The Syracuse Crunch announced that they have signed Kevin King to a one-year, American Hockey League contract.
King, 21, appeared in 68 games with the Kootenay Ice of the Western Hockey League (WHL) last season, notching 76 points (33g, 43a) and 88 penalty minutes. In addition, he tallied 16 points (5g, 11a) in 19 playoff contests, helping his club capture the WHL Championship and a berth in the Memorial Cup Tournament. A native of Calgary, Alberta, King appeared in 335 career WHL games with Kootenay in five seasons from 2006-11, registering 227 points (95g, 132a) and 348 penalty minutes.