"Our mission to grow the game of hockey begins at the grass roots level and the YMCA is a perfect partner for us to help support these goals," said Kings President, Business Operations, Luc Robitaille. "We want every child in this community to experience our great game and with 26 locations in and around Los Angeles, they have the ability to reach hundreds of thousands of kids each and every day. This program will make it easy to get sticks into kids hands so they can eventually take the game from the ground to the ice."
The announcement was made earlier today at the LA City Council Chambers as Councilmembers Jose Huizar, Curren Price and the Los Angeles City Council honored the Kings with a special resolution from the City of Los Angeles at the Council's morning meeting.
Today's announcement is the latest in a series of Forever 50 announcements. The Kings and Kings Care Foundation have pledged to engage Kings players, alumni, staff and fans with 50 charitable acts throughout the city of Los Angeles. These acts, characterized by monetary and in-kind donations, awareness campaigns and volunteerism, intend to give back in a substantial way to the same city that has supported the LA Kings since the franchise began in 1966.
Below is a sample of some of the organizations and events the club's Forever 50 program will highlight as part of the Kings' 50th Anniversary. For more information, please visit
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For half a century, the Los Angeles Kings have been bringing excitement, passion and Stanley Cup glory to Southern California, delighting our deeply loyal fan base by being a leader in incredible events and employing the greatest players in NHL history. The legacy continues as we celebrate our 50 th Anniversary, striving for innovation in a constant pursuit of excellence with a first-class commitment to our fans and partners, and with an unmatched pledge to improving our community. We Are All Kings.
