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.
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Andre St. Laurent, who was born on February 16, 1953.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/B4bWE38R6z
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 16, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Marty Murray, who was born on February 16, 1975.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/L0oLtBu2Rb
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 16, 2021
On February 16, 1993, the @LAKings signed Rick Knickle to a pro contract. In 14 games with the #LAKings, Knickle posted a 7-6-0 record, with a .879 save percentage and 3.74 goals against average.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/jjf00hDnPd
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 16, 2021
On February 16, 1994, the @LAKings reacquired Marty McSorley (and Jim Paek) from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tomas Sandstrom and Shawn McEachern. In his second stint with the #LAKings, McSorley scored 17 goals, 62 points, and recorded 286 penalty minutes in 118 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/dueJK0rk5F
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 16, 2021
On February 16, 2001, Mathieu Schneider became the first defenseman in NHL history to score a goal against all 30 teams. Schneider scored his 15th goal of the season, and Ziggy Palffy scored three points in the @LAKings' 4-0 win against the Minnesota Wild.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/uTYkv5lDxz
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 16, 2021
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