LOS ANGELES, CA - The 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings, parent club of the Manchester Monarchs, have assigned defenseman Andrew Bodnarchuk, forward Stefan Legein and forward David Meckler to Manchester, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today.

Bodnarchuk, who signed with the Kings on July 6, played last season with the AHL’s Providence Bruins, recording 17 points (5-12=17) and 44 penalty minutes in 63 games played.

Legein spent last season with Manchester, recording 25 points (14-11=25) and 44 penalty minutes in 63 regular season games and two points (2-0=2) and 15 penalty minutes in four playoff games.

Meckler completed his fifth season with Manchester last season, recording 17 points (10-7=17) and 13 penalty minutes in 44 regular season games and zero points and penalty minutes in four playoff games.

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