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Goaltending is a unique position. Well, obviously it is. But here’s why, in this context. Take two forward prospects. The top two forward prospects in an organization, for example.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 13

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 4/6

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings’ weekly prospect update. This week’s update was highlighted by goalie Hampton Slukynsky, who made his professional debut in the AHL with the Ontario Reign.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / April 11

SATURDAY: Reign Projected Lineup at Firebirds, a Win Gives Ontario AHL’s Pacific Division Title

A decade in the making: the Ontario Reign have a chance to clinch the Pacific Division tonight for the first time since their inaugural season. Head coach Andrew Lord and his group took a major step toward that goal with a regulation win at Toyota Arena on Friday, coupled with a Colorado Eagles loss to the Tucson Roadrunners.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 11

Ontario Reign: Notes From 4-1 Victory Over Coachella Valley

Hampton Slukynsky made 21 saves in his professional debut, backstopping the Ontario Reign to a 4-1 victory over the Coachella Valley Firebirds. First period:

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / MayorsManor.com / April 10

FRIDAY: Reign Projected Lineup vs. Firebirds, Plus Lord on the Beginning of Hammer Time

It’s Hammer Time! Riding the momentum of a big overtime win Tuesday night, Ontario coach Andrew Lord and his squad now head into a home-and-home set against the Coachella Valley Firebirds this weekend.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / April 4

SATURDAY: Reign Projected Lineup vs. Condors, Plus Update on Plan for Slukynsky

The stretch drive is fully underway for Ontario, as they return home to host Bakersfield on Saturday night. Following a .500 road trip by the Reign, head coach Andrew Lord & Co.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

Kings Sign Hampton Slukynsky, Grant Slukynsky To Entry-Level Deals

April 2: The Kings announced both Hampton’s and Grant’s signings on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Hampton’s is a three-year deal while Grant’s is for one year, both beginning next season.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Kings sign Hampton Slukynsky to entry-level contract

One of the top netminders in college hockey is turning pro. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Kings announced that the team has signed goaltender Hampton Slukynsky to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Kings Expected To Sign Hampton And Grant Slukynsky

The Los Angeles Kings are expected to sign one of their promising goaltending prospects. According to Alexander Legget of Mayor’s Manor, the Kings are expected to sign netminder Hampton Slukynsky to his entry-level contract.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 28

2026 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament: Kings’ Slukynsky, Red Wings’ Plante highlight standouts from Day 2

The second day of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament saw more exciting action, with a couple of teams further expressing why they are favorites to advance to the Frozen Four.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / January 13

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 1/5

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. For the second straight week, Hampton Slukynsky highlighted our weekly prospect update by winning both games against Denver University.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / January 6

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 12/29

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. This weekly prospect update was highlighted by goaltenders Erik Portillo and Hampton Slukynsky.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / October 21

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 10/13

Another week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings‘ weekly prospect update. Goaltender Hampton Slukynsky highlighted this week’s prospect update.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 30, 2025

LA Kings Announce Roster for Development Camp

The draft is over, and now it’s time for prospects to take the ice for Development Camp this week. The LA Kings will hold Development Camp Monday through Thursday.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / April 10, 2025

Kings Prospect Slukynsky Earns 2OT Win at Frozen Four, Will Play for National Championship

Goaltender Hampton Slukynsky has gone from a hometown of 1,800 to a national stage after backstopping Western Michigan to a 3-2 double overtime win at the Frozen Four on Thursday afternoon.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7, 2025

2025 college free agency preview: Goaltenders and defensemen

As is always the case at this time of year, we’ve seen an influx of collegiate signings in recent weeks which is likely to continue over the next little while.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 29, 2025

2025 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament: Capitals’ Quinn Hutson, Kings’ Hampton Slukynsky help their teams advance to Frozen Four

Saturday evening saw the first two spots of this year’s NCAA Men’s Frozen Four filled in a pair of exciting clashes between championship hopefuls. From controversial calls to big-time goals, a lot happened on the third day of the national tournament.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 28, 2025

2025 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament: Islanders’ Cole Eiserman, Kings’ Hampton Slukynsky highlight standouts from Day 1

The 2025 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament got off to an exciting start on Thursday, with the Toledo and Fargo Regionals getting underway. The opening game of the national tournament was a very strange one between Big Ten runner-up Ohio State and Boston University in Toledo.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / March 27, 2025

Minnesota State men's hockey drops 2OT heartbreaker in NCAA Tournament

It was the definition of a heartbreaker. The Minnesota State men's hockey team knotted the game in the third period and pushed fourth-seeded Western Michigan

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / January 27, 2025

LA Kings Prospect Update – Week 1/20

A week has passed, and it’s time for another LA Kings prospect update. Goaltender Hampton Slukynsky highlighted this week’s update. Slukynsky made one start for Western Michigan University (WMU) and posted his first NCAA shutout, stopping all 14 shots in the Broncos’ 2-0 win over Miami University (Ohio).

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 28, 2024

U.S. Does What Canada Couldn’t, Takes Down Latvia 5-1

Less than 24 hours after pulling off an improbable victory over Canada, the Latvians were back at it against the star-studded United States. Linards Feldbergs got the start for Latvia once more, a near-impossible task on a back-to-back after playing 65 minutes plus the shootout.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / December 2, 2024