LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have assigned forward Michael Mersch to the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.

The 23-year-old Mersch (born Oct. 2, 1992) is a 6-2, 218-pound native of Park Ridge, Ill. who appeared in 15 games this season with the Kings, recording three points (1-2=3) and a plus-1 rating. He recorded his first career NHL goal/point Dec. 29 at EDM.

Mersch appeared in 19 games earlier this season with Ontario, where he has registered 15 points (12-3=15) and 10 penalty minutes.

The Kings conclude a four-game homestand on Saturday at 1 p.m. against the Ottawa Senators. The game will be broadcast on FOX Sports West and KABC Radio 790.