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 Mike Stothers, who was born on February 22, 1962. Stothers worked with the @LAKings' AHL affiliate for six seasons and coached the Manchester Monarchs to a Calder Cup championship in 2015.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/S0OOvvkWPx
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 22, 2021
On February 22, 1989, the @LAKings acquired Kelly Hrudey from the Islanders for Mark Fitzpatrick, Wayne McBean and Doug Crossman. @KellyHrudey ranks third all-time in wins by an #LAKings goaltender (145) and holds the record for saves in a season with 1,991 (1993-94).#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/nPHWk15F2B
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 22, 2021
On February 22, 1991, Wayne Gretzky scored his 2,100th career point in a 6-4 @LAKings win over the Winnipeg Jets. Gretzky scored his 36th goal of the season and registered four assists to give him a league-leading 123 points in 61 games.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/QoWkTbJh1Y
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 22, 2021
On February 22, 2020, Austin Wagner scored his first career penalty shot goal on '90s Night at @STAPLESCenter. The @LAKings wore their Gretzky-era heritage uniforms, which were last worn on October 9, 2002 against the Phoenix Coyotes.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/scmtG0EXCo
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 22, 2021
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