Drew Doughty
A cornerstone defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings, blending elite offensive vision with a punishing physical style to win two Stanley Cups.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: December 8·Millennials
Biography
Drew Doughty arrived in the NHL with immediate expectations, drafted second overall by a struggling Los Angeles Kings franchise. He didn't just meet them; he reshaped the team's identity. With a unique blend of sublime puck-handling, visionary passing, and a willingness to deliver bruising hits, Doughty became the engine of the Kings' blue line. His peak coincided with the team's golden era, as he logged massive minutes in all situations to help secure two Stanley Cup championships in 2012 and 2014. A winner of the Norris Trophy as the league's best defenseman, his competitive fire and playmaking from the back end made him one of the most complete and influential players of his generation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Drew was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Drew Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Drew's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman in 2016.
- Was an integral part of the Los Angeles Kings' Stanley Cup championships in 2012 and 2014.
- Earned two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Games.
Did You Know?
He was named the OHL's top offensive defenseman twice while playing for the Guelph Storm.
He made the NHL All-Rookie Team in his first season (2008-09).
He and teammate Anze Kopitar have been the longest-tenured players on the Kings for over a decade.
“I want to be the best. I don't want to be one of the best. I want to be the best defenseman in the league.”
