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 June 18, 1975, Bob Pulford became the first and only head coach in @LAKings' history to win the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year. In 1974-75, Pulford coached the #LAKings to a 105-point season, with a 42-17-21 record in 80 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/sDQz3eln7s
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 18, 2021
On June 18, 1998, the @LAKings acquired defenseman Doug Bodger from the New Jersey Devils for a fourth round draft pick. Bodger, who celebrated his 32nd birthday on this day, scored 14 points in 65 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/0ErrvD3WTu
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 18, 2021
On June 18, 2014, the @LAKings brought the #StanleyCup to the South Bay with a championship parade that routed through Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/gmBBcZ0mH8
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 18, 2021
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