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The AHL/ECHL split – Rymsha, Imama and Wysz

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comMay 16, 20190 Comments

The final team left standing in the Kings organization saw its season come to an end last week as the Manchester Monarchs were eliminated from the ECHL’s Kelly Cup Playoffs in the North Division Finals, losing in six games to the Newfoundland Growlers. Not known publicly at the time, but it would al... Full Story

The Manchester Monarchs have ceased operations, and that stinks

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comMay 15, 20190 Comments

Hockey OperationsManchester MonarchsProspects and Scouting9 min read

The Manchester Monarchs, ECHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings and Ontario Reign, announced today that they are ceasing operations: Looks like the organization will have a new ECHL affiliate next season. @MonarchsHockey will not return to the ECHL next season, per their website. pic.twitter.com... Full Story

Reign Notebook – Vilardi, Budaj, Goaltending, Manchester, Gala

By Zach Dooley For LAKingsInsider.comNovember 27, 20180 Comments

Ontario ReignRoster Moves3 min read

The Reign were back on the ice today for their first practice of the week, following the off day on Monday. The off-day was well deserved after the team overturned a four-goal deficit in the third period on Sunday against Tucson to comeback and win 7-6. Highlights from Sunday’s game are below and cl... Full Story

Odds and Ends: AHL Realignment; prospects; we have Kempe pics, too

Jon RosenMay 8, 20180 Comments

Manchester MonarchsNotebooksOntario ReignProspects and ScoutingSchedulesTournamentsVideo5 min read

WORLDS | Adrian Kempe and Sweden took care of business with a 4-0 win over France on Tuesday night, a game in which Kempe turned on the jets through the neutral zone, shot off the rush, was the first to a puck, and earned an assist on an Oliver Ekman-Larsson goal: Adrian Kempe picks up his secon... Full Story

Audio: Quick hits with Colin Miller

Jon RosenApril 15, 20180 Comments

AlumniManchester MonarchsOpposition2 min read

So, who wants to talk Colin Miller? (I'll let myself out.) A promising defensive prospect who attended LA Kings development and training camps in 2011 and was drafted by the team in the fifth round in 2012, Miller burst onto the scene with a 2014-15 championship season with the Manchester Monarch... Full Story

Odds and ends: Weber, Schmalz, Manch, Rychel

Jon RosenMay 25, 20170 Comments

FOX Sports WestNews LinksProspects and ScoutingVideo5 min read

Pete Weber, 1979-80 Kings staff photo Bruce Bennett/Getty Images"THAT WAS ONE OF THE GREAT THINGS ABOUT PETE WEBER. HE COULD PULL SOME REALLY GOOD TRICKS." So said Bob Miller of his late 1970's broadcast partner who will call his first Stanley Cup Final, beginning Monday. Formerly the television vo... Full Story

December 6 prospect report

Jon RosenDecember 6, 20160 Comments

Manchester MonarchsOntario ReignProspects and Scouting0 min read

As compiled by Erica Scheer of the Kings' public relations staff, here is an update of where the club's prospects stand, statistically speaking: ... Full Story

Campbell, Sharipzianov to Reign; Flinn sent to Monarchs

Jon RosenNovember 7, 20160 Comments

Ontario ReignRoster Moves0 min read

In some good news regarding the goaltending situation that has turned a corner to healthy and reloaded, Jack Campbell was returned to Ontario from the Kings on Monday afternoon. As was already reported on LAKI today, Kings goalie Jeff Zatkoff (groin) is ready to return to action and, as a result, ha... Full Story

Monarchs sold; World Cup television schedule

Jon RosenAugust 3, 20160 Comments

Manchester MonarchsTournaments5 min read

The Kings and AEG announced on Wednesday that the Manchester Monarchs have been sold to Boston-based PPI Sports, LLC. The Monarchs will continue to operate as the ECHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings. In a statement, Kings President, Business Operations and Alternate Governor Luc Robitaille sa... Full Story

Houser returns from conditioning assignment

Jon RosenMarch 17, 20160 Comments

Ontario ReignRoster Moves0 min read

Michael Houser is returning to the Reign after a conditioning stint with the Manchester Monarchs. Houser, 23, went 2-1-2 in five games with the Monarchs with a .910 save percentage and a 2.78 goals against average. Houser was reassigned to the ECHL affiliate on March 2 and played his last gam... Full Story

Kempe to return tonight; Kitsyn sent down

Jon RosenMarch 12, 20160 Comments

Ontario ReignRoster Moves1 min read

Reign forward Adrian Kempe will return to the lineup in tonight's 6 p.m. home game against San Diego, head coach Mike Stothers confirmed via text on Saturday afternoon. Kempe had missed the last four games due to an upper body injury suffered in a collision with teammate Derek Forbort on Feb. 19 ... Full Story

Audio: Quick hits with Andrew Bodnarchuk

Jon RosenDecember 8, 20150 Comments

AudioManchester MonarchsOpposition0 min read

Though Andrew Bodnarchuk never played a game with the Kings - an ill-timed knee injury in training camp last season rendered him unavailable while Los Angeles dealt with ailments on the back end - the smooth-skating defenseman was a Manchester Monarchs team leader for three seasons and was a presenc... Full Story

Reign release G Emery from PTO, call up Houser

Jon RosenDecember 4, 20150 Comments

Manchester MonarchsOntario ReignProspects and ScoutingRoster Moves0 min read

The Reign have released veteran goalie Ray Emery from his pro tryout contract. As a result, the team announced on Friday that it has recalled goalie Michael Houser from the Manchester Monarchs (ECHL). Emery, 33-year-old and seasoned NHL netminder, was seldom-used by Reign head coach Mike Stot... Full Story