Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Jason Morgan, who was born on October 9, 1976.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/MeKdpv6E3z
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 9, 2020
On October 9, 1978, the @LAKings acquired goaltender Ron Grahame from the Boston Bruins for a 1979 first round draft pick (Ray Bourque). In three seasons with the #LAKings, Grahame posted a record of 23-32-7 with a .867 save percentage and 4.25 goals against average.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/FXpEHBCfzi
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 9, 2020
On October 9, 1986, Luc Robitaille and Jimmy Carson both debuted in the @LAKings' home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Robitaille scored on his first shot, and Marcel Dionne picked up his 1,600th point with an assist on Robitaille's first career goal.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/fUm3YIXi0B
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 9, 2020
On October 9, 2002, the @LAKings retired Wayne Gretzky's #99. In eight seasons with the #LAKings, Gretzky scored 246 goals and 918 points in 539 regular season games, 94 points in 60 playoff games, and broke the NHL record for goals (802) and points (1,851).#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/66G9LkA8Ap
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 9, 2020
Following Wayne Gretzky's jersey retirement ceremony, the @LAKings defeated the Phoenix Coyotes 4-1 in their season opener. Alexander Frolov made his NHL debut, and Ziggy Palffy scored two points, including the game-winning goal in the second period.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/i7Qy6Ppgbd
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 9, 2020
On October 9, 2003, Dustin Brown made his NHL debut in the @LAKings' season opener against the Detroit Red Wings. Playing on a line with Esa Pirnes and Kip Brennan, @DustinBrown23 recorded two penalty minutes and two shots on goal in his first NHL game.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/T8XHhuDzPz
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) October 9, 2020
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