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 Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 17, 2021
The #Dodgers went on to defeat the Colorado Rockies, 4-2.#LAKings #GoKingsGo @DodgersArchive pic.twitter.com/pgmofThybV
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