SAN RAMON, Calif., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company," "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies today announced that it has become a sponsor of the National Hockey League's Los Angeles Kings. The Los Angeles Kings are based out of the world famous STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles, also home to three other top professional sports franchises and host site of more than 250 events annually.