Referee Mike Leggo Gets Proper Send-off in Final Game

Longtime NHL referee Mike Leggo hung up his skates for the final time following the LA Kings and Arizona Coyotes game last night.
His family, friends, the fans and even both teams at STAPLES Center made sure he got a proper send-off after officiating over 1,200 games since the 1996-97 season.

Before the game, Kings captain Anze Kopitar presented Leggo with a personalized No. 3 Kings jersey that was signed by the entire team.

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and Leggo got just that as Kings mascot Bailey made sure to say goodbye in his own way.

Once he was on the ice, the 52-year-old appeared to enjoy every minute of his final NHL game.

Midway through the third period, the fans at STAPLES Center gave hime a standing ovation, and his family came down to the glass to congratulate Leggo on his tremendous career.

Leggo Career Highlights:
Those accolades aside, Leggo acheived cult legend status during a Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals game in 2013 when he can gave a candid reason for why Shawn Horcoff was being called for a penalty:
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In his final year as an NHL official, Leggo has spent time giving back and
mentoring younger referees at the AHL level
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It was fitting that his career ended in Los Angeles, as Leggo also had his family on hand at STAPLES Center in 2014 when he was honored for reaching his 1,000 game milestone.