LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Kenny Connors

Originally posted on Hockey Royalty | By Kyle Garcia | Last updated Sep 1, 2025 1:41 PM ET

With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Kenny Connors!

Kenny Connors

Birthdate: March 10, 2003

Birthplace: Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Height: 6’2

Weight: 207 lbs

Position: Center

Shoots: Left

Draft: 4th round, 103rd overall, 2022 NHL Entry Draft

2024-25 season

Kenny Connors concluded his junior season at UMass (NCAA) with 30 points (10 G, 20 A) in 40 games. Connors played mostly as the team’s 3C nd won 51.1% of his faceoffs, but also saw time on the wing. Connors’ 40 games played, 10 goals, 20 assists, and 30 points were all season-highs in his three years playing collegiate hockey. Known for his 200-foot game, Connors was deployed at 5v5, 6v5 (extra attacker), when protecting a lead, on power plays, and during penalty kills for UMass.

@kennyconnors25 double dips to extend our lead with assists from @lucas_olvestad and Duerr.

Watch on @ESPNPlus: https://t.co/kGB6XOEqvp #NewMass X #Flagship pic.twitter.com/CCkC1mnKXq

— UMass Hockey (@UMassHockey) February 1, 2025

Here’s @kennyconnors25 FIFTH goal in the last four games to open the scoring here in Orono – set up by @RLaut14 and Larry Keenan

Second period coming up on @ESPNPlus: https://t.co/0ni2NLEPXj #NewMass X #Flagship pic.twitter.com/Xh2QKfMBlr

— UMass Hockey (@UMassHockey) February 2, 2025

Connors also set a program record for scoring in six straight games (1/24-2/14) and also played in his 100th collegiate game on February 21st. His last game with UMass came in a 2-1 loss in the Frozen Four tournament to the eventual NCAA champions, Western Michigan University. He signed his entry-level contract with the Kings on April 2nd, four days after UMass’ season ended. He didn’t play a game with the Ontario Reign due to an injury.

Last night @kennyconnors25 broke our program record by extending his goal scoring streak to SIX straight @LAKings @NCAAIceHockey @hockey_east #NewMass X #Flagship pic.twitter.com/EqWWAyq8y0

— UMass Hockey (@UMassHockey) February 15, 2025

Congrats to @kennyconnors25 and @cohara19 on both reaching the 1⃣0⃣0⃣ career games milestone tonight #NewMass X #Flagship pic.twitter.com/YCPd8WPrDV

— UMass Hockey (@UMassHockey) February 21, 2025

2025-26 outlook

Connors’ entry-level contract will begin this year and run through the 206-27 season. He is expected to play with the Reign, and with the team projected to have plenty of centers on the roster, it will be interesting to see where new head coach Andrew Lord has Connors in the lineup and if he’ll play every day. Nevertheless, the Reign will play a part in Connors’ everyday development of becoming an NHL player, like they will for many incoming prospects this year.

Kenny makes it 2⃣0⃣!!

Congratulations to @kennyconnors25 on becoming the 20th player in the @CoachCarvelUM era to sign an NHL deal

: https://t.co/GzyWRrVSa8 #NewMass X #Flagship pic.twitter.com/f1KrNITJu8

— UMass Hockey (@UMassHockey) April 3, 2025