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Michael Sloniker

Originally from California, I currently live in New York and will soon be moving to Chicago. I got my Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Utah State University with a minor in Journalism and recently got my MBA with an emphasis in Sport Management from Southern New Hampshire University. Additionally, I have been following the game of hockey as a fan for about 30 years.

LA Kings & the Kovalchuk Effect

Michael Sloniker | June 29, 2018

Over the weekend the Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms on a three-year deal with Ilya Kovalchuk. Signing Kovalchuk helps fill a glaring weakness the Kings had last season but,…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Kings 2018 Draft Preview

Michael Sloniker | June 21, 2018

With the 2018 NHL Draft taking place in Dallas this weekend, it’s time to get primed for what the draft could hold in store for the Los Angeles Kings. A…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL Entry Draft

LA Kings Defense Second to None

Michael Sloniker | June 14, 2018

Defense wins championships, or so the saying goes. For the Los Angeles Kings, defense was certainly the backbone of the team this past season. They allowed the fewest goals in…

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Kings’ Secondary Scoring Key for 2018-19

Michael Sloniker | June 6, 2018

While there is still a fair amount of lingering disappointment over the Los Angeles Kings’ four-game sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights, the 2017-18 season still stands…

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LA Kings: Cup Contenders or Pretenders?

Michael Sloniker | May 1, 2018

For the second time in three years, the Los Angeles Kings were unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs in the first round, this time at the hands of the expansion Vegas…

Categories Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings

Quick vs Fleury: As Good As Advertised

Michael Sloniker | April 20, 2018

The playoff series between the Los Angeles Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights came to end Tuesday night as Vegas’ Marc-Andre Fleury once again bested the Kings Jonathan Quick for…

Categories Golden Knights Goaltending, Kings Goaltending, Los Angeles Kings, Vegas Golden Knights

Doughty Deserves Norris After Career Season

Michael Sloniker | April 13, 2018

With the 2017-18 regular season ending this past weekend, many experts and pundits are releasing their picks for this season’s awards. Among the most hotly debated topics is who will…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

Kings & Carter: Can Lightning Strike Twice?

Michael Sloniker | April 7, 2018

When the Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history in 2012, the acquisition of Jeff Carter just before the trade deadline was one…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

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