PHEONIX COPLEY NEWS

Sent back down Copley was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday.

Impact Copley was called up earlier in the week so he could back up Anton Forsberg for Thursday's game in San Jose, allowing Darcy Kuemper to rest. With that assignment fulfilled, Copley returns to the Reign, where he is likely to spend a majority of the campaign unless the Kings' goaltending duo gets disrupted by an injury.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Up from minors Copley was summoned from AHL Ontario on Wednesday, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.

Impact Copley has a 3.84 GAA and an .870 save percentage in seven appearances with Ontario this year. Darcy Kuemper won't travel with the team for Thursday's game in San Jose, which keeps him fresh for Friday's home tilt against Boston. Copley will instead serve as the backup goaltender Thursday, while Anton Forsberg is expected to get the start.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back on waivers Copley was designated for waivers by the Kings on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact It's been a whirlwind October for Copley, who was placed on waivers by Los Angeles on Oct. 1, picked up by the Lightning and then traded back to LA on Oct. 15 for future considerations. Now, the Kings will try once again to get Copley through the minors to AHL Ontario if he goes unclaimed this time around. Despite his shuffles around the league, Copley hasn't appeared in an NHL game this year.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Acquired for considerations Copley was traded to the Kings from the Lightning for future considerations Wednesday.

Impact Copley was picked up off waivers by the Lightning on Oct. 2 when there were some questions regarding the health of Andrei Vasilevskiy. With their starter good to go, the Bolts no longer needed Copley and opted to trade him back to the Kings rather than sticking him back on waivers. Now back with LA, Copley will provide some extra depth while Darcy Kuemper (lower body) is dealing with an injury of his own.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Snagged off waivers Copley was picked up off waivers by the Lightning from the Kings on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact The decision to add Copley to the Bolts' roster is an interesting one considering Andrei Vasilevskiy has been dealing with an undisclosed injury during training camp -- though he is reportedly nearing a return to action. The team already has Jonas Johansson in the fold to serve as the No. 2 option but it seems the club may not have full confidence in his abilities. As for Copley, the likely won't be the last time he's placed on waivers this season. If he stays with Tampa for the whole year, Copley figures to see around 20 regular-season appearances behind the workhorse Vasilevskiy.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers Copley was placed on waivers by the Kings on Wednesday.

Impact Copley had a 2.49 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 42 regular-season appearances with AHL Ontario in 2024-25. Copley is expected to rejoin the Reign if he clears waivers, but he might be the first goaltender summoned in the event that Darcy Kuemper or Anton Forsberg suffer an injury.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start in Boise game Copley will guard the road goal in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Mammoth in Boise, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Copley will get the nod for a neutral-site game. The 33-year-old has not yet played in the preseason. He is likely to miss out on the NHL roster and will need to pass through waivers to be assigned to AHL Ontario.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year deal Copley signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Kings on Monday.

Impact Copley spent most of the 2024-25 regular season with AHL Ontario, posting a 24-17-1 record with a 2.49 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 42 appearances. With David Rittich eligible for unrestricted free agency in July, Copley could compete for the Kings' backup role behind Darcy Kuemper at training camp ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Kings Recall Carter George, Send Pheonix Copley To Ontario Reign The Los Angeles Kings announced they have sent goaltender Pheonix Copley to their AHL affiliate Ontario Reign and recalled goaltender Carter...

APRIL 23 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Returns to minors Copley was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday.

Impact Copley was serving as the Kings' third-string goaltender with Los Angeles. The 33-year-old has a 2.49 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 42 regular-season outings with Ontario in 2024-25. Carter George was recalled from Ontario in a corresponding move.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Copley was recalled from AHL Ontario on Monday.

Impact Copley made one relief appearance for the Kings on Oct. 16 against Toronto, stopping 10 of 12 shots in a 6-2 loss. He posted a 24-17-1 record with a 2.49 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 42 AHL regular-season appearances in 2024-25. Copley will be the third netminder with the Kings in the playoffs behind Darcy Kuemper and David Rittich.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Copley was assigned to AHL Ontario on Sunday.

Impact Copley was David Rittich's backup in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to Anaheim. Since Copely was with the Kings on an emergency basis, his demotion probably means that Darcy Kuemper will be available to return after the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Receives emergency recall Copley was called up from AHL Ontario on an emergency basis Saturday.

Impact Darcy Kuemper (personal) is unavailable Saturday, so Copley will be one of two goaltenders to dress against the Ducks, along with David Rittich. The Kings' announcement didn't specify which goalie would get the start in Saturday's game, which will likely be revealed at the start of warmups.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back to AHL Copley was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Sunday.

Impact Copley served as David Rittich's backup in Saturday's matchup with the Kraken. The 32-year-old netminder could potentially rejoin the Kings prior to Monday's game in San Jose, though goaltender Erik Portillo was recalled from Ontario in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Los Angeles Copley was recalled from AHL Ontario on Saturday.

Impact Copley figures to serve as David Rittich's backup with Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) on IR. The 32-year-old Copley appeared in one game for the Kings this season, where he allowed two goals on 12 shots.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Copley was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Thursday.

Impact Copley was with the Kings because Darcy Kuemper (lower body) was unavailable. Copley stopped 10 of 12 shots while logging 27:29 of ice time in a relief appearance against Toronto on Oct. 16, but that's all the work he's received in the NHL in 2024-25. He's been moved to the minors because LA activated Kuemper off injured reserve in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday Copley was recalled from AHL Ontario on Saturday.

Impact Copley will rejoin the Kings after Darcy Kuemper (lower body) was placed on IR. Copley figures to backup David Rittich Saturday against Anaheim,

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Copley was assigned to AHL Ontario on Saturday.

Impact In a relief appearance, Copley allowed two goals on 12 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to Toronto after David Rittich got pulled. Copley's return to the minors could bode well for the availability of Darcy Kuemper (lower body) ahead of Sunday's contest in Anaheim.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes relief appearance Copley replaced starter David Rittich in the second period of Wednesday's 6-2 defeat to the Maple Leafs, stopping 10 of 12 shots faced.

Impact Copley wasn't exactly stellar in his relief performance, though he did stop all six shots he faced at even strength. With Darcy Kuemper (lower body) in doubt, the 32-year-old Copley could get the starting nod on the road versus Montreal on Thursday in the second game of the Kings' back-to-back. Once Kuemper is given the all-clear, Copley should be headed back to AHL Ontario.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Recalled by Los Angeles Copley was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Ontario on Wednesday.

Impact Copley was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, but he'll rejoin the NHL club since Darcy Kuemper (lower body) is considered day-to-day. David Rittich will start in the road net against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, but it's possible that Copley starts Wednesday's road matchup against Montreal.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers Copley was placed on waivers Sunday for assignment to AHL Ontario.

Impact Copley posted a 6-4-1 record with a 2.48 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 11 minor-league outings during the 2023-24 regular season. His year was cut short due to ACL surgery, but he is healthy now and poised to spend most of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs Monday Copley (knee) signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with the Kings on Monday.

Impact Copley had a 4-1-2 record, 3.17 GAA and .870 save percentage in eight appearances with LA in 2023-24. He underwent ACL surgery in January and missed the remainder of the season and the playoffs as a result. Copley is likely to be ready for the start of training camp and will probably begin 2024-25 in the minors.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE