The Los Angeles Kings didn't qualify for the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup playoffs this season but fans should rest assured: the team's future is bright.
Led by 10-year-old Palisadian Brendan Ward the L.A. Junior Kings' Squirt 97 team won the California Amateur Hockey Association Squirt A championship April 6 in Escondido.
It was the second major triumph for the team, which also captured the Southern California Amateur Hockey Association (SCAHA) Squirt A Championship last month after posting a 15-2 record in league play. During the season, the team also played tournaments in Phoenix and Chicago, finishing first at the Phoenix Coyote Cup Championship.
Overall, the Jr. Kings' Squirt squad posted a record of 43-6-1 and outscored its opponents 325-77.
Pacific Palisades ~ Palisadian-Post
Ward's Kings Skate to Squirt Title (Palasadian) 
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