Detroit — John Wroblewski is headed to pro hockey.
Wroblewski, 39, who had so much success coaching in the Plymouth-based U.S. National Team Development Program, was hired Monday by the Los Angeles Kings to coach their AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign.
Wroblewski has been thought by many NHL personnel to some day move into the pro ranks, especially after eight of his players were picked in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft, including No. 1 overall pick Jack Hughes.
Wroblewski will be reunited with Alex Turcotte, who was the Kings’ 2019 first-round pick (No.