Kings Rookie Camp Set To Open On September 11th
The Los Angeles Kings today announced their roster and practice schedule for the club's annual Rookie Camp at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo.
The three-day Camp begins on Saturday, September 11, and concludes on Monday, September 13, before the club travels to Phoenix. On-ice practice sessions on Sunday (September 12) and Monday (September 13) are open to the public at no charge while the on-ice practice sessions for Saturday (September 11) requires a ticket for the LA Kings Hockey Fest '10 event which takes place that same day (Hockey Fest ticket details are below).
Kings Rookie Camp will conclude with two rookie games against Phoenix at Jobing.com Arena. The first game is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, at 6 p.m. while the second game is scheduled for Wednesday, September, 15 at 2 p.m. Both games are free and open to the public.
LAKings.com beat writer/columnist Rich Hammond will be in Phoenix to cover both games. He will also be filing reports during Rookie Camp and Hockey Fest.
Among those expected to participate in this year's Kings Rookie Camp are:
Kyle Clifford – Second round pick (35th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
Nicolas Deslauriers – Third round pick (84th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
Thomas Hickey – First round pick (4th overall) in 2007 NHL Entry Draft
Ray Kaunisto – Signed by the Kings as an unrestricted free agent (Mar. 31, 2010)
Jake Muzzin – Signed by the Kings as an unrestricted free agent (Jan. 4, 2010)
Brayden Schenn – First round pick (5th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
Colten Teubert – First round pick (13th overall) in 2008 NHL Entry Draft
Tyler Toffoli – Second round pick (47th overall) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
Jordan Weal – Third round pick (70th overall) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
PRACTICE AND GAME SCHEDULE FOR KINGS ROOKIE CAMP
(Subject to change):
Sat., Sept. 11: On-ice practices from 10-12 Noon; 4-5 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 12: On-ice practices from 10-12 Noon; 4-5 p.m.
Mon., Sept 13: On-ice practices from 10-12 Noon; 4-5 p.m.
KINGS ROOKIE CAMP ROSTER
(Subject to change):
Forwards:
Riley Brace^
Kyle Clifford
Robert Czarnik
Corey Elkins
Zach Harnden^
Ray Kaunisto
John Kemp^
Dwight King
Brandon Kozun
Andrei Loktionov
Jordan Nolan
Michael Pelech
Brayden Schenn
Tyler Toffoli
Linden Vey
Jordan Weal
Defensemen:
Nicolas Deslauriers
Johan Fransson
Samuel Groulx^
Thomas Hickey
Dylan King^
David Kolomatis
Patrick Mullen
Jake Muzzin
Colten Teubert
Goaltenders:
Jean-Francois Berube
Martin Jones
Garrett Zemlak^
^ On tryout
LA Kings Hockey Fest '10 takes place on September 11 at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo. The one-day event, which takes places from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. (doors open at 8 a.m.), will culminate with a special "Pep Rally" featuring the Kings players and all Hockey Fest participants at 5 p.m. on the (covered) NHL ice rink.
Tickets cost $15 for Kings Season Ticket members and for Partial Plan and Group Leaders by calling 1-888-KINGS-LA (1-888-54647-52). Tickets for the general public cost $20 and be can purchased by visiting LAKings.com/hockeyfest2010. Less than 400 tickets total remain available for purchase.
The second annual event will feature special Q&A and autograph sessions with Kings players, coaches, alumni and hockey dignitaries, in addition to Kings merchandise – including merchandise discounted at 40 percent -- and hockey memorabilia being available.
Also, with this year's Hockey Fest being held on September 11, the Kings Care Foundation will be hosting special fundraising activities at the event to benefit local organizations affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. More details to come on Thursday.
The Kings expect to release the entire Calendar of Events for Hockey Fest tomorrow, Tuesday.
