Los Angeles Kings prepare for the upcoming 2026 NHL Rookie Faceoff

The Los Angeles Kings held a practice session Friday at the Toyota Sports Performance Center to prepare for the 2026 Rookie Faceoff. The annual tournament, running from September 12 to 15 in San Jose, features prospects from the Kings, Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, and Utah Mammoth. Ontario Reign head coach Andrew Lord will lead the Kings squad, which includes notable prospects Henry Brzustewicz, Vojtech Cihar, Carter George, and Hampton Slukynsky. The event serves as an unofficial start to the 2026-27 NHL campaign for top prospects looking to make an impression on the team's front office. Players will begin tournament action Saturday at 5 p.m. with a game against the San Jose Sharks. The Kings schedule also includes subsequent matchups against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday and the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday.

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