Lee scores 25 in Rockets' 104-87 win over Kings
...shot 61 percent in the first quarter when it led 32-21. ... Kings F John Salmons has missed the last eight games with a sore hip and teammate Marcus Thornton has been out the last four with a bruised left calf. ... The Kings made 20 of 37 free throws....info
Kopitar's stick, Quick's brilliance got Kings in
...goals, with center Mike Richards leading the way with four. 5. Another "King" in the making: Rookie left wing Dwight King quietly has had a fine season after being called up from Manchester of the AHL in mid-February following an injury to center Jarret Stoll....info
Burger King Reinvents Itself with New Food, New Look
...King, isn't the same at all. Looks like the brick facade and mood lighting inside smacks more of casual dining. Burger King, actually doesn't sound like "the Burger King". Burger King is working hard with its blenders crafting made-to-order smoothies with...info
Oil Kings vs. Wheat Kings â€" End of Game 2 â€" Saturday night
...the sentiment of when you win a championship you walk forever together. Quinn said he followed the progress of the Oil Kings closely this year. When he was head coach of the Edmonton Oilers two seasons ago Quinn said he attended several Oil King games. Then,...info
Oil Kings vs. Brandon Wheat Kings Friday night â€" In the books
...part of the Oil King defensive corps who allowed 29 Brandon shots through three periods. “The first 10 minutes is big,†Oil King coach Derek Laxdal said before the game. “But it’s the same thing for (Wheat King coach) Cory Clouston because both teams haven’t...info
Oil Kings vs. Wheat Kings â€" Game 2 â€" Saturday
...•Will Brandon forward Mark Stone have a break-out night and do some damage? •Will the Wheat King power play â€" something Oil King coach Derek Laxdal has been concerned about â€" ignite and do some damage tonight? •When the Oil Kings board the bus at 8 a.m. Sunday...info
Oil Kings’ Hamilton a playoff vet
...on to the players.†The coaching staff was on board with the decision to go for the 2-2-1-1-1 format against the Brandon Wheat Kings. “We used to play the 2-3-2 in the ECHL and I used to just hate it,†said Laxdal, who, despite that, led the Idaho Steelheads...info
Kings face Sharks, look to clinch playoff spot
...the tiebreaker with the Coyotes and can assure itself of its first division title since 1991 -- and the third seed -- by taking the final two games from San Jose. "It's crazy how a couple of games can really change things," forward Dwight King said after a...info
Sharks vs. Kings in huge west battle
...be the message again sent to the players." The home team has won each of first four matchups in this series, with the Kings prevailing 5-2 in the last meeting March 20. Anze Kopitar and Mike Richards had a goal and two assists apiece for Los Angeles, while...info
Helene Elliott: Kings need to make a stand
...ANGELES -- In mid-December, with the Los Angles Kings foundering and scraping to score goals, General Manager Dean Lombardi reluctantly fired coach Terry Murray and hired Darryl Sutter. Lombardi's explanation was illuminating. "With the expectations this year,...info