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Today in Hockey History: Nov. 16

Greg Boysen | November 16, 2021

Nov. 16 has seen quite a few memorable moments in National Hockey League history, including an “Original 6” franchise taking the ice for the first time. This was also a…

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 8

Greg Boysen | September 8, 2021

One of the legends of the National Hockey League announced his retirement on this date, but he wasn’t able to stay off the ice very long. This date also saw…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8

Greg Boysen | August 8, 2021

Aug. 8 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest players on this date. There were also a pair of…

Kings’ 5 Best Goalie Tandems

Dave Thorpe | July 31, 2020

The Los Angeles Kings have had game-changing goalkeepers in the team’s history, including Rogie Vachon, Kelly Hrudey and Jonathan Quick. But who came closest to mastering the dubious act of…

Top 3 All-Time Kings Goalies

Eric Roberts | March 26, 2018

It has been a season of celebration across the National Hockey League. The league has celebrated 100 years of existence with several Centennial Celebrations at various points of the 2016-17…

Hall of Fame Inducts Surprising Class of 2016 featuring Lindros, Makarov, Quinn, Vachon

Dustin L. Nelson | June 27, 2016

The Hockey Hall of Fame announced the class of 2016 Monday. Eric Lindros, Sergei Makarov, Pat Quinn and Rogie Vachon will receive one of hockey’s highest honors this fall. Meet…

Book Review: Hockey Card Stories by Ken Reid

Mario Boucher | November 5, 2014

It’s impossible to read Ken Reid’s new book “Hockey Card Stories” and not be taken back in time. History of the Game Through Cards An easy and thoroughly enjoyable read,…

The Most Underrated Kings Goalie of All Time

Sheng Peng | September 6, 2014

See our picks for most underrated Kings forwards of all time here >>> See our picks for most underrated Kings defensemen of all time here >>> Here’s a few guidelines…

LA Kings Championship Parade: Who Should Have Been Here?

Sheng Peng | June 18, 2014

Los Angeles Kings fans were so used to losing. So this chatter about a prospective dynasty—dynasty?!—is as startling as say, going from being a janitor to joining the Justice League. We…

Why I’m Sad Jonathan Quick Isn’t “Elite”

Sheng Peng | April 28, 2014

Jonathan Quick is not among the elite goalies in the NHL right now. This wasn’t a conclusion happened upon last week when he surrendered 16 goals—the most he’s ever given…

Musings of a 36-Year Los Angeles Kings Fan

Walter McLaughlin | May 27, 2012

Not long after Al Gore invented the internet, I started listening to Los Angeles Kings games on a red transistor radio. The mid-70’s were tumultuous times. Gerald Ford had just…

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