Nickson, who is in his 35th year with the team, will also be honored at STAPLES Center before the Kings-Coyotes game as part of our popular Legends Night Series presented by McDonald’s.
Nickson answered these questions from LAKings.com contributor Mike Tenay prior to leaving for Toronto.
MIKE TENAY: Nick, where were you when you received the news about the Foster Hewitt Award and what was your first reaction?
NICK NICKSON: I was at home in early June when Chuck Kaiton, the President of the NHL Broadcaster's Association and Carolina Hurricanes radio guy, called me.