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.
On May 22, 1970, the @LAKings acquired goaltender Jack Norris, and forwards Lucien Grenier and Larry Mickey from the Montreal Canadiens for Gregg Boddy, Leon Rochefort, and Wayne Thomas.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/epR6MCVpu9
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 22, 2021
Happy birthday to @LAKings prospect Cole Hults (@ColeHults), who was born on May 22, 1998.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/NG6pEhixif
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 22, 2021
On May 22, 2006, Marc Crawford was named head coach of the @LAKings. In two seasons behind the bench, Crawford coached the #LAKings to a record of 59-84-21.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/VUrmd1W1Q1
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 22, 2021
On May 22, 2012, the @LAKings won their second Clarence S. Campbell Bowl by defeating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-3 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final. Dustin Penner scored in overtime to send the #LAKings to the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in team history.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/1Hi2wGOnri
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 22, 2021
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