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(Slovene Professional Ice Hockey Centre) Anže Kopitar, a Slovenian professional ice hockey centre, is the captain of the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. He made history as the first Slovene to enter the league in 2006 and has been a key player for the Kings ever since. Kopitar is renowned for his exceptional offensive and defensive abilities, earning accolades such as the Frank J. Selke Trophy and the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy multiple times. He consistently leads the Kings in scoring, holding top positions in franchise history for points, goals, and assists. Kopitar played a pivotal role in the Kings' Stanley Cup victories in 2012 and 2014.