The Los Angeles Kings have taken a decisive step toward diversifying the sport by launching a five‑day development camp aimed at young female hockey players.
A Week of Elite Coaching and Mentorship
From July 27 through July 31, the LA Kings Girls Camp gathered at the Toyota Sports Performance Center, where participants aged five to twelve received intensive on‑ice instruction, dryland training, and classroom sessions designed to sharpen both skill and understanding of the game.
The camp’s coaching staff featured a distinguished lineup, including Blake Bolden, Marah Wagner, Dominique Petrie, Domi DiDia, Jordan Nolan and Daryl Evans, each bringing a blend of professional experience and instructional expertise.
Beyond technical drills, the program emphasized leadership, resilience and confidence‑building, encouraging each girl to envision a future where hockey could be more than a pastime.
Mentorship From the Pros
Mentorship sessions connected the campers with players from the Premier Women’s Hockey League and senior executives, offering insights into professional pathways, coaching opportunities and the broader ecosystem of women’s hockey.
Former Kings alumni also took the ice to share personal narratives of perseverance, illustrating how commitment on the rink can translate into lifelong confidence.
A Vision for Inclusive Growth
By removing financial and logistical barriers, the initiative seeks to broaden participation and inspire the next generation of female athletes to pursue hockey with ambition and purpose. The camp is part of the Kings’ larger strategy to grow the game through inclusive youth programming and community outreach.