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This Date in LA Kings History: June 17th

June 17, 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 original @LAKings defenseman Brent Hughes, who was born on June 17, 1943.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/2vJQAPVtWw

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 17, 2021

Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Stephane Fiset, who was born on June 17, 1970.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/wRLxYyQGzw

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 17, 2021

On June 17, 1975, the @LAKings signed Marcel Dionne to what was then the NHL's richest contract at five-years, $1,500,000. One week later, the #LAKings would compensate the Detroit Red Wings to complete the transaction for one of the league's most prolific scorers.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/ds0lNlGzaH

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 17, 2021

On June 17, 1975, @LAKings’ goaltender Rogie Vachon finished as a runner-up for the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP, and for the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender. In 1974-75, Vachon posted a record of 27-14-13, with a 2.24 GAA and .927 SV%.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/vw98FTW5F2

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 17, 2021

Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman Joakim Ryan, who was born on June 17, 1993.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/FfYeNmwCUi

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 17, 2021

On June 17, 2014, the @LAKings paid a visit to Dodger Stadium, where the #StanleyCup joined @TheVinScully in the @Dodgers' broadcast booth.

The #Dodgers went on to defeat the Colorado Rockies, 4-2.#LAKings #GoKingsGo @DodgersArchive pic.twitter.com/pgmofThybV

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 17, 2021


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