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BREAKING NEWS: Kings Upcoming Plans, including Frozen Fury 2014

April 11, 2014 By John Hoven


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Last year around this time, MayorsManor broke the story that Frozen Fury would be a two-game affair in the fall of 2013, as the Kings were preparing to host the New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche (our exclusive photos from both games can be seen here and here).

Today, we’re back with official / confirmed details on the 2014 game – plus a slew of other pre-season nuggets.

Frozen Fury XVI will take place on Saturday, October 4th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Once again, the Kings opponent will be the Colorado Avalanche. The two teams have played nearly every year, sans a few games vs. the San Jose Sharks and Phoenix Coyotes. There was also the year LA was scheduled to play the Ducks, but that game was cancelled due to the 2004 lockout.

One interesting, and little known, fact about the new three-year contract announced last September between the Kings and MGM (running through 2016) is that the Colorado Avalanche are not part of the agreement. Thus, if Kings management was interested in choosing a different opponent in 2015 or 2016, they do have that option.

As usual, season ticket holders will get first crack at the 2014 Frozen Fury tickets and have access to special room rates through the MGM Grand. Look for that information to be release early next week.

The Las Vegas game will be the final game on the Kings 2014 per-season schedule.

This year’s handful of tune-up games will not see the Kings traveling to AEG-owned buildings in Ontario or Kansas City.

However, they will be the visiting team at a very special game played a few days before Frozen Fury. Details will likely be announced next week. But, we’ll give you one little hint – it’s a venue they’ve never visited before. [UPDATE: Story here, with full details.]

One other bit of news to pass along as well – from what we’re hearing, HockeyFest will be moved back to TSC this year. It will continue to be a one-day event and take place in early September. Again, expect an official announcement from the team sometime in the next few weeks.

Now, about those home playoff dates…

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John Hoven is a former member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and co-hosts Kings of the Podcast. He's also the founder and editor of MayorsManor.com, which has been named Best Sports Blog in Los Angeles and Hockey Blog of the Year. Click "ABOUT OUR TEAM" below for a full bio.

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  1. Gabby says

    April 11, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    Once again, the Mayor has all the best scoop. Time to reserve my vacation for Friday, October 3.

  2. Vito says

    April 12, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    Tell us darn you!!! At least we can speculate until the announcement is made… Are they going to London to play some hockey? =]

    • John Hoven says

      April 13, 2014 at 12:10 am

      Not going to London. This game is in the U.S.A.

      • Paul Bixler says

        April 14, 2014 at 8:31 pm

        Manchester, NH

        • John Hoven says

          April 15, 2014 at 7:56 am

          Not Manchester.

      • Dfire says

        April 15, 2014 at 12:36 pm

        I bet it’s in Seattle so the NHL can test the waters of hockey interest there.

  3. Bucky says

    April 13, 2014 at 12:25 am

    I’m saying the Metropolitan city of Bakersfield or maybe Seattle

    • Paul Bixler says

      April 14, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      Seatle would be cool…

      • John Hoven says

        April 15, 2014 at 7:56 am

        Not Seattle.

        • Bucky says

          April 15, 2014 at 11:51 am

          You are not denying Bakersfield …

          • John Hoven says

            April 15, 2014 at 11:58 am

            Bako = DENIED

  4. JD says

    April 14, 2014 at 8:58 am

    never been the VISITING team before can’t you people read the FORUM

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 7:58 am

      Not the Forum.

  5. Troy Platt says

    April 15, 2014 at 8:16 am

    The Barclays Center against the Islanders?

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 8:33 am

      Good guess. No.

  6. Colo King Fan says

    April 15, 2014 at 8:47 am

    Salt Lake City or maybe Portland? Gotta be an NHL test market and those are the most logical ones (other than Seattle)

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Not Salt Lake City. Not Portland… although going to Portland would be cool.

      Salt Lake City? Meh. Went to the Olympics there in 2002. Trevor Lewis would be happy though.

      • Colo King Fan says

        April 15, 2014 at 10:17 am

        Okay, so if it’s a test market were talking about that limits logical locations. Population wise Houston makes a lot of sense, but Texas needs another hockey team like the moon needs a water park. Cincinnati and Cleveland also make sense geographically and demographically, but I’m not sure the NHL would wast resources putting exhibition games in markets so close to an existing franchise. Milwaukee could be interesting. Makes sense for the region of the country it’s in, at least. Could also be a city like Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, or Omaha where there isn’t a large professional hockey interest and the league is hoping to increase regional interest in an existing franchise (such as Colorado in the case of Omaha and Albuquerque or Dallas for Oklahoma City).

        There is also the chance its just in some random place. Anchorage, AK; Reno, NV; and Boise, ID come to mind for no reason at all.

  7. Freddie B says

    April 15, 2014 at 8:48 am

    @ Viejas Arena vs Ducks?

    @ MGM Grand Atlantic City vs Rangers?

    @ The Rinks in Corona?

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:12 am

      The Rinks in Corona is by far the best of your three guesses.

  8. LBlocal says

    April 15, 2014 at 8:55 am

    Valley View Casino Arena – San Diego

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Been there, done that. A few entertaining games vs. the Rangers and Coyotes back in the day. That was a long time ago though.

      To be clear – no, not San Diego in 2014.

  9. Jon says

    April 15, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Lake Placid?

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Would be interesting, but no.

  10. Stafford says

    April 15, 2014 at 9:35 am

    ok if The Rinks in Corona is the best guess out that persons three…Riverside Ice Town

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:39 am

      It was more a comment about the other two guesses.

  11. John Van Gaston says

    April 15, 2014 at 9:51 am

    What about the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena?

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:58 am

      Not Tahoe.

  12. Stephanie says

    April 15, 2014 at 9:57 am

    Long Beach Arena, are they bringing back the Long Beach Ice Dogs?

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 10:02 am

      Please, let’s hope there isn’t ever another hockey game played at that arena. It’s not fit for a pro team… or a minor league team for that matter.

  13. Tom says

    April 15, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Stubhub center in Carson for a outdoor game vs the ducks

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 10:14 am

      Rock solid guess… and sounds fun… but, incorrect.

  14. Greg Zuercher says

    April 15, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Honolulu?

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 10:57 am

      Not happening, but sign me up when it does.

      • Colo King Fan says

        April 15, 2014 at 1:55 pm

        There might be a hockey capable arena on Maui or the Big Island..

  15. Tom says

    April 15, 2014 at 10:22 am

    So your saying there gonna do on the beach instead Right there in Redondo

    • Tom says

      April 15, 2014 at 10:32 am

      I recall Luc talking about that a few years back, maybe now he can get that wish!

      • John Hoven says

        April 15, 2014 at 10:57 am

        Luc on putting a game at the beach:

        http://mayorsmanor.com/2012/12/la-kings-still-planning-an-outdoor-game-vs-anaheim-ducks/

        But, no, that’s not happening this year.

  16. Eric says

    April 15, 2014 at 10:50 am

    I’ll take a crack at it but highly doubtful, Smoothie King Center in New Orleans?

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 10:58 am

      Only if they can do it during Mardi Gras.

      That’s in February, pre-season is in Sept/Oct… so, no. Not in the Big Easy.

  17. Ernie says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Tell me it is Houston or San Antonio, so I don’t have to drive to stinkin’ Dallas to see them this time!

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 12:27 pm

      Time to gas up… because it’s not Houston, San Antonio… or even Wichita Falls for that matter.

  18. Andy says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    Hartford

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 12:57 pm

      Not Hartford.

  19. typicaljs says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    I want to say something like Angel stadium against the ducks but they would never do that for the preseason….I think.

    • Dfire says

      April 15, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      will also be 100 degrees in September, so doubt its outdoor game.

      • John Hoven says

        April 15, 2014 at 12:57 pm

        Not Angel Stadium, nor anywhere behind the Orange Curtain.

  20. Andy says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    And by Hartford I meant JUST KIDDING! Hmmmmm, I am going to say Spokane, WA

  21. Gabby says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    I’m guessing the Great Western Forum. Yes, the Kings used to play there, but none of our CURRENT Kings ever has.

    • Gabby says

      April 15, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      Also, they’ve never visited before because they were always the home team. If I had to guess, I’d say the Rangers are going to be the home team in September.

      • John Hoven says

        April 15, 2014 at 12:58 pm

        Would be cool, but don’t look for any sporting events at the Forum in the years to come… after the recent makeover, it’s a concert hall now.

  22. bob knob says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    When you say special I have to think it has something to do with mark Bavis and ace Bailey. So I’m gonna go with an outdoor game in new York city in central park, or somewhere near the memorial.

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      That would be very special, but no.

  23. RFlores says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    Levi’s Stadium or Oracle Arena vs. Sharks?

    • John Hoven says

      April 15, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      Just say no to NoCal options.

  24. typicaljs says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    I like Gabby’s idea of them being the visitors at the Forum. Makes the most sense.

  25. Kyle Harris says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Kings at Ducks at The Arena at Anaheim Convention Center?

  26. Russell says

    April 15, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    C’mon, hint time, east or west of Mississippi River?

  27. justin duncan says

    April 15, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Roof of the plaza?

  28. Andrew says

    April 15, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Back to Kansas City?

  29. John Hoven says

    April 15, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    FULL DETAILS ARE POSTED HERE:

    http://mayorsmanor.com/2014/04/full-details-regarding-kings-special-preseason-game/

  30. Colo King Fan says

    April 15, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    @John Hoven – I seriously considered Colorado Springs because of the history with Colorado… just couldn’t figure out why they would. Makes sense now.

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