KINGS ANNOUNCE 2009 PRESEASON SCHEDULE

TICKETS FOR TWO GAMES AT STAPLES CENTER TO GO ON SALE AUGUST 1

LOS ANGELES--The Los Angeles Kings today announced their preseason schedule for the 2009-10 NHL season. The Kings are currently scheduled to play eight games overall -- including two at STAPLES Center -- September 15 versus the Phoenix Coyotes and September 19 versus the Anaheim Ducks.

In addition to the two home games at STAPLES Center, the Kings will host the San Jose Sharks at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario on September 17; the New York Islanders at Sprint Center in Kansas City on September 22; and the Colorado Avalanche at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 26.

The Kings will travel to Phoenix on September 15, to Colorado on September 23 and to Anaheim on September 27.

Before the Kings begin training camp and their 2009 preseason schedule, the club will host LA Kings Hockey Fest '09--the largest event the Kings have hosted since the 2002 NHL All-Star Game -- from August 28-30 at LA Live. View all LA Kings Hockey Fest '09 details, including the latest news and videos, by visiting LAKings.com/hockeyfest.

Tickets for the two Kings preseason games at STAPLES Center will go on sale on Saturday, August 1. Tickets are currently on sale for the games in Ontario, Las Vegas and Kansas City. For all Kings ticket information, call 888-KINGS-LA.

Day Date Opponent City Venue Time (Pacific)

Tue. Sept. 15 Coyotes Phoenix Jobing.com Arena 7 p.m.

Tue. Sept. 15 Coyotes Los Angeles STAPLES Center 7:30 p.m.

Thu. Sept. 17 Sharks Ontario Citizens Business Bank Arena 7:30 p.m.

Sat. Sept. 19 Ducks Los Angeles STAPLES Center 7:30 p.m.

Tue. Sept. 22 Islanders Kansas City Sprint Center 5 p.m.

Wed. Sept. 23 Avalanche Denver Pepsi Center 6 p.m.

Sat. Sept. 26 Avalanche Las Vegas MGM Grand 6 p.m.

Sun. Sept. 27 Ducks Anaheim Honda Center 5:05 p.m.

Celebrate Kings hockey and launch the team's most highly anticipated season at LA Kings Hockey Fest '09! Set for Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30 at LA Live, this three-day interactive summertime festival will feature player autograph sessions, an NHL Legend speaker series, historic memorabilia, hockey exhibits and more. Plus, a kick-off concert and pep-rally with the entire Kings team. Perfect for hockey fans and the entire family. Call 1.888.Kings.LA or visit LAKings.com. For more LA Kings Hockey Fest '09 details, visit LAKings.com/hockeyfest. To view the official Hockey Fest '09 poster, visit LAKings.com/hockeyfest09poster.

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