From their humble beginning as one of the NHL’s Second Six expansion teams in 1967, through winning two Stanley Cups in three years and becoming a league powerhouse in 2012-14, the LA Kings have experienced a rich hockey history over the past 50-plus years. Below are some key franchise moments that occurred on this date.
On February 13, 1972, Butch Goring became the first player in @LAKings' history to score on a penalty shot. Goring (@91Butch) scored his 12th goal of the season when beat New York Rangers goalie Gilles Villemure in the second period.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/9xvAqR6ekJ
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 13, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Brad Norton, who was born on February 13, 1975.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/PkN2LV3pAo
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 13, 2021
On February 13, 1997, Pete Demers worked his 2,000th consecutive game as the @LAKings' head athletic trainer. Demers, who started with the #LAKings in 1972, worked with the team for 34 seasons and 2,632 consecutive games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/jb5V7Ba5BI
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 13, 2021
On February 13, 2018, the @LAKings acquired Dion Phaneuf and Nate Thompson from the Ottawa Senators for Marian Gaborik and Nick Shore. Phaneuf scored 16 points in 93 games, and Thompson scored 12 points in 79 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/odoHap3vaJ
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 13, 2021
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