LA Kings hockey bag

A “Los Angeles Kings” branded bag, used by Jim Thomson during the 1992/1993 Stanley Cup finals.

Jim’s 1992 return to the Kings was a request from his former teammate, Wayne Gretzky. Of course, Jim was an excellent protector for Gretzky on the ice, but it was his positive dressing room contribution that really drove the request. He was a natural team builder, a dependable person, and a mindful listener: foundational and lifelong characteristics that would remain associated with his name. Jim’s return to the Kings meant that he was part of the 1993 Stanley Cup run. The team made it to the finals where they were ultimately defeated by the Montreal Canadiens.