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 goaltender Mario Lessard, who was born on June 25, 1954.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/6arwq4UTUD
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 25, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings forward and team scout, Joe Paterson, who was born on June 25, 1960.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/yVAQWIlZjt
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 25, 2021
Happy birthday to former @LAKings goaltender Jhonas Enroth (@JEnroth125), who was born on June 25, 1988.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/7V4g0DOUKR
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 25, 2021
On June 25, 1992, Barry Melrose was named head coach of the @LAKings. In his first season with the team, @NHLBarryMelrose coached the #LAKings to their first Campbell Conference title, and to their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/V5Wz4cccKo
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 25, 2021
On June 25, 1998, Rob Blake became the first @LAKings' player to win the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman. In 1997-98, @RobBlake4 scored 50 points, led all NHL defensemen with 23 goals, and was selected to the NHL's First All-Star Team.#LAKings #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Zjp1b7aBE8
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 25, 2021
On June 25, 2000, the @LAKings selected Lubomir Visnovsky in the fourth round, 118th overall, in the NHL Draft. Visnovsky was named to the NHL's All-Rookie Team in 2001, and in seven seasons with the #LAKings, scored 70 goals and 279 points in 499 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Oj5fO9u7tV
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 25, 2021
On June 25, 2010, the @LAKings selected Derek Forbort 15th overall at the first NHL Draft to take place at @STAPLESCenter. In five seasons with the #LAKings, Forbort recorded 478 blocks, 463 hits, and 53 points in 268 games.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/Thq28ME7zK
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 25, 2021
On June 25, 2016, the @LAKings acquired Jack Campbell from the Dallas Stars for Nick Ebert. In four seasons with the #LAKings, Campbell posted a record of 20-24-5, with a 2.51 goals against average and .918 save percentage.#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/nCiFSKKB05
— The Kingstorian (@Kingstorian) June 25, 2021
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