[2] On February 5, 2007, Cliche was traded by the Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings along with Jason Ward and Jan Marek for Sean Avery and John Seymour.

[4] On June 15, 2012, after five seasons within the Kings organization, becoming a veteran presence among the Monarchs forwards, Cliche extended his tenure in signing a two-year contract extension.

[7] In leading the Avalanche with time on the penalty kill among forwards, Cliche was rewarded in signing a two-year contract extension to remain with the club on February 27, 2014.

[citation needed] In the 2014–15 season, Cliche retained his fourth-line centre role with the Avalanche, matching his offence from the previous year with 7 points in 74 games as Colorado missed out on the post-season.

Cliche regained his scoring touch in the AHL compiling 19 points in 38 games before he was dealt at the trade deadline by the Avalanche to the New York Islanders in exchange for Taylor Beck on February 29, 2016.

[10] On July 4, 2016, as a free agent, Cliche was unable to garner NHL interest, opting to sign a one-year AHL contract with the Toronto Marlies.