LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Kings have assigned defenseman Jeff Schultz to the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.

Schultz, 27, has played in 41 games for the Monarchs this season, recording seven points (1-6=7) and 14 penalty minutes. He has not appeared in a game with the Kings this season.

The Kings return to action tomorrow (Thursday) by hosting Columbus. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. with pregame coverage on FOX Sports West and AM 1150 set to begin at 7 p.m.