The following is an expanded version of a story that will appear in the January 2016 edition of USA Hockey Magazine. ESCONDIDO, CA — Although dark clouds and rain created a dreary atmosphere outside, nothing could put a damper on the energy and spirit inside Ice-Plex in Escondido, California, where the Los Angeles Kings and... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Goaltender Jonathan Quick Talks About Being Named To Team USA For 2014 Sochi Olympics
LOS ANGELES — Hours after being named to represent the United States at the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia (February 6-23, 2014), Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick spoke to the media about the honor from St. Louis, where the team will skate against the St. Louis Blues on January 2. In 2010,... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Center Prospect Nick Shore Is “Still Looking To Get Things Going” This Season
LOS ANGELES — With forwards Tanner Pearson, Tyler Toffoli, and Linden Vey all up with the big club after having been recalled by the Los Angeles Kings in recent days, filling roster spots left vacant by the likes of veteran forwards Jeff Carter, Kyle Clifford, Matt Greene, and Jarret Stoll, who are all out of... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Center Prospect Robert Czarnik Is Working Hard To Stay Out Of The Shadow
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Although he is certainly not one of the Los Angeles Kings’ prospects whose name rolls right off the tip of your tongue, center prospect Robert Czarnik is pushing to make an impact at the next level. Czarnik, 21, is no longer eligible to play in Canada’s junior hockey leagues (he had... Continue Reading →
Showing Signs Of Progress: LA Kings Blue Line Prospects Nicolas Deslauriers, Derek Forbort, And Kevin Gravel
EL SEGUNDO, CA — All it takes is a quick glance at the roster to see that the Los Angeles Kings are set with their top six defensemen, with Drew Doughty, assuming the Kings can get him to sign a contract soon, leading their blue line corps.The Kings are also developing several young prospects for... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings In The News: Catching Up
Frozen Royalty has been taking a much-needed break from hockey, except to sit back, relax and watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs on television. But during the respite, the Los Angeles Kings still made a bit of news, so let’s get caught up... Dustin Brown: Finalist For NHL Foundation Award On April 27, Kings right wing... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Olympians Chomping At The Bit For Tournament To Begin
LOS ANGELES — With the 2010 Olympic Winter Games now in full swing, the hockey world is now focused on Vancouver and, more specifically, on the men’s Olympic hockey tournament beginning today. Five Los Angeles Kings players are in Vancouver, including right wing Dustin Brown (United States), defenseman Drew Doughty (Canada), center Michal Handzus (Slovakia),... Continue Reading →
Dean Lombardi: Jack Johnson Is Learning His Craft…Belatedly
LOMBARDI ON JOHNSON: In part 4 of a series, Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi talked about young defenseman Jack Johnson and the challenges he faces in his development. Look for part 5 later in the week. LOS ANGELES — This season, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson has wowed fans with end-to-end rushes,... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Place Three On Team USA For 2010 Winter Olympics
BOSTON AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — On January 1, USA Hockey announced their men’s hockey team for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver (February 16-28, 2010), and the Los Angeles Kings will have three players, right wing Dustin Brown, defenseman Jack Johnson and goaltender Jonathan Quick, on the team. Johnson, 22, has never participated... Continue Reading →
Dustin Brown, Jack Johnson and Peter Harrold To Represent USA In World Championships
EL SEGUNDO, CA — On April 15, the Los Angeles Kings and USA Hockey announced that right wing Dustin Brown and defensemen Jack Johnson and Peter Harrold will represent the United States at the 2009 IIHF World Championships, scheduled for April 24 - May 10 in Switzerland. Brown, 24, scored 24 goals and contributed 29... Continue Reading →