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This Date in LA Kings History: June 22nd

June 22, 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. 

On June 22, 1991, the @LAKings acquired Charlie Huddy, Randy Gilhen, Jim Thomson and a 4th round pick from Minnesota for Todd Elik. In 1991-92, Huddy scored 23 points in 56 games, Gilhen played in 33 games, and Thomson recorded 162 PIMs in 45 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/6bRpd5M4Fj

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 22, 2021

On June 22, 1991, the @LAKings selected defenseman Alexei Zhitnik with the fourth round pick that was acquired from the Minnesota North Stars in the Charlie Huddy trade. In three seasons with the #LAKings, Zhitnik scored 26 goals and 107 points in 170 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/l5w0ZmFY6L

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 22, 2021

On June 22, 1996, the @LAKings selected Eric Belanger 96th overall in the NHL Draft. In five seasons with the #LAKings, Belanger scored 150 points in 323 games, and scored one of the most memorable goals in franchise history in the Frenzy on Figueroa against Detroit.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/go2u4ZAKPk

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 22, 2021

On June 22, 2003, the @LAKings reacquired Jozef Stumpel from the Boston Bruins for a 2003 fourth round pick, and a 2004 second round pick. In his second stint with the #LAKings, Stumpel scored eight goals and 37 points in 64 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Jige28oscA

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 22, 2021

On June 22, 2007, the @LAKings selected Thomas Hickey fourth overall at the NHL Draft. Hickey represented Canada and won gold at the 2008 and 2009 World Junior Championships, and was a WHL First Team All-Star in back-to-back seasons.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/K87gEfPd2A

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 22, 2021

On June 22, 2012, the @LAKings selected Tanner Pearson 30th overall in the first round of the NHL Draft. In six seasons with the #LAKings, Pearson scored 69 goals and 144 points in 325 games, 15 points in 34 playoff games, and won a Stanley Cup ring in 2014.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/boyIDjcqMc

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 22, 2021

On June 22, 2016, Anze Kopitar became the first player in @LAKings' history to win the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's Best Defensive Forward. In 2015-16, Kopitar recorded 25 goals, 74 points, and finished second overall with a plus-34 rating in 81 games.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/sXmOtgrRz5

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 22, 2021

On June 22, 2016, Drew Doughty became the second player in @LAKings' history to win the Norris Trophy as the best defenseman in the NHL. In 2015-16, Doughty scored 14 goals, 51 points, had a plus-24 rating, and averaged 28:01 in ice time in 82 games.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/upqavcwqbh

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 22, 2021

On June 22, 2018, the @LAKings selected Rasmus Kupari 20th overall at the NHL Draft. In 2020-21, Kupari made his debut with the #LAKings, and scored his first career NHL goal against the Colorado Avalanche.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/UODkndA9i0

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 22, 2021

On June 22, 2019, the @LAKings selected Arthur Kaliyev 33rd overall in the second round of the NHL Draft. In 2020-21, @Arthur_Kaliyev scored a goal in his NHL debut, and led the #LAKings' AHL affiliate Ontario Reign in scoring with 14 goals and 31 points in 40 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/OjcH8HZTWj

— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 22, 2021


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