LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings today announced their preseason schedule for the 2013-14 NHL season. The Kings are currently scheduled to play seven preseason games -- including two at STAPLES Center on September 15 versus the Phoenix Coyotes and September 24 versus the Anaheim Ducks.

In addition to the two home games at STAPLES Center, the Kings will “host” the New York Rangers (September 27) and the Colorado Avalanche (September 28) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The Kings play at Phoenix on September 15 (as part of a split-squad game), at Anaheim on September 17 and at Colorado on September 20.

Tickets for the two Kings preseason games at STAPLES Center are scheduled to go on sale later this summer. Tickets are currently on sale for the games in Las Vegas.

For all Kings ticket information, call 1-888-KINGS-LA (1-888-54647-52)

The Kings and the NHL will release the 2013-14 regular season schedule at a later time (as early as today).

Day Date Opponent City Venue Time (PT)

Sun. Sept. 15 - Coyotes Phoenix Jobing.com Arena 7 p.m. (split squad)

Sun. Sept. 15 - Coyotes Los Angeles STAPLES Center 7 p.m. (split squad)

Tue. Sept. 17 - Ducks Anaheim Honda Center 7 p.m.

Fri. Sept. 20 - Avalanche Denver Pepsi Center 6 p.m.

Tues. Sept. 24 - Ducks Los Angeles STAPLES Center 7:30 p.m.

Fri. Sept. 27 - Rangers Las Vegas MGM Grand 7:30 p.m.

Sat. Sept. 28 - Avalanche Las Vegas MGM Grand 7 p.m.