This Date in LA Kings History: October 1

Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Cliff Ronning, who was born on October 1, 1965.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/OQqJGzLIqf

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 1, 2020

Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Denis Gauthier, who was born on October 1, 1976.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/uqrdn5W0CD

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 1, 2020

On October 1, 1984, the @LAKings signed undrafted defenseman Steve Duchesne to a pro contract. Duchesne scored 13 goals and 38 points in 75 games and was named to the NHL's All-Rookie team in 1987 alongside #LAKings teammates Jimmy Carson and Luc Robitaille.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/tfcaksFtNs

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 1, 2020

On October 1, 1990, the @LAKings claimed defenseman Rod Buskas from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL waiver draft. In 62 games with the #LAKings, Buskas scored 11 points and racked up 193 penalty minutes.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/h5TVi16GP8

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 1, 2020

On October 1, 1992, the @LAKings signed free agent left winger Warren Rychel, a training camp tryout who earned a spot on the 1992-93 opening night roster. In three seasons with the #LAKings, Rychel scored 16 goals, 32 points, and had 655 penalty minutes in 157 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/JLHI4PSEch

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 1, 2020

On October 1, 1996, Rob Blake was named captain of the @LAKings. Blake, who succeeded Wayne Gretzky, became the 11th captain in franchise history and assumed the leadership role for five seasons.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/koXBaCsWFn

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 1, 2020

On October 1, 2001, Mattias Norstrom became the first European-born player to be named captain of the @LAKings. Norstrom served as the team leader for five seasons.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/fx0fuN98ah

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 1, 2020

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Kings Of the Podcast: Ep. Q21 with Kevin Westgarth

For Episode Q21 we reached out to an old friend. Kevin Westgarth joins us for another all new Kings of the Podcast, where we look back on some good times, as well as chat about what he’s been up to recently – in his role working for the league office.
Among the other topics discussed:
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This Date in LA Kings History: October 20

Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Garry Monahan, who was born on October 20, 1946.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/qKcihReUxD
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 20, 2020

On October 20, 1999, the @LAKings played in their first game at @STAPLESCenter. Rob Blake scored the first #LAKings' goal in their new home, and Jozef Stumpel tied the game late in the […]