These days the connection between the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings is largely off the ice, through members of management. Back in the ’70s it was completely different. Not only did they come into the league together in 1967, but they shared a few players early on – including the Kings sending two of […]
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Future Fridays – Interview w/ Derek Forbort
When you’re drafting an 18-year old kid it’s a gamble, regardless of the round. However, when he’s 6-foot-5, plays defense, has an off the charts hockey IQ, has already won a gold medal with Team USA and was recruited to a college hockey program that’s won seven national titles …well, the odds are slightly in […]
Throwback Thursday: Interview with Brian Kilrea, Original LA King
Ottawa is a long way from Los Angeles. Yet, the older you get, the more you realize the world we live in is actually a rather small place. The hockey world is even smaller. On October 14, 1967 Brian Kilrea was one of about two dozen players that made up the inaugural L.A. Kings roster. […]
Two Minutes in the Box with… Bobby Ryan
They say that retail is in the details. And while it might not have the same ring to it, hockey is in the numbers. Take number nine for example, it’s one of the most famous digits in hockey. Gordie Howe wore it. So did Rocket Richard and Bobby Hull. More recently, Mike Modano built a […]
Interview w/ Los Angeles Kings legend Marcel Dionne
Throwback Thursdays continue here at MayorsManor… Today we’re proud to welcome in another living legend. Earlier this week Marcel Dionne celebrated his 59th birthday, which is hard to believe for some…as it seems like just yesterday he was skating on the Triple Crown Line with Dave Taylor and Charlie Summer. In reality, Marcel played for […]