It’s time to take a lap around the globe and check in on the LA Kings prospects playing in various leagues. The following reports are for games played through end of day Sunday, September 26th.
ONTARIO REIGN (AHL)
Due to the Ontario Reign featuring a large volume of LA Kings prospects, a select number of them will be featured in the trackers based on their draft position and performance for the week.
Samuel Fagemo, Left/Right Wing (50th overall in 2019)
Fagemo has been finding a way to get the puck in the net every time he’s on ice. He scored in the Kings 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the last game of the Rookie Faceoff tournament and has been lighting it up in training camp ever since. Most of his goals come from a bullet of a snapshot or one-timer, but in Sunday’s King on King action he showcased how dynamic he can be. He charged down the left side of the offensive zone before dipping his shoulder to the defenseman and took the puck right through the crease past the goalie, finally slamming it into the net.
STATS CHECK
Sammy Fagemo led all LA Kings players today with 9 SOG.
Not a typo.
Phillips and Pavlychev had 5 each, followed by Kaliyev and Durzi at 4 each.
Parik made 25 saves vs VGK.
— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) September 20, 2021
Fagemo makes it 1-0 Team Black!#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/QUNgzW52Qb
— Eric (@kingsgifs2) September 26, 2021
Rasmus Kupari, Center (20th overall in 2018)
Kupari was chosen to captain the Kings in the final game of the Rookie Faceoff against the Golden Knights.
Kupari is the captain today, Fagemo and Madden have the As… pic.twitter.com/A7pkkOFqbn
— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) September 20, 2021
Helge Grans, RH Defenseman (35th overall in 2020)
LA management was highly impressed by Helge Grans at the Rookie Faceoff. Throughout the tournament, he moved the puck really well in his own zone while under pressure. However, he did not play in the final game of the tournament due to losing some of his teeth in the prior game.
Early comments after a small sample size:
Kings brass likes what they saw from Helge Grans this wkend (and he was good, as noted previously). Usually a question about how Euro players will adjust to the smaller ice. It seems to help Grans, less time to think. Can use his reach.
— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) September 20, 2021
Prospects not included: Lias Andersson, Quinton Byfield, Aiden Dudas, Arthur Kaliyev, Tyler Madden, Johan Södergran, Akil Thomas, Alex Turcotte, Kale Clague, Sean Durzi, Jacob Moverare, Markus Phillips, Jordan Spence, Austin Strand, Jacob Ingham, Lukas Parik, and Matt Villalta
CANADIAN JUNIOR HOCKEY (OHL)
Martin Chromiak, Kingston Frontenacs, Left Wing (128th overall in 2020)
Following Fagemo’s lead, Chromiak potted a goal against the Knights (for the Kings in Arizona).
Francesco Pinelli, Kitchener Rangers, Center (42nd overall in 2021)
Pinelli played in all three games at the Rookie Faceoff and is currently at the Kings training camp.
Pinelli's reaction after a hard slash by Andersson. The kid had caught Lias on the hand earlier in the shift. It wasn't appreciated. pic.twitter.com/tgSuLAg0wT
— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) September 23, 2021
Brandt Clarke, Barrie Colts, RH Defenseman (8th overall in 2021)
Clarke is missing out on training camp for the Kings and the Colts as he continues to be sidelined with a non-COVID-related illness.
For those asking, Brandt Clarke has returned home to Canada. He can't be around the players or work out, as he's been shut down for more than a few weeks. https://t.co/63LQgNlYyH
— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) September 23, 2021
COLLEGE HOCKEY (NCAA)
College Hockey preseason poll out now – and LA Kings have 4 prospects on Top 20 teams:
2. St Cloud – @hrenci
4. Minnesota – @Brockfaber14
10. Boston – @Bradendoyle77
16. Harvard – @alaf_14
(NR) UMass Lowell – @Andrelee71 & @benmeehan14
Full Rankings:https://t.co/nTpwomLXj3
— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) September 27, 2021
Alex Laferriere, Harvard Univ., Right Wing (83rd overall in 2020)
The Des Moines Buccaneers leading scorer from last season will make his NCAA debut with Harvard University on October 16th against the University of Ottawa.
Andre Lee, UMass-Lowell, LW/C (188th overall in 2019)
Lee played a crucial role in the River Hawks Cinderella run to the Hockey East Championship and will return for his junior season. He participated in the Kings development camp and will begin his season on October 2nd against Arizona State.
Braden Doyle, Boston University, LH Defenseman (157th overall in 2019)
Doyle will make his NCAA debut with Boston University, which opens play against UConn on October 8th. He participated in the Kings development camp.
Brock Faber, Univ. of Minnesota, RH Defenseman (45th overall in 2020)
After a highly successful rookie season with the Gophers, Faber is expected to be one of the best blueliners in the NCAA this season. The Gophers begin play on October 2nd against the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He also played for Team USA in the 2021 Summer Showcase.
Ben Meehan, UMass-Lowell, LH Defenseman (140th overall in 2020)
After participating in the Kings development camp, Meehan will return to the River Hawks for his sophomore season.
David Hrenak, St. Cloud State, Goalie (144th overall in 2018)
Hrenak will begin his 5th NCAA season with the Huskies in pursuit of an NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship and a Frozen Four Championship, feats that have eluded him thus far during his impressive collegiate career.
VARIOUS EUROPEAN LEAGUES
Samuel Helenius, LIIGA-JYP, Center (59th overall in 2021)
2021-2022 Stats: 0 goals, 1 assist, plus-3, 16 PIM in 7 games played
Helenius continues to center JYP’s very young third line, who reportedly mesh very well together. JYP lost both its games this week.
Aatu Jämsen, Finland, Right Wing (190th overall in 2020)
2021-2022 Stats
LIIGA-Pelicans: 1 goal, 2 assists, plus-1, 0 PIM in 4 games played
SM-Sarja-Pelicans u20: 1 goal, 6 assists, plus-3, 4 PIM in 3 games played
Jämsen’s spectacular play with the u20 team earned him a ticket back to the big league. He started on the second line in his first game back before earning a promotion to the first line in his next match. He rewarded the coach’s decision by earning a secondary assist after he entered the offensive zone and set his teammate up with a drop pass to start the play.
https://twitter.com/Fan2Abby/status/1441877476427272194
Kasper Simontaival, LIIGA-KalPa, Center (66th overall in 2020)
2021-2022 Stats: 2 goals, 0 assists, minus-2, 4 PIM in 3 games played
Simontaival played once this week in a 7-4 loss to KooKoo. He picked up two minor penalties in the game and found himself out of the lineup the next match.
Kim Nousiainen, LIIGA-KalPa, LH Defenseman (119th overall in 2019)
2021-2022 Stats: 0 games played
The young defenseman remains sidelined with a high ankle sprain.
Kirill Kirsanov, KHL-SKA St. Petersburg, LH Defenseman (84th overall in 2021)
2021-2022 Stats: 0 goals, 3 assists, plus-3, 4 PIM in 10 games
Kirsanov led SKA in ice time in his first of three games this week, having 19:38 of time on ice. He picked up a secondary assist against Salavat by feeding the point for a shot on net. His TOI average went up to 16:08.
https://twitter.com/ThatPuckStick/status/1441122280466120705
Juho Markkanen, LIIGA-SaiPa, Goalie (112th overall in 2020)
2021-2022 Stats
LIGGA-SaiPa: 0 games played
SM-Sarja-SaiPa u20: 4.50 GAA, .820 SV% in 2 games played
Markkanen continues to back-up the starter for SaiPa.
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