Who / What
Adrian Kempe is a Swedish professional ice hockey player, specifically a right winger known primarily for his role as an alternate captain with the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League (NHL). He represents Sweden's national team internationally.
Background & History
Born on September 13, 1996, in Västervik,Sweden, Michael Adrian Kempe began his junior hockey career before joining Modo Hockey's Swedish Elite Ice Hockey League (Elitserien) club at the age of 18. Selected 29th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, he was drafted while still playing for Modo HC, making his professional debut with the Kings shortly after being drafted.
Why Notable
Adrian Kempe is notable as a skilled right winger who has consistently contributed offensively during his NHL career. He gained significant recognition in North America by winning the Calder Cup as part of the Los Angeles Kings organization and was honored as the NHL Rookie of the Year when he joined the Kings full-time after being injured-reserved from their roster following an injury-plagued season leading up to that award.
In the News
As of early 2023, recent developments concerning Kempe primarily involve his recovery. After suffering two hip fractures during a game on January 19, 2023, he was placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR). However, there is positive news that following several months of treatment and rehabilitation, including extensive work with specialists like Dr. James Andrews, Kempe has made significant progress and returned to play briefly at the start of the 2023–24 season.
Key Facts
* **Type:** Person (Hockey Player)
* Also known as: Adrian KEMPÉ (often credited in caps), Michael Kempe
* Founded / Born: September 13, 1996 (age approx. 27 years old) in Västervik, Sweden.
* Key dates:
* Drafted: Round 1, 29th overall (2014 NHL Entry Draft)
* Modo HC debut: Age 18
* Signed with LA Kings: Early/mid-2013 via a homegrown program contract
* Made Kings Debut: September 27, 2015
* NHL Rookie of the Year: 2015–16 season (shared award)
* Geography:
* Country: Sweden (represents national team), USA (based with Los Angeles Kings) / California, USA.
* Region: Western Europe / North America.
* City: Often associated with Gothenburg (Sweden) or Stockholm (Sweden). Primarily based in El Segundo/Hollywood, California.
* Affiliation:
* Current Team: Los Angeles Kings
* Position: Right Winger
