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 defenseman Larry Playfair, who was born on June 23, 1958.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/1Cmn3XD8Zb
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 23, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Felix Potvin, who was born on June 23, 1971.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/nrti9FIKkr
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 23, 2021
On June 23, 1975, the @LAKings compensated the Red Wings for signing Marcel Dionne to a five-year, $1.5 million contract the week prior. The #LAKings acquired Dionne's rights, and Bart Crashley, from Detroit for Terry Harper, Dan Maloney and a second round draft pick.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/x19PaWAQ6r
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 23, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Brooks Laich, who was born on June 23, 1983.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/btb7z2Nry2
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 23, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward Jordan Nolan, who was born on June 23, 1989.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/zGHD2ftWMT
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 23, 2021
Happy birthday to @LAKings forward Austin Wagner, who was born on June 23, 1997.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/tzBtbMSBO6
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 23, 2021
On June 23, 2009, Luc Robitaille, the all-time leading goal scorer in @LAKings' history, was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2009. In 19 seasons, Robitaille holds the record for most career points by a left winger with 1,394 points in 1,431 games.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/YvqWSBXW06
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On June 23, 2011, the @LAKings acquired Mike Richards and Rob Bordson from the Flyers for Brayden Schenn, Wayne Simmonds and a second round pick. In four seasons with the #LAKings, Richards scored 133 points in 257 games, and was part of two Stanley Cup championships.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/82hpreve7g
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 23, 2021
On June 23, 2013, the @LAKings acquired Matt Frattin, Ben Scrivens, and a second round draft pick from Toronto for Jonathan Bernier. Frattin had six points in 40 games, and Scrivens posted a 7-5-4 record, with a 1.97 GAA and a .931 SV% in 19 games with the #LAKings.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/cJQqwFExHg
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 23, 2021
On June 23, 2014, Rob Blake, the @LAKings' franchise leader in goals by a defenseman, was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Blake is the 10th highest goal scoring defenseman in NHL history (240), and has won a Norris Trophy, Olympic Gold, and a Stanley Cup.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/5cz3ZuSTAD
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 23, 2021
On June 23, 2017, the @LAKings selected Gabriel Vilardi 11th overall at the NHL Draft. Vilardi, who has 13 goals and 30 points in 64 career games, holds the record for fastest goal by an #LAKings' rookie when he scored 10 seconds into his first shift in his NHL debut.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/hDmD6jiwwW
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 23, 2021
On June 23, 2018, the @LAKings selected Akil Thomas 51st overall at the NHL Draft. Thomas, who scored the golden goal for Canada at the 2020 World Junior Championship, scored 11 goals and 26 points in 40 games with the #LAKings' AHL affiliate Ontario Reign.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/rwv3Uu7sPq
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 23, 2021
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