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 posting 41 goals and 116 points, giving him his second 100+ point season and 40+ goals for the second year in a row.
Now, as a rookie with the Manchester Monarchs, Weal has 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) through the first 46 games. And, more recently, he’s become the team’s second line center – playing between Colton Yellow Horn on the left and Brandon Kozun on the right.
During today’s show we’ll talk about about his linemates, several challenges that come with adjusting to life in the AHL, teammates that have offered him some good advice this season, Tanner Pearson‘s injury, life away from the rink, his favorite road arenas, golf, outlet shopping, opponents that he’s building some bad blood with, Monarchs fans, a screaming Ron Hextall and much more.
Give it a listen now for Weal’s perspective on life as an LA Kings prospect…
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Also, be sure to check out some of our other Kings prospects who have stopped by this season:
MayorsManor Live Radio with Tyler Toffoli
MayorsManor Live Radio with Jake Muzzin
MayorsManor Live Radio with Brandon Kozun
MayorsManor Live Radio with Monarchs coach Mark Morris
For the full list of other Kings related guests who have joined us recently – including Jeff Carter, Drew Doughty, Colin Fraser, Matt Greene, Alec Martinez, Dustin Penner, new assistant coach Davis Payne and dozens more – click here.
Thanks for listening!
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