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This Date in LA Kings History: June 12th

June 12, 2021 By Harry Ouzounian

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 defenseman Mathieu Schneider, who was born on June 12, 1969.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/GnZTS36rXl

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 12, 2021

On June 12, 1969, the @LAKings selected Butch Goring 51st overall in the Amateur Draft. @91Butch scored 275 goals and 659 points in 736 games with the #LAKings, and became the first player in NHL history to win the Masterton and Lady Byng trophies in the same season.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/eVrZ6ouw7L

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 12, 2021

On June 12, 1976, the @LAKings acquired Glenn Goldup and a third round pick from the Montreal Canadiens for a 1977 third round pick and a first round pick in 1978 (Danny Geoffrion). In six seasons with the #LAKings, Goldup scored 52 goals and 118 points in 273 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/RLqphB8LYQ

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 12, 2021

On June 12, 2001, @LAKings General Manager Dave Taylor was named Executive of the Year by The Hockey News. In 2000-01, Taylor added Mathieu Schneider, Felix Potvin, Adam Deadmarsh and Aaron Miller, and managed the #LAKings to an upset win over Detroit in the playoffs.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/EpZ2OTzWRw

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 12, 2021

After 44 seasons, the @LAKings were crowned Stanley Cup champions when they defeated the Devils 6-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Jonathan Quick won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, and Dustin Brown became the first #LAKings player to lift the #StanleyCup.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Exx2RDMEfs

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 11, 2021


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