Anže Kopitar

Professional ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Anže Kopitar - Professional ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born

August 24th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovenia

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This ice hockey player was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the 2005 NHL Draft. He served as captain of the Kings and led the team to two Stanley Cup championships in 2012 and 2014. Renowned for exceptional playmaking skills and leadership on the ice, he has consistently been among the top scorers in the NHL. Internationally, represented Slovenia in multiple IIHF World Championships and the Olympic Games.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Los Angeles Kings in 2012 and 2014

Served as captain of the Los Angeles Kings

Awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 2016

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