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 Pat Conacher, who was born on May 1, 1959.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/OlQC9OSK8F
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 1, 2021
On May 1, 1967, the @LAKings acquired the rights to Bill White, Brian Kilrea, Brian Smith, Dale Rolfe, Dave Amadio, and Howie Menard when team owner Jack Kent Cooke purchased the Springfield Indians of the American Hockey League from Eddie Shore.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/37eZgIImHj
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 1, 2021
On May 1, 2000, the @LAKings acquired goaltender Steve Passmore from the Chicago Blackhawks for a fourth round draft pick. In 14 games with the #LAKings, Passmore posted a 3-8-1 record, with a 3.09 goals against average and .881 save percentage.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/qfG38sKnyu
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 1, 2021
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