The Outstanding Defenseman award is given annually to the Kings most outstanding defenseman as determined by the local media.[75]Drew Doughty has the most wins with 13.
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.[76]