LOS ANGELES KINGS 2011-2012 SEASON PREVIEW:
After a disappointing year that saw two of their stars go down as the playoffs drew near, the Los Angeles Kings are aiming for the stars this season, and we don’t mean Brad Pitt. LA will return star center Anze Kopitar and forward Justin Williams to their roster after nasty injuries ended their 2010-11. On top of that, however, they might have had the most successful offseason of anyone in the NHL.
They’ve brought in Mike Richards from Philadelphia and Simon Gagne, who was once Richards’ playmaking partner in Philly before moving to Tampa Bay. They believe this will shore up their left side and scoring issues if one of their stars is out again. Look for the Kings to make a major impact in the Western Conference this year if they can get, and keep, everyone healthy.
LOS ANGELES KINGS EXPERIENCE:
Founded: 1967
Location: Los Angeles, California
Stadium: Staples Center
Conference: Western Conference
Division: Pacific Division
Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup Titles: None yet
Los Angeles Kings Conference Championships: 1
Notable Players: Wayne Gretzky, Paul Coffey, Marcel Dionne
The Los Angeles Kings play hockey in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey league (NHL). The Kings franchise was founded in 1967 as part of the major NHL expansion of that year. The Los Angeles Kings have struggled for most of their history. Some highlights include the famed “Miracle on Manchester” game against future King Wayne Gretsky and his league-dominating Edmonton squad. Game 3 of the first round of the 1982 playoffs saw the Los Angeles Kings come back from a 5-0 deficit to win the game in overtime 6-5. LA Kings would acquire Wayne Gretsky in 1988 from Edmonton, making the Kings an instant Stanley Cup contender. In 1993, the team would make its first Stanley Cup finals behind the offense of Gretsky and Luc Robitaille. The Los Angeles Kings have really struggled since the trade of Gretsky and the retirement of Robitaille. Now they are rebuilding themselves back into contention.
The Los Angeles Kings play home games at the award-winning Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. With a capacity of nearly 19,000, the arena is one of the premier sports arenas in the country, and it's the only arena to host five professional sports teams. A game at the Staples Center with its incredible video and audio capabilities, its spectator amenities, and luxury options is one of the great fan experiences in hockey today. Buy Los Angeles Kings tickets now!
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Los Angeles Kings Season Preview History
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