Kings Third/Throwback Sked

The Los Angeles Kings have a pair of alternate sweaters that will be used sparingly throughout the 2010-11 season. And LA Kings Insider blogger Rich Hammond provides us with the dates.

First, the black and silver third jersey will see action for 10 home games this year. It occurs to me I should've been doing this all along with these third jersey schedules, but here's a link to the Kings third jersey gallery.

The schedule is as follows:

• Tue., Oct. 12 - vs Atlanta
• Thu., Nov. 11 - vs Dallas
• Sun., Dec. 26 - vs Anaheim
• Sat., Jan. 1 - vs San Jose
• Thu., Jan. 20 - vs Phoenix
• Thu., Mar. 3 - vs Phoenix
• Mon., Mar. 7 - vs Dallas
• Thu., Mar. 24 - vs San Jose
• Sat., Apr. 2 - vs Dallas
• Wed., Apr. 6 - vs Phoenix

The Thrashers stick out like a sore thumb on that list. Seems like outside of that first game, the Kings are pretty much sticking to divisional rivals. All three home games against the Coyotes and Stars will see L.A. sporting the black and silver.

But wait, there's more.  The Kings will also be wearing a purple and gold retro sweater for a handful of games — one of which was their season opener against the Canucks. I recommend a look at the jersey gallery.

Here is how that 4-night schedule shakes out:

• Sat., Oct. 9 - @ Vancouver
• Sat., Jan. 15 - vs Edmonton
• Thu., Feb. 24 - vs Minnesota
• Sat., Mar. 19 - vs Anaheim

That takes care of the third home game against the Ducks. The Sharks will be the only Pacific Division team to see the Kings in black and purple at Staples Center.

Thanks to Howard B. for the link.

Comments

[fraser52]

so what about the rumored white version of the black thirds? will they be wearing those at all this year?

[Chris]

The photos I posted of the white jerseys, if they are in fact meant for the Kings, are in the prototype stage right now. That means we won't actually see them on the ice for another year or two. Anyway, don't you think four jerseys are enough for one season?

[metsfan96]

Reason they wore them vs Atlanta was because it was the home opener

[Scott T.]

Any word if there will be NOB's on the back of the purple jerseys in the rest of the games?

[kyle]

The schedule isn't showing up on the calendar. All the other teams' jersey schedules are posted so far except for the kings

[fraser52]

yeah 4 jerseys is enough for one year, good point

[Nucky]

The Canucks wore the vintage jerseys against Colorado the other night and didn't have the NOB, so I would imagine the Kings do the same.

[Jason G]

I wish they would wear these for a game against the Wings. Hopefully, it won't be too long before these go primary

[matt]

Is it possible that they're considering dumping the black and purples in favor of donning their now thirds as a permanent home? This would of course bring the white versions in a their new road jerseys... this could also be the beginning of the "retro" purple and golds becoming a new third jersey. Thoughts?

[kyojikasshu]

FYI, the Kings have included serifed NOBs on the thirds tonight, the first home game for the Forum Blue and Gold jerseys. Interesting to note that tonight's honoree, Rogie Vachon, was wearing an old-style version of the sweater, with the gold stripe at the bottom of the waist.