Drew Doughty, born on December 8, 1989, in London, Ontario, Canada, is a professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Doughty shoots right and is widely regarded as one of the most complete defensemen of his generation, known for his elite skating, offensive instincts, shutdown ability, and leadership.
Drafted second overall by the Kings in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, he has spent his entire career with the franchise, debuting as an 18-year-old and quickly becoming a cornerstone player.
Siblings
Drew has one sibling, his sister Chelsea Doughty.
Chelsea, who was named after the English soccer club Chelsea, pursued athletics in soccer and earned a scholarship to play at the NCAA Division I level for Niagara University.
Drew and Chelsea have maintained a close relationship, with Chelsea often supporting her brother’s career from the stands alongside their family.
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Career
Doughty’s hockey journey started early in London, Ontario, where he began skating as a toddler and playing organized hockey before age four.
He excelled in junior hockey with the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), earning multiple All-Star honors before being selected by the Kings.
He made his NHL debut in the 2008-09 season and earned All-Rookie Team honors.
Doughty has anchored the Kings’ blue line for over 1,200 games, helping lead the team to Stanley Cup victories in 2012 and 2014.
Known for his durability and two-way play, he has consistently logged heavy minutes and contributed offensively while excelling defensively.
In the 2025-26 season, he continued playing at a high level into his mid-30s, representing Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics where the team earned silver.
He signed a long-term contract extension in 2018 that keeps him with the Kings through the 2026-27 season.
Accolades
Doughty is a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Los Angeles Kings (2012 and 2014) and a two-time Olympic gold medalist with Team Canada (2010 and 2014), adding a silver medal at the 2026 Olympics.
He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s top defenseman in 2016 and has been named to the NHL First All-Star Team once and the Second All-Star Team multiple times.
Doughty is a multiple-time NHL All-Star Game participant, earned Olympic All-Star recognition, and was part of Canada’s gold medal-winning team at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
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