Kevin Gravel, a 6-foot-4 defenseman drafted by the Kings in 2010, is getting ready to skate in the Frozen Four for the first time. We had a chance to catch up with him last night as he and his St Cloud State teammates prepare for perhaps the biggest weekend of their lives.
In the first of [...]
Kevin Gravel talks fellow Kings’ college hockey prospects
April 10, 2013 By
Kings’ prospects talk Game 1 playoff victory with Ontario Reign
April 3, 2013 By
Three goals in the opening six minutes of play helped power the Ontario Reign to a 5-2 victory in their opening round playoff series on Tuesday night. A pair of Kings’ prospects played key roles in the win as well, with JF Berube tending goal and defenseman Nick Ebert scoring the third goal – which [...]
Ontario Reign no longer playing with house money in post-season
April 2, 2013 By
In their first five ECHL seasons the Ontario Reign have found success in many areas – including leading the league in attendance several times. So, who says Southern California isn’t a hockey market?
They’ve also won the regular season Pacific Division title three of the last five years, only to experience first round exits from the [...]
Coach’s comments on Kings prospects in Reign regular season finale
March 31, 2013 By
The Ontario Reign, ECHL affiliate of the LA Kings, wrapped up their fifth regular season on Saturday night, but things aren’t completely over just yet. Following a successful defense of their Pacific Division Championship, they’ll kick off post-season play on Tuesday night vs. the Utah Grizzlies.
To conclude the season they played a two-game series with [...]
Tyler Toffoli studying Jeff Carter, ready for NHL debut tonight vs Sharks
March 16, 2013 By
Rookie Tyler Toffoli will make his NHL debut tonight on the Kings’ second line – playing right wing, with Jeff Carter sliding over to center and Mike Richards on the left side.
Toffoli, of course, is the Kings top rated prospect and was among the AHL leaders with 28 goals for Manchester prior to his call-up last [...]
MayorsManor Live Radio – Jordan Weal talks life as LA Kings prospect
March 14, 2013 By
At the 2010 NHL Draft, held in Los Angeles, the Kings went defense first once again, taking college bound blueliner Derek Forbort with their first pick. After that, GM Dean Lombardi selected forwards with three of his other four selections.
One of those players was Jordan Weal of the Regina Pats. He finished his WHL career last spring by [...]
Tyler Toffoli’s first full interview back in LA
March 11, 2013 By
While the rest of the Kings were back in the locker room, showering and later attending a pre-game meeting, rookie Tyler Toffoli was still out on the ice this morning. After about a full hour of practice, drills and extra work, he made his way to the back and had this to share…
- On what [...]
Clune brothers heading to Staples Center for Kings v Preds
March 4, 2013 By
Even though it’s early into 2013, there have already been a few things to celebrate in the Clune family.
First, older brother Rich was claimed by the Nashville Predators and has been living out his dream of returning to the NHL. Even better, on February 5th he scored his first goal, coming in a game against [...]
The Super Yooper returns to Ontario tonight
March 1, 2013 By
Former Kings prospect Ray Kaunisto is back in Southern California tonight with the Colorado Eagles, and they’ll be taking on the Ontario Reign. It’s not where he planned on playing this season, but things seem to be working out OK for the former college hockey forward.
Originally signed by Dean Lombardi as a free agent following his senior year at [...]
Kings’ prospects talk Game 2 playoff victory with Ontario Reign
[all photos captured by David Sheehan for MayorsManor]
In Game 1 of their first round playoff series, Ontario used the momentum of three goals in the opening six minutes of play to jumpstart an eventual 5-2 victory. Then, in Game 2 on Wednesday night it was a bit of deja vu for the Reign, only it took a little while longer. [...]