Let’s quickly bring everybody up to speed for those not following along closely. Following an optional day of practice on Wednesday, where most skaters didn’t take to the ice, things ramped back up Thursday for the LA Kings — with two noticeable absences, forwards Quinton Byfield and Mats Zuccarello did not participate, without official explanation. […]
5-Year-Old Drew Doughty’s Letter to Wayne Gretzky
When Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was selected by the Kings at the 2008 NHL Draft, that isn’t where the story truly started. It’s not even in the year or two prior, when team scouts poured over his every move in the OHL. No, it goes all the way back to deep in his childhood. And […]
Reign Recap: 5-Minute Video Highlights from Friday’s Improbable OT Road Win
Friday night in Coachella Valley can be described by a lot of different words — from thrilling to wild, to downright improbable. Trailing 3-1, 4-2, and 5-3 at different points of the night, coach Andrew Lord saw his team scratch and claw their way back into things throughout the contest. And then, with less than […]
ROSTER CUTS: Reign Down to 26 Players for Season Opener; Cihar Decision Awaits
It’s not only time for the Kings to begin their 2026-27 season, but we’re also now less than three days away from the Ontario Reign kicking off their AHL campaign. Coach Andrew Lord is back behind the bench after guiding Ontario to a franchise-best 99 points and a Pacific Division title. He’ll have a new […]
Reign Projected Lineup vs Firebirds; Final Preseason Game + Goaltending Notes
Ontario Reign hockey is back! (kinda) Much like their NHL brethren, the Reign are wrapping up preseason action this weekend. Following Ontario’s 4-3 overtime win on Friday vs. San Diego, they’re travelling to Coachella Valley today for an early evening affair at Acrisure Arena. Even though tonight is an exhibition and the results won’t count […]