“I am honored” – Forward Dustin Brown’s No. 23 to retire by Kings, unveil statue next season

“I am honored” – Forward Dustin Brown’s No. 23 to retire by Kings, unveil statue next season

Dustin Brown's jersey No. 23 to be retired by Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Kings’ announced that Dustin Brown’s jersey No. 23 will be retired on February 23 before they play against Pittsburg Penguins at Crypto.com Arena. During the festivities, the statue unveiling will also take place. The 37-year-old forward winger retired after the Kings lost to the Edmonton Oilers 2-0 in Game 7 of the Western Conference First Round.

Brown said, “Having my number retired is something I never imagined and is a humbling honor”. “I am incredibly proud that I played for the LA Kings my entire career. With my number going to the rafters, I am honored to be amongst the King greats, but it makes me think of the two (Stanley Cup) banners already in the rafters, of which I am most proud. It took numerous people to raise those two banners; the same is true for this one. Thank you to all who have helped me achieve my dreams.”

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Dustin Brown will have his jersey number retired

Dustin Brown's jersey No. 23 to be retired by Los Angeles Kings
Dustin Brown’s jersey No. 23 is to be retired by Los Angeles Kings

Dustin Brown started playing with the Los Angeles Kings after his 2003 NHL Draft where he got selected by the Kings as the 13 overall. He spent his entire career with his team, and over 18 seasons he recorded 712 points with 325 goals and 387 assists in 1,296 regular-season games and had 49 points in 92 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He won the Cup twice in 2012 and 2014.

Kings president Luc Robitaille said, “Since Dustin first joined our organization nearly 20 years ago, he has represented the LA Kings with incredible class and passion”. “In addition to enjoying an outstanding playing career and leading us to moments we had never experienced with two Stanley Cups, he has been a standout in the Southern California community and set the course for our franchise.”

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As noted on sportsnet.ca, Brown will be the 7th Kings player to have his jersey retired. He was the 15th captain in the team’s history on October 8, 2008. Although he got replaced from his captaincy in 2016 by Anze Kopitar, he was an alternate for the final four seasons from 2018-22. He won a silver medal with the U.S Team at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and was an alternate at the 2014 Sochi Olympics where the U.S finished 4th. Brown also won the bronze at the 2004 IIHF World Championship.

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