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Gets first NHL goal Thomas scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Thomas converted on a Jordan Spence pass at 11:13 of the first period, just 18 seconds after Adrian Kempe put the Kings on the board. Thomas' goal, his first in the NHL, ended up being the game-winner in the low-event game. The 24-year-old forward has added two shots on net and four hits through his first two games, though he's still seeing extremely limited usage on the fourth line.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kings' Akil Thomas Uses Screen To Wire Home First NHL Goal

APRIL 5, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 2, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Joins big club Thomas was promoted from AHL Ontario on Sunday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.

Impact Thomas is having his best AHL season to date with 22 goals and 43 points through 61 appearances. The 24-year-old was a second-round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and has yet to make his NHL debut.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Thomas was placed on waivers by the Kings on Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

Impact Thomas played only 13 games with AHL Ontario last year after undergoing shoulder surgery early in the season. If he clears waivers, the 23-year-old center will report to the AHL again to begin the 2023-24 campaign as he looks to make his NHL debut later in the season.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fully healthy to begin new year Thomas (shoulder) practiced Thursday, Austin Stanovich of LA Hockey Now reports.

Impact Thomas underwent shoulder surgery in November of 2022, which limited him to eight points in 13 AHL games with Ontario. The 23-year-old forward has had a number of significant injury absences early in his career, and the Kings' strong forward depth likely means he'll begin the upcoming season in the minors. Thomas was selected in the second round, 51st overall, in 2018.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Stephens: Kings sign Akil Thomas to a two-way contract... - The Athletic Kings sign Akil Thomas to a two-way contract for 2023-24 worth $775,000 at the NHL level. Thomas, 23, has battled shoulder injuries since tu...

JULY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Signs one-year contract Thomas signed a one-year, two-way contract with LA on Saturday.

Impact Thomas will get $775,000 at the NHL level . He was selected 51st overall in 2018 and has yet to play an NHL game. The 23-year-old had his 2022-23 season cut short when he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in November, the second time in two years that he required shoulder surgery. Thomas had five goals and eight points in 13 AHL games last season.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Growing the Game: Ukraine Returns to Play and Kings' Black History Month Jersey Ian Kennedy looks at Ukrainian teams returning to play, Akil Thomas designing a jersey for the L.A. Kings, young women’s hockey stars and PH...

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Growing the Game: Ukraine Returns to Play and Kings' Black History Month Jersey Ian Kennedy looks at Ukrainian teams returning to play, Akil Thomas designing a jersey for the L.A. Kings, young women’s hockey stars and PH...

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sent to bus league Thomas was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Thomas has yet to make his NHL debut, but he's notched 13 points in 23 AHL contests this season.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to active roster Thomas was recalled from AHL Ontario to the taxi squad Saturday, Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West reports.

Impact Thomas has put up 13 points over 23 AHL games this season. He can practice and travel with the team while on the taxi squad, but he'll need to be promoted to the active roster before making his NHL debut.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'A real special feeling' — Kings prospect Akil Thomas hopes all-Black line will inspire kids Thomas, Quinton Byfield and Devante Smith-Pelly became the first line of Black players in a pro game since the 1940s.

MARCH 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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OCTOBER 28, 2020 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Akil Thomas to host virtual NHL 20 tournament The Kings prospect will take on hosting duties for a COVID relief fundraising event.

MAY 23, 2020 • JEWELSFROMTHECROWN.COM