Rich Clune in camp (photo: Ikiri) During the Kings training camp last September, high-energy forward Rich Clune was starting to turn some heads. Many thought he might even have a chance to crack the line-up in Los Angeles rather than spend a third season in Manchester (AHL). Originally drafted by the Dallas Stars in 2005, […]
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Mike Richards on LA Kings first game – ‘hatred’ for Rangers, ready to fight Brandon Dubinsky again
Richards v Dubinsky (Photo by Bob Fina) Drafted 24th overall by Philadelphia in 2003, Canadian Mike Richards played two more years of junior hockey before making his NHL debut for the Flyers. The night was October 5, 2005 and they were playing the New York Rangers. In the second period of that game, Richards scored […]
Kings ‘Most Likely’ Opening Next Season in Europe
There is still plenty of hockey left to be played this season. However, for those looking ahead to the fall, here are two quick scheduling notes: * As first reported by RinkRat on LetsGoKings.com, the Kings annual pre-season game in Las Vegas vs. the Colorado Avalanche has been set. Frozen Fury XIV will take place […]
Throwback Thursdays – Interview with Noah Clarke
While hockey may still be Canada’s game, U.S. born players were the media darlings of the recent NHL Draft in Los Angeles. In fact, there were a record number (11) of Americans taken in the first round, including the Kings’ Derek Forbort. A few picks later, two Southern California players were taken – Gardena’s Beau […]