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 John Tonelli, who was born on March 23, 1957.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/7p65wu3YUy
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 23, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Marc-Andre Cliche, who was born on March 23, 1987.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/8jaEcZVQ7u
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 23, 2021
On March 23, 1999, the @LAKings acquired Jason Podollan and a third round draft pick from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Yanic Perreault. Podollan had an assist and seven penalty minutes in seven games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/1SLhjAzUh9
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 23, 2021
On March 23, 1999, the @LAKings acquired Dave Babych and a fifth round draft pick from the Philadelphia Flyers for Steve Duchesne. Babych recorded two assists in eight games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/izilEvCcTt
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 23, 2021
On March 23, 1994, Wayne Gretzky passed Gordie Howe to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer with 802 goals. A sellout crowd of 16,005, including 1994 Oscar winner @TomHanks, joined the @LAKings in celebrating the milestone at the Great Western Forum.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/KLaekyH5pO
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 23, 2021
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