LA Kings' Stoll released after drug bust

Arrest for suspected cocaine possession won't help veteran Los Angeles Kings centre Jarret Stoll extend his ice hockey career.

Los Angeles Kings ice hockey player Jarret Stoll

US hockey player Jarret Stoll has been released after his arrest for suspected cocaine possession. (AAP)

Los Angeles Kings centre Jarret Stoll has been released from jail after his arrest for suspected cocaine possession at a Las Vegas resort.

Stoll was released on $5,000 bond from the Clark County Detention Centre late Friday, KSNV-TV of Las Vegas reported.

The ice hockey veteran is accused of possession of controlled substances, including cocaine and Ecstasy.

The two-time Stanley Cup champion was arrested on Friday at the MGM Grand Hotel's Wet Republic pool complex.

The 32-year-old Stoll is the boyfriend of Erin Andrews, the Fox Sports reporter. They have been dating since late 2012.

Stoll previously was engaged to New Zealand model Rachel Hunter, singer Rod Stewart's ex-wife. Stoll and Hunter dated for two years before Stoll called off their scheduled wedding in August 2009.

Stoll will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, and the 12-year NHL veteran's future in Los Angeles was in doubt even before his arrest.

He had a career-low 17 points in 73 games this season, continuing a steady scoring decline for a player who managed 68 points for the Edmonton Oilers in 2006.

Although not a prolific scorer, Stoll provided gritty two-way play and filled an important leadership role when Los Angeles won the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014.

The Kings missed the playoffs by two points this season, and cleaned out their lockers for the summer last Monday.


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