The Kings announced their roster and practice schedule for their annual rookie camp, to be held Sept. 11, 12 and 13 at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo. The camp will end with two rookie games at Glendale, Ariz., on Sept. 14 and 15.
On-ice practice sessions Sept. 12 and 13 will be open to the public at no charge but the on-ice practice sessions for Sept. 11 will require a ticket for the Kings Hockey Fest ’10.
Among those expected to participate in this year’s rookie camp:
Kyle Clifford – Second-round pick (35th overall) in the 2009 entry draft.
Nicolas Deslauriers – Third-round pick (84th overall) in 2009.
Thomas Hickey – First-round pick (fourth overall) in 2007.
Ray Kaunisto – Signed as an unrestricted free agent (March 31, 2010)
Jake Muzzin – Signed as an unrestricted free agent (Jan. 4, 2010)
Brayden Schenn – First-round pick (fifth overall) in 2009.
Colten Teubert – First-round pick (13th overall) in 2008.
Tyler Toffoli – Second-round pick (47th overall) in 2010.
Jordan Weal – Third-round pick (70th overall) in 2010.
Schedule for the rookie camp (subject to change):
Sat., Sept. 11: On-ice practices from 10-noon; 4-5 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 12: On-ice practices from 10-noon; 4-5 p.m.
Mon., Sept 13: On-ice practices from 10-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
The Kings Hockey Fest, condensed to one day this year even though last year's inaugural event seemed to be a success, will take place Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Toyota Sports Center. Tickets cost $15 for season ticket holders and partial plan and group leaders. Tickets for the general public cost $20 can be purchased by visiting LAKings.com/hockeyfest2010. The event will feature question-and-answer sessions and autograph sessions with Kings players, coaches, alumni and hockey dignitaries. Kings merchandise will also be available.
Helene Elliott