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My Take
I find Anže Kopitar's career almost old-fashioned in the best sense. Twenty seasons, one franchise, the Los Angeles Kings — in an era of constant movement, that loyalty alone earns my admiration. But what really fascinates me is how complete he was: a 192-centimeter center who won the Selke Trophy twice for defensive excellence and the Lady Byng for gentlemanly play, all while anchoring a Stanley Cup team. Being the first Slovenian in the NHL, he carried an entire country's hockey hopes without apparent strain. To me, Kopitar is proof that greatness doesn't need noise; it needs consistency, humility, and a very long memory in one city.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anže Kopitar
- Name (Japanese)
- アンゼ・コピター
- Reading
- あんぜ・こぴたー
- Born
- August 24, 1987 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Hrušica, Slovenia
- Height
- 192 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Stanley Cup
- Slovenian Sportsperson of the Year
- 2016 Frank J. Selke Trophy
- 2018 Frank J. Selke Trophy
- 2016 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.anzeseleven.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/anzekopitar/
- Xhttps://x.com/anzekopitar
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An%C5%BEe%20Kopitar
Frequently asked questions
When was Anže Kopitar born?
Born August 24, 1987 (age 38).
Where is Anže Kopitar from?
Anže Kopitar is from Hrušica, Slovenia.
What does Anže Kopitar do?
Anže Kopitar works as ice hockey player.
How tall is Anže Kopitar?
Anže Kopitar is 192 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-10
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.