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 and Hall of Famer, Larry Murphy, who was born on March 8, 1961.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/H07r2uDIiy
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 8, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Erik Ersberg, who was born on March 8, 1982.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/hqpBoJwSJc
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 8, 2021
On March 8, 2003, the @LAKings claimed Jon Sim off waivers from the Nashville Predators. In two seasons with the #LAKings, Sim scored six goals and 15 points in 62 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/3VO48qs6tV
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 8, 2021
On March 8, 2004, the @LAKings acquired Anson Carter from the Washington Capitals for Jared Aulin. Carter played in 15 games with the #LAKings during the 2003-04 season.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/fHfaSiolWe
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 8, 2021
On March 8, 2006, the @LAKings acquired Mark Parrish and Brent Sopel from the New York Islanders for Denis Grebeshkov and Jeff Tambellini. Parrish scored eight points in 19 games, and Sopel scored 24 points in 55 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/5rTcZXnwOv
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) March 8, 2021
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