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 Arto Blomsten, who was born on March 16, 1965.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/FsLJUmZeMl
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 16, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Brian Willsie, who was born on March 16, 1978.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ZE4RHw3ALR
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 16, 2021
On March 16, 2002, the @LAKings acquired Cliff Ronning from the Nashville Predators for Jere Karalahti and a fourth round draft pick. Ronning scored five points in 14 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/LhTpFcGOmP
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 16, 2021
On March 16, 2013, Tyler Toffoli made his NHL debut against the San Jose Sharks. Jarret Stoll and Trevor Lewis both scored two points, Kyle Clifford recorded his first multi-goal game, and Jonathan Bernier stopped a penalty shot in a 5-2 win for the @LAKings.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/WGAe0a6gYX
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 16, 2021
On March 16, 2012, @JimFox19 correctly predicted that the @LAKings were closer to winning the Stanley Cup than the Anaheim Ducks. The #LAKings also defeated the Ducks that night, 4-2, at Honda Center.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/C7i4xIk2dI
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 16, 2021
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