LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — On January 9, the Los Angeles Kings, owners of the worst offense in the National Hockey League, averaging just 2.09 goals per game, miraculously scored five goals against the Alexander Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals, in a decisive 5-2 victory, shocking a sell-out crowd of 18,118 fans at Staples Center... Continue Reading →
LAS VEGAS AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — At the 2010 National Hockey League Awards, held at the Palms in Las Vegas, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty finished third in the voting for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the league’s best defenseman during the regular season. Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith received... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — With the Chicago Blackhawks winning the 2010 Stanley Cup on June 9, the 2009-10 National Hockey League season is over and attention now turns to the league’s annual awards, which will be presented at the Palms in Las Vegas on June 23. Perhaps the most interesting race for the awards will be... Continue Reading →
LOMBARDI ON KOPITAR: Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi talks about his star center, Anze Kopitar, and his struggles this season after starting the year on fire. Part 2 of a series. Look for part 3 early next week. LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings started the 2009-10 season on fire, as did... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — Brad Richardson assisted on the game-winning goal by Michal Handzus in the third period and made one solid play after another while Jonathan Quick was stellar in goal, stopping 26 shots, the two combining to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the Alexander Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals in front... Continue Reading →
The following is part two of an updated story written for the Online Kingdom back on April 14, 2006, a few days after Los Angeles Kings left wing Luc Robitaille announced his retirement as a player. It is being re-published in honor of his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 9, 2009.... Continue Reading →
The following is an updated story written for the Online Kingdom back on April 14, 2006, a few days after Los Angeles Kings left wing Luc Robitaille announced his retirement as a player. It is being re-published in honor of Robitaille’s induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 9, 2009. To read part... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — Anze Kopitar scored two goals, staying on a torrid scoring pace on Sunday night, but he had a lot of help in leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 6-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in front of an announced crowd of 15,820 fans at Staples Center. Along with Kopitar, Alexander... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — Going into the 2009-10 season, one of the keys to the success for the Los Angeles Kings was that their core players must be better than last season, especially center Anze Kopitar. Although the Kings are just eleven games into the season, to say that Kopitar has shown improvement would be like... Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — Washington Capitals superstar forward Alexander Ovechkin has been leading the National Hockey League in scoring to start the 2009-10 season, which should not be a surprise to anyone who follows the NHL. But, at least for one night, Ovechkin has some company at the top from an unexpected source. On Thursday night,... Continue Reading →
ANALYSIS: Things appear to be coming together for the Los Angeles Kings, who are on a 5-1-1 hot streak. But can they keep it going? LOS ANGELES — Last season, the Los Angeles Kings stumbled and bumbled their way out of the gate and found themselves way, way out of playoff contention before mid-December. But... Continue Reading →
