Kings to Retire Anze Kopitar’s No. 11 Jersey, Unveil Statue
Kopitar will become the eighth Kings player honored this way after 20 seasons, with 452 goals and 1,316 points for the franchise.
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Kings to retire Anze Kopitar’s No. 11 jersey, unveil statue
The Los Angeles Kings will retire former captain Anze Kopitar's No. 11 jersey during the 2026-27 season and honor him with a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena. Both events will happen prior to the Kings' game against the visiting Montreal Canadiens ...
The Los Angeles Kings announced on social media that they will retire the number 11 jersey worn by Slovenian hockey ace Anže Kopitar for 20 years with the team from the City of Angels on February 24, 2027. In addition to retiring the number with which Kopitar won two Stanley Cups in the strongest hockey league in the world, the NHL, a bronze statue will also be unveiled in front of the Crypto.com Arena, which will represent the organization's hi…
Kings Announce two Major Honors for Retired Star Anze Kopitar
The Los Angeles Kings have been one of the most successful franchises in modern NHL history, most notably winning two Stanley Cups in the early 2010’s on the back of an incredibly talented core that stayed loyal to this team for a long time.The two standouts on that squad that remained in LA for years […] The post Kings Announce two Major Honors for Retired Star Anze Kopitar appeared first on HEAVY.
Kings to retire Anze Kopitar's No. 11 jersey and unveil bronze statue
Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings looks on during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Colorado Avalanche in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 26, 2026.
When will the ceremony take place and what achievements will the Slovenian forward be celebrated by the club? Learn the details of honoring number 11 and installing the statue.
LA Kings to Retire Anze Kopitar’s No. 11 and Unveil Bronze Statue
The LA Kings will retire Anze Kopitar’s No. 11 and unveil a bronze statue of the franchise’s all-time leading scorer at Crypto.com Arena on February 24, 2027, against the Montreal Canadiens. The ceremony represents the organization’s highest individual honor. The all-time games played (1,521), assists (864) and points (1,316) leader
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