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Mitch Michals

Just a hockey loving American. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Saint Louis University where I skated for the Billikens. From 2013-14 I covered the St. Louis Blues for ESPN Radio St. Louis. I currently work in sports video production in Los Angeles, and will always show solidarity for stay-at-home defenseman.

Six Degrees of an L.A. Kings Trade

Mitch Michals | January 7, 2016

The NHL trade deadline is February 29th, but several clubs have already decided to act on their biggest weaknesses. I was all prepared to write this column as yesterday’s feature…

Categories Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings

The Pacific in Movie Quotes: Evaluating the Worst Division in the NHL

Mitch Michals | January 5, 2016

It really has been a banner year for the National Hockey League. Attendance is on the rise, new stars are being born, and a 6’8” bruiser is going to play…

Categories Editor's Choice

Kings vs. Canucks: A Running Diary of Animosity

Mitch Michals | December 29, 2015

Volume three of the L.A. Kings running diary takes us to the world renowned Rogers Centre in Vancouver. The Kings and Canucks are no strangers to big games, facing off…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

5 Trade Targets For The Kings’ Blue Line

Mitch Michals | December 25, 2015

Normally when a team is sitting at the top of their division after a large chunk of the season, there is no pressing need to improve their roster. These are…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Doughty vs. Karlsson: Who is the Better Franchise Cornerstone?

Mitch Michals | December 21, 2015

Something dawned on me when the Kings traveled north of the border to take on the Ottawa Senators on December 14th. This seemingly unimportant game between two non-conference foes could…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators

Which Superhero Is Your NHL Team?

Mitch Michals | December 15, 2015

Sports figures are like real life superheroes. They can do things the rest of the population only dreams about, and are recognized as heroes when they perform their occupational requirements.…

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Can the Kings Still Count on Dustin Brown?

Mitch Michals | December 9, 2015

Of all the hockey adages I’ve heard over the years, one stands out from the rest. You’re only as good as your last shift. I can’t remember when it first…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

The 3-On-3 Overtime Kings

Mitch Michals | December 4, 2015

We live in a world where sports storylines and subplots pop up every second. The term overnight became outdated in the age of social media, where apps like Twitter and…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings vs. Blackhawks: Running Diary of a Conference Rivalry

Mitch Michals | November 30, 2015

Back and better than ever, it’s time for another edition of The Hockey Writers foster child the running diary. The Los Angeles Kings currently sit in first place in the…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

How the Kings Set Their Thanksgiving Table

Mitch Michals | November 24, 2015

There’s still a sizable portion of the NHL season remaining, but a certain celebration of food really signifies the start of more meaningful games. When Thanksgiving rolls around, the new…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Here Comes Milan Lucic

Mitch Michals | November 16, 2015

The rest of the NHL was afraid this day would come. Milan Lucic, warrior of ice and equal opportunity punisher, has firmly hit his stride with the Los Angeles Kings.…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Comparing Each NHL Pacific Division Team to a Music Style

Mitch Michals | November 13, 2015

This post appears in our new section called Overtime. It is our home of Long Form journalism on all things hockey & culture. We are now porting over many of our…

Categories Los Angeles Kings
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