Daryl Evans
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| Daryl Evans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Evans in New York City in June 2014 | |||
| Born |
January 12, 1961 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Los Angeles Kings Washington Capitals Toronto Maple Leafs Whitley Warriors | ||
| NHL draft |
178th overall, 1980 Los Angeles Kings | ||
| Playing career | 1981–1991 | ||
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Daryl Thomas Evans (born January 12, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1982 and 1987. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1981 to 1991, was spent in the minor leagues. He is currently the ice-side commentator for the Los Angeles Kings.
As a youth, Evans played in the 1974 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Toronto Young Nats. Daryl and the Nats won the tournament that year.[1]
Evans was born in Toronto, Ontario. Drafted in 1980 by the Los Angeles Kings, Evans also played six games for the Washington Capitals and two games for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He scored the game winning goal in the 'Miracle on Manchester’, one of the most significant goals in Los Angeles Kings history.
Broadcasting career
Evans has been the radio color commentator for the Los Angeles Kings since 1998, alongside play-by-play voice Nick Nickson.[2]
Charity work
Personal life
Evans resides in Redondo Beach, California and has two children.[5]