EL SEGUNDO, CA — When the Los Angeles Kings signed rugged, checking winger Ethan Moreau to a one-year, unrestricted free agent contract on August 20, 2011, the expectation was that he would bring energy, physical play, solid forechecking and strong defensive play to the Kings’ third and fourth lines. The 36-year-old, 6-3, 223-pound native of... 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 →
2011 LA Kings Training Camp: Scott Parse May Be Playing Himself Out Of A Job
EL SEGUNDO, CA — With left wing Dustin Penner looking strong and fit, with center Anze Kopitar and right wing Justin Williams experiencing no difficulties coming off late-season injuries, and with little concern about chemistry developing between forwards Dustin Brown, Simon Gagne and Mike Richards, the microscope has now focused on the Los Angeles Kings’... Continue Reading →
2011 LA Kings Training Camp: Andrei Loktionov Clears The Air While Thomas Hickey, Tyler Toffoli Turn Heads
EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Kings have completed nine on-ice days of their 2011 Training Camp, and, with their third pre-season game coming up tonight against the Anaheim Ducks (6:30 PM PDT, Staples Center), two of their young prospects have already turned some heads. Center prospect Tyler Toffoli, the Kings’ second round selection... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty Audio: LA Kings Split Their Split-Squad Exhibition Openers Against Phoenix
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings earned a split in their split-squad, pre-season openers against the Phoenix Coyotes with a 3-2 win at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona, and a 2-1 shootout loss at Staples Center in Los Angeles. In Glendale, Tyler Toffoli scored a goal and added an assist, Trevor Lewis contributed three... Continue Reading →
LA Kings 2011 Training Camp: No More Stick Handling In A Phone Booth For Dustin Penner
TRAINING CAMP COVERAGE: In this story, forwards Trevor Lewis and Ethan Moreau share their thoughts about training camp and what lies ahead for them, left wing Dustin Penner talks about his increased speed and quickness, and...did you know that left wing prospect Richard Clune is a food critic? EL SEGUNDO, CA — Day 3 of... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings: Anze Kopitar Returns From Serious Injury With Higher Expectations
PRE-TRAINING CAMP COVERAGE: Frozen Royalty continues its pre-training camp coverage with a look at Los Angeles Kings star center Anze Kopitar, his recovery from a serious leg/ankle injury near the end of the 2010-11 regular season, and his outlook for the coming year. LOS ANGELES — Late last season, although they were not exactly leaving... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Head Coach Terry Murray Talks Prospects, Goaltending, And The Return Of The Trap
FROZEN ROYALTY EXCLUSIVE: In Part 5, the final installment of a series based on an exclusive interview with Los Angeles Kings head coach Terry Murray, he talks about the chances for the Kings’ young prospects, such as center Andrei Loktionov, to make the big club’s opening night roster. He also discusses the loss of some... Continue Reading →
Terry Murray: Added Talent Up Front Does Not Mean A New Style Of Play Is On The Horizon For LA Kings
FROZEN ROYALTY EXCLUSIVE: With the addition of center Mike Richards and left wing Simon Gagne over the summer, the Los Angeles Kings’ top two lines are both legitimate offensive threats, something head coach Terry Murray has not had at his disposal since his arrival in Los Angeles. What impact will they have on the team,... Continue Reading →
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