Fukufuji makes shaky 1st NHL start in Kings defeat

Fukufuji makes shaky 1st NHL start in Kings defeat

ATLANTA, United States - Japanese goaltender Yutaka Fukufuji is in action for the Los Angeles Kings in a match against the Atlantic Thrashers in Atlanta on Jan. 16. Fukufuji made his first start in the National Hockey League but conceded three goals and was taken off in the second period of the game.

Goaltender Fukufuji joins L.A. Kings

Goaltender Fukufuji joins L.A. Kings

KUSHIRO, Japan - Japan national team goaltender Yutaka Fukufuji signed a contract on Aug. 9 with the Los Angeles Kings in a move that will make him the NHL's first Japanese player. ''I can't put into words how happy I am,"" Fukufuji said after signing the contract.

Ice Hockey goalkeeper Fukufuji signs contracts with NHL

Ice Hockey goalkeeper Fukufuji signs contracts with NHL

TOKYO, Japan - Yutaka Fukufuji (R) poses with children for a photo at the Tokyo Higashi-Fushimi Ice Arena on Aug. 25.

Goaltender Fukufuji joins L.A. Kings

Goaltender Fukufuji joins L.A. Kings

KUSHIRO, Japan - Japan national team goaltender Yutaka Fukufuji signed a contract on Aug. 9 with the Los Angeles Kings in a move that will make him the NHL's first Japanese player. ''I can't put into words how happy I am," Fukufuji said after signing the contract. (Kyodo)

Fukufuji makes shaky 1st NHL start in Kings defeat

Fukufuji makes shaky 1st NHL start in Kings defeat

ATLANTA, United States - Japanese goaltender Yutaka Fukufuji is in action for the Los Angeles Kings in a match against the Atlantic Thrashers in Atlanta on Jan. 16. Fukufuji made his first start in the National Hockey League but conceded three goals and was taken off in the second period of the game. (Kyodo)