FROZEN ROYALTY EXCLUSIVE: In part six of a series featuring the long-time broadcasters of the Los Angeles Kings, play-by-play announcers Bob Miller and Nick Nickson shared their thoughts on the Kings and their dominating run through the 2012 playoffs, including their expectations going in, and how they changed as the Kings got past the first... Continue Reading →
2011-12 Year-In-Review: Can LA Kings Forwards Reach The Next Level After Stanley Cup Win?
LOS ANGELES — Although it certainly ended with a huge bang, the 2011-12 season was one of struggle for the Los Angeles Kings, given the fact that they qualified for the playoffs by the skins of their teeth. Indeed, the Kings’ inability to score goals, a problem that plagued them until the trade deadline in... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Will Need Repeat Performance From Third and Fourth Lines Against St. Louis Blues
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Looking back at the Los Angeles Kings’ first round playoff series win over the Vancouver Canucks, the first things that come to mind are the play of right wing Dustin Brown, and goaltender Jonathan Quick. There was also a series-winning overtime goal scored by center Jarret Stoll, which, by itself, is... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Looking To Make History With Sweep Of Vancouver Canucks
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Over their 44-year history, the Los Angeles Kings have been swept in a playoff series nine times, but they have never accomplished that feat. Moreover, the Kings never had a 3-0 lead in a series until their current Western Conference Quarterfinal playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks, so it can also... Continue Reading →
Even With 2-0 Series Lead, Los Angeles Kings Know They Need To Be Much Better
EL SEGUNDO, CA — After returning to the Los Angeles area with a surprising 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven, quarter final round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks, winners of the President’s Trophy for earning the best record in the National Hockey League this season, one might expect to see huge smiles, lots of laughter,... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings’ Brad Richardson Is Trying To Make The Most Of His Opportunity
EL SEGUNDO, CA – Los Angeles Kings center Colin Fraser entered the dressing room after the team’s morning skate prior to their April 2 game against the Edmonton Oilers (Staples Center, 7:30 PM PDT), only to find his locker stall partially blocked by a throng of media talking to forward Brad Richardson, whose locker is... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Can’t Afford To Keep Giving Points Away
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — 48 games into the 2011-12 National Hockey League season, the Los Angeles Kings have a 23-15-10 record, good for 56 points. That puts them in second place in the Pacific Division, one point behind the San Jose Sharks (through games played on January 20), and in seventh place... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Make A Statement To End 2011 In 4-1 Victory Over Vancouver Canucks
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings have struggled through much of the final month of 2011, losing five straight games from December 3 - 13, and winning just twice from December 1 - December 17. Indeed, things have looked pretty bleak with an anemic offense, the worst in the National Hockey League. But, somehow,... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio: LA Kings Finally Break Through 3-Goal Wall In 4-3 Win Over Phoenix
LOS ANGELES — It took them 15 games, but the Los Angeles Kings finally scored three goals in a game on Monday night, defeating the Phoenix Coyotes, 4-3, in front of a sell-out crowd of 18,118 fans at Staples Center. The last time the Kings scored three goals (in regulation time or overtime, not in... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Need More From Scott Parse, Dustin Penner, Less From Drew Doughty
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Eleven games into the 2011-12 National Hockey League season, the Los Angeles Kings have a 6-3-2 record, placing them second in the Pacific Division, and fourth in the Western Conference, through games played on November 3. In other words, although things could be better, especially in the attacking zone, there are... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Open 2011-12 Season With 3-2 OT Win Over New York Rangers On NHL Video
The Los Angeles Kings got the new season off to a roaring start with a 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rangers in Stockholm, Sweden as part the NHL Premiere Series.Center Anze Kopitar opened the scoring for the Kings at 10:51 of the first period, after right wing Justin Williams picked up a loose... Continue Reading →
2011-12 Los Angeles Kings Could Contend For Pacific Division, Western Conference Titles
2011-12 LOS ANGELES KINGS PREVIEW: The 2011-12 National Hockey League season begins tonight with the first three games of the season. Even though the Los Angeles Kings have another day before they begin the new season, let’s take an in-depth look at the team and their outlook for 2011-12. EL SEGUNDO, CA — After a... Continue Reading →