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 31, 1989, Tom Webster was named head coach of the @LAKings. In three seasons behind the bench, Webster coached the #LAKings to a 115-94-31 record, and led the team to its only Smythe Division title in 1990-91.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Db4lju6KIf
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 31, 2021
On May 31, 1995, the @LAKings acquired Jan Vopat from the Hartford Whalers for a fourth round draft pick. Vopat scored six goals and 20 points in 65 games, and along with his brother Roman, became the first siblings to play together on the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/xURgQ4KLu6
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 31, 2021
On May 31, 2017, the @LAKings acquired Boko Imama from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a conditional seventh round draft pick. In four seasons with the #LAKings' AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, Imama has registered 35 points and 320 penalty minutes in 153 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/e60F78dSE6
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) May 31, 2021
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