EL SEGUNDO, CA — Despite their underdog status going into their first round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks, the Los Angeles Kings, lead the series, 1-0, after winning Game 1 on April 11, 4-2, in Vancouver. The Kings went into the series saying all the right things about not being concerned about being the... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings Have A Real Chance To Win Playoff Series Against Vancouver Canucks
EL SEGUNDO, CA — As they have been in each of the two previous seasons, the Los Angeles Kings are heavy underdogs in their first round playoff series, this time, against the Vancouver Canucks, starting tonight at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Canucks earned the best record in the National Hockey League, winning... Continue Reading →
Frozen Royalty’s Gann Matsuda Appears On Cable Radio Network, Talking LA Kings and the NHL Playoffs
On April 9, 2012, I appeared on The PM Show with Michael Horn, on Cable Radio Network, talking about the Los Angeles Kings and the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, which begin on Wednesday, April 11. We talked about the Kings and their chances against the top team in the league, the Vancouver Canucks.... Continue Reading →
No Time To Waste For Los Angeles Kings To Solve Offensive Zone Problems
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — With 18 games remaining in the Los Angeles Kings’ 2011-12 season, the numbers are certainly not their friend. Last season, the eighth place Chicago Blackhawks earned the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with 97 points, and if you look at that as a benchmark of sorts... 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 →
LA Kings Defenseman Willie Mitchell On Concussions: “I Get Into A Car Wreck Six Times A Night”
EL SEGUNDO, CA — We’re not even at the halfway point of the 2011-12 National Hockey League season, but far too many players have already gone down due to concussions. In no particular order, the NHL has lost stars like Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers, Milan Michalek of the Ottawa Senators, Jeff Skinner of... Continue Reading →
LA Kings: Colin Fraser Solid In Debut; Drew Doughty May Be Catching Up
LOS ANGELES AND EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Kings are struggling unexpectedly following their off-season moves to improve their team, earning a very poor 2-5-2 record over their last nine games. A big reason for that in their most recent games has been undisciplined, and sometimes lazy play, where they get caught reaching... 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 →
Los Angeles Kings’ 2011 Late-Round Draft Picks Working To Beat Long Odds
EL SEGUNDO, CA — The National Hockey League Entry Draft is one huge crapshoot in terms of teams landing prospects who will make it to the NHL level to stay, let alone big stars, even for those who are lucky enough to be first round picks.For those who end up being selected in later rounds,... Continue Reading →
2010-11 Los Angeles Kings Were Reminiscent Of A Roller Coaster Ride
[tweetmeme only_single=false]2010-11 YEAR IN REVIEW: The Los Angeles Kings took their fans, media, and anyone else paying attention, on a wild, bumpy ride this season. LOS ANGELES — The Stanley Cup Conference semi-finals are almost over, with three of the four conference finalists decided, and with the San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings heading... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Want 4th or 5th Place In West, But Don’t Control Their Own Destiny
EL SEGUNDO, CA — Despite clinching a playoff berth on April 6, the Los Angeles Kings had much to play for going into a home-and-home series to end their 2010-11 regular season. The equation was simple: win both games and clinch fourth place in the Western Conference, which would earn them home ice advantage in... Continue Reading →
LA Kings Would Be Court Jesters If They Don’t Take Final Two Games Seriously
LOS ANGELES — After securing an invitation to the post-season party for the second consecutive season, the Los Angeles Kings were finally able to exhale and relax. “It’s real exciting,” said rookie left wing Kyle Clifford. “It’s an honor. We’ve got a great team here, and we’re definitely looking forward to [the Stanley Cup Playoffs].”... Continue Reading →
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