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.
In memory of original @LAKings defenseman Dave Amadio, who was born on April 23, 1939.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/6hCNqYrPSG
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 23, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Sylvain Couturier, who was born on April 23, 1968.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/cpBm7iRm3c
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 23, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Derek Armstrong, who was born on April 23, 1973.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/07sSExtDTz
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 23, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Willie Mitchell, who was born on April 23, 1977.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/lMqjNeRaM6
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 23, 2021
On April 23, 2017, John Stevens was named head coach of the @LAKings. Stevens, who served as an assistant coach with the team for seven seasons, coached the #LAKings to a 49-37-9 record in 95 regular season games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ZGZ3WPrijY
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 23, 2021
On April 23, 2001, the @LAKings eliminated the Red Wings in a 3-2 win in Game 6 of the quarterfinals. Adam Deadmarsh scored two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, to advance the #LAKings to the second round to face his former team, the Colorado Avalanche.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/FaoSrmxezL
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) April 23, 2021
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