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 goaltender Jim Rutherford, who was born on February 17, 1949.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/OZbU0Cwc7q
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 17, 2021
Happy birthday to @LAKings legend and Hall of Famer, Luc Robitaille, who was born on February 17, 1966.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/1cm8h7lZQK
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 17, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Gary Shuchuk, who was born on February 17, 1967.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/zypI85kAqo
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 17, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Nathan LaFayette, who was born on February 17, 1973.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/279TaItiYT
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 17, 2021
On February 17, 1981, the @LAKings acquired defenseman Rick Chartraw from Montreal for a 1983 second round draft pick (Claude Lemieux). Chartraw, who won five Stanley Cup championships with the Canadiens, scored 25 points in 85 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/f6RCpTB2dR
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 17, 2021
On February 17, 1983, Dave Taylor became the third player in @LAKings history to record 200 goals when he scored two goals against the Red Wings. The Triple Crown Line combined for 11 points, and Marcel Dionne scored his 25th career hat trick in a 5-5 tie.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/wUUhDPNUpb
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 17, 2021
On February 17, 1996, the @LAKings acquired Doug Zmolek and Shane Churla from the Dallas Stars for Darryl Sydor and a fifth round pick. Zmolek recorded 10 points and 249 penalty minutes in 119 games, and Churla had 37 penalty minutes in 11 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/QFx1p9ribI
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 17, 2021
Happy birthday to @LAKings defenseman Austin Strand, who was born on February 17, 1997.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/iQ9hoff1AD
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 17, 2021
On February 17, 2020, the @LAKings acquired Tyler Madden, Tim Schaller, and a second round pick from the Canucks for Tyler Toffoli. The #LAKings would later trade Vancouver's pick, 50th overall, to Detroit to move up to 45th overall to select defenseman Brock Faber.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/uqnDjjNm33
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 17, 2021
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