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 forward Morris Lukowich, who was born on June 1, 1956.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/DKPiNjliF7
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 1, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings defenseman and Hall of Famer, Paul Coffey, who was born on June 1, 1961.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Hwo0IdgdVr
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 1, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Dan Quinn, who was born on June 1, 1965.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/dqaEtJXybY
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 1, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Ladislav Nagy, who was born on June 1, 1979.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/dF6wZ9TA8V
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 1, 2021
On June 1, 1993, the @LAKings defeated the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Kelly Hrudey made 31 saves, Luc Robitaille scored a pair of goals, and Wayne Gretzky recorded four points in the #LAKings' 4-1 win at the Montreal Forum.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/SDGieiQNuY
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 1, 2021
On June 1, 2014, the @LAKings defeated the Blackhawks, 5-4, in Game 7 of the Western Conference Final when Alec Martinez scored 5:47 into overtime. The #LAKings became the first team in NHL history to win three Game 7s on the road en route to the Stanley Cup Final.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/oXutA12XnT
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 1, 2021
On June 1, 2017, Alex Faust was named TV Play-By-Play Announcer of the @LAKings. Faust became the fourth TV announcer to serve as the "Voice of the #LAKings."#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/YGqFIbow5h
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 1, 2021
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