Even though the LA Kings 2018-2019 season has come to an end, several of the Kings top prospects are still competing for a championship in the OHL, WHL and NCAA. Take a look at the top prospects:
NCHC First Team All-Star and Huskies second-leading scorer Blake Lizotte has signed an entry-level deal with the LA Kings and will report directly to the team.https://t.co/eGo1DLYEYZ
Aidan Dudas Dudas made his professional debut for the Ontario Reign on April 3, where he collected a pair of assists, the first points of his professional career. Prior to signing, he recorded a multi-goal (2-0=2) performance in the Owen Sound's final game in Portland.
Jaret Anderson-Dolan Currently in playoffs with the Spokane Chiefs, Anderson-Dolan has put up 10 points in 10 games (3-7=10). Most recently on April 13, he notched an assist (0-1=1) against the Everett Silvertips, contributing to the Chief's series-clinching victory. He and the Chiefs will face the Vancouver Giants in the Western Conference Finals, beginning on Friday.
Austin Strand Strand extended his scoring streak to four games after he scored two goals on April 10 against the Stockton Heat, the first multi-goal game of Strand's professional career and his third multi-point game of the season.
Austin Strand after his first two-goal game as a pro, and a big 7-2 win in Stockton! pic.twitter.com/2K9FAhUlSe
Akil Thomas Thomas recorded four points (2-2=4) in five games, helping the Niagara IceDogs clinch the series against the North Bay Battalion. In the next series against the Oshawa Generals, Thomas registered two points (1-1=2) in three appearances, however the IceDogs were eliminated from the OHL Playoffs after losing the series 4-2. Thomas signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Kings on March 16.
Extremely excited and honoured to announce that I’ve officially signed my first nhl contract with the @lakings ! Wanna thank my family, friends, coaches and teammates for their endless… https://t.co/q5V3eUaGP2
Matt Villalta On March 29, Villalta stopped 20-of-24 shots faced against the Owen Sound, recording his fourth consecutive playoff win and helping the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds clinch the series against Owen Sound. Then, on April 14 against the Saginaw Spirit, Villalta stopped 21-of-25 shots faced, but the Greyhounds were ultimately eliminated from the playoffs.