EL SEGUNDO, CA — Back in 2009-10, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was in his sophomore season in the National Hockey League, and was on top of the world, playing his way to becoming a finalist for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the best defenseman in the NHL. That season, Doughty,... Continue Reading →
Brian Kennedy’s My Country Is Hockey Is A Revealing, Insightful, Must-Read Book
MONTEREY PARK, CA — Here in the United States, especially for those of us who did not grow up in the Northeast, or in states like Minnesota, where kids have the opportunity to play hockey on a frozen pond, or where road hockey games have been popular for many, many years, that innocent and pure... Continue Reading →
Despite Long Odds, LA Kings Prospects Jordan Weal And Tyler Toffoli Have Sights Set On The NHL For 2011-12
EL SEGUNDO, CA — With the Los Angeles Kings having acquired two, top-six forwards this summer in center Mike Richards and left wing Simon Gagne, their top two lines appear to be set for the 2011-12 season.Add to that the fact that the Kings have role players up front who are returning, it is safe... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Defenseman Drew Doughty Named To Team Canada For 2010 Winter Olympics
]SASKATOON, SK AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — On December 30, Hockey Canada announced its roster for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has been selected to represent Canada in the tournament. Doughty, 20, will represent Canada at the Olympics for the first time, but has played for Canada in... Continue Reading →
Four LA Kings Prospects Make Canada’s 2010 World Juniors Team
CALGARY, AB AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — On December 16, Hockey Canada announced its roster for the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championships and four Los Angeles Kings’ prospect have made the team, including forwards Brayden Schenn and Brandon Kozun, defensemen Colten Teubert and goaltender Martin Jones. The four players are the most any National Hockey... Continue Reading →
Five LA Kings Prospects Invited To Canada’s World Junior Selection Camp
CALGARY, AB AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — On December 2, Hockey Canada and the Los Angeles Kings announced that forwards Brayden Schenn and Brandon Kozun, defensemen Colten Teubert and Nicolas Deslauriers, along with goaltender Martin Jones have been invited to attend the selection camp for Canada’s National Junior Team. The five Kings prospects are the... Continue Reading →
July 1 Was The Time For Dean Lombardi To Gamble
COMMENTARY: Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi filled a hole on July 2 with the signing of unrestricted free agent defenseman Rob Scuderi but still has a huge, gaping hole to fill on left wing. Should he have gambled on one of the top free agents on July 1? LOS ANGELES — After day... Continue Reading →
Drew Doughty To Represent Canada in World Championships
EL SEGUNDO, CA — On April 13, the Los Angeles Kings and Hockey Canada announced that rookie defenseman Drew Doughty will represent Canada at the 2009 IIHF World Championships, to be played April 24 - May 10 in Switzerland. In 81 games with the Kings this season, Doughty scored six goals and contributed 21 assists... Continue Reading →
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