Mercury Insurance and LA Kings Celebrate Ordinary People with Extraordinary Impact

Core Viewpoint - The Mercury Insurance Hockeywood Wall of Fame honors community heroes in Los Angeles, recognizing their contributions to society and promoting community engagement [2][3]. Group 1: Event Overview - The Los Angeles Kings and Mercury Insurance celebrated 13 community heroes during the 2024-25 season at the Kings' final game [2][3]. - The Hockeywood Wall of Fame is located at the Toyota Performance Center and features a multimedia display of the honorees' community work [6]. Group 2: Honorees and Contributions - The inductees include individuals such as Ryan Hickman, who has recycled over 105 tons of trash from LA beaches, and Khloe Thompson, a young philanthropist aiding the homeless [7][8]. - Other honorees include educators, volunteers, and first responders who have made significant impacts in their communities, such as Kathey Haas, who has fostered nearly 600 cats, and Nick Rose, a captain at the busiest fire station in the country [9][15]. Group 3: Nomination and Recognition Process - Honorees were nominated by Kings fans through the Hockeywood website, and selected based on the nature of their contributions [5]. - Each inductee received Kings tickets, a jersey, and an engraved memento to commemorate their honor [5]. Group 4: Future Engagement - The program will continue to add new inductees throughout the year, encouraging community members to nominate their heroes [6].