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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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