At the time, his knowledge of the Kings was limited.
“I really didn’t know much because I was in the minor leagues. I knew the best guys they had, the Triple Crown Line,” says Rychel, who is currently part owner of the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League.
For Rychel, the opportunity with the Kings was one he couldn’t let slip away.
“I had nothing left, that was kind of my last kick at the can to make the NHL and I was fortunate enough to make the team,” Rychel says. “I was focused to take care of the business at hand right out of training camp, but it was pretty surreal to see how things went with this high profile team, we had our own plane.