Adrian Kempe

Adrian Kempe
Kempe with the Los Angeles Kings on 13 October 2022
Born (1996-09-13) 13 September 1996 (age 30)
Kramfors, Sweden
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Los Angeles Kings
Modo Hockey
National team  Sweden
NHL draft 29th overall, 2014
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2013–present

Michael Adrian Kempe (born 13 September 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as an alternate captain. Outside of the NHL, Kempe played for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Kempe played two seasons with Modo Hockey of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

He was drafted 29th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2014 NHL entry draft. On 15 April 2015, Kempe signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Kings. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Manchester Monarchs and Ontario Reign.

On 16 February 2017, Kempe made his NHL debut in a 5–3 loss against the Arizona Coyotes. On 21 February, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Tyler Toffoli goal in a 2–1 win against the Colorado Avalanche. On 11 March 2017, Kempe scored his first NHL goal against Philipp Grubauer in a 4–2 win against the Washington Capitals. On 18 October, Kempe recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 5–1 win against the Montreal Canadiens. On 8 July 2022, Kempe signed a four-year, $22 million contract to stay with the Kings. On 17 November 2025, Kempe signed a eight-year, $85 million contract to stay with the Kings.

Personal life

Kempe's older borther Mario Kempe was also a professional hockey player and played 70 regular season games in the NHL.

References

  1. ↑ "2014 1st Round Pick Adrian Kempe Signed To Three-Year Entry-Level Contract". Los Angeles Kings. Archived from the original on April 22, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ↑ "Adrian Kempe gives Kings an early look at the future". Orange County Register. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Brodzinski, Kempe, LaDue Assigned to Ontario Reign". Los Angeles Kings. Retrieved June 30, 2026. tallied his first NHL points (assist), Feb. 21 in Denever[sic] against the Colorado Avalanche
  4. ↑ "Kempe's first NHL goal propels Kings past slumping Capitals". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Adrian Kempe's hat trick hands Canadiens sixth straight loss". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Kempe, Kings agree to 4-year extension worth $22M US". CBC Sports. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ "LA Kings Sign Forward Adrian Kempe to an Eight-Year, $85 Million Contract Extension". Los Angeles Kings. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  8. ↑ "'Yotes Notes: Kempe Hoping to Play vs. Younger Brother for First Time". Arizona Coyotes. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

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