DODGERS PRIDE NIGHT WITH THE L.A. KINGS

Dodger Manager Don Mattingly will drop the puck at the start of the game

WHAT:          The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Kings will present the second annual Dodgers Pride Night at Staples Center on Thursday, January 13 as the Kings host the St. Louis Blues. Dodger Manager Don Mattingly will drop the puck at the start of the game and former Dodger Billy Ashley will sign autographs for fans in the concourse before and during the game. Dodger staff will be on hand at the autograph booths to answer questions for fans about 2011 Dodger ticket packages. In addition, Dodger-themed elements will be incorporated into the Kings’ in-game entertainment.

Several of the Dodgers’ top minor league prospects will also be in attendance and Kings President and NHL Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille will meet with the group during the game.

WHEN:          This Thursday, January 13

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Former Dodger Billy Ashley signs autographs for fans

                        7:10 p.m. – Don Mattingly puck drop and gametime

 

WHERE:       STAPLES Center

                        1111 S. Figueroa St.

                       

MISC:            Tickets for Dodgers Pride Night come with a limited edition Dodgers Pride Night

puck. Ticket information and event details can be found at www.dodgers.com/kings, as will information about a Kings Night at Dodger Stadium in 2011.

 

The Dodgers and Kings both gave away prize packages via Twitter in the days leading up to Dodgers Pride Night. Yesterday, the Kings gave away a James Loney autographed baseball on their Twitter account (www.twitter.com/LAKings) and earlier this afternoon the Dodgers gave away a Wayne Simmonds autographed puck and a James Loney autographed baseball on their Twitter account (www.twitter.com/Dodgers).

 

The Kings are also hosting a VIP contest on their Facebook page this week where fans can win a prize package that includes tickets to the game, dinner, VIP passes, a James Loney autographed ball, a team-signed Kings jersey and a meet-and-greet with Kings President of Business Operations and NHL Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille and the Dodgers’ top prospects. To enter, visit www.facebookcom/LAKings.

Media interesting in covering the event should contact Jeff Moeller at jmoeller@lakings.com, Mike Kalinowski at mkalinowski@lakings.com or Jeremy Zager at jzager@lakings.com.

MARTY MCSORLEY AND LUC ROBITAILLE TO PARTICIPATE IN “THE LIFE OF A KING” SPEAKER SERIES EVENT AT LA KINGS HOCKEY FEST ’10

--TICKETS REMAIN ON SALE FOR THE KINGS’ ANNUAL SUMMER TIME CELEBRATION OF HOCKEY ON SEPTEMBER 11 AT THE TOYOTA SPORTS CENTER IN EL SEGUNDO--
 

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Kings legends and fan favorites Marty McSorley and Luc Robitaille will participate in “The Life of a King” speaker series at next month’s LA Kings Hockey Fest ’10, which takes place on Saturday, September 11, at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo. 

Robitaille, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and McSorley will join former teammate Bernie Nicholls on the special panel.  Former Kings forward Jim Fox will help lead the discussion and both McSorley and Nicholls will also be signing autographs at Hockey Fest.

In “The Life of a King,” McSorley, Nicholls and Robitaille will talk about their long and successful careers.  The threesome have combined to play in 3,911 NHL games, score 1,361 goals, record 3,232 points and accumulate 6,562 penalty minutes while earning three total Stanley Cup rings. 

“The Life of a King” is one of three speakers series scheduled for this year’s Hockey Fest.  “Kids Press Conference” will feature several current Kings players and children of all ages can ask their questions directly to the participating players, and the third series is expected to be announced next week.  The Kings will continue to announce additional LA Kings Hockey Fest ’10 details throughout the summer as they become finalized.

The one-day Hockey Fest event, which takes places from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., will culminate with a special “Pep Rally” featuring the Kings players and all Hockey Fest participants at 5 p.m. on the (covered) NHL ice rink.  Hockey Fest will be hosted by Kings/FS West television broadcasters/reporter Bob Miller, Fox and Heidi Androl. 

Tickets cost $15 for Kings Season Ticket members and for Partial Plan and Group Leaders by calling 1-888-KINGS-LA (1-888-54647-52).  Tickets for the general public cost $20 and be can purchased by visiting LAKings.com/hockeyfest2010.  Only 2,000 tickets total are available for purchase.

The second annual event will feature special Q&A and autograph sessions with Kings players, coaches, alumni and hockey dignitaries, in addition to Kings merchandise – including merchandise discounted at 40 percent -- and hockey memorabilia being available. 

Also, with this year’s Hockey Fest being held on September 11, the Kings Care Foundation will be hosting special fundraising activities at the event to benefit local organizations affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001.  More details to come.

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KINGS DEFENSEMEN MATT GREENE AND JACK JOHNSON TO REPRESENT U.S. AT UPCOMING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

--KINGS HEAD EQUIPMENT MANAGER DARREN GRANGER TO REPRESENT TEAM CANADA--

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Kings defenseman/assistant captain Matt Greene and defenseman Jack Johnson will represent the United States at the 2010 IIHF World Championship tournament, the Kings today announced in conjunction with USA Hockey.  The World Championship tournament is scheduled for May 7-23 in Germany.

Greene, 26, most recently represented the United States during the 2008 World Championship.  He has also represented Team USA during the 2007 World Championship and the 2003 World Junior Championship, and he also skated with Team USA at the 2002 U.S. Junior Select Team at the Viking Cup, the 2001 World U18 Championship, the Under-18 U.S. National Team in its Development Program in 2000-01 and at the 2000 Five Nations Tournament (silver medal).

A 6-3, 237-pound native of Grand Ledge, Michigan, Greene this past season had nine points (2-7=9) and 83 penalty minutes in 75 regular season games with the Kings, while in six postseason games Greene had one point (an assist) and zero penalty minutes.  In 308 career regular season NHL games with the Kings and the Edmonton Oilers, Greene has 36 points (5-31=36) and 399 penalty minutes. 

Johnson, 23, most recently represented the United States during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver where he helped his club earn a silver medal.  He has also represented Team USA during the 2009 World Championship, the 2007 World Championship, the 2007 World Junior Championship (bronze medal), the 2006 World Junior Championship, the 2005 World U18 Championship (gold medal), the 2005 Five Nations Tournament (U.S. Under-18 Team – gold medal), the 2004 Compuware Four Nations Cup (U.S. Under-18 Team) and the 2004 World U18 Championship (silver medal), and he also skated with Team USA at the 2004 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.

A 6-0, 218-pound native of Indianapolis, Johnson this past season had 36 points (8-28=36) and 48 penalty minutes in 80 regular season games with the Kings, while in six postseason games Johnson had seven points (all assists) and six penalty minutes.  In 200 career regular season NHL games, all with the Kings, Johnson has 58 points (17-41=58) and 188 penalty minutes. 

Kings Head Equipment Manager Darren Granger will also be apart of Team Canada’s training staff during the World Championship.  Granger, a native of Brandon, Manitoba, also worked for Team Canada at the 2008 (silver medal), 2006 and 1999 World Championships, the 1996 World Cup and the 1992 World Junior Championship.

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KINGS OFFICIALLY CLINCH SPOT FOR 2010 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

--LOS ANGELES QUALIFIES FOR THE POSTSEASON FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2002--

The Los Angeles Kings have officially qualified for the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs.  The Kings today earned its first postseason berth since 2002 after the Calgary Flames lost to the Chicago Blackhawks this afternoon in Chicago.

The schedule for the first round of the playoffs for the Kings – currently 44-27-7, seventh in the Western Conference – will be announced by the National Hockey League on April 11.  The Kings will announce their postseason TV and Radio broadcast schedules once they are finalized.

The Kings’ schedule for the remainder of the regular season is as follows (note all practice times are subject to change -- media availability with players and Head Coach Terry Murray follows each on-ice session):


April 6 –  7 p.m. game in Anaheim

April 8 –  7:30 p.m. home game against Phoenix

April 10 – 1 p.m. home against Edmonton

April 11 – Noon (PT) game in Colorado


At the conclusion of the Kings’ final regular season contest, the Kings will distribute an electronic version of their 2010 Postseason Media Guide.  Printed copies will be available beginning April 12 or April 13.  The Kings communications department will also be distributing their General Media Playoff Information procedural guidelines in the coming days.

For all Kings playoff information, visit LAKings.com/playoffs. 

Individual playoff tickets for Kings home games are on-sale now.  For more information, visit LAKings.com/playoffs and call 1.888.KINGS.LA.

The Kings will go “Back in Black” for the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the team will wear their popular Alternate Jerseys for all postseason games at STAPLES Center.  The Kings are also encouraging fans to go “Back in Black” for all the remaining games at STAPLES Center as the 2009-10 regular season comes to a conclusion.


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LA Kings To Hold 8th Annual 5K Run/Walk

WHO:        Los Angeles Kings

WHAT:      Daryl Evans Hosts 8th Annual Los Angeles Kings 5k Run/Walk Benefiting American Heart Association

WHEN:      Saturday, February 13

WHERE:    STAPLES Center


The 8th Annual Los Angeles Kings 5k Run/Walk benefiting American Heart Association will take place on Saturday, February 13, in Downtown Los Angeles on the streets surrounding STAPLES Center.  In partnership with the Kings Care Foundation, a portion of the event’s proceeds will go to the American Heart Association and their Go Red For Women Initiative.

Check-in begins at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m.  Pre-registration is available by logging onto www.LAKings.com/5k.  The cost is $35 ($45 walk-up) and includes a commemorative T-shirt and a ticket to that day’s 7:30 p.m. Kings-Colorado game at STAPLES Center.  Former Kings forward/current radio broadcaster Daryl Evans will once again host this year’s race and participate in the event.  Upgrades (as well as add-ons) are available for the Kings-Colorado game tickets.

“I’m really excited to be participating in this event once again and teaming up with the American Heart Association,” Evans said.  “This event is for a great cause and will help people stay healthy.  We’re going to give out some great prizes as well, so I look forward to seeing a lot of people out there running or walking.”

Prizes will be given to the top competitors at each male and female age level.  All participants will be entered into a raffle for Kings 2010-2011 season tickets and other great prizes.  Any racers who beat Evans in the run will be given a second raffle ticket.  This is a great event for families, Kings fans and hard-core runners.

For more information, call 1-888-KINGS-LA or contact Heather Bardocz at hbardocz@lakings.com.




TicketMaster fees are blacked out for all February games and premier tickets are only $85 for all five Kings home games that month.

For all Kings season ticket, mini-plan and group discount information, call 1-888-KINGS-LA and visit LAKings.com.



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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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KINGS TO HOLD FIRST EVER FANTASY CAMP

FORMER KINGS GREATS TO TAKE PART IN INAUGURAL TWO-DAY EVENT IN EL SEGUNDO IN SEPTEMBER

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings will host L.A. Kings Fantasy Camp 2008 at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo from September 6-7. The inaugural camp will feature former Kings players Luc Robitaille, Marcel Dionne, Bernie Nicholls, Jim Fox, Daryl Evans, Steve Duchesne and Ray Ferraro and more as the inaugural event raises money for the Kings Care Foundation.

“This Fantasy Camp will feature a special once-in-a-lifetime experience for hockey fans,” said Robitaille, the Kings’ President of Business Operations. “Not only will our participants get the best instruction possible from some of the greatest players to play for the Kings, but we will all have a lot of fun in the process.”

For information on attending the Camp, contact the Kings Fan Development department at 213-742-7215. Visit LAKings.com/fantasy08 as more Kings alumni confirm and for all Camp information including registration.

Below is more information on the alumni already confirmed to attend this year’s Camp:

Luc Robitaille

-- Highest scoring left wing in NHL history with 668 goals

-- Holds Kings record for most goals scored (557)

-- Jersey retired by the Kings in 2007

-- Stanley Cup winner (2002 with Detroit) -- Future member of the Hockey Hall of Fame

-- Current Kings President, Business Operations

Marcel Dionne

-- Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame

-- Ranks fifth on the NHL’s all-time scoring list with 1,771 points

-- Holds Kings records for points (1,307) and assists (757)

-- Member of the famed Kings “Triple Crown Line”

-- Jersey retired by the Kings in 1990

-- Current Kings Ambassador

Bernie Nicholls

-- Scored 475 goals over his 18-year NHL career

-- Recorded 70 goals and 80 assists with the Kings during the 1988-89 season

-- Ranks fifth on the Kings all-time scoring list with 758 points

-- Holds Kings season-best records for goals (70) and short-handed goals (eight)

Jim Fox

-- Played in 578 games during his 10-year NHL career, all with the Kings

-- Ranks eighth on the Kings all-time scoring list

-- Scored at least 30 goals three times in career

-- Set to enter his 19th season as Kings’ TV color commentator

-- Named by Sports Illustrated in 2006 as best hockey analyst

Daryl Evans

-- Played six seasons in the NHL

-- Played with the Kings from 1981-85

-- Scored the game-winning goal in the 1982 “Miracle on Manchester” playoff game

-- Recorded 13 points in 10 playoff games with Kings in 1982

-- Set to enter his 10th season as the Kings’ Radio color commentator

Steve Duchesne

-- Played in 1,113 games over his 16-year NHL career

-- Recorded 752 points in career including 315 with the Kings

-- Won Stanley Cup (in 2002 with Detroit)

-- Named to NHL’s all-rookie team as a King (with Robitaille and Jimmy Carson)

Ray Ferraro

-- Played in 1,258 games over his 18-year career

-- Played with the Kings from 1996-99

-- Led the Kings in goals in 1996-97

-- Currently serves as a TV color commentator in Canada

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