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 defenseman Gary Sargent, who was born on February 8, 1954.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/1ObNC8IFpT
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 8, 2021
On February 8, 2002, the @LAKings' LAPD line of Jason Allison, Adam Deadmarsh and Ziggy Palffy combined to score 10 points against Phoenix. Allison scored three points, Deadmarsh had a career high four assists, and Palffy scored his eighth career hat trick.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/rEBZF9IRhS
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 8, 2021
On February 8, 2013, the @LAKings acquired defenseman Keaton Ellerby from the Florida Panthers for a fifth round draft pick. Ellerby, who was selected 10th overall in 2007, appeared in 35 games with the #LAKings during the shortened 2012-13 season.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/KtPrGiEfBc
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) February 8, 2021
On This Date in LA Kings History – In 1986, Bob Miller called his 1,000th regular season Kings broadcast in a game against the visiting New York Islanders. pic.twitter.com/jzDziSqFNv
— LA Kings Insider (@lakingsinsider) February 8, 2021
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