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 28, 1977, George Maguire was named general manager of the @LAKings. In seven seasons with the #LAKings, Maguire drafted Jay Wells, Mark Hardy, John Paul Kelly, Larry Murphy, Jim Fox, Bernie Nicholls, Daryl Evans, Doug Smith, Garry Galley, and Kevin Stevens.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/XUSEySAlK4
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 28, 2021
On May 28, 2003, the @LAKings acquired Roman Cechmanek from the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2004 second round draft pick. In 49 games with the #LAKings, Cechmanek posted a record of 18-21-6, with a 2.51 goals against average and .906 save percentage.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/BMlAeIeHsF
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 28, 2021
On May 28, 2013, Justin Williams lived up to his moniker of "Mr. Game 7" when he scored both @LAKings’ goals in a 2-1 win against the San Jose Sharks. The Game 7 victory advanced the #LAKings to the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/UVAaUecZtw
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 28, 2021
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