LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have recalled defenseman Kevin Gravel from the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. In addition, defenseman Christian Ehrhoff cleared waivers and was assigned to Ontario. Also, goaltender Peter Budaj has been recalled as an emergency recall.
The 23-year-old Gravel (born March 6, 1992) is a 6-4, 199-pound native of Kingsford, Mich. who appeared in 42 games this season with Ontario, posting 16 points (5-11=16), a plus-5 rating and 28 penalty minutes. He has yet to make his NHL debut.