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 Vic Venasky, who was born on March 6, 1951.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/v3B3NpAoNq
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 6, 2021
On March 6, 1976, the @LAKings acquired Bert Wilson and the rights to Curt Brackenbury from the St. Louis Blues for cash. In five seasons with the #LAKings, Wilson scored 56 points and registered 437 penalty minutes in 317 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/gcm4IPh0Ap
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 6, 2021
On March 6, 1981, Bob Berry became the second coach in @LAKings' history to record 100 wins when the Kings beat the Colorado Rockies, 3-1. In 1980-81, Berry coached the #LAKings to what was then their second best overall record (43-24-13), with 99 points in 80 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/HQtNHuGG7A
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 6, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Kevin Gravel, who was born on March 6, 1992.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/iYnpoURjmt
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 6, 2021
On March 6, 2008, Erik Ersberg earned his first career NHL shutout against the Ottawa Senators. Ersberg made 40 saves and Alexander Frolov scored his 21st goal of the season in a 2-0 win for the @LAKings.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/4VFsUOmVu2
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 6, 2021
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