Jaret Anderson-Dolan is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays as a center for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on September 12, 1999, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Anderson-Dolan began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Spokane Chiefs in the 2015-16 season. He was selected by the Kings in the second round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Anderson-Dolan played three seasons with the Spokane Chiefs, where he established himself as a top prospect in the WHL. In his rookie season, he scored 14 goals and 30 points in 65 games. He followed that up with a 39-point campaign in his second season, and in his third season, he scored 40 goals and 91 points in just 70 games. Anderson-Dolan was named the Chiefs' captain in his third season, and he led the team to the WHL playoffs.
Anderson-Dolan made his professional debut with the Ontario Reign, the Kings' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, in the 2018-19 season. He played in 47 games for the Reign, scoring 14 goals and 28 points. He also played in five games for the Kings that season, registering one assist.
In the 2019-20 season, Anderson-Dolan returned to the Reign, where he played in 44 games, scoring 14 goals and 28 points. He also played in five games for the Kings, registering one goal and one assist. Anderson-Dolan was named to the AHL All-Star Classic that season.
Anderson-Dolan made the Kings' opening night roster for the 2020-21 season, and he played in 18 games for the team, registering one goal and two assists. He also played in 22 games for the Reign, scoring 10 goals and 22 points. Anderson-Dolan suffered a wrist injury in March 2021, which required surgery and ended his season.
Anderson-Dolan returned to the Kings for the 2021-22 season, where he played in 47 games, scoring six goals and 13 points. He also played in 13 games for the Reign, scoring four goals and nine points. Anderson-Dolan was a key player for the Kings in the second half of the season, as the team made a push for the playoffs.
Overall, Anderson-Dolan has established himself as a promising young player in the Kings' organization. He is known for his strong two-way play, his leadership abilities, and his work ethic. Anderson-Dolan has the potential to become a top-six forward for the Kings in the future, and he will look to continue his development in the coming seasons.
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